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Exporting can transform your business

Whether you’re new to exporting or looking to expand your international customer base, our comprehensive calendar of local and international activity could open a world of opportunity for your business.

We offer professional trade advice, industry knowledge, and in-market expertise to help businesses identify and develop opportunities in new markets outside Northern Ireland.

Our Business Information Centre also offers free advice and guidance to help in your exporting journey.

The Department for Business and Trade also offers support such as Export Finance and its UK Export Academy.

International trade shows and exhibitions

Our International Trade Calendar highlights a broad mix of market and sector-focused visits, trade missions, exhibitions, across a range of industries and markets for our clients.

Attending overseas events can:

  • enhance your knowledge of new markets
  • build new contacts,
  • gain trade show experience,
  • gain advice from in-market experts, and
  • assist in securing international deals

To assist you in attending an international show or exhibition, we can:

  • offer exporting advice and market information,
  • arrange meetings with potential customers,
  • provide financial support for return visits between events,
  • offer additional days in market to visit to other regions while on a trade mission, and
  • provide market research collated by consultants and or our in-market teams

Our support is subject to eligibility criteria.

Event Title Sector Event Type Start Date End Date Location Contact
Green economy Exhibition Stand 20 March 2024 22 March 2024 Bilbao, Spain Peter Donnelly
Green economy Exhibition Stand 15 May 2024 16 May 2024 Glasgow, UK Alison McGreevy
Materials handling Exhibition Stand 07 April 2025 13 April 2025 Munich, Germany Kate Gilmore

Go further and grow stronger

Success in international markets can be game-changing for businesses. Our Export Health Check can help assess if your business is ready to go further and grow stronger by exporting.

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