If you’re a budding entrepreneur and you haven’t made it along to one of the AIB Start-Up Academy events, this is your chance now to start networking with some of Ireland’s top start-ups. The hugely successful AIB Start-Up Academy is now in its second year and the next stop of the nationwide tour is in Kilkenny on Wednesday, October 28. The event kicks off at 6.30pm in The Set at Langtons, so be sure to register here and secure yourself a place at one of Ireland's best networking events. Guests will hear directly from some of Ireland's most experienced entrepreneurs, including Gerry Shirren, MD of Cartoon Saloon, and Bobby Kerr, owner of Insomnia Coffee. Along with leading Insomnia to become Ireland's largest coffee house chain, you'll know Bobby Kerry from his work as a Newstalk presenter, and his appearances on Dragon's Den. As well as receiving some invaluable advice from industry experts, you will get the chance to listen to three budding Irish entrepreneurs who will be sharing their business ideas and valuable experience on the night. The three entrepreneurs are Niall Rhatigan of Ecocool Refrigeration, Gerald Costello from CostelloBrewingCo and Shane Lynn from Killbiller. To get more information on the AIB Start-Up Academy, click here. To apply for a place on the AIB Start-Up Academy training and mentoring programme with the Irish Times Training Department, come right this way.