As a result of global economic and environmental changes, we are witnessing a historical transition from a reliance on fossil fuels and more traditional methods of energy to an era where we will rely on new, innovative and renewable methods. Not only is this transition driving innovation and the emergence of new products and services, it is also creating vast commercial opportunities for business across the island of Ireland and beyond.

Following the success of last year’s BIG event, MicroTrade is again offering small businesses from the sustainable and renewable sectors the special opportunity to meet up to 12 buyers and 50-60 other small businesses in one day, all under one roof.  As well as having the opportunity to network with these businesses at one-to-one pre-arranged meetings and informally, the BIG event also allows attendees to: learn more about emerging trends and opportunities from sector experts; share expertise and explore possible collaboration.

Who Should Attend?
Owner/manager of small businesses (1-10 employees) who offer sustainable and renewable products/services. Who are...

• Looking for new opportunities
• Seeking to expand into new markets
• Interested in researching new products/services
• Seeking joint ventures and collaborations
• Trying to identify potential new customers
• Keen to share expertise and make new contacts
• Targeting cross-border trade development

Benefits?

• Guaranteed appointments with a number of public and private sector buyers in one day
• Share information and experience with other business owners
• Showcase your product
• Gain advice and tips from experts in the renewable & sustainable sectors
• Opportunity to increase cross-border sales and collaboration
• Improve your presentation and selling skills
• Face-to-face meetings with NI and ROI buyers who actually want to meet new suppliers

Companies attending the BIG event will be able to make one-to-one pre-arranged meetings with both buyers and other attending companies. Once you have confirmed your attendance at the Build Ireland Greener event, your one-to-meetings will be arranged.

Costs for attending the BIG event to include: pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with buyers; one-to-one meetings and informal networking opportunities with 50-60 other businesses from the sustainable and renewable sectors; attendance at seminars; and, complimentary catering at pre-event drinks reception and BIG event is €100 per company or £80 (1 attendee) incl of VAT or €150 per company or £115 (2 attendees) incl of VAT.

For more information on the event, attending companies and buyers and accomodation details and an opportunity to register your attendance, please visit the dedicated event website at www.thebigevent.ie