Gerard Smith, Finance & Operations Lead with digital start-up Trave and Cavan GAA footballer, announced as speaker for upcoming Cavan Dublin Business Networking event.
Smith will be joined by Fire Doors Ireland Managing Director, Declan Sharkey and Cavan Digital Hub Manager, Leanne Connell.
Cavan business professionals, entrepreneurs and industry leaders are set to converge for an exclusive evening of networking at the ‘Cavan Dublin Business Networking’ event taking place on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 in Dublin. The high-profile gathering will feature speakers from the across the Cavan, Dublin, and national business community, including renowned Cavan GAA footballer, Gerard Smith, who will share his insights on achieving success in both sport and business.
Aside from footballing roles with Lavey and the Cavan GAA county team, Smith heads up Finance and Operations for digital start-up, Trave. Based in Cavan Digital Hub, Trave provides digital management technologies and software solutions for construction companies, helping them manage workflows better by keeping track of money, people and projects through their SME-friendly Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform.
“Gerard embodies the perseverance, discipline, and adaptability required to succeed in any arena. We are equally proud and thrilled to see one of our own from Cavan Digital Hub selected to inspire and engage attendees on the evening with his remarkable story,” said Leanne Connell, Cavan Digital Hub Manager.
Organised by the Local Enterprise Office Cavan, Cavan County Council and the European Enterprise Network (EEN), the Cavan Dublin Business Networking event aims to provide a dynamic platform for the Cavan business community and ‘Dublin-based Diaspora’ to easily connect, exchange ideas, and explore new business opportunities together. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on strategic growth, overcoming challenges, and fostering winning mindsets, directly from celebrated leaders such as Smith, who have demonstrated excellence, on and off the field.
In addition to several keynote speeches, the event will include discussions, interactive networking sessions, and opportunities for attendees to build meaningful connections with like-minded professionals from various industries across Cavan, Dublin and nationwide. Managing Director of Fire Doors Ireland, Declan Sharkey and Cavan Digital Hub Manager, Leanne Connell, make up the speaker panel with Smith.
The Cavan Dublin Business Networking event takes places on Wednesday 2nd April at Chartered Accountants House in Dublin. Registration and networking commence at 6pm with keynote speakers from 6.45 pm. Registration is via the Eventbrite link. Spaces are limited, and interested participants are encouraged to secure their spots as soon as possible with the previous September 2024 event booking out.
Find out more about Trave here: https://www.trave.io/

