Ireland INC, which represents and promotes the interests of Irish businesses across the US, is today hosting a leadership forum at the New York Stock Exchange, in partnership with the NYSE.
This year's gathering of US and Irish business leaders will focus on "Navigating Expansion and Overcoming Obstacles to Growth", with insights from US and Irish business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts.
The event also sees Ireland INC hosting the NYSE opening bell, which marks the start of the trading day on Wall Street.
Ian Hyland, President of Ireland INC, will chair discussions alongside Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, former US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and representatives from IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland.
The Ireland INC Leadership Forum provides a platform for US and Irish business and political leaders to address the evolving landscape of US-Ireland trade relations, the opportunities for Irish businesses expanding into the US market, and the key challenges to scaling operations internationally.
Ireland is ranked as the sixth largest foreign direct investor in the US and Irish businesses employ hundreds of thousands across the US, spanning industries from technology and financial services to pharmaceuticals and consumer goods.
US investment in Ireland remains equally strong, making Ireland the leading European hub for US multinational investment.
Ian Hyland, President of Ireland INC, said today's event at the New York Stock Exchange provides a vital platform for US and Irish business leaders to engage and progress Ireland’s ever-increasing investment footprint across the US.
"Ireland is now the sixth largest FDI Investor in the US, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across all 50 states. The 2025 Ireland INC Leadership Forum is a particularly important gathering in the context of cementing the critical economic partnership between the US and Ireland," he added.
