News Release - September 2008

Success breeds success! This year’s 35th ISBC International Small Business Congress in Belfast is set to be one of the best yet. Due to be welcomed by a member of the British Royal family, the number of delegates continues to rise, the standard of speakers is of the highest calibre and the mix of global delegates seems richer than ever.

ISBC offers a varied programme aimed at senior policy makers, support agency staff and practitioners in this field. Representing the Small Business Federations of countries in Asia, Europe and North America and governmental SME support organisations from around the world, ISBC is one of the most prestigious gatherings of persons interested in furthering knowledge, policy and practice for the sector.

Speakers are drawn from the SME government agencies of Japan, Korea, Taiwan and UK and from the EU, OECD, UN, World Bank and SME associations across five continents. Large delegations are expected from Japan, Korea, and China. The full Congress Programme is being mailed world-wide to Governments, Chambers and Associations concerned with SME policy and practice. For the registration and the latest programme details please click on the Congress Website www.isbc2008.org.

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News Release - May 2008

The 35^th International Small Business Congress (ISBC 2008) will be held in Belfast, N. Ireland from Tuesday 4th November until Thursday 6th November 2008, in conjunction with the Institute for Small Business & Entrepreneurship 31st Annual Conference (ISBE 2008).

ISBC is one of the most prestigious global events in the small business calendar, whilst the ISBE Conference is the largest UK event for small business specialists, both academic and practical.

This unique combination will attract around 1,000 experts in small business creation and development from all around the world, including specialists in entrepreneurship education and training, small business support and finance, SME policy and regulation, plus related topics.

The overlap of ISBC and ISBE will facilitate some joint sessions on major SME policy issues, together with opportunities for delegates to participate in the plenary sessions of either event. World-renowned experts in the field will be speaking alongside leading Irish entrepreneurs who will bring their own practical experience to bear on the theories promulgated by academic researchers. (More ...)