Ireland Trade Visit 2026 - Expression of Interest Webinar
17 June 2026
Explore Business Opportunities in Ireland
Ireland remains one of the UK's closest trading partners, offering opportunities across a wide range of sectors including technology, manufacturing, life sciences, food and drink, financial services and renewable energy.
Following strong business interest and building on a series of successful international trade missions delivered in recent years, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and Chamber International are inviting expressions of interest from businesses wishing to join a proposed trade visit to Ireland in September 2026.
With a proven track record of organising and participating in high-quality, impactful trade missions to destinations including the USA, United Arab Emirates, China and Hong Kong, this self-funded trade visit offers businesses the opportunity to explore new markets, strengthen commercial relationships and develop valuable business connections in Ireland.
As international trade specialists, Chamber International supports businesses at every stage of their global growth journey, providing expertise in export documentation, customs procedures, international trade compliance, market access and global business development. This trade visit forms part of our wider commitment to helping businesses identify and secure international opportunities.
This visit is designed to help businesses gain first-hand market insight, build valuable contacts and better understand the opportunities available in one of Europe's most accessible and dynamic trading environments.
Why Consider Ireland?
Ireland offers UK businesses:
- Strong cultural and business links with the UK
- A highly skilled and English-speaking workforce
- Access to EU markets
- A thriving innovation and technology ecosystem
- Opportunities for trade, investment and collaboration across multiple sectors
Proposed Visit Activities
The programme is expected to include a combination of:
- Business networking opportunities
- Market briefings and sector insights
- Meetings with Irish businesses and organisations
- Visits to relevant companies and industry stakeholders
- Opportunities to explore routes to market and partnership development
The final programme will be shaped by participant interest and sector demand.
Who Should Attend?
This visit may be particularly beneficial for:
- Exporters seeking new opportunities in Ireland
- Businesses considering market expansion
- Companies looking for distributors, agents or partners
- Organisations interested in strengthening UK-Ireland trade links
- Businesses exploring investment or collaboration opportunities
Register Your Interest
At this stage, Chamber International is gathering expressions of interest to help shape the final programme and assess demand.
Submitting an expression of interest does not commit you to attending but will ensure you receive further information as plans develop.
Register your interest today to be among the first to receive updates on the Ireland Trade Visit 2026.
