Willamette University, Dublin & London, March 26 - April 01, 2017

Sun, Mar 26, 2017

morning

welcome to Europe!
arrive London

day 1
own arrangements

transfer to hotel, check-in

bus transfer

lunch: own arrangements

afternoon

evening

cultural event: Westminster Abbey & the London Eye

visit the famous Gothic abbey, the traditional place of coronation and burial for English
monarchs since William the Conqueror, a must see on your London list. Then stroll
across Westminster Bridge, past Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, to enjoy stunning
views from the London Eye - a giant observation wheel overlooking the Thames
welcome dinner
return to hotel

Mon, Mar 27, 2017

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

public transport/walk

bus transfer/restaurant
bus transfer

current British outlooks

day 2

breakfast

hotel

visit: own arrangements (US Commercial Service)

public transport

visit: how Britain is addressing the refugee crisis

e.g. Islamic Relief UK
management presentation, discussion

public transport

lunch: own arrangements

rest of the day at leisure

Tue, Mar 28, 2017

morning

post-Brexit planning

day 3

breakfast

hotel

visit: collaboration not competition is the key to the UKs post-Brexit future
e.g. Atkins
management presentation, discussion

public transport

lunch: own arrangements

afternoon

visit: withdrawal of EU funding: the possible effects of Brexit on cultural industries

e.g. Curzon Artificial Eye
management presentation, discussion

public transport

rest of the day at leisure

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Willamette University, Dublin London, March 26 - April 01, 2017

05/01/2017

Wed, Mar 29, 2017

morning

transfer to Dublin

day 4

breakfast

hotel

check-out, load luggage onto bus

briefing session
transfer to airport
transfer to Dublin (approx. 2 hours)

conference room
bus transfer
air

lunch: own arrangements

afternoon

arrive Dublin, transfer to hotel, check-in

cultural event: guided tour of Dublin
discover the city of Dublin and its main historical sights - Trinity College and the Book of
Kells, St. Patrick's Cathedral, The National Gallery, Four Courts and the Leinster House
(Parliament)

bus transfer

bus/walk

rest of the day at leisure

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

morning

Ireland - not just surviving but thriving

day 5

breakfast

hotel

visit: why Ireland? a global tech hub and evolving market

e.g. Journey Partners
management presentation, discussion

bus full day

visit: strategic management: what can big brands teach us about localization?
e.g. Oracle Ireland
management presentation, discussion
lunch: own arrangements
afternoon

visit: own arrangements

rest of the day at leisure

Fri, Mar 31, 2017

morning

road to success

day 6

breakfast

hotel

briefing session
visit: own arrangements

conference room
bus full day

lunch: own arrangements

afternoon

visit: a traditional family business: what's the key to success?

e.g. Dublin Cleaners
management presentation, discussion
rest of the day at leisure

Sat, Apr 01, 2017

morning

depart for USA

day 7

breakfast

hotel

check-out, transfer to airport

depart for USA

2/2

bus transfer
own arrangements

Willamette University, Dublin London, March 26 - April 01, 2017

05/01/2017