May 16, 2024

Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor host US delegation as part of Transatlantic Fintech Exchange

A group of people attentively listening to a speaker in a well-lit room with a presentation screen at the front

Yesterday, Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) were delighted to host a US delegation at Killeavy Castle Estate as part of the The Fintech Corridor and American Transaction Processors Coalition Transatlantic Fintech Exchange visit happening this week in Dublin, Newry and Belfast.

The event highlighted the many opportunities on the Economic Corridor, which houses 2.3 million people, 31% of the Island of Ireland population and 38% of the Island of Ireland business base.

Business leaders from First Derivative, UHY Farrelly Dawe White Limited and Coca-Cola HBS shared their stories and strategic insights to living, working and running their successful businesses on the Economic Corridor.

Delegates in attendance also heard from some of the business support organisations working along the Corridor – Invest Northern Ireland, IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and InterTrade Ireland as well as the further and higher education colleges Southern Regional College and Dundalk Institute of Technology who working in partnership with the Fintech sector to deliver apprenticeships and other education programmes.

The event was finished off by a wonderful showcase of local food and drink producers located along the Corridor.

A man speaking at a conference addresses the audience from a podium — DBEC welcomes a US delegation at Killeavy Castle Estate.

A woman delivers a presentation at a conference, engaging with the audience from the stage — Delegates heard from some of the Corridor’s business support organisations, such as Invest Northern Ireland, IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, and InterTradeIreland.

A group of people seated in chairs, engaged in discussion at a conference setting. — The event was part of The Fintech Corridor and American Transaction Processors Coalition Transatlantic Fintech Exchange visit.

People socialising around a table with various wine bottles, a vendor explaining the differences in his wares — Members of DBEC meet with local vendors, including Jackson Roze.

A group of people networking and chatting at a business event — A showcase of local food and drink producers located along the corridor.

Three men on stools give a presentation while a room full of seated businesspeople look on. — US delegates attend talks by members of DBEC to discuss project vision and progress.

A suited man stops in front of a local goods vendor's table, perusing the tea products laid out while two employees in branded tshirts look on. — A member of DBEC meets with local vendors, including McEntee’s Tea.

A businessman talks with a local council member over a table of his wares, traybakes in plastic containers. — A member of DBEC meets with local vendors, including Rosie’s Bakes.

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