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Bringing together leaders, policymakers, and industry experts, Momentum is Northern Ireland’s premier economic conference, dedicated to shaping the future of the region’s economy.
➡️ View the full agenda here.
Registration is now open for this year’s event, where the focus is ‘Thinking Globally’.
The half-day conference will explore public sector transformation, international trade, and innovation through world-leading ideas and best-in-class examples that could be applied in Northern Ireland to boost competitiveness and drive economic prosperity across the region.
Headline speakers
- Peter Foster, World Trade Editor, Financial Times
- Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, Economy Minister
- Sebastian Burnside, Chief Economist, NatWest Group
- Nigel Walsh, Director of Commercial Banking, Ulster Bank
Join us, Wednesday, 22 April, at The Great Hall, Galgorm in partnership with headline sponsor Ulster Bank, and supporting sponsors BT, Pinsent Masons, and Netcompany, for this unmissable conference that promises strategic discussions, expert insights, and high-value networking as we work towards a more globally competitive and sustainable economy in Northern Ireland.
Economic Shifts and What They Mean for Northern Ireland – Peter Foster
Peter Foster is the World Trade Editor for the Financial Times, where he reports on shifting global supply chains, investment, and trade patterns.
He was previously the UK Policy Editor, reporting on the UK’s post-Brexit trade, regulatory and investment environment.
With more than two decades of experience covering global affairs from all sides of the world, Peter will look at the international economic environment and what changing factors could mean for Northern Ireland’s future prosperity.
Momentum Panels
World Leading Innovation
This panel will examine how Northern Ireland can drive productivity growth and create high‑value jobs by strengthening innovation clusters, translating research into commercial impact, and adopting international best practice to boost competitiveness through innovation.
Meet your speakers:
- Marina Donohoe, Chief Executive, QUBIS
- George Maybury, Head of Public Sector, Ireland and NI, Microsoft
- Dr Adrian Johnston MBE, Innovation Commissioner, Innovation City Belfast
- Michal Voyno, Head of Delivery, Netcompany
Lessons from Across the Globe on Public Sector Reform
This panel will explore international best practice and the practical reforms Northern Ireland could adopt to deliver faster planning and infrastructure, more effective regulation and procurement, and digital, data-driven public services that better support business growth.
Meet your speakers:
- Judith Savage, Consulting Partner, EY Northern Ireland
- Gareth Hetherington, Director of Economic Policy Centre, Ulster University Economic Policy Centre
- Ed Stainton, Managing Director – Public Sector, Defence & CNI, BT
- Micaela Diver, Partner, A&L Goodbody
Trading Globally: Trade, Access, and Opportunity for Northern Ireland Businesses
Informed by global trade best practice, this panel will consider how Northern Ireland businesses can turn international access into growth through improved export readiness, market diversification, and better support on finance, logistics and compliance.
Meet your speakers:
- Chris Relf, International Capital Markets, NatWest Group
- Lisa Early, Partner, Pinsent Masons
- Charlie Merritt, Engagement Lead, Diplomatic Advisory Hub, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and British Chambers of Commerce
- Anne Beggs, Chief Commercial Officer, Invest NI
Contact events@northernirelandchamber.com if you need help registering for this event.
