The green economy and digital transformation are fundamentally changing the future, bringing both clear opportunities and significant challenges for businesses.

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is holding a series of Building Better Business events across the country to help your business navigate the green journey and boost your business performance through digital transformation. 

Building Better Business Events

Each event will feature:

• opening remarks by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney
• panel discussions with experts and businesses on the opportunities and challenges presented by digital transformation and the transition to a low carbon economy 
• an address from the Chair of the Regional Enterprise Plan
• experts on hand to talk you through the range of supports available from government
• a networking opportunity to connect with and learn from other businesses who have taken steps on their green and digital journeys 

Event Schedule:

09:00 Registration, networking, refreshments, information stands

09:30 Conference opens

09:35 Minister Coveney Opening remarks

09:50 Highlights from South-East Regional Enterprise Plan

10:05 Minister Calleary remarks

10:15 Panel discussion: “The twin transition of digital and green”

Moderated business panel discussion & audience Q&A

11:00 Break for Networking, refreshments, information stands open (30mins)

11:30 Panel discussion: “Business leaders in the South-East”

Moderated business panel discussion & audience Q&A

12:30 Event ends – Information Stands remain open until 13:00

Related supports

The government has a range of supports available to help businesses take advantage of opportunities of the green economy and unlock their digital potential.

Search the wide range of government supports available to Irish start-ups and SMEs

Climate action and energy supports for your business

Digital Transition Fund