Business Beyond Borders: USA & Barbados

Join us for insights on expanding your business into the US & Barbados markets—expert guidance, networking, and growth opportunities await!

Expanding into markets such as the United States and the Caribbean can be a major step for any business.
Business Beyond Borders: USA & Barbados is designed for Irish business leaders who want clear, practical insight before entering new international markets.
This focused in-person session brings together U.S. and Barbados representatives, Enterprise Ireland, economic development leaders and companies with first-hand international expansion experience, all in one room.

You will gain insight into:

• Choosing the right USA business structure
• Tax and legal considerations
• Immigration pathways
• State-level incentives and location strategy
• Site selection and property considerations
• Government supports available to Irish companies
• Lessons from companies operating internationally

Who should attend?

• Scaling SMEs
• Manufacturing and product-led businesses
• Technology and innovation-led companies
• Export-ready businesses
• Senior leaders evaluating USA expansion in 2026 and beyond

Confirmed speakers include:
• Mark O’Connell – Chairman & Founder, OCO Global
• Glenn Bourke – South Carolina Department of Commerce
• Ambassador Cleviston Haynes – Ambassador of Barbados to Ireland
• Sam Saarsteiner – Clark Hill
• Sinead O’Riordan – Skillnet Innovation Exchange
• Jason Gaynor – Enterprise Ireland
• Niall Gallagher – Local Enterprise Office Louth
• Allen McAdam – Managing Director, Nomad
• Thomas Clarke – President of CBII & Texas Real Estate Broker

More speakers to be confirmed later!

If the USA market is part of your growth strategy, this event will provide clarity, connections and practical direction.