EVENT OVERVIEW:
We are delighted to announce the PROGRAMME for Newry & Dundalk Chambers’ Cross-Border Trade & Economic Conference, focusing on the continuing theme of the conference ‘Building a Sustainable All-Island Economy’.
When this conference first began in 2015, cross-border trade was worth just over €5 billion. According to the most recent figures, this has now trebled to around €15 billion, this just signifies the growth and huge importance of cross-border trade.
MC for the conference is Broadcaster & Journalist, Mark Simpson and it takes place on Tuesday 3rd March in the Carrickdale Hotel & Spa and it’s FREE TO ATTEND so if you haven’t already registered to attend, make sure you do so below.
We have also secured the Economy Minister, Caoimhe Archibald MLA as well as Niamh Smyth TD, Minister of State for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment who will outline their priorities for the region.
The packed conference programme will provide you and your business with a unique chance to hear from experts on the issues that matter to you and the opportunities for enhanced collaboration with other stakeholders in the cross-border economy, across three key themes including:
(1) The All-Island Economy
(2) Skills & People: A Cross-Border Partnership Approach
(3) Collaboration & Infrastructure at the Heart of the All-Island Economy
With great local and global economic uncertainty and the increasing cost of doing business creating a challenging business environment, our businesses need to plan for the future and help build a sustainable, successful All-Island Economy.
With Newry and Dundalk at the very centre of the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor, cross-border cooperation is at the very core of economic success North & South.
The packed conference programme will provide you and your business with a unique chance to hear from experts on the issues that matter to you and the opportunities for enhanced collaboration with other stakeholders in the cross-border economy.
Numerous exhibitors will also be in attendance on the day to make you aware of all the help and support that is out there for you to avail of and to chat with you directly about how they can assist your business.
The conference is regularly attended by 250+ local business representatives from both North & South so make sure you secure your FREE place today below.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:
- InterTradeIreland
- Louth County Council
- Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
- Louth Local Enterprise Office
- Dundalk Chamber Skillnet
- M1 Corridor