Dublin is more than just a great conference location. Combining a solid reputation for education and innovation, with great accessibility, it is no coincidence that Dublin is now the European headquarters of many of the world’s leading corporations and a centre for academic research and innovation. Ireland’s workforce is one of the youngest in Europe and renowned as being well educated and keen to learn and progress. Many multinationals already based in Dublin continue to grow and expand their operations here. As the home to many of the world’s top ICT, financial and pharmaceutical corporations, it is a serious place to do business.
Here are just some interesting facts* you may not have known about business in Dublin.
*Source: IDA Ireland www.idaireland.com
of the top 15 MedTech companies
people employed in MedTech
billion annual exports
MedTech accounts for of exports from Ireland
of the top 20 global tech companies
people are employed in the ICT industry
of tech companies have been here for 10+ years
years record in attracting and retaining top-tier foreign direct investment
pharmaceutical companies operate in Ireland
people employed in IDA client companies
billion annual exports
pharma comprises of annual exports from Ireland
top industrial automation companies
of the top 10 global engineering design firms
industrial technology and engineering companies in Ireland
people employed in the engineering sector
multinationals now active in Ireland
Ireland ranks 3rd in the world for attracting high-value investment projects
Ireland ranks 1st in the OECD for labour productivity
largest services exporter in the world
financial services companies operate in Ireland
people employed in the industry
billion annual exports
