Dublin fans on Hill 16 4/8/2012IRFU Digital Marketing Manager Barry Cunningham and FIFA Marketing Consultant Geoff Wilson have been added to an impressive speaker lineup for Ireland’s first Fan Engagement Conference, FECKK, taking place in Kilkenny on Wednesday, April 27th.

Sport for Business is backing the event which is bringing together experts from a variety of sports and from across Europe to share best practice and future thinking on how the smartest teams and their partners are engaging with fans.

The conference will include presentations from speakers including Worcester Warriors CEO, Jim O’Toole, FIFA Marketing Consultant, Geoff Wilson, West Bromwich Albion FC Head of Partnerships, George Harborne and IRFU Digital Marketing Manager, Barry Cunningham along with over 10 additional industry experts from a variety of organisations.

The conference takes place in Butler House, Kilkenny with RTE Sport broadcaster, Damien O’Meara on hand to MC the event. The format will allow for presentations from the industry experts followed by short Questions and Answers opportunities.

“We’re absolutely delighted with the quality of presenters we have secured for FECKK,” said Conference organiser and Sportego CEO Trevor Keane.

“We are confident that it will be a hugely valuable day for those with a passion for sports sponsorship and sports marketing who are looking at new and better ways to enhance the fan experience.”

“We look forward welcoming everyone to Kilkenny for this great new event that illustrates once again that Ireland is at the cutting edge when it comes to sports marketing and innovation.”

A limited number of tickets are still available at www.feckk.ie and are priced €70. Tickets include tea and coffee on arrival, lunch and two complementary drinks at the early evening networking event.

You can see the full list of speakers and secure your tickets at www.feckk.ie

 

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