IPBN RoadShow Ireland 2026 - Belfast

Intro – IPBN Roadshow Ireland 2026

We were delighted to be for the first time in Belfast on February 24 for a morning session dedicated to “Doing Business in Portugal and Ireland.”

This informative event took place at the Glandore Arthur Place office from 0930 to 1230 and featured Irish IPBN members who are already established in Portugal or operating between both countriesl. Together, they shared practical insights and real business success stories.

Throughout the morning, we highlighted the strong synergies between Ireland and Portugal — particularly in sectors where shared strengths create ideal conditions for collaboration. Ireland’s world-class tech ecosystem and Portugal’s competitive operating environment make the two markets highly complementary and full of opportunity.

The event was designed as a comprehensive introduction for companies considering reciproqual expansion. Participants will gain valuable insights, essential contacts, and first-hand guidance from experts who are already doing business in and between both countries.

Everyone had the chance to talk one on one with IPBN Chair Geoffrey Graham, members of the IPBN Board, and our Executive Partners, all sharing first-hand perspectives on cross-border growth and collaboration.

Whether you are considering expansion, exploring partnerships, or simply curious about doing business between Ireland and Portugal, delegates received all the information and were able to ask quesdtions, 

A special thank you to IPBN member Glandore for hosting us and helping make this event a great success!.

Programme 

0930      Registration and Welcome coffee

1000      Intro – Geoffrey Graham, Chair of the IPBN

1010      Welcome statement – Alice Dowling, Member Engagement Manager for Dublin, Belfast & Cork, Glandore (Host)

1015      A conversation about Doing Business in Portugal with Geoffrey Graham, Chair of the IPBN  and Vice Chair Pedro Teixeira

1100      Business Success stories with IPBN members – 5 minutes each + Q&A

• FinTrU – Richard McGuiness - COO
• Ardanis – Stefan Goor – Group CIO
• Multi Family Wealth – Jorge Jardim - Director

1130      Coffee Break – One on One break up room – Table for IPBN EPs and Members

1200      A word from Denil Pinto, Director Ireland aicep Portugal Global

1215      A conversation about Belfast Ecosystem and the City Business Attractiveness

• Nial Borthistle - Enterprise & Business Growth Manager, Belfast City Council 
• Moderated by Sharon Dehmel, IPBN Board member, Empowering Leaders to Scale with Confidence 

1245      Q&A – One on One break up room

1300      Networking with light lunch

1400      End