# Event Details - **Event Name**: All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: The Centre of Food Culture Ireland is delighted to be hosting an All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026 on Tuesday 22nd September 2026.About this EventThe Centre of Food Culture Ireland is delighted to be hosting an All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026 on 22nd September 2026 in The Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise, County Laois.The purpose of this event is to gather food network coordinators, representatives from the committees and boards behind these organisations, and members - whether a food producer, drink producer, hospitality provider or food experience operator - we want you there! Equally, if you are interested in learning from those who represent and support these networks or if you are not currently involved in a food network in your region and you want to learn more about existing networks and what's involved, this event is for you.The day will be chaired by Suzanne Campbell and will involve two panel discussions; the first will be a panel of representatives from the food networks: Conal Stewart (Taste Ards and North Down), Rebecca Meade (Boyne Valley Flavours), James Burke (Dublin Food Chain), and Bernie Everard (Midlands Flavours) and the second will be a panel of representatives from agencies and organisations that work with food networks across Ireland: Claire Cadagon (Failte Ireland), Gary Quate (Tourism Northern Ireland), Oisin Geoghegan (Local Enterprise Office) and Olivia Duff (The Centre of Food Culture Ireland). These panels were built based on the feedback collected from the regional food networks and we look forward to having meaningful round table discussion after the panel sessions.Registration over breakfast will start at 9:30am and the conference will end at 12:30pm for a networking lunch until 1:30pm, showcasing the very best of our island’s producers.We will be offering individual tickets, as well as "Food Network Packages", containing 5 tickets at a reduced rate. Parking for the event is included in the ticket price.We look forward to hosting this event in the Midlands region and in cooperation with Midlands Flavours.This event is kindly supported by Failte Ireland.Please note, requests for refunds for this event are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. Each request is evaluated according to the refund policy listed for this event and the specific circumstances provided. Requests related to event cancellation, postponement without a new date, or failure to provide the advertised goods or services may be subject to applicable refund requirements. Please contact the organizer with any refund questions - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portlaoise/all-island-food-networks-gathering-2026/100001991466509940 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Midlands Park Hotel - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 27.79, max: 108.23, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Portlaoise - **state**: LS - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Midlands Park Hotel - **lat**: 53.0348322 - **long**: -7.3014332 - **full address**: Midlands Park Hotel, Jessop Street, Portlaoise, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4657122bfd93222bbb96301124f81c01d5cac77f63987f1992f5ac394d8ae580-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1c4824-gmir.jpg?v=1783612956 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026 being held? - **A:** All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026 takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Midlands Park Hotel, Jessop Street, Portlaoise, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026? - **A:** All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026 is organized by Centre of Food Culture Boyne Valley. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026 is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portlaoise, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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