Northern Ireland Economic Conference

Friday 24 October 2025

The Northern Ireland Economic Conference, now in its 30^th 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 conference 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:

Global and UK economic outlook
Medium term economic outlook for Northern Ireland
A comparative analysis of economies, North and South
Narrowing the productivity gap
Creating good jobs and tackling economic inactivity
Addressing regional balance
Achieving net zero by 2050
Assessing the impact of trade tariffs
Recalibrating the skills agenda
Promoting innovation and R&D
Analysing public expenditure
Infrastructure investment as an economic driver

Key speakers include:

Caoimhe Archibald MLA, Minister for the Economy
Chris Giles, Economics Commentator, Financial Times
Mary O’Mahony, Professor of Applied Economics, King’s Business School, King’s College London
Gareth Hetherington, Director, Ulster University Economic Policy Centre
Rosamund Blomfeld-Smith, Chair, Utility Regulator
Jodie Carson, Professor of Strategic Policy in Practice, Ulster University
Nola Hewitt-Dundas, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Transnational Education and Professor of Innovation Management and Policy, Queen’s University Belfast
Eoin Magennis, Principal Economist, Ulster University Economic Policy Centre
Lisa Wilson, Senior Economist, Nevin Economic Research Institute
Barry Neilson, Chief Executive, Construction Industry Training Board NI
Seamus McGuinness, Research Professor, Economic and Social Research Institute
Ann Watt, Director, Pivotal
Lillian Cromie, Pharmaceutical Advisor- Consultant and Qualified Person
Adrian Johnston, Innovation Commissioner, Innovation City Belfast
Rob Grundy, Director of Innovation Partnerships, Catalyst

View the full conference programme online at: www.nieconomic.agendani.com
Secure your place today!
Conference delegate rate: £275 +VAT @ 20%
Discounted rate for voluntary/community/councils: £195 +VAT @ 20%
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

Friday 24 October 2025