Last Chance to Book for Cork China Business Summit and the Asia Ireland Food and Agritech Forum!
Over 50 top speakers have been confirmed for Asia Business Week Ireland 2015, including a European Commissioner, 4 Government Minsters, 20+ CEOs & Senior Directors and 4 Ambassadors.
Over 1000 delegates are expected to attend the second Asia Business Week Ireland, consisting of eight significant business and cultural events, focused on developing trade and investment opportunities between Ireland and Asia. Each event offers unique networking opportunities.
Two of the events are taking place in Cork:
Cork China Business Summit
Embracing New Opportunities Entering a Second Decade of Economic Cooperation, 13th July 2015, 14.00 – 18.00 (followed by networking session), Cork City Hall. Keynote address by H.E. Peter Ryan, Consul General of Ireland to Hong Kong and Macau.
Asia Ireland Food and Agritech Forum
Examining Opportunities in the Fastest Growing Sector of Asia Ireland Trade, 14th July 2015, 08.00- 13.30 (including networking lunch), Cork Institute of Technology. Keynote address by Phil Hogan, European Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development.
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Join the Enterprise Europe Network Delegation to Food Matters Live, London, 17th-19th November
The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber is planning to bring a delegation to Food Matters Live, which runs from 17th-19th November 2015 at ExCeL, London. The event, which is now the largest annual gathering for the food and drink industry in the UK, looks at the connections and relationship between food and drink, health, nutrition and sustainability. Bringing together those involved across food science, manufacturing, retail and food service together with government and those involved in public health, Food Matters Live provides a unique forum for those looking to showcase the latest innovations in food and drink.
This years’ event will attract a 12,000-strong professional audience, 450 exhibitors and 400+ speakers.
Participants already include the major food and drink manufacturers such as Unilever, The Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition/General Mills and Nestle Cereals, alongside young and enterprising companies showcasing new, healthy brands together with retailers and foodservice providers such as apetito, Tesco and Premier Foodservice.
The exhibition also plays host to innovative ingredients suppliers such as Lonza, Chr. Hansen, Akzo Nobel, LoSalt, Rousselot, Roquette and GNT international.
Sitting alongside the key brands in the sector, exhibitors at Food Matters Live also include associations, lobbying groups and NGOs such as the British Dietetic Association, the Food and Drink Federation, the Association for Nutrition, Allergy UK, The Nutrition Society, The Dairy Council and the British Soft Drinks Association.
Food Matters Live plays host to a series of supporting events including a “Meet the Buyer Programme” which runs over the 3 days, a Matchmaking Event organised by Enterprise Europe (running on the 18th November) and for 2015 we will also be hosting the 2nd UK-Ireland Food Business Innovation Summit (19th November).
There are a number of different ways for Irish companies to engage with this event. Please contact Katherine@corkchamber.ie for more information.
Join the Cork Chamber Delegation to China in October!
Cork Chamber will be bringing a business delegation to China this autumn as part of a wider Cork group that will include representatives from the civic, business, tourism, culture and education sectors. The trip, which will take place w/c 19th October, is being organised as part of the celebrations to market the 10 year anniversary of Cork and Shanghai. Business delegates will have the opportunity to meet with a number of important Chinese and Irish contacts in China (Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Wuxi) and to learn more about the Chinese business environment and culture. Please email Katherine with any expressions of interest or for more information.
Looking for Overseas Partners?
Check out the Enterprise Europe Network’s database here for samples of partnership opportunities currently available or see a snapshot of opportunities below.
- A Cypriot manufacturer of laundry detergents seeks Irish distributors. The company produces detergents in solid or liquid form, including dish-washing liquids, textile softeners, hard-surface cleaners, glass/window cleaners, all-purpose cleaners, and many more. The company produces both branded products and it can also manufacture for private-label clients. For further information about this profile, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. 20130517011 BO.
- A French company which specialises in active molecule and ingredient discovery seeks a joint venture or a licensing agreement partnership with a pharmaceutical company
A French company which specialises in active molecule and ingredient discovery for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and agrifood industries, has developed a combination of two former patented drugs to fight against alcohol and drug addiction. The French company provides services and products in drug discovery. Its services range from phytochemistry analysis, molecular modelling (virtual screening and quantitative structure), drug repositioning, and medicinal chemistry. Phase 2 of the clinical trials is ongoing but to finalise the development, the company seeks to enter into a joint venture or licensing agreement with a pharmaceutical company. For further information about this profile contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. BOFR20131018003.
