Enterprise Europe Network - Food and Nutrition

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in partnership with the Local Enterprise Offices invite you to participate in an international 'Meet the Buyers Event' for the Food and Beverage industry taking place in the heartland of Ireland in January 2024.

With a host of Ireland and Europe's most innovative and rapidly scaling Food and Nutrition companies set to attend, and some of Europe and the UK's leading industry buyers present, join us at the MERITS Innovation Thinkspace Kildare to connect and transact with peers who are looking to Build for Business in 2024!

This year's hybrid event also offers exciting plenary sessions from experts who will share their insights and knowledge on the latest trends in the emerging space of 'New Food and Nutrition' and will explore the 'Consumer Trends & New Opportunity Spaces'.

Register now to secure your spot and join us for one of next year's best business development opportunities!

REGISTRATION: Now Open

LOCATION: Merits Innovation Thinkspace, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 FE8V, Ireland

DATE: 31st January 2024

KEY FOCUS AREAS FOR 2024:

The EEN Food and Drink Buyers event has been designed with a several sector sub-specialisms as outlined below. To learn more about the full event schedule, visit the agenda section above:

• The Rise of 'New Food and Nutrition'

• Emerging Consumer Trends & Opportunity Spaces

• Building for Business in 2024

ENGAGE AND TRANSACT WITH EUROPE

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES: The event provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with food and beverage companies and leading buyers who are ready to do business in 2024.

EXPLORE NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES: The Food and Nutrition 2024 Event showcases the 'Best in Class' of new Irish food and beverage companies. Attendees are actively looking for new commercial partners in international markets for their world leading products and services.

BUILD BRAND AWARENESS: If you're a business owner or entrepreneur, attending the event can be a great way to build brand awareness with buyers from the EU and UK markets.

KNOWLEDGE SHARING: The event features expert speakers who share their insights and knowledge on emerging trends in the food and drink industry.

EXPERTISE & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: Connect with sectoral experts and thought leaders who are at the forefront of the food and beverage industry in Europe and the UK. Gain access to these individuals and learn from their experiences and insights.

COLLABORATION: The event is a great opportunity to collaborate with others in the Food and Drink industry. Participants can meet potential partners, collaborators, or even competitors and share ideas and insights.

NEXT STEPS

This is a FREE full-day event that aims to create impactful commercial opportunities for food and drink companies and buyers alike, and offers a unique international networking experience to forge winning partnerships for the future.

The full programme will combine plenary sessions exploring some of the emergent sector opportunities that exist in Europe and the UK combined with 'Meet the Buyer' matchmaking sessions where food and drink companies will connect directly with buyers.

The event is open to micro, SME, and large businesses which are actively seeking new sales and export opportunities with buyers from Ireland and across Europe.

Please note: Delegates must attend the morning sessions to be eligible to participate in the B2B buyer sessions.

To register your interest in attending this event, please click the registration button and complete the requested information which will be assessed by the event organisers who will validate and confirm attendance to suitable organisations.