Economic Forum 2026

9:00AM – 1:00PM

Join us for our Annual Economic Forum at W5, delivered in partnership with Deloitte. This year’s Belfast Chamber Economic Forum will bring together leading voices from business, economics and policy to examine the major forces shaping our economy and what they mean for Belfast and Northern Ireland.

We’ll explore the global and UK macroeconomic outlook before drilling down into the local economy, including the implications of the newly announced Budget and the potential impact of the US mid-term elections.

Closer to home, discussion will focus on devolution and devolved powers, the cost and competitiveness of energy, and how we deliver good, sustainable growth. We’ll also consider how Northern Ireland can make much more of its unique dual-market access, turning our position into a genuine competitive advantage for investment, trade and economic growth.

Registration, Tea, Coffee and networking will open from 9:00AM with a 9:30AM start.