Northern Ireland Business Forum: Unlocking export growth

Unlock new export opportunities, access practical support, and learn how government-backed finance and insurance can help your business

UK Export Finance (UKEF) is hosting a free half-day conference to help Northern Ireland businesses access government-backed trade finance, manage risk, and take practical steps towards growing internationally.

You will be able to make connections with senior representatives from government and financial institutions and learn how they can support your business to export with confidence. You will also be able to engage with the tools available to exporters through practical case studies and gain useful insights into the opportunities available to you overseas.

What to expect

• Discover the support available: Gain clear insight into the £11bn pledged by the banks to support SMEs and how the government can help unlock growth for your business.
• Connect with key decision-makers: Speak directly with senior representatives from government and financial institutions about the tools available to help you export with confidence.
• Learn from export success: Hear from a local exporter who has successfully used UKEF support to grow and compete internationally.

Agenda

• Registration and networking
  09:15-10:00
• CEO address
  10:00-10:10
• Panel: Introduction to UK Export Finance
  10:10-10:40
• Presentation: Alternative finance solutions for exporters
  10:40-11:00
• Networking coffee break
  11:00-11:20
• SME growth through exporting – Case study
  11:20-12:00
• Presentation: The Department for Business & Trade
  12:00-12:20
• Thank you and closing comments
  12:20-12:25
• Networking lunch
  12:25-13:30

Event details

Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026
Time: 9.15am to 1.30pm
Venue: Belfast
Cost: Free

Book your place at the Northern Ireland Business Forum: Unlocking export growth event.

First published 3 July 2026