Ambassador Circle

The Ambassador Circle is a network managed by Visit Derry as part of our ambitious strategy to attract more conference and events to the city.

Help us to bring the world to Derry~Londonderry and showcase the very best of what we have to offer.

Join the circle, become an Ambassador and we can help you to make it happen.

Let's bring the world to Derry~Londonderry and Northern Ireland.

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We work with an extensive network of medical, academic and corporate professionals who promote the city as a potential conference destination throughout their connections, colleagues and clients, and within their affiliations to professional bodies, Associations, Societies and Institutes.

By joining Visit Derry’s Ambassador Circle, you can help raise the profile of your organisation; increase awareness of cutting edge research and product developments within your industry; build relationships with national and international colleagues; gain professional recognition for world class research and knowledge; and generate substantial revenue to help support the local economy.

The recent announcement of the Derry-Strabane City Deal will further bolster our current industry sectors and further showcase our strengths in the region for Technology; Manufacturing and Engineering; Medical Health and Life Sciences; Creative and Digital. It is the perfect opportunity to voice your interest to host or bid for a national or international conference.

Our aim at Visit Derry is to showcase our City as a world class destination for conferencing, events and meetings.

We can not achieve our goal without the hard work and expertise of our Ambassador Circle.

We are here to support your dreams and ambitions, to be seen on the global stage and make a difference to our local economy.

For more information on joining the Ambassador Circle, please contact:

Matt Doherty, Business Development Officer

E: Matt.Doherty@visitderry.com

T: +44 (0) 28 71 377577

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Let's bring the world to Derry~Londonderry!

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Ambassador Circle Brochure

Inviting more companies and leaders to Visit Derry can bring new opportunities and investments. Business events not only boost our tourism economy, but they're an opportunity to bring customers, colleagues, investors and partners to you. There is simply no better way to showcase what we have to offer as a place to live, work, study, do business and invest.
Conference Financial Support

To support tourism recovery, Tourism Northern Ireland, Derry City and Strabane District Council and Visit Derry have launched a major new scheme help associations to host their conference and meetings in Derry.
Conferencing

Located in the stunning North West of Ireland, the charming city of Derry~Londonderry is renowned as one of the finest 17th Century Walled cities in Europe, full of fascinating culture. This vibrant destination offers an opportunity to step back in time and enjoy a city that is youthful, vibrant and rich in its history both ancient and living.
Sector Videos

For a small city, with a population of just 350,000 we’re leading the way in a number of key sectors. We have a thriving eco system of start-ups and entrepreneurs, and are global leaders in cyber security, fintech and advanced manufacturing. We’re the second fastest growing knowledge economy in the UK and home to globally recognised research centres. Derry~Londonderry is agile, connected and brimming with talent.

Achieving Globally - Inspired Locally

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Advanced Manufacturing

Northern Ireland has a rich engineering legacy. Its experience also spans across aerospace and defence, automotive, construction, materials handling, electronics and consumer products
Aerospace and Defence

You’ll find a dynamic, rapidly growing international aerospace industry rich in knowledge, skills and experience – in fact, the world’s first aircraft manufacturer Short Brothers plc was based in Northern Ireland.
Agri Food

With fertile countryside, passionate farmers and award-winning, enterprising producers, it is no surprise that Northern Ireland is a leader in food security research and traceability, with a global glowing reputation for food safety.
Creative and Digital

World-class facilities, state- of-the-art tech and access to a highly-skilled talent pool mean global recognition as an important production centre for film and TV. Much of HBO’s epic fantasy television series Game of Thrones® was filmed in Northern Ireland from its pilot episode in 2010 to the final series broadcast in 2019.
Cyber Security

Northern Ireland is the No.1 investment location globally for US cybersecurity development projects, attracted by the hard-to-find skill sets being developed at Queen's University Belfast and University of Ulster, as well as renowned cyber courses within local colleges.
Fin Tech

A host of global financial services institutions including Citi, CME Group, Visa, Vela and TP ICAP and dynamic cluster of home-grown entrepreneurs such as First Derivatives, Datactics and FSCOM thrive in a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Green Economy

Northern Ireland is fast becoming a zero-emissions, climate resilient economy. Its engineering, technological and construction expertise makes it an ideal location for businesses focusing on the renewables and energy sector. It has a great location as a deep-water, non-tidal base to serve offshore energy projects in the Irish and Atlantic Seas.
Medical, Life and Health Sciences

These thriving areas benefit from a strong collaborative approach between industry, academia and clinicians. Expertise includes precision medicine with focused research centres and education facilities.
Technology

More than 1,200 companies, including 100 global technology leaders, have established business operations in Northern Ireland. Innovative start- ups are creating technology solutions of global significance from the region and international investors include major financial institutions and world-class cybersecurity leaders.
Conference brochure

Welcome to Derry~Londonderry! Located in the stunning North West of Ireland, this charming city is renowned as one of the finest 17th century Walled Cities in Europe, full of fascinating culture. This vibrant destination offers an opportunity to step back in time and enjoy a city that is youthful, vibrant and rich in its history both ancient and living. You are invited to be part of our incredible story at the most exciting time in our history.
Enquiries

Get in touch with the team and find out more about joining the Ambassador Circle and bringing your conference to the Walled City.
Visit Derry Assistance

The Visit Derry team is here to help you bid, plan and deliver your conference or meeting.