Simplifying Global Trade: Support & Strategy for Irish Exporters

Venue:
Online via Zoom
 
Date:
03/03/2026
 
Time:
9am - 11am
 
Category:
Enterprise Week
 

A fast-paced, practical session during Local Enterprise Week that will walk you through key markets, tariff essentials, and the supports available to help your business grow internationally.

Free
 
 

Simplifying Global Trade: Support & Strategy for Irish Exporters

Join us for a practical and insight‑driven session designed to help Irish SMEs navigate the complexities of exporting in 2026 and beyond. As part of Local Enterprise Week, this event brings together expert perspectives, live demonstrations, and hands‑on guidance to empower businesses looking to enter new markets or expand their global footprint.

Across the morning, attendees will explore the real-world differences between exporting to the EU, UK, Northern Ireland, North America, and global growth regions. From identifying the right partners to understanding tariffs and regulatory requirements, this event breaks internationalisation down into clear, actionable steps.

You’ll also get a first-hand look at the Local Enterprise Office supports available to help you research markets, build partnerships, and confidently move into new territories, including the Market Explorer Grant and the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).

This session is ideal for first-time exporters, growing companies evaluating new markets, and any SME looking for practical, accessible guidance on going global.

 

AGENDA

9:00 – 9:05 | Welcome & Opening Remarks

  • Local Enterprise Office introduction
  • Overview of Local Enterprise Week theme

 

9:05 – 9:40 | Pathways for Europe / UK / NI

  • EU Single Market Advantages
  • UK & Northern Ireland Post-Brexit
  • LATAM and Global Markets 

 

9:40 – 10:00 | Demo: Key Actions for Exporting 

  • Landscape Mapping
  • Identification of Partners
  • Route to Market Strategies.

 

10:00 – 10:30 | Understanding Tariffs & Red Tape

  • North America (U.S. & Canada)
  • EU Single Market Advantages
  • UK & Northern Ireland Post-Brexit

 

10:30 – 10:50 | LEO Export Supports: How to Get Started

Market Explorer Grant

  • Helps SMEs research new markets
  • Supports travel, trade shows, and consultancy
  • Ideal for first-time exporters or expanding into new regions

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)

  • The world’s largest support network for SMEs
  • Partner matching across EU & globally
  • Regulatory and market access guidance
  • Free advisory support for internationalisation

  

10:50 – 11:00 | Exporting Q&A, Closing + Next Steps

  • Q&A with speakers
  • Links to supports and forms
  • Local Enterprise Week upcoming events