'Unique opportunity': Financial Times trade editor to headline NI Chamber’s Momentum Conference

Northern Ireland Chamber’s annual economic conference, Momentum will focus on global growth.

Now in its third year, the event is set to return to Galgorm Resort in Ballymena on Wednesday, April 22.

Delivered in partnership with headline sponsor Ulster Bank and supporting sponsors, BT, Pinsent Masons and Netcompany, the half-day conference will explore international trade, innovation and public sector transformation through best-in-class examples that could be applied in Northern Ireland to boost competitiveness and drive economic prosperity.

Delegates will have the unique opportunity to hear from Peter Foster, World Trade Editor for the Financial Times. With more than two decades of experience covering global affairs from all sides of the world, Peter will look at the international economic landscape and what changing dynamics could mean for Northern Ireland’s future prosperity. Other headline speakers include Sebastian Burnside, Chief Economist at NatWest Group and Minister for the Economy, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA.

A panel session on world-leading innovation will examine how Northern Ireland can drive productivity growth and create high‑value jobs by strengthening innovation clusters, translating research into commercial impact.

A separate panel will address global trade, considering how Northern Ireland businesses can turn international access into growth through improved export readiness, market diversification and better support on finance, logistics and compliance. There will also be a focused session on public sector reform, exploring international best practice Northern Ireland could adopt to deliver faster planning and infrastructure, more effective regulation and procurement and data-driven public services that better support business growth.

The event is free for NI Chamber members to attend and costs £100 for non-members. To register visit NI Chamber’s website.