You don’t have to make the climb alone.
Basecamp is where you find your footing — and learn from the business owners a few steps ahead.
We’re bringing the momentum of Basecamp to the Midlands — a practical morning for owners, managers and teams who want to move AI from something they keep hearing about to something they can use. No technical knowledge needed.
AI Basecamp Dublin brought 170+ business owners into one room. Now we’re bringing it to the Midlands — for the 18,670+ businesses across Laois, Offaly, Westmeath & Longford.
Basecamp is where you find your footing — and learn from the business owners a few steps ahead.
For business owners, managers and teams. No technical knowledge needed — just bring your curiosity.
Owners share what they’ve deployed — what worked, what didn’t, and what it was worth.
Takeaway toolkits and practical ideas you can put to work straight away.
Digital for Business and the Grow Digital Voucher — how your LEO can back you.
New connections with owners from across the region over a light lunch.
Business owners and leaders sharing the AI they’ve put to work in their own companies.
A tight, practical format: hear from the pioneers first, then take your questions into a small breakout circle on the topic that matters most to you.
Doors open and the LEO supports desk is open all day.
The four Local Enterprise Offices, Midlands Ireland and the supports available to you.
Lisa Molloy & LEO colleaguesThe format, the two breakout circles, and how to get the most from the morning.
Barry Fitzpatrick · MC15 minutes each — what they actually use AI for, what changed, and what went wrong. Hold your questions for the circles.
Stephen Browne · Kat Hutcheson · Barry Prost · Antimo Kelly Puca · Harriet Tindal MWStretch, refill and get ready to dig in.
The heart of the morning. Pick Circle 1 (Skills & people) or Circle 2 (Brand, market, distribution & supply chain), bring your challenge, and get the how from the pioneers — see what each one covers ↓
One takeaway from each circle, then questions from the floor.
Your LEO on the supports available, how to apply, and the take-away starter pack you’ll leave with.
LEOA working lunch and time to connect with owners from across the region, until 2:00pm. The LEO desk stays open for funding questions.
This is the part you’ll remember. Small circles, chairs pulled in, a facilitator in the middle and pioneers who’ve actually done it sitting right beside you. Put the thing you’re stuck on into the room and get the how — not the hype. Pick the circle that fits where you want to take your business.
Your team is your biggest AI advantage — once you know where the gaps are and how to close them.
Barry Prost · Rent a Recruiter · Vanessa Wainwright · Abodoo
From your first customer to full shelves — how AI is reshaping the way you reach, sell and deliver.
Stephen Browne · IO Resource · Kat Hutcheson · oac snacks · Antimo Kelly Puca · Púca Coffee · Harriet Tindal MW
You bring the challenge — the pioneers bring the how. You’ll leave with your next step mapped out, and a room full of Midlands owners building right alongside you.
Hosted by the Local Enterprise Offices of Laois, Offaly, Westmeath & Longford, with Midlands Ireland — and the support of the County Councils.
Thursday 19 November · The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise · 9:00am–2:00pm. Places are limited and booked through your Local Enterprise Office.
