The annual seminar of the Institute of Business Analysts and Consultants takes place at UCD on September 23rd on the theme "Management in the 21st Century - A Survival Guide".

The morning session will feature a keynote address from the chief executive of Enterprise Ireland, Mr Dan Flinter, and contributions from Mr Paddy Walley, the managing director of P. Walley & Associates, Mr Pat Colgan, managing director of Cormuinque Ltd, and Mr Anthony Kasozi, business director of Ashbridge Consulting.

The afternoon session includes speakers like Mr Michael McCabe, head of business excellence at Ulster Bank, Mr Steve Goldberg, from Microsoft Desktop Division, and Mr Brian Kennan, supply chain manager at Hewlett Packard.

Anyone who would like to attend the conference, which costs £160, or £125 for members, should contact the institute at (01) 2835500.