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FlexManager is looking forward to another busy and engaging conference season.
The first half of the year brings a strong lineup of industry-leading events across construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, and health & safety. These conferences allow the FlexManager team to connect with industry professionals, share insights, and continue supporting organisations in building safer, more efficient, and compliant workplaces.
Here’s where you can find FlexManager exhibiting and attending from April through May 2026.
📍 Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone
📅 14th April 2026
🔹 FlexManager exhibiting (Stand 17)
The Institute of Asphalt Technology Conference is a key event for professionals involved in asphalt, highways, and pavement engineering. It brings together specialists to discuss innovation, sustainability, and best practice in asphalt technology.
By exhibiting at this event, FlexManager looks forward to engaging with experts shaping the future of road construction and maintenance, while staying informed on evolving technical standards and regulatory requirements.
📍 Sport Ireland Campus, Dublin
📅 15th–16th April 2026
🔹 FlexManager exhibiting (Stand B03)
The National Construction Summit is one of Ireland’s largest and most influential gatherings for construction professionals, policymakers, and solution providers. The agenda spans housing delivery, infrastructure investment, digital construction, and sustainability.
FlexManager’s presence at the summit provides an opportunity to connect with key stakeholders across the construction ecosystem and demonstrate how digital solutions can support compliance, productivity, and workforce management.
📍Dexcom Stadium, Galway
📅 30th April 2026
🔹 FlexManager exhibiting (Stand 90)
Medtech Innovation 2026 brings together leaders from the medical technology, life sciences, and engineering sectors to showcase cutting-edge research, digital health solutions, and the latest developments in medical device innovation. The event provides a platform for collaboration between industry professionals, researchers, and technology providers shaping the future of healthcare.
By exhibiting at the event, FlexManager will engage with organisations operating in highly regulated healthcare and life sciences environments, exploring how digital systems can support compliance, operational efficiency, and workforce management across the sector.
📍 Radisson Blu, Sligo
📅 6th-7th May 2026
🔹 FlexManager exhibiting (Stand 65)
The CFOA annual conference is the flagship event for Fire Services in Ireland. This year the event will be hosted by Sligo Fire Service, and will offer a key opportunity to learn about the latest trends in the industry in Ireland.
By exhibiting, FlexManager will be looking forward to interacting with a large proportion of our clients, with many of the Irish Fire Services using FlexManager. We are excited to interact with existing connections and develop new connections at this event.
📍 Croke Park, Dublin
📅 6th May 2026
🔹 FlexManager exhibiting
The CIF Health and Safety Summit is a flagship event focused on leadership and continuous improvement in construction safety. It brings together industry leaders committed to creating safer working environments across Ireland.
Exhibiting at the summit allows FlexManager to engage with safety professionals and decision-makers who are driving positive change across the construction sector.
📍 RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin
📅 27th–28th May 2026
🔹 FlexManager exhibiting (Stand B34)
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expo brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics professionals to explore innovation, digital transformation, and supply chain resilience.
FlexManager’s participation highlights our ongoing commitment to supporting organisations in manufacturing and supply chain environments with tools that improve operational visibility, compliance, and efficiency.
📍Hannover, Germany
📅 1st–6th June 2026
🔹 FlexManager exhibiting
INTERSCHUTZ is the world’s leading trade fair for fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety, and security. Held every five years, the event brings together international emergency service professionals, technology providers, and industry experts to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of hazard prevention and emergency response.
By exhibiting at INTERSCHUTZ 2026, FlexManager looks forward to engaging with global leaders in emergency services and safety technology, while gaining insight into emerging trends and operational challenges faced by organisations responsible for protecting communities.
These events form an important part of FlexManager’s 2026 engagement strategy. By exhibiting and attending across multiple industries, we continue to strengthen relationships, stay ahead of industry developments, and ensure our platform evolves alongside the needs of our customers.
If you’re attending any of these events, we’d love to meet you in person. Reach out to sales@flexmanager.com to arrange a meeting with a member of our team.
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