Sandyford Business District to host a Retail Summit on September 25
Hundreds of retailers are expected to join the Summit, which is focused on fueling business ambition
Sandyford, Dublin: Ireland’s largest business improvement district, Sandyford Business District, is to host a Retail Summit for businesses on September 25. The Retail Support Summit: Unlocking Free Supports and Grants for Your Business will provide attendees with upskilling and business advice, networking opportunities, and helping SMEs to demystify the grant support process.
Delegates can expect to learn from some of the best in the business with speakers from Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, Retail Ireland Skillnet, Ibec, and AIB Merchant Services. Each session is curated to provide retailers with direct access to expert insights and valuable resources to help them drive business growth and achieve success.
Taking place at Dynamic Space in Stillorgan Business Park from 10.30 to 14.00, this free Summit is a must-attend event.
Ger Corbett, CEO of Sandyford Business District, speaking ahead of the event:
“The Retail Support Summit 2024: Unlocking Free Supports and Grants for Your Business will empower businesses with the knowledge and resources required to succeed.
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, navigating business grants and subsidies can be challenging. That’s why Sandyford Business District and Positive Retail Ireland are collaborating on this event to deliver important insights for businesses which have the potential to alleviate pressures and fuel ambition.
At Sandyford Business District, we’re committed to helping businesses thrive, and this summit is a vital step in that journey.”
Sandyford Business District (SBID) is home to Mastercard, Microsoft, Vodafone, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Facebook, Google, BNP Paribas and AIB among a host of other companies.
The Business Improvement District company, Sandyford BID CLG trading as Sandyford Business District, was established in January 2017 to represent the entire business community in the Sandyford Business District. It provides support for existing businesses within SBID and those looking to relocate and invest in the area. It has achieved considerable progress since its inception.
The business clusters in the Sandyford Business District include 118 Information and Communication companies; 99 MedTech companies; 63 Fintech companies; 8 Energytech companies; 27 Autotech companies; 17 Education and Childcare facilities; 49 Hospitality companies; and 117 Retail and Leisure companies.

