Step 1
Define the cooperation theme
Frame the project around a clear sector or partner need, such as life sciences, technology, financial services, trade exchange or institutional cooperation.
Context
Structured dialogue between Irish and Chinese partners
In November 2025, a Sino-Irish industry dialogue was held in Changsha, Hunan, as part of the wider China (Hunan) Global Sourcing and Investment Summit setting. The programme brought together Irish representatives, Chinese procurement and industry contacts, institutional participants and sector-focused discussion.
For ICCTA, the case shows how Ireland-China cooperation can sometimes extend beyond cultural and tourism programming into carefully selected partner dialogue, where trust, local understanding and cross-border coordination are essential.
- Industry dialogue and B2B matchmaking in Changsha, Hunan.
- Participation connected with life sciences, technology, financial services and international cooperation.
- Supported through ICCTA's wider partnership network.
What the case demonstrates
Structured dialogue built on trust
Some Ireland-China projects bring together cultural understanding, institutional presence and sector-focused discussion. In those settings, a trusted cooperation network can help partners move from introductions to useful conversations.
Trusted context
A credible setting helps partners understand each other before deeper cross-border discussion begins.
Practical facilitation
Clear agendas, suitable participants and one-to-one meetings make the dialogue more focused.
Longer-term value
A well-prepared forum can become a reference point for future visits, introductions and cooperation discussions.
Cooperation format
From forum setting to partner facilitation
The format can be adapted for future Ireland-China projects where sector focus, institutional presence and practical partner contact need to work together.
Step 2
Bring the right people into the room
Identify relevant organisations, speakers, delegates and partner contacts so the event is focused and useful.
Step 3
Support structured matchmaking
Use one-to-one meetings, sector briefings and moderated contact points to make the programme practical for both Irish and Chinese participants.
Step 4
Build lasting visibility
Prepare suitable photos, summary wording and case-study material so the activity remains useful for future cooperation conversations.
Programme substance
Dialogue, keynote content and direct business conversations
The programme combined a conference setting, Irish sector presentation, audience participation, group representation, business matchmaking and site-visit context. Together, these elements make the case stronger than a single meeting record.
- Formal industry dialogue and conference participation.
- Irish sector presentation connected with life sciences and technology.
- One-to-one business matchmaking and partner conversations.
- Delegation presence and site-visit context in Hunan.
Selected images
Conference, delegation and matchmaking moments
The image set is selected to show the format of the programme: scale, people, subject matter and direct partner engagement.
Wider network value
Supporting selected projects through a wider partnership network
Where a project fits a credible Ireland-China cooperation purpose, ICCTA's wider partnership network can help support the format, contacts, communication and follow-up visibility.
- Keep the public focus on exchange, trust and cooperation.
- Use wider partner capacity when a project requires industry-facing delivery.
- Create public proof that remains useful after the event.
- Open a careful path for future industry dialogue and partner facilitation enquiries.
Cooperation enquiry
Exploring a structured Ireland-China dialogue?
For suitable projects involving institutions, destinations, sectors or partner networks, ICCTA welcomes careful conversations about cultural exchange, tourism promotion, delegations, FAM trips and selected industry dialogue formats.