The Global Economic Summit provides significant economic and tourism benefits to Kerry.
That's according to Helen O’Connor Barry from the economic development and tourism unit with Kerry County Council.
The event is taking place in The Europe Hotel in Killarney next Monday to Wednesday inclusive.
The summit sees Irish and international business leaders and policymakers come together to discuss issues including cybersecurity, health, global trade and geopolitics.
The Global Economic Summit was the biggest gathering of global leaders in Ireland last year.
Helen O’Connor Barry says events like this provide an opportunity to showcase Kerry and what we can offer.
She says business travel also has many benefits for Kerry: