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Trade Conference 2025

Our inaugural Trade Conference, titled Accelerating Trade Opportunities across the Island, takes place at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Wednesday 1st October.

What is it?

This free, half-day event will shine a spotlight on the evolving trade landscape and showcase future opportunities to drive economic growth. With cross-border trade hitting a new high of €15/£12 billion, now really is the time to take advantage of the opportunities right on your doorstep.

Our conference is hosted by award-winning entrepreneur and broadcaster Áine Kerr. It will include keynote addresses from:

Liam Sheedy, one of Ireland’s most impactful sporting figures and seasoned executive leader.

Jane McDaid, founder of digital-first, creative communications agency THINKHOUSE.

Brian Donaldson, CEO of Maxol Group on scaling business operations across the island.

Join our Trade Conference to get the most up to date advice and hands-on experience of navigating trade across the island, fueling your ambition to embrace future growth opportunities and export success.

Who is it for?

Whether you’re new to exporting or already trading across the border and looking to expand, this conference will provide the practical support, insights, and connections to help your business grow.

Agenda

A focused, half-day event featuring keynote speakers and expert-led panels designed to highlight current trends and opportunities in cross-border trade.

Why attend the Trade Conference?

Discover current trends shaping the all-island economy
Hear from key speakers on building resilience and taking advantage of emerging opportunities
Learn from expert-led panels on navigating trade, scaling operations and accelerating growth
Get practical advice from expert mentors in our one-to-one support zones
Explore funding opportunities tailored to your cross-border growth journey
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What can your business expect to achieve from the Trade Conference?

  • Increased awareness of commercial growth opportunities on the island
  • Confidence to explore the cross-border market as a first step to exporting
  • Inspiration from successful business growth stories
  • Better understanding of the business support ecosystem across the island

How to register

Simply click ‘Register now’ and secure your free place today.