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| Padraig Seif, President of the Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong |
Organised by the Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong, the forum aims to strengthen commercial relationships between Ireland, Hong Kong and the wider Asia Pacific region by bringing together business executives, investors, policymakers and industry representatives.
Among the confirmed speakers is
Neale Richmond, Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Foreign
Affairs, with responsibility for International Development and Diaspora.
The forum has attracted sponsorship
from major international organisations, including BMW, Airwallex, Crown Worldwide
Group, InvestHK, Air Mount Technic, the Irish Whiskey Association, Osome,
Precious Metals Asia and Savantas Policy Institute.
Its supporting network includes
Enterprise Ireland, Bord Bia, Chambers Ireland, Global Irish, the Hong Kong
Tourism Board’s Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong division, and Irish chambers
of commerce across Asia, including China, Indonesia, Macao, Singapore, Thailand
and Japan.
Padraig Seif, President of the
Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong, said the strong institutional backing
reflected growing interest in deeper economic cooperation between Ireland and
Asia.
He highlighted the complementary
business advantages of both markets, noting that Ireland offers Asian companies
an English-speaking gateway to the European Union, while Hong Kong provides
Irish businesses with a strategic platform for expanding across Asia.
Eight Key Sectors on the Agenda
The 2026 programme will focus on
eight strategic sectors: agri-food, aviation, education, finance,
pharmaceuticals, technology and artificial intelligence, tourism, and regional
connectivity and collaboration. More than 30 speakers are expected to
contribute through keynote presentations, industry discussions and business
networking sessions.
Beyond the conference programme,
participants will have opportunities to connect with Irish business
representatives, government agencies and regional chamber delegates. Additional
activities include an evening reception with the Gaelic Athletic Association
and a special Irish whiskey tasting featuring Ahascragh, Clonakilty and Lough
Ree distilleries.
Registration and Participation
Registration is now open through
the Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong's official events page. The Full
Pass is priced at HK$2,000 (approximately US$260), covering conference sessions
and the networking reception.
The whiskey tasting requires
separate registration, with places limited.
With support from leading
international companies, government-linked institutions and business networks,
the Asia Pacific Irish Business Forum 2026 is positioning itself as an
important platform for strengthening Ireland–Asia trade relations, encouraging
cross-border investment and creating new commercial opportunities across the
region. (*/ed).
