Join us for unparalleled networking with senior business leaders with an interest in the economy, exporting and general business environment. The theme for discussion is productivity and the impact it has on
economic and regional prosperity.

Hear the latest insights from CBI Chief Economist, Rain Newton-Smith and expert speakers, including Bank of England MPC Member, Silvana Tenreyro; Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, David Sterling; and Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, Belfast City Council City.

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11:00 (30MINS) Registration & Networking Reception

11:30 (5MINS) Welcome & Introduction
CBI Chair, Trevor Lockhart (Chief Executive, Fane Valley)

11:40 (30MINS) The Productivity Challenge: What is the state of trade?
Silvana Tenreyro, Member of the Bank of England MPC

12:10 (35MINS) The Economy: What challenges & opportunities lie ahead for business?
Discussion with Dr Loretta O’Sullivan, Group Chief Economist, Bank of Ireland; and Rain Newton-Smith, CBI Chief Economist

12:45 (35MINS) Regional Growth: How can we boost Northern Ireland's competitiveness on the
world stage?
Discussion with David Sterling, Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service; and Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive of Belfast City Council.

folllowed by closing remarks

13:25 (45MINS) Networking Lunch, including table discussion

14:15 Close

Why attend?

Hear the latest insights from experts on the likely prospects, key risks, challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for business, while enjoying excellent opportunities for networking and discussion over lunch.

Audience

The audience will include senior business executives - Chairs, CEOs, MDs, FDs and senior managers - as well as media and senior political representative; those with a keen interest in finance and the local economy.

Book your ticket

Early Bird Rate (ends April 30th): £60 per ticket (members); £80 per ticket (non-members)

Standard Rate: £70 per ticket (member) | £90 (non-member)

Table bookings: £600 per table of 10 (members) | £800 per table of 10 (non -members)

*All prices will be charged +20% VAT upon booking.

NB: Clicking Paypal payment option allows you to pay via credit card if you dont have an account.

More information:

Please contact Karen Hoey, Events Manager: 028 9010 1106; ni.events@cbi.org.uk