Meet the Buyer Events 2013
- 18 July 2013
InterTradeIreland with its partner organisations are holding two Meet the Buyer events this year. The Meet the Buyer events provide SMEs with an overview of the all-island public procurement market and the opportunities available. The events start at 8.30am for registration and are FREE to attend.
13th September 2013 - Ramada Hotel, Belfast
17th October 2013 - City West Hotel, Dublin
Throughout each event programme, there will be a number of opportunities to meet with public sector buyers from across the island at the 'Buyer Stands'. There will also be representatives from the key business agencies across the island who can advise you on current funding opportunities and business supports available.
Parallel session workshops will be held throughout the day showcasing the procurement market process as well as trends, tips and techniques to take away.
Why should you attend?
- Hear from public sector buyers, their procurement process, what they want from suppliers and upcoming opportunities
- Talk to public sector buyers at the buyers stands
- Network with other companies to form joint ventures, identify sub-contracting opportunities etc
- Find out about funding opportunities and supports available from the main development agencies across the island and how they can help your business access all island public sector opportunities.
- Find out about the latest procurement news and trends - aggregation of contracts etc
Pre event briefing sessions
InterTradeIreland is also running two FREE pre event briefing sessions, one in Dublin and one in Belfast, to fully prepare you for the ‘Meet the Buyer’ experience. The pre event briefings have been designed as an exclusive opportunity for suppliers attending the Meet the Buyer to prepare for the event. Find out more details here.
Source: InterTradeIreland - Meet the Buyer Events 2013