Northern Ireland Economic Conference • 20th November 2024 • Titanic Hotel Belfast 

The Northern Ireland Economic Conference, now in its 29th year, is Northern Ireland’s premier economic analysis event and is unique in being the only forum that takes a high-level look at the performance of, and prospects for the local economy. It is firmly established as the annual summit for Northern Ireland’s economic community, including policy makers and business leaders. 
The 2024 Northern Ireland Economic Conference, now in its 29th year, will provide a valuable opportunity to bring together key stakeholders to look at the performance of, and prospects for the local economy.

An expert panel of local and visiting experts will look at key issues including:
    UK and global economic outlook
    Medium term economic outlook for Northern Ireland
    Narrowing the productivity gap
    Recalibrating the skills agenda
    Addressing regional balance
    Promoting innovation and R&D
    Maximising public expenditure
    Tackling economic inactivity
    Infrastructure investment as an economic driver
    The economic opportunity of net zero carbon technologies

Key speakers include:
•    Conor Murphy MLA, Minister for the Economy
•    Helen McCarthy, Chief Scientific and Technology Adviser, Northern Ireland Executive 
•    Chris Giles, Economics Commentator, Financial Times
•    Jonathan McAdams, Chief of Staff, NI Fiscal Council
•    Gareth Hetherington, Director, Ulster University Economic Policy Centre
•    Ann Watt, Director, Pivotal
•    Alex Chapman, Senior Economist, New Economics Foundation
•    Paul Mac Flynn, Co-director, Nevin Economic Research Institute
•    Fiona Bennington, Director of Entrepreneurship, Catalyst
•    David Jordan, Lecturer in Economics, Queen’s Business School and Research Associate, The Productivity Institute
•    Seamus McGuinness, Research Professor, Economic and Social Research Institute
•    Kathleen O’Hare, Chair, Northern Ireland Skills Council
•    John Campbell, Economics and Business Editor, BBC Northern Ireland

Panel Discussion: Seven Priority Sectors for Growth
•    Marie Cowan, Director, Geological Survey of Northern Ireland
•    Chris Jessup, Chair, FinTech NI and Partner, A&L Goodbody
•    Mark McAleer, Quality Experience Manager, Catalyst
•    Joann Rhodes, Chief Executive, Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland
•    Sam Turner, Interim CEO, Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, Queen’s University Belfast
•    Richard Williams, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Screen
View the full conference programme online at: www.nieconomic.agendani.com

Secure your place today!
Conference delegate rate: £255 +VAT @ 20% = £306.00
Discounted rate for voluntary/community/councils: £165 +VAT @ 20% = £198.00
Group discounts available – contact us for further information.

How to register:
Online: www.nieconomic.agendani.com
Email: registration@agendani.com 
Tel: +44 (0)28 9261 9933