National Women’s Enterprise Day takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026, with regional events listed by the Local Enterprise Offices. For a founder or someone exploring self-employment, the programme offers a reason to meet business peers and local support services. It is worth choosing a session by its practical fit, rather than assuming every county offers the same day. [1]

Two regional listings show the differences. The Carlow and Kilkenny event at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow runs from registration at 11.45am until 2pm and lists a €20 charge. The Cork and Kerry event at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney runs from 9.15am to 4pm and lists €40. Both are scheduled for 15 October. Recheck the booking pages for availability and final arrangements. [2][3]

Compare the agenda with your current problem

The Carlow and Kilkenny agenda includes conversations with local entrepreneurs, a panel and a session involving business support services. Those are opportunities to ask a specific question; they do not establish that a named speaker has reviewed your business or that attending will lead to funding. [2]

Before reserving a place, write one sentence explaining what you need to learn. It might concern finding a first customer, deciding which support office to contact or managing the move from a side project to regular trading. Match that question to the published agenda and allow for travel time, work cover and caring commitments.

Make introductions easier to follow up

Prepare a short description of the business, the customer it serves and the stage it has reached. A clear question gives another attendee something concrete to respond to. Ask before taking contact details or adding someone to a mailing list, and make any follow-up refer to the actual conversation.

Use the national programme to locate your regional event, then rely on the individual booking listing for times and conditions. Registration, access requirements and cancellation terms deserve the same attention as the speakers. This guide was checked on 10 October; it does not confirm remaining places or claim attendance at any event.