Beyond Borders Summit - The Must Attend Summit For Business Decision Makers
About this Event
Grow Your Business Beyond Borders
Is your business ready to grow beyond borders?
Could funding unlock your next stage of growth?
Are you prepared for the new carbon tax?
Have you explored the untapped potential of AI?
Join Allied Group for the UK & Ireland's first ever Beyond Borders Summit, a dynamic business event bringing together industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers to discuss the future of international trade, sustainability, border strategy and the growing impact of CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism).
With potentially devastating financial implications for businesses importing products such as steel, cement, fertiliser and hydrogen, CBAM is set to transform the way companies trade across borders.
Many businesses remain unaware of the scale of the changes ahead, the compliance requirements involved, and the potential carbon costs they may soon face.
As one of the few certified CBAM training providers in the country, Allied Group is on a mission to educate and support businesses before these new carbon taxes begin to impact operations, supply chains and profitability.
This event is designed to give attendees practical, real-world insight into what CBAM means for their business, how to prepare, and how to stay ahead of upcoming legislation and costs.
Through expert keynote speakers, live panel discussions and real-life business examples, attendees will gain valuable guidance on:
- Understand exactly how CBAM and carbon reporting will affect your business
- Protect your margins from rising carbon costs
- Prepare your supply chain before new requirements take effect
- Reduce compliance risk, avoid penalties and prevent unnecessary costs
- Use Northern Ireland’s dual market access to unlock UK and EU opportunities
- Build a sustainable growth strategy for a changing trade environment
- Discover funding that could support your next stage of growth
Northern Ireland remains uniquely positioned with access to both the UK and EU markets, creating significant opportunities for businesses willing to adapt, innovate and strategically position themselves within international trade.
Hosted by Ciaran May and Jim Fitzpatrick, Beyond Borders promises to be an engaging and lively business event featuring top notch networking opportunities, lunch, keynote presentations and expert-led discussions focused on helping businesses navigate the future with confidence.
This event is proudly supported by:
What You’ll Walk Away With
- A clear plan to grow beyond borders
- Practical ways to reduce trade and CBAM costs
- A stronger, more resilient supply chain
- Insight into UK and EU market opportunities
- Funding options to support your growth
- Clear next steps to protect and scale your business
Tickets are £75 per person, group bookings are also available.
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction: Ciaran May, Natural Resilience
Jan Joost Dubrink IACBAM
Info: What is CBAM? How is it affecting businesses.
Kieran Kelly, Allied Group powered by Ubloquity
Info: What the EU Commission is tracking under CBAM; how carbon costs are calculated and allocated to imported goods based on embedded emissions; introduction to software developed to help businesses track and manage CBAM exposure.
Panel Host: Benjamin Steven , Journalist - Steel Markets and Sustainability
Host: Mark McCausland, Sebden Steel Service
Info: • Preparing Businesses for the Next Era of European Trade Regulation
• The Impact of CBAM on Steel & Manufacturing Supply Chains
• Allied Group Service Offering - how it has worked in practice
• Software Solution
Fiona Derry, Director of Legal, Compliance and HR · Derry Group Ireland
Info: Growing sustainability requirements for Irish & UK businesses, particularly what increasing sustainability and decarbonisation requirements mean for energy-intensive businesses.
Conor Houston, UK Director at Vulcan Consulting and Founder of Bold Leap
Info: Beyond Trade: Using Dual Market Access as a Strategic Advantage
• Why global investors are interested in Northern Ireland.
• The geopolitical importance of Northern Ireland's unique position.
• Supply chain resilience and European market access.
• How businesses can position themselves for long-term growth.
Alastair James, Head of the Market Access, Invest NI
Info: Unlocking Growth Through Dual Market Access
• What Dual Market Access actually means.
• Why Northern Ireland's position is unique.
• Opportunities for manufacturers, agri-food, and exporters.
• Case studies of businesses leveraging access to both markets
Panel Host: Jim Fitzpatrick, Irish News
Info: • Economic Trends Affecting Importers & Exporters
• Growing Beyond Borders: What Irish Businesses Need to Scale Internationally
• Dual Market Access, Customs
• The Future of Trade & Sustainability: What Businesses Need to Prepare For
• Scaling Cross-Border Trade Without Operational Chaos
David Maxwell, founder of Spin State
Info: The Untapped Potential of AI in International Business Growth.
Speaker:
Info: Funding & Support for businesses -Presented by Invest NI, Speaker TBC
Event Summary
Host: Jim Fitzpatrick, Irish News
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 75.00 to GBP 704.92
