Maximising your export potential through Cross-Border Trade

Wednesday 5 February 2025

Join us in 'Maximising your export potential through Cross-Border Trade' at the Ulster Bank Accelerator Hub Belfast, on Wednesday 26th February.- Find out more

In partnership with the Department for Business and Trade, this free-to-attend event will equip businesses based in Northern Ireland with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the cross-border market as well as details about fully funded and flexible supports for trading cross-border and beyond. We will also be joined by representatives from HMRC who will provide an update on important upcoming customs changes associated with the Windsor Framework.

You will have the opportunity to meet one-to-one with specialist business mentors for expert guidance, as well as hear from local businesses sharing their hands-on experiences of maximising cross-border opportunities and achieving export success.

InterTradeIreland and the Department for Business and Trade team members will also be on-hand to discuss export opportunities in the Ireland market and introduce the UK Export Academy.

With new customers and suppliers right on your doorstep, the cross-border market is the perfect place to start your export journey and grow your business.

Event Agenda
09.00 - 09.30   Registration and Networking
09.30 - 09.45   Introduction
09.45 - 10.00   An introduction to the Ulster Bank Accelerator Hub
10.00 - 10.30   A guide to support available for SMEs from:
Department for Business and Trade
InterTradeIreland
Invest NI
UK Export Academy
10.30 - 11:00   Key Considerations when selling Cross-Border
11:00 - 11.15   Break
11.15 - 11.50   Panel Discussion and Q&A with local SMEs
11.50 - 12.30   An Update from HMRC on upcoming customs changes associated with the Windsor Framework
12.30 - 12.50   Available support options from InterTradeIreland
12.50 - 14.00   Lunch and Networking

This event is organised in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). By registering, you consent to your booking data being shared with DBT and agree to be automatically added to their mailing list.

Wednesday 5 February 2025