Belfast Chamber is leading a high-level business delegation to New York as part of a trade mission designed to strengthen commercial ties and create new opportunities for trade, investment and collaboration between Northern Ireland and the United States.
The three-day visit, which will commence on Tuesday 16th June, will bring together over 30 representatives from a diverse range of sectors, reflecting the breadth and ambition of Belfast’s business community.
Led by Belfast Chamber CEO Clare Guinness, the delegation will participate in a programme of business meetings, conferences and networking events with influential leaders from across New York’s commercial landscape.
The programme will begin with a welcome reception hosted by Belfast City Council and NI Bureau at the Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel, followed by a business and networking breakfast delivered in partnership with Invest NI and hosted by Options Technology.
Among the key events on the itinerary is the New York New Belfast conference, hosted by Aisling Events on Thursday 18th June at the prestigious New York Athletic Club. The annual event brings together brings together civic, business and cultural leaders from both cities to strengthen relationships and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
Delegates will also attend a private showing of North Star, hosted by Queen’s University Belfast. Inspired by the words of Frederick Douglass, the immersive production explores themes of freedom, identity and belonging through music, movement and spoken word.
Clare Guinness, CEO of Belfast Chamber, said:
“New York and Belfast share a long-standing relationship built on deep cultural, economic and people-to-people connections. This trade mission provides an invaluable opportunity to strengthen those ties further, creating meaningful partnerships that can deliver long-term benefits for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
“The United States remains one of Northern Ireland’s most important international markets, and there is enormous potential to expand collaboration across a range of sectors. By bringing together ambitious businesses, investors and decision-makers, we are helping to open doors, spark new conversations and create opportunities that support growth, innovation and investment in Belfast and beyond.”
Representatives participating in the trade mission include AAB Group, Adepta Partners, Beecome More, Belfast Met, BLK BOX, Bradley Art, Browne Jacobson, Glandore, Hire IQ, Linen Mill Studios, Mammoth Design, MKB Law, Ocho, Pinsent Masons, Regency House, Rockport School, Sumer NI, Tughans, Ulster University, Version 1 and Vyta.
