Rethink your strategy and start 2026 with impact at DARE KO On Wednesday 28 January 2026, in Hall 1 at ICC Belfast!
Rethink Your 2026 Kickoff. Maximise Your ROI A one-day masterclass that turns strategy into action and action into measurable growth. Join up to 1,000+ sales leaders, founders and decision-makers for a high-energy programme that blends science, strategy and storytelling to sharpen leadership, communication, negotiation and human performance.
The day at a glance:
Arrival & Networking | 9am
Kick off the day with Belfast coffee, big ideas, and even bigger connections.
Main Event | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
A full day of high-performance content, blending science, strategy, and storytelling. Hear from a world-class lineup that includes:
- Brand expert Victoria Brown. Top 100 Apple podcaster and former BBC journalist explains the secrets behind storytelling in business
- Former heads of UK hostage & crisis negotiation Katey Martin & Becks Cant, teaching negotiation skills forged under fire - ready for the boardroom
- ‘There Are No Problems on Mars’ - EXCLUSIVE! Introducing the POD model a framework that helps organisations harness human behaviour to solve challenges, no space travel required! - Danny Kett
- MC, Co-founder of DARE and Host Marie Tyler - A former IBM apprentice to Honeywell leader and client director helping brands lead with confidence
- Up and coming Podcast Dad Duo ‘Wit + Grit’ focused on confidence, resilience and skill
- The new Go-To-Market approach - People-Led, AI Optimised from leading GTM Author and Strategist, Paul Sullivan.
- Carl Frampton MBE - world champion boxer, author and TEDx speaker ‘If I can fail my way to the top, then so can you!’
Networking Reception | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Exclusive VIP Dinner | 7:30 pm onwards (An intimate evening at an exclusive location with the DARE Founders and special guests - limited seats available.)
Independent research cited across the programme shows teams that invest in human performance see:
- +23% revenue growth
- +17% retention
- 2.5× faster goal achievement and DARE KO turns that data into reality.
Ticket options include Standard (£275), Premium Table for 8 (£2,000) and limited VIP (£895) with front-row seating, concierge transfers, an overnight stay a city Hotel and follow-up coaching.
Belfast means business. Book now and make 2026 your best year yet.
