International Trade Calendar
Invest Northern Ireland’s unique combination of professional trade advice, industry knowledge and in-market expertise can support your business every step of the way in identifying and developing opportunities in export markets.
The wraparound support of our experienced trade team and sector-specific trade advisors, complimented by our extensive network of commercial experts around the globe, can help you assess your export-readiness, devise your export strategy, and prepare you to explore and maximise opportunities in new markets. This expertise combined with a range of export-related financial incentives provides the confidence and capability to help you get out there and explore new opportunities.
Our programme includes sector-focussed visits, exhibitions, and trade missions across a range of industries and markets for Northern Ireland businesses. Whether you are new to exporting or want to expand your international customer base, Invest NI’s comprehensive calendar of activities could help you and your business to go further and grow stronger.
Exhibitions and Trade Missions are subject to change.
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Want to get out there and explore new markets?
Aerospace and defence
A global leader in aerospace technology, defence, and security rich in knowledge, skills and experience, the sector in Northern Ireland has expertise in key technologies and a resilient, competitive, award-winning supply chain.
Key areas of strength include aircraft interior composites design and manufacturing, aerostructure, as well as cyber security, covert technologies and security training and clothing.
Agri-tech
With an industrial heritage rooted firmly in farming, engineering expertise and world-leading academic research, Northern Ireland provides a range of innovative solutions to the agricultural sector, both locally and internationally.
Whether designing and producing farm machinery or housing, manufacturing agricultural components, developing new software solutions for farm management, or investing in R&D for the future of farming, Northern Ireland is making a tangible impact in the global agricultural industry.
Cleantech
Northern Ireland has a vibrant cleantech sector with a collaborative and innovative supply chain dedicated to providing world-leading solutions to multiple sectors globally.
Key areas of strength include low carbon heating solutions with strong expertise in the design and manufacture of heat pumps, smart energy systems, maritime and offshore, alternative fuels and renewable energy supply chain.
Food and drink
With high-quality raw ingredients, state-of-the-art processing facilities and a world-class food security record, Northern Ireland's award-winning food and drink is enjoyed worldwide.
Fuelled by the passion of family farms and fishing businesses, as well as award winning enterprising food & drink producers, Northern Irish food and drink can be found tantalising taste buds on menus, supermarket shelves and renowed luxury specialists around the world.
Green economy
Northern Ireland is leveraging its recognised expertise in engineering, technology, and construction to deliver into the low carbon and net zero sector. It has established an ecosystem that supports the research, manufacture, and export of cutting-edge green technologies due to its wealth of natural resources, government regulations, and dedication to creative, sustainable solutions.
Life and health sciences
Northern Ireland boasts a thriving life and health sciences sector where the unique combination of talented people, world-class research and strong links between industry, academia and clinicians, fosters the commercialisation of innovative research.
The sector offers expertise across precision medicine, clinical trials and digital health as well as specialisms in oncology, cardiology, ophthalmology, respiratory and diabetes.
Materials handling
Northern Ireland companies deliver solutions worldwide, meeting the needs and challenges of the material, geography and climate. Providing solutions for the processing of sand, aggregate, waste and other bulk materials, solutions cover the quarrying, mining, construction and recycling sectors. Key areas of expertise include crushing, screening, sortation, washing, conveying and size reduction.
Technology
Northern Ireland enjoys an international reputation as a region of expertise and knowledge in tech development, with many global technology leaders establishing operations here to take advantage of the wealth of knowledge, skills and entreprenuership on offer.
The region has a vibrant cluster of companies operating in areas such as cyber security, AI & data analytics, blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT).
Trade Mission
In addition to the comprehensive programme of trade exhibitions, we have planned a wide array of complimentary trade missions. Trade missions are a useful tool to help reduce the time, cost and risk when exploring business opportunities overseas, providing an opportunity to meet key decision-makers and stakeholders in key market locations or to explore and scope future trade exhibitions for attendance.
