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Booking Deadline: 28 May 2026
Northern Ireland is operating in an increasingly competitive environment.
Across the UK, a new industrial strategy is taking shape. In Ireland, ambitious plans are accelerating infrastructure and economic growth. At the same time, cross-border collaboration is creating new opportunities in trade, innovation, and sector development.
This thought-proving event will bring together key voices from across these islands to explore what the current local and global context means for Northern Ireland and, crucially, what comes next for our businesses.
Join us as we examine the emerging opportunities and challenges, consider where Northern Ireland can strengthen its competitive edge, and employ big picture thinking to the region’s future position on the world stage.
Fast-paced presentations will get straight to the point, provoking discussion in a conversation facilitated by Professor Jodie Carson, Professor of Strategic Policy in Practice at Ulster University.
Refiring Business Dynamism
Andy Haldane
President, British Chambers of Commerce
Former Chief Economist, Bank of England
Reflecting on what works (and what doesn’t) in UK Industrial Strategy, Andy will make pitch for risk-taking and entrepreneurialism to inject new vibrancy into Britain’s private sector.
Building for Growth
Sean O’Driscoll
CEO, Roaring Waters
Member of the Irish Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce
An examination of how Ireland is using infrastructure investment and accelerating its Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity to attract investment and support growth, and what Northern Ireland should take from that experience.
Opening doors on the Island
Margaret Hearty
Chief Executive, InterTradeIreland
A practical look at how cross‑border trade and collaboration can drive productivity, market reach, and resilience.
The Home Advantage
Ashleen Feeney
Partner, KPMG in Northern Ireland
Chair, NI Chamber Competitiveness Committee
A robust assessment of Northern Ireland’s competitive position as it stands today, highlighting both the unique strengths to build on and the reforms needed to turn potential into performance.
This event will be preceded by NI Chamber’s Annual General Meeting, which will take place at 10.00am. NI Chamber members who would also like to attend the AGM can register here.
Contact events@northernirelandchamber.com if you need help registering for this event.
