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EVENTS AND PROGRAMMES SCHEDULEAUGUST TO DECEMBER 2019

To register for NI Chamber events please visit:

WWW.NORTHERNIRELANDCHAMBER.COM

YOUR GUIDE TO NI CHAMBER PROGRAMMES AND EVENTS

08GETTING TO KNOW NI CHAMBER BELFAST MET, TITANIC QUARTER CAMPUS09:30 – 11:00

If you’re considering joining NI Chamber, this event at Belfast Met, Titanic Quarter will ensure that you gain a real understanding of how we can help your business grow.

If you’re already a member, it’s a chance to get more familiar with our whole range of services and all of the opportunities available – so that you can really optimise yourmembership.

This event is also a great opportunity to meet and network with other NI business people as well as members of the NI Chamber team.

There will be a presentation from Rachel Chowdhury, Client Services, AKFP.

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19INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAINING NI CHAMBER OFFICES, BELFAST09:30 – 16:30

One day workshop on Export Process and Documentation Training

This one day workshop is an introduction to the processes that need to be followed when exporting goods to overseas markets. The course will provide an understanding of the documentation required for getting the cargo to its destination successfully and will cover the basic principles, explain the documentation, and how to export successfully to receive payment.

This course is designed for administration, sales, despatch and logistics staff and manufacturing companies embarking into the export world. It is also an excellent refresher for those going into new territories.

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22NI CHAMBER NETWORKING SERIES MARINE HOTEL, BALLYCASTLE11:00 – 13:00

August sees the Networking Series travel to Ballycastle. Networking is the single most powerful marketing tool and NI Chamber encourages businesses to engage in these tailored events. Join 100+ delegates for structured networking which will also feature a local guest speaker who will share their experience of growing an award winning business and the importance of utilising your network. This session, themed around effective networking and business development, will include:

• Structured Networking• Featured Business Spotlight with The Grand

Opera House• A business development discussion and Q&A

with Paul Besley, General Manager – Data Centres, Northern Ireland, 5Nines and Richard Baker, Director of Leisure and Development, Causeway Coast & Glens Council, focusing on how business can benefit the local council area.

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CEO SPOTLIGHT SERIES KPMG, BELFAST

New for 2019, the CEO Spotlight Series in partnership with KPMG, aims to inspire business growth in local companies through leadership stories of top class entrepreneurs and senior management; engaging senior business leaders and potential young leaders.

These high level business breakfasts will be by invitation only and are led and facilitated by NI Chamber. The events will be hosted at KPMG offices and guests will enjoy a speech by an inspirational business leader from a successful company before engaging in open roundtable discussions.

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20ANNUAL GOLF DAY MALONE GOLF CLUB, BELFAST 08:30 – 17:00

We hope you and your clients can join us at the prestigious Malone Golf Club for our annual NI Chamber Golf Day.

Situated around a magnificent 20 acre lake on the outskirts of Belfast, Malone Golf Club is widely considered as one of the best parkland courses in Ireland.

Enjoy breakfast on arrival and the opportunity to network with business colleagues. This will be followed by 18 holes of golf and a 2 course lunch with wine.

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18NETWORKING CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS SHOWCASE ST. GEORGE’S MARKET, BELFAST08:30 – 13:00

The NI Chamber Networking Conference and Business Showcase is the largest dedicated networking event in Northern Ireland, attracting over 800 delegates and 100 exhibiting businesses. This event has all the usual hustle and bustle of St George’s Market whilst giving local businesses a platform to sell their products and services in Belfast’s original Marketplace.

The conference features a significant line-up of inspirational speakers from well-known brands and industry experts with a focus on Sales & Marketing and the Future of Work. Keynote speakers include Cathy Thomson, Global Head of Customer Experience Management at Hostelworld Group and Kenny Jacobs, Chief Marketing Officer at Ryanair.

Your business cannot afford to miss this event! Don’t forget to register.


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ONE DAY CUSTOMS DECLARATION TRAINING NI CHAMBER OFFICES, BELFAST09:00 – 16:30

Is your business ready for Brexit?

Does your company need a better understanding of customs regimes and how to complete customs declaration forms more efficiently?

After the UK leaves the EU there will be new processes to follow and new forms to complete. NI Chamber can help.

This one day HMRC approved training course will:

• Demonstrate the gathering of information to complete a customs declaration using various example scenarios, covering both export and import

• Explore a number of typical problems and common errors when completing declarations

• Give participants the opportunity to ask questions or raise issues in a small group environment

This training is limited to one place per company in the first instance.

*Customs Declaration Training is a one day training course taking place on two days – Thursday 5 September and Friday 6 September 2019.

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SCALING FOR GROWTH WORKSHOP 10:00 – 12:30

The Scaling For Growth programme offers local companies dedicated one to one support, access to facilitated connections and the opportunity to become part of a group of like-minded business people who can share their knowledge and experience in their journey for growth.

Group workshops will seek to deal with some of the key challenges faced by growing companies. The final workshop of 2019 will take place on Wednesday 2 October.

For further details on this event please contact Catriona Henry on [email protected]

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NI CHAMBER NETWORKING SERIES 11:00 – 13:00

October sees the Networking Series travel to Mid Ulster. Networking is the single most powerful marketing tool and NI Chamber encourages businesses to engage in these tailored events. Join 100+ delegates for structured networking which will also feature a local guest speaker who will share their experience of growing an award winning business and the importance of utilising your network. This session will include:

• Structured Networking• Featured Business Spotlight with Tricord• Business development discussion with

David Henderson, Managing Director,Tobermore followed by Q&A

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01IN CAMERA 17:30 – 20:00

Derek McCallan, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Local Government Association will be joined by a number of local Councils for an In Camera dinner in October.

Mr McCallan is responsible for advising and supporting the NILGA political leaders, Executive and 90 elected members, taking forward policy and legislation as the representative body of the 11 councils. This includes negotiations with central government departments and agencies.

Limited to 40 guests, this intimate setting allows for direct interaction and gives guests the opportunity to exchange their views with Mr McCallan and local Councils during dinner.

Be sure to book onto this event as it promises to fill up quickly.

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DANSKE BANK EXPORT FIRST EXPORTER FORUM 09:30 – 11:30

Danske Bank Export First seeks to encourage and grow export activity in Northern Ireland through the inspirational stories and shared learning of successful exporters. New, aspiring and growing exporters have the opportunity to access leading business people, listen to how they have grown their businesses in international markets, and obtain advice on all aspects of commercial development through export.

The Exporter Forum is a platform to maximise the experiences of local exporters by bringing together like-minded businesses to discuss common interests and the challenges of the exporting environment. Delegates will attend an in-company roundtable forum where they will have the opportunity to hear from a successful, local exporter, participate in a facilitated discussion and share their own experiences.


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COMING SOON 24GROWING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN A CHALLENGING MARKETPLACE FORUM A&L GOODBODY, BELFAST09:00 – 11:00

This collaborative forum will provide the opportunity for information sharing and peer learning and will consist of member companies alongside our International Champions for discussions around the prevailing challenges faced by exporters.

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26GETTING TO KNOW NI CHAMBER GLANDORE, BELFAST09:30 – 11:00

If you’re considering joining NI Chamber, this event at Glandore, Belfast will ensure that you gain a real understanding of how we can help your business grow.



There will be a presentation from Alan Lowry, CEO, Environmental Street Furniture.

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DEVELOPING YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL – SALES LEADERSTRAININGRIDDEL HALL, BELFASTTWO DAY TRAINING

The right business development strategy, delivered with the correct tools and by the best team, is central to achieving overall strategic objectives. Learn how to align sales strategies and refine processes that deliver success with this two day Sales Leaders course which is aimed at Directors and Senior Business Development Executives.

The demand for quality tailored sales training that will propel your business to the next level has never been higher; in response, this training has been designed for maximum and immediate impact.

The course is one of a series of cutting edge sales training courses provided by NI Chamber in partnership with First Trust Bank. Part of the ‘Developing Your Growth Potential’ programme, it is facilitated by the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute.

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CONNECTING FOR GROWTH MEET THE BUYER CROWNE PLAZA, BELFAST09:30 – 13:00

The cross-border Meet The Buyer series continues with another exciting line-up of buyers and a diverse range of procurement needs from across the island of Ireland. This event will give participants the opportunity to:

• Make a pitch to private sector buyersacross a range of sectors

• Network and develop links with each other through speed networking

• Access business advice to support yourcompany’s growth

Programme application forms and buyer requirements are available from Phil Murray on [email protected].

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17ENERGY FORUM 09:30 – 12:00

The NI Chamber & SONI Energy Forum provides a bridge between energy providers and large energy users in Northern Ireland. It offers a platform for businesses to share best practice on energy efficiency and discuss significant changes ahead, including the vital North/South Interconnector project and the implications of Brexit on the energy sector.

This event is for NI Chamber members and places are limited to one per company.

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23DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA WORKSHOP RIDDEL HALL, BELFAST08:00 – 10:30

This workshop will seek to educate participants on the practical aspects of approaching and gaining market entry to China from legal and documentary requirements to logistical, financing and resourcing considerations.

NI Chamber’s International Champions will lead on these workshops sharing their expertise and knowledge in each area.

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16IN CAMERA EUROPA, BELFAST17:30 – 20:00

The Head of the NI Civil Service, David Sterling, will be joined by Dr Andrew McCormick, Director General of International Relations; Katrina Godfrey, Permanent Secretary for the Department for Infrastructure; Sue Gray, Permanent Secretary for the Department of Finance and Noel Lavery, Permanent Secretary for the Department for the Economy for an In Camera dinner in October.

Limited to 40 guests, this intimate setting allows guests direct interaction and the opportunity to exchange their views with the Head of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretaries during dinner.

Be sure to book onto this event as it promises to fill up quickly.

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GROWING SOMETHING BRILLIANT LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST BELFAST08:30 – 10:30

The Growing Something Brilliant Leadership Series focuses on the importance of inspirational leadership, recognising that strong and effective leaders boost productivity, performance and ultimately organisational success.

NI Chamber, in partnership with Electric Ireland, bring together business leaders, influencers and those who aspire to lead within their organisations to hear from engaging and motivational leaders from across a range of sectors.

Key topics covered include practical leadership in a challenging market; the importance of innovation and technology; the importance of customer service for elite brands and extreme leadership for high performance teams. Previous speakers have included Kevin Gaskell, Former CEO of Porsche GB, Lamborghini GB & BMW GB and Christian Majgaard, Head of Global Brands for LEGO.

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05ENERGY FORUM 09:30 – 12:00

The NI Chamber & SONI Energy Forum provides a bridge between energy providers and large energy users in Northern Ireland. It offers a platform for businesses to share best practice on energy efficiency and discuss significant changes ahead, including the vital North/South Interconnector project and the implications of Brexit on the energy sector.

This event is for NI Chamber members and places are limited to one per company.

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NI CHAMBER CAROL SERVICE ST ANNE’S CATHEDRAL AND ULSTER UNIVERSITY, BELFAST18:00 – 20:00

The Annual NI Chamber Christmas Carol Service will take place in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast with the gracious permission of the Dean and Cathedral Board. The service will finish around 7.00pm and guests will depart to the Ulster University Business School, Belfast Campus for a Christmas Reception with mulled wine and mince pies.

The perfect way to end a perfect evening.

Guests and families are welcome!

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PRESIDENT’S BANQUET ICC BELFAST18:30 – 23:00

NI Chamber President, John Healy, has the pleasure of inviting members and their guests to the President’s Banquet at ICC Belfast on Thursday 21 November 2019.

The President’s Banquet is the pinnacle of NI Chamber’s programme of events. It is a prestigious and well attended black tie dinner which generally attracts in excess of 750 guests from the business community and local Government. The event features a high profile keynote speech and is a wonderful evening of entertainment and insight while supporting business relationships. Previous keynote speakers have included Jeremy Paxman, James Nesbitt, Richard Hammond and most recently Jed Mercurio, writer and creator of Bodyguard and Line of Duty. The 2019 Banquet will feature a keynote speaker of equal calibre and guests will include key decision makers and employers of all sizes and sectors as well as representatives from local Government.

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DANSKE BANK EXPORT FIRST PRIVATE DINNER STORMONT HOTEL, BELFAST17:30 – 20:00

The Danske Bank Export First programme seeks to encourage and develop export activity, and ultimately economic growth in Northern Ireland, through the inspirational stories and shared learning of our successful exporters.

Through roundtable discussion with a select group of business leaders, Export First private dinners allow guest speakers to share their inspirational growth story, including how they have internationalised into new markets, lessons learned and how they are delivering exceptional business results.


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28GETTING TO KNOW NI CHAMBER BELFAST MET, TITANIC QUARTER CAMPUS09:30 – 11:00

If you’re considering joining NI Chamber, this event at Belfast Met, Titanic Quarter will ensure that you gain a real understanding of how we can help your business grow.



There will be a presentation from Paul Trouton, Founder & CEO, Fuel IT.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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your profile and deliver key messages to a captive business audience

sales and generate new business as a result of new connections made

directly with current and potential customers and stakeholders

Government policy whilst networking with key influencers

WHAT DO WE OFFER?• At NI Chamber we work closely

with our sponsors to ensure you get the maximum return on investment through leading PR opportunities and the potential to showcase your business and deliver key messages to a captive audience.

• With over 60 events per year, we have high levels of engagement from right across the Northern Irish business community and beyond.

• We have opportunities available to suit all budgets across a range of events including our prestigious President’s Banquet and stand out Annual Networking Conference and Business Showcase.

HOW DO I SPONSOR AN EVENT?

For further information please contact:

Louise Turley, Head of Campaigns & Events E: [email protected] T: 028 9024 4113

Please note that due to high demand, sponsorship opportunities will be secured in order of bookings received. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

LET’S FIND THE RIGHT MEMBERSHIP FOR YOUJOIN OR UPGRADE YOUR NI CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP TODAY

For further information on joining NI Chamber, or to find out how to maximise your membership, please contact:

Valerie McConville, Head of Business Development E: [email protected] T: 028 9024 4113

NI Chamber works for all Northern Ireland businesses - no matter the size or sector.

ESSENTIAL MEMBERSHIPGiving an advantage with support and

business connections.

GROWTH MEMBERSHIPFor ambitious companies wanting to grow

locally and internationally.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPFor leading local and multinational

companies.

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LEARN

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EXCEL

Learn Grow Excel is a suite of initiatives designed to support

companies, of all sizes, in their ambition to grow.

The initiatives are delivered across 2 key themes:

CAPACITY AND SALES

Initiatives to develop capability and augment the sales function

within a business to achieve growth:

• Near Market Trade Visits

• Meet The Buyer events

• International Trade Training

• Sales training and networking

• Learning from successful exporters

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Louise Turley, Head of Campaigns and Events

Email: [email protected]

Catherine Crilly, Delivery and Contracts Manager


Phil Murray, Programmes Manager


ADVISORY

One to one consultancy for businesses providing access

to market knowledge, finance partners and connections:

• Dedicated one to one support

• Facilitated connections

• Bespoke workshops

• Access to a panel of experts

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Tanya Anderson, Head of International and SME Development


LEARN GROW EXCEL

Connecting For Growth Meet the Buyer Sales Opportunities

Scaling For Growth Capability Building

NI Chamber Connections Capability Building, Opportunities & Networks

Danske Bank Export First Inspiration & Shared Learning

LEARN GROW EXCEL SUPPORT PROGRAMMES

Developing Your Growth Potential Capability Building & Networks

International Trade Training Capability Building

Near Market Trade Visits New Market Opportunities & Networks

Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry40 Linenhall Street, Belfast BT2 8BA

T +44 (0)28 9024 4113F +44 (0)28 9024 7024mail@northernirelandchamber.comwww.northernirelandchamber.com

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