Agenda item

Áras Uí Chonghaile / The James Connolly Visitor Centre

12 September 2024

Small reception for an American Trade Union delegation being hosted in the City by  Áras Uí Chonghaile / The James Connolly Visitor Centre

Numbers attending 60

B

Small-scale daytime; £115

Yes,

Tea and Coffee Reception

Ferrari c/o Richmond Marketing

20 September 2024

Media Launch of Ferrari/ Pernod 0.0 – reception event to launch the 3-day outdoor event in the grounds of City Hall showcasing the Ferrari F1 car.

Numbers attending – 50

B

*Part of wider commercial outdoor event previously approved – charge TBC by City Solicitor

No hospitality

Falls Women’s Centre and Blackie River Community Organisations

12 October 2024

Student Graduation for

adult learners on achievement at Levels 3,4 and 5, in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health and Social Care, and Counselling. The event will promote community-based education programmes for adult learners.

Numbers attending – 150

C & D

Current rate free as charity 

Yes,

Tea and Coffee Reception as charity/ community

Confederation of British Industry (NI)

18 October 2024

CBI NI Business Breakfast – to demonstrate to our invited guests from the UK, that Northern Ireland business is driving the economy forward, creating jobs and prosperity.

Numbers attending – 200 - 300

B

£300

No hospitality

Royal British Legion NI

25 October 2024

2024 RBL Poppy Launch reception including photos and speeches. 

Numbers attending – 100

B

Current rate free as charity 

Yes,

Tea and Coffee Reception as charity/ community

Rethinking Conflict

28 October 2024

Reception for the Abraham Initiative – a group of Arabs and Jews working together and visiting NI to reflect on NI peace process and lessons learned, shared spaces.

Numbers attending – 50

B

Current rate free as charity 

Yes,

Tea and Coffee Reception as charity/ community

Podium

4 December 2024

Celebration & Recognition of Female Entrepreneurship – as part of Belfast City Council’s Enterprise Pathway Programme which Podiem is delivering. The event will bring together 300 17–18-year-old females who are participating in a wider leadership initiative and celebrate the role of female entrepreneurs.

Numbers attending – 300

C

£300

No hospitality.

British-Irish Intergovernmental Secretariat

17 December 2024

25th Anniversary of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference - a forum established by the Good Friday Agreement and chaired jointly by the Secretary of State for NI and Irish Tánaiste.

Drinks Reception event to mark this anniversary and speeches to reflect on BIIGC work.

Numbers attending – 250

B

£825

No hospitality

2025 Events

Co-operation Ireland

16 January 2025

Co-operation Ireland Entwined Futures Programme – Showcase and Celebration Event for 8 schools who work in partnership on a cross community and cross border basis, based in Belfast, Lisburn and Dundalk and Drogheda.

Numbers attending - 220

D

TBC

Yes,

Tea and Coffee Reception as charity/ community

Chinese Chamber of Commerce & the Chinese Welfare Association N.I.

27 January 2025

Chinese New Year Celebration -  introducing attendees to Chinese traditions, music, dance, and cultural performance, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture and promoting community spirit and inclusivity.

Numbers attending – 300-400

A, B & D

TBC

Yes,

Tea and Coffee Reception as charity/ community

Department for the Economy

26 March 2025 

Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2025 - recognises excellence and achievement in training and qualifications. The NIAA showcase and celebrate the depth of quality of our apprentices, and their mentors who have demonstrated exceptional progress as well as personal achievement and commitment.

Numbers attending – 160

C & D

TBC

No hospitality.

British Irish Commercial Bar Association (BICBA)

10 April 2025

BICBA Law Forum Dinner for guests attending a one-day conference taking place at Royal Courts of Justice.

Numbers attending – 80 - 100

A &B

TBC

No hospitality

Queens University Belfast

8 June 2025  

Welcome Reception for INSAP 13 ‘Conferences of the Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena' for guests attending the 5 day conference taking place at QUB.

Numbers attending – 50 - 60

A &B

TBC

No hospitality

QUADRAT c/o University of Aberdeen

9 October 2025  

QUADRAT Annual Science Meeting

Drinks Reception for guests attending the 5 day conference taking place at QUB.

Numbers attending – 100 – 120

A &B

TBC

No hospitality

Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland

22 November 2025

Anniversary Ball to celebrate 100 years of local pharmacy - Drinks Reception, Dinner, Speeches, and entertainment.

Numbers attending – 330

C

TBC

Yes,

Wine Reception as significant anniversary            

2026 Events

Molony & Kelly (Destination Management Consultants)

26 April 2026

TELUS Incentive - Welcome to Ireland – a gala dinner staff recognition event for the top performers as part of a 5 day incentive trip to NI.

Telus International is worldwide a Digital and Data Solutions company. 

Numbers attending 180 - 200

A, B & C

TBC

No hospitality

British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

25 June 2026  

BAOMS Annual Gala Dinner and Dance

for guests attending the 3-day conference taking place at ICC Belfast.

Numbers attending – 150 - 200

A &B

TBC

No hospitality