Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Events Calendar

Events Calendar FEBRUARY - JUNE 2026

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Business Breakfast for Marketing Professionals 8 May FRIDAY BANBRIDGE 9.00AM - 11.00AM

Invest in Talent: Why Recruit Apprentices? 3 February TUESDAY NEWTOWNABBEY 9.30AM - 11.30AM

CEO Circle 3 March TUESDAY

HILLSBOROUGH 7.30AM - 9.30AM

Sponsorship Opportunities

22 May FRIDAY

Grow with Danske Bank 4 March WEDNESDAY BELFAST 9.00AM - 11.00AM Momentum Conference 22 April WEDNESDAY BALLYMENA 8.00AM - 2.00PM

17 February TUESDAY

Public Affairs Forum

BELFAST 9.00AM - 11.00AM

AI Academy

Sponsoring an NI Chamber event puts your brand in front of thousands of people, offers a platform to make new connections, drive sales, and generate new business.

ONLINE KICK-OFF WEBINAR 10.00AM - 11.00AM

12 June FRIDAY

Energy Forum BALLYMENA 9.30AM - 11.30AM

18 February WEDNESDAY

Drive A platform to make

Promote Get significant brand exposure and deliver key messages to an engaged audience.

Breakfast Roundtable

19 June FRIDAY

BELFAST 8.00AM - 9.30AM

new connections, drive sales and generate new business.

Annual Lunch BELFAST 11.30AM - 3.00PM

30 April THURSDAY

Business Breakfast for HR Professionals 20 February FRIDAY BELFAST 9.00AM - 11.00AM Corporation tax: Competitive Edge or Unrealistic Ambition 25 February WEDNESDAY BELFAST 9.00AM - 11.00AM

Engage Partnering with NI Chamber helps you to engage directly with our members and stakeholders.

Influence Get in front of key decision makers and network with influencers.

Understanding Sales & Winning Business: Get pitch ready for Meet the Buyer

3 July FRIDAY

LARNE 9.00AM - 11.00AM

Summer Run Club

BELFAST 8.00AM - 9.00AM

Future Workforce Series 7 May THURSDAY MID-ULSTER 9.30AM - 12.00PM

Get in touch today. If you would like to get more information on sponsorship or explore working with an established, highly-regarded membership organisation like NI Chamber, please get in touch with Jonathan.Campbell@northernirelandchamber.com

13 August THURSDAY

Summer Social BELFAST 5.30PM - 8.00PM

FEBRUARY 2026

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Business Breakfast for HR Professionals 20 FEBRUARY FRIDAY PEER LEARNING NETWORKING

Invest in Talent: Why Recruit Apprentices? 3 FEBRUARY TUESDAY

17 FEBRUARY TUESDAY

Breakfast Roundtable 18 FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY

Academy

AI Academy

AI is changing how businesses operate, and practical AI skills are now essential. Our AI Academy offers hands-on training tailored to your workflow and designed specifically around your role. Every assignment, prompt, and task is bespoke, giving you skills that apply directly to your day-to-day work. This is practical learning designed to deliver immediate results. Built on the proven PAIR AI Academy platform, we’re bringing the same AI training trusted by government bodies and major enterprises directly to your doorstep.

During NI Apprenticeship Week, hear from former apprentices now in senior leadership roles as they share their career journeys and outline the impact apprenticeships have had on their organisations. Richard Kirk, CEO of Workplus, will present new research on the return on investment for businesses that employ apprentices. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the business benefits of apprenticeships and why more employers should adopt this talent pipeline.

Our sectoral roundtable offers an exclusive forum for forward-thinking business leaders. The event will bring together industry executives for strategic discussions, frank conversations, peer learning, and meaningful connections. This event is by invitation.

In partnership with Bank of Ireland, this morning gathering will bring together People Leaders from diverse organisations to share practical strategies and industry tips. You’ll have the opportunity to exchange ideas across industries, build valuable connections and participate in an engaging Q&A session with our speakers: Louise Maguire, Founder, Louise Maguire Coaching Sarah Milliken, Head of Talent and Culture, Aflac Northern Ireland Keith Smith, Chief People Officer, Mallaghan Engineering Anne Brace, Head of HR, Avondale Foods • • • •

Sensata Technologies, Newtownabbey 9.30AM - 11.30AM Members FREE, Non-Members FREE

Join the AI Academy and book onto the kick-off webinar, 17 Feb, Online 10.00AM - 11.00AM Members £169 +vat, Non-Members £199 +vat

PwC Offices 8.00AM - 9.30AM By Invitation

Charles Hurst, Jaguar Land Rover, Belfast 9.00AM - 11.00AM Members FREE

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Corporation tax: Competitive Edge or Unrealistic Ambition 25 FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY INFLUENCE

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3 MARCH TUESDAY

Grow with Danske Bank 4 MARCH WEDNESDAY

Momentum Conference 22 APRIL WEDNESDAY

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NI Chamber’s CEO Circle brings senior executives from key sectors across Northern Ireland together in a dedicated forum designed to help shape the future of the region’s economy. Sponsored by Barclays, Carson McDowell and Historic Royal Palaces, the Circle will meet to feed insights into NI Chamber’s propositions on boosting our economy and overcoming challenges. Attendance is by invitation. CEO Circle

In partnership with Phoenix Energy, the next Public Affairs Forum will focus on corporation tax, reflecting growing debate around its potential implementation. This event offers members a valuable opportunity to understand the changing policy environment and the direct implications for their own organisations and the wider economy in Northern Ireland.

Grow with Danske Bank seeks to encourage business growth in Northern Ireland through inspirational stories, shared learning and practical enablers. New, aspiring and growing companies will have the opportunity to access leading businesspeople and listen to how they have grown their business. Companies will also have the opportunity to hear from industry experts who will share practical tools on a pertinent and emerging theme.

Momentum, Northern Ireland’s premier economic conference, returns for its third year, bringing together leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to shape the future of the region’s economy. This year’s theme is ‘Thinking Globally’.

Speaker: Peter Foster World Trade Editor, Financial Times

Room2 Hotel Belfast 9.00AM - 11.00AM Members FREE

Hillsborough Castle 7.30AM - 9.30AM By invitation

Belfast Location 9.00AM - 11.00AM Members FREE

Galgorm Hotel, Ballymena 8.00AM - 2.00PM Members FREE, Non-Members £100 +vat

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APRIL 2026

MAY 2026

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30 APRIL THURSDAY

Future Workforce Series 7 MAY THURSDAY

Business Breakfast for Marketing Professionals 8 MAY FRIDAY

22 MAY FRIDAY

Public Affairs Forum

Understanding Sales & Winning Business: Get pitch ready for Meet the Buyer

Delivered in partnership with Bank of Ireland, this practical, insight-packed session will give you real, actionable advice on how buyers think and what they’re looking for. It will help suppliers to stand out, sharpen their pitch, and position their business for success. This event will be of interest to anyone involved in business development, sales, account management, and customer success. Attending this event will also prepare your team for our flagship Meet the Buyer event in November 2026, where you can put your new networking skills into immediate practice.

At the Future Workforce series, we will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing employers in Mid Ulster. This event will explore how local and international businesses are tackling workforce issues, addressing skills shortages, and contributing to economic growth in the region.

This series aims to bring together management across different organisational functions to a shared practice forum. This event, focusing on Marketing, will give you the opportunity to discuss best practices and ideas applicable to all industries, make useful connections, and learn from peers and leaders within operational areas.

The Public Affairs Forum is an interactive session that provides an update on what the current political landscape at Stormont and Westminster means for firms operating in Northern Ireland. It’s an exclusive opportunity for NI Chamber members to learn more about the policy landscape and understand the direct implications for their own businesses.

Magheramorne Estate, Larne 9.00AM - 11.00AM Members FREE

Mid-Ulster Location 9.30AM - 12.00PM Members FREE

Game of Thrones, Linen Mill Studios 9.00AM - 11.00AM Members FREE

Allstate NI, Belfast 9.00AM - 11.00AM Members FREE

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12 JUNE FRIDAY

Annual Lunch 19 JUNE FRIDAY

3 JULY FRIDAY

Summer Social 13 AUGUST THURSDAY

Energy Forum

Summer Run Club

In partnership with SONI, the Energy Forum provides a bridge between energy providers and large energy users in Northern Ireland. The event offers you best practice on energy efficiency and informs businesses of significant changes ahead. If you work in energy intensive companies or have a responsibility for energy or sustainability management in firms of all sizes, this event is for you.

Over 500 business leaders, policymakers and educators will gather at Titanic Belfast on Friday 19 June for NI Chamber’s Annual Lunch. The most prestigious networking lunch in the NI business calendar and one our most anticipated signature functions, the afternoon will be hosted by NI Chamber’s President.

Ready to get moving? Join us for our summer pop-up run club; whether you prefer to run, walk, or stride, this fun, social 5K is open to all NI Chamber members and friends. All fitness levels welcome! Start your Friday mornings with energy, connect with fellow Chamber members, and enjoy the fresh air at one of Belfast’s most popular running spots.

Step away from formal meeting rooms and into an atmosphere where meaningful conversations flow freely. This is your opportunity to strengthen existing partnerships, establish new business relationships, and connect with like-minded professionals in a relaxed and social setting. Adding to the perfect ambience, Cool FM’s DJ Hix and Bauer Media will provide the ideal chill vibe for the evening, as guests catch up and reconnect before we kick off our busy events calendar for the second half of the year.

ECOS Centre, Ballymena 9.30AM - 11.30AM Members FREE

Titanic Belfast 11.30AM - 3.00PM Members: Individual £155 +vat Table of 10 £1550 +vat Non-Members: Individual: £205 +vat Table of 10 £2050 +vat

The Ozone Complex, Ormeau Park, Belfast 8.00AM - 9.00AM Members FREE, Non-Members FREE

The Dark Horse, Belfast 5.30PM - 8.00PM Members FREE, Non-Members FREE

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WEBINAR SERIES

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Promote Your Business You have a direct channel to share your latest news, achievements, and announcements with the wider business community, including key decision-makers.

Are you fully utilising it?

As an NI Chamber member, you can upload your stories directly to our website, allowing you to gain further exposure and elevate your brand. Whether it’s a blog, business announcement, new appointment, recruitment opportunity, or press release, it’s time to get your name and news out there!

Save the dates for our Summer Webinar Series

Add these dates to your diary:

Building on the success of our AI webinar series last year, we will be hosting a programme of business focused webinars throughout the summer. These sessions will cover a range of topical issues and insights relevant to organisations across various sectors, providing practical knowledge and forward looking perspectives.

WEDS 24 June 2026 WEDS 8 July 2026 WEDS 29 July 2026 WEDS 19 August 2026

Get started now at www.northernirelandchamber.com For more information or help publishing your news, contact Stevie Langford at

stevie.langford@northernirelandchamber.com

www.northernirelandchamber.com

INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAINING COURSES

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Inward & Outward Processing International Trade Training Courses Incoterms 2020

Customs Procedures & Documentation

Export Documentation

If you transport goods into and out of the UK for maintenance or other processing, this session explains the HMRC regimes that enable cost savings. You’ll understand the advantages of claiming IP and OP, how commodity codes help, the documentation required, and whether AEO may benefit your organisation. This session is essential for international trade and finance administrators, and managers.

This programme will give you complete clarity on Incoterms®, helping you select the correct terms for your business and understand their direct impact on costs and profitability. You’ll discover why EXW creates export complications and what to use instead. This course is fundamental to anyone involved in international sales and purchases including sales teams, purchasing teams, finance, import and export administrators, and managers.

Navigate UK customs with confidence through this practical session covering HMRC procedures, goods classification, valuation, and essential documentation including UK/ EUR1 certificates. You’ll learn about duty calculations, VAT responsibilities, and 2025 changes that could affect your business. This course is applicable for both newcomers and those wanting a refresher, and is suitable for administrators, managers, directors, and owners of businesses who need to understand customs procedures.

This comprehensive introductory course will provide you with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process the documents required for exporting goods overseas. You’ll learn to complete certificates correctly, understand legal requirements, and establish cost-effective processes. It includes user-friendly and up-to-date notes (including copies of completed documents), to ensure your skills can be implemented instantly and effectively. This course is aimed at owners/ proprietors of small businesses that manage their own export and customs processes and personnel who administer the functions within larger organisations.

TUES 10 February 2026 WEDS 18 March 2026 WEDS 29 April 2026 WEDS 10 June 2026 WEDS 22 July 2026 THURS 08 October 2026 THURS 19 November 2026

WEDS 11 February 2026 THURS 19 March 2026 MON 20 April 2026 THURS 11 June 2026 THURS 23 July 2026 TUES 20 October 2026 TUES 01 December 2026

THURS 12 February 2026 TUES 31 March 2026 TUES 12 May 2026 TUES 23 June 2026 TUES 08 September 2026 WEDS 21 October 2026 WEDS 02 December 2026

TUES 24 February 2026 WEDS 01 April 2026 WEDS 13 May 2026 WEDS 24 June 2026 WEDS 09 September 2026 THURS 22 October 2026 THURS 03 December 2026

Online – Zoom | 9.30AM - 12.30PM | Members £220 +vat, Non-Members £320 +vat Enquiries to jerome.wells@northernirelandchamber.com or Tel: 02890244113 ext. 2. *Bespoke training is also available upon request

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Understanding Commodity Codes International Trade Training Courses Understanding Exporting

Methods of Payment

Understanding Import Procedures

This introductory session provides fundamental skills for classifying goods for import and export. You’ll gain practical experience using the UK Global Tariff, learn what commodity codes are used for, and understand how proper classification affects duties, taxes, and controls. Mistakes in this area can be costly and serious. This session is perfect for trade administrators, procurement teams, and technical experts responsible for identifying commodity codes.

The UK accounts for only 2% of global GDP, so 98% of the world’s market could be open to you. The world is more and more connected, so it is easier than it has ever been to trade internationally. This introductory course covers practical considerations for selling overseas, from pricing and payment security to packaging requirements and compliance obligations. This course is ideal for business owners, managers, and administrators ready to expand internationally or optimise existing export processes.

This session explores the five main payment methods for international trade, helping you understand the risks associated with each and what could go wrong. You’ll learn about UCP600/ISBP requirements and gain practical tips for success. This session is key for finance teams, contract managers, accounts staff, and anyone setting payment policies with international suppliers or customers.

If you’re involved in importing goods, this introductory course is for you. This course covers import documentation and procedures, commercial considerations, and the importance of your purchase order. You’ll learn about the three main import duty drivers (valuation, origin and classification), calculate VAT and duty, and discover how to reduce customs clearance delays, and more. This course is suitable for administrators, managers, directors, and business owners purchasing from overseas.

WEDS 25 February 2026 THURS 02 April 2026 THURS 14 May 2026 THURS 25 June 2026 TUES 22 September 2026 TUES 03 November 2026 TUES 15 December 2026

THURS 26 February 2026 TUES 14 April 2026 TUES 26 May 2026 TUES 07 July 2026 WEDS 23 September 2026 WEDS 04 November 2026 WEDS 16 December 2026

TUES 10 March 2026 THURS 10 September 2026

WEDS 11 March 2026 WEDS 15 April 2026 WEDS 27 May 2026 WEDS 08 July 2026

THURS 24 September 2026 THURS 05 November 2026 THURS 17 December 2026

Online – Zoom | 9.30AM - 12.30PM | Members £220 +vat, Non-Members £320 +vat Enquiries to jerome.wells@northernirelandchamber.com or Tel: 02890244113 ext. 2. *Bespoke training is also available upon request

INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAINING COURSES

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Documentary Letters of Credit International Trade Training Courses Rules of Origin

Save the Date

Annual Golf Day GALGORM CASTLE 11 SEPTEMBER FRIDAY Future Workforce Summit CLANDEBOYE LODGE HOTEL 15 OCTOBER THURSDAY

16 SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY

Festival of Business ST GEORGE’S MARKET, BELFAST

Over 75% of first presentations to banks against Documentary Letters of Credit are rejected, causing delayed payments and additional costs. This introductory course covers the ten main types of Letters of Credit, administration procedures, and how to get the credit you want. It includes working examples, exercises, and tips for success. This session is ideal for staff in documentation, sales, purchasing, dispatch, logistics, accounts, and export teams.

Ensure your understanding of rules of origin, product classification, and item valuation for both importing and exporting. During this introductory course, you’ll learn about preference and non-preference origin, understand tariff codes, and how getting these right saves money through duty reliefs. Mistakes in this area can be costly and serious, but with the right knowledge, you can avoid any serious matters and manage this properly in your organisation. This course is essential for international trade and finance administrators, managers, and those involved in taxes and compliance.

Meet the Buyer AFFIDEA STADIUM 4 NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY Annual Carol Service ST ANNE’S CATHEDRAL 9 DECEMBER WEDNESDAY

26 NOVEMBER THURSDAY

THURS 12 March 2026 THURS 16 April 2026 THURS 28 May 2026 THURS 09 July 2026 TUES 06 October 2026 TUES 17 November 2026

TUES 17 March 2026 TUES 28 April 2026 TUES 09 June 2026 TUES 21 July 2026

WEDS 07 October 2026 WEDS 18 November 2026

President’s Banquet ICC BELFAST

Online – Zoom | 9.30AM - 12.30PM | Members £220 +vat, Non-Members £320 +vat Enquiries to jerome.wells@northernirelandchamber.com or Tel: 02890244113 ext. 2. *Bespoke training is also available upon request

www.northernirelandchamber.com

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