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APAC, Japan - this event was recorded on 10 September 2020 during London Tech Week

Watch this webinar on-demand to see a showcase of the latest UK AI technology.

Five high-potential UK AI companies will introduce their smart manufacturing specialities which will fit the needs of the Japanese market.

AI technologies include an AI platform for mobile/IoT devices; Robotic Process Automation (RPA); data analytics platform for industrial IoT; AI-driven SLAM for robots; and an autonomy-as-a-service platform for drones.

APAC, Korea and Taiwan - this event was recorded on 10 September 2020 during London Tech Week.

Watch this webinar on-demand to see a showcase of the latest UK AI technology.

Five high-potential UK AI companies will introduce their smart manufacturing specialities which will fit the needs of the Taiwanese and Korean market.

AI technologies include an AI platform for mobile/IoT devices; Robotic Process Automation (RPA); data analytics platform for industrial IoT; AI-driven SLAM for robots; and an autonomy-as-a-service platform for drones.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has announced a series of measures to support businesses in the consumer and retail industry to export overseas as part of its efforts to help the sector recover from COVID-19. This support will focus on market education, enhanced digital tools and access to growing cross-border ecommerce opportunities, as well as increased marketing of the UK’s strengths at international events, and boosting investment opportunities for retail tech. 

New Zealand, APAC,APAC - Recorded on Friday 24 July 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and learn how your AgriTech business can grow by partnering with the UK.

This session covers the British market in plant sciences, precision agriculture, and animal sciences; practical tips on how to set up your company in the UK; as well as a panel who share their experiences of operating in this market. 

APAC, UK - this event was recorded on 15 September 2020

Watch this recorded webinar video back on-demand.

Learn how your British business can find new export growth in urban development and natural resources in Asia-Pacific.

Hear directly from specialists in the urban and agriculture sectors.

APAC, UK - this event was recorded on 9 September 2020

Watch this recorded webinar video back on-demand.

Learn how your British infrastructure (transport, energy) business can find new business growth opportunities in Asia-Pacific.

Hear an information session on procurement basics from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

APAC, Singapore - this event was recorded on 24 August 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the positive impact that innovation can have on business growth.

Hear personal success stories, opinions and advice to grow in the current economic climate.

From medical cures to the everyday tools that make our lives easier, watch this session to gain insights on how IP and innovation have key roles in building an exciting future for your business.

APAC, Australia, New Zealand - this event was recorded on 7 September 2020 during London Tech Week.

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear from Aussie and Kiwi entrepreneurs who have expanded their tech businesses in to the UK.

Speakers include:

• Jacqueline Lauren, Founder & CEO, Lenslife
• Toby Aikins, General Manager UK, Pin Payments
• Richard Eaddy, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Hedgebook
• Caitlin Gheller, UK Gov's Department for International Trade

Australia, New Zealand, APAC, APAC - Recorded on Wednesday 29 July 2020.

Watch this webinar on-demand and discover how British companies are using innovation to fight against plastic waste. 

This presentation took place during Plastic-Free July, a global movement to raise awareness of the plastic problem that exists in our world. 

APAC, Australia - this event was recorded on 7 September 2020 during London Tech Week.

Watch this webinar on-demand and learn how to develop sales and lead generation strategies and best practices for expanding your Australian tech company into the UK.

Speakers include Caitlin Gheller from UK Gov's Department for International Trade, as well as James Blakemore, Founder & Managing Director, The JMB Partnership.

APAC, UK - This event was recorded on 24 September 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand to discover new APAC export business opportunities in social development and private sector partnerships through the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Sector specialists share their advice on expanding your British business into Asia-Pacific.

APAC, ASEAN - this event was recorded on 15 September 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your renewable energy company in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

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This video covers all six markets. 

Register your details to receive invites to further webinars which will look at each market individually.

• Philippines – late Nov 2020
• Myanmar – early Dec 2020
• Indonesia – Jan 2021
• Vietnam – early Feb 2021
• Thailand – Feb 2021
• Malaysia – Mar 2021

APAC, ASEAN, Myanmar - this event was recorded in December 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your renewable energy company in Myanmar.

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This video covers the Myanmar market opportunities in isolation.

Guest speakers included:

• Warren Pain - UK Department for International Trade
• Gilles Pascual - Ernst & Young
• Neil Carmichael - British Chamber of Commerce Myanmar
• Leisha Blackburn - UK Export Finance
• Moderated by Peter Crowhurst - British Chamber of Commerce Myanmar

Register your details to receive invites to further webinars which will look at each market individually.

• Vietnam – Feb 2021
• Malaysia – Mar 2021
• Indonesia – April 2021

APAC, ASEAN, Philippines - this event was recorded in November 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your renewable energy company in the Philippines.

Hear from representatives from the UK's Department for International Trade, the Philippines Department of Energy, and Ernst & Young as they share their findings in a new report.

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This video covers the Philippines market opportunities in isolation.

Register your details to receive invites to further webinars which will look at each market individually.

• Vietnam – Feb 2021
• Malaysia – Mar 2021
• Indonesia – April 2021

APAC - this event was recorded on 7 September 2020 during London Tech Week.

In a COVID-19 world, resilience in businesses and tech entrepreneurs is more important than ever.

Watch this webinar on-demand and learn about how building resilience is critical when establishing a business overseas.

This session discusses resilience strategies and the importance of resilience during COVID-19.

Speakers:

• Aaron Birkby, Co-Founder, Peak Persona
• Guy Lambert, GM EMEA & North America, Mentorloop
• Lockie Cooke, Founder and CEO, Iyarn
• Jacqueline Lauren, Co-Founder and CEO, Lenslife

APAC, ASEAN - this event was recorded on 27 September 2020 

Watch this webinar on-demand and discover how Asia-Pacific's education institutions can manage the COVID-19 response.

SUMS Consulting (of the University of Reading) share their playbook for academic organisations to maintain financial health.

Managing social value and the importance universities play in the lives and social mobility of students will also be covered.

APAC - this event was recorded on 8 September 2020 during London Tech Week.

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear advice and strategies from leading tech figures in Australia.

Learn about the Australian tech sector and the regional economy. 

Discover how to expand and scale your tech company in a post Covid-19 world.

Speakers include:

• Natalie Black, CBE - Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner, APAC for Department of International Trade
• Carolyn Breeze, General Manager for GoCardless, Australia and New Zealand
• Gerard Grech - CEO, Tech Nation
• David Swan - Technology Editor, The Australian
• Jarryd Pagonis - Commercial Director, Darktrace
• Katy Stevens - VP of APAC Culture Amp
• Tim Cameron - Country Manager, Transferwise
• Kate Russell - Head of Corporate Partnerships, Startup Bootcamp
• Leanne Kemp - Queensland Chief Entrepreneur & CEO of Everledger
• Catherine Woo - CEO at Australia, United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce

This event was created by Tech Nation, who fuel the growth of game-changing founders, leaders and scaling companies so they can positively transform societies and economies.

APAC - this event was recorded on 8 September 2020 during London Tech Week.

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear advice and strategies from leading tech figures in Singapore.

Learn about the Singapore tech sector and the regional economy. 

Discover how to expand and scale your tech company in a post Covid-19 world.

Speakers include:

• Natalie Black, CBE - Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner, APAC for Department of International Trade
• Liz Scott - Head of Entrepreneur Engagement, Tech Nation
• Henry Goodwin - Partner, PwC Legal International Pte Ltd
• Grace Chng - Tech Writer & Author
• Tanya Suarez - Founder & CEO, IoT Tribe
• YC Choy - Regional Vice President, Economic Development Board of Singapore
• Chris Yeo - Managing Director, Head of Grab Ventures
• Nick Wilde - Managing Director APAC, Thought Machine
• Tim Pullan - Founder & CEO, ThoughtRiver
• Olly Finding - Vice President of Commercial APAC at Babylon Health
• Veronika Kopacikova - The Unic0rn, Founder

This event was created by Tech Nation, who fuel the growth of game-changing founders, leaders and scaling companies so they can positively transform societies and economies.

ASEAN (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) - Recorded on 8 July 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and learn how your FinTech business could find growth in Asia Pacific.

Guest speakers include Lord Mayor of the City of London,The Rt Hon. William Russell.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has launched a COVID-19 Webinar series to help UK SMEs get help

Australia, New Zealand, APAC - Recorded on Wednesday 8 July 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and learn why Australia is a compelling destination for digital health investment and innovation. 

The UK Department for International Trade and Austrade hosted this webinar to share insights into the opportunities and challenges in this sector and how companies are navigating and finding success in the Australian market.

Do you have a great sustainable product geared towards the African market and want to take it to the next level?

Join the largest European Sustainability Programme: Sustainable Fast-Track UK!

Benefit from this multifaceted programme through exclusive andinvaluable support from the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) to fast-track your entrance to the African markets. Brand yourself at the Sustainability Europe Awards: London,celebrating companies from 25 countries with outstanding contributions to a sustainable future.

Let your solution make a real difference! Click through to learn more and apply.

The Parliamentary Export Programme (PEP) is a programme for 100 cross party and cross nation MPs to host individual online webinar events in their own constituencies, inviting local businesses to learn about Changes to Trading from January 1st. 

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Express your interest in accessing DIT’s Internationalisation Fund for eligible East Midlands businesses.

Join this webinar to hear how automotive companies in the Southwest of England could be exporting their products or services to Central Europe including Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia.

APAC, ASEAN, Thailand

Register for this free webinar to learn about the opportunities for your business in the renewable energy sector in Thailand. 

Guest speakers include:

• Mark Smithson - UK Department for International Trade
• Gilles Pascual - Ernst & Young
• Chairapee Liengboonlertchai - Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
• Leisha Blackburn - UK Export Finance

After the event, you will be sent a link to download a report into the renewable energy opportunities in Thailand.

This exclusive event provides an opportunity for the Alcohol sector to come together to learn from industry specialists including our keynote specialist who will address issues and answer questions surrounding Customs and Excise and exporting requirements for the Drink sector from 2021 onwards...

This webinar will provide you with a comprehensive overview of export support from the Department for International Trade (DIT) North West and the Northern Automotive Alliance in the automotive sector.

This two hour Virtual Masterclass, including a comfort break and Q&A session, will address the usage of social media platforms around the world.

The German market has become more accessible for British brands and there is a growing demand from the German public for more international products on the shelves of retailers. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to receive up-to-date advice and continued support on selling into this vibrant EU market.

The fourth meeting of the Africa Business Group, set up to provide information, support and identify trade opportunities in Africa for companies working with DIT in North West England.

The group meets bimonthly to host sessions focused on identifying the most attractive trade opportunities in in the highest potential and fastest growing African countries. Click to find out more

Africa offers a wealth of opportunities for UK exporters, but when faced with 54 differing nations, how do you choose the countries to include in your export strategy?

With GDP growth tripling since 2000* and 9 African nations appearing on the top 15 fastest growing economies in the world**, it is understandable why Africa is becoming a target market for many UK exporters. But as the continent is comprised of 54 unique countries, you will need to examine which one is right for your business.

The Department for International Trade in the East of England have joined with Bolaji Sofoluwe from the ETK group to discuss how you can assess the suitability of various African markets for your business.

Topics which will be covered include:

• Understanding the variation between African regions
• British competitiveness by region
• Country-specific sector opportunities
• Planning your market entry
• Conducting a market readiness survey: Is the market is ready for your product or service? Is your product or service ready for that market?

Why join this webinar?

This webinar will help you identify the key factors to consider and how to include African countries in your export plan. Determining which markets to include in your export strategy does not need to be daunting.

This two hour Virtual Masterclass will address the different methods to reach an overseas market to sell your products and services, and incorporates the key topics businesses need to explore.

If your business hasn’t yet discovered Japan as an overseas market, and Amazon as a platform to get your brands into the hands of Japanese consumers, join us and learn how to launch, sell, and successfully grow your brand on Amazon Japan.

The Department for International Trade invites businesses from across the Northern Powerhouse, who are established and experienced exporters in the Life Sciences sector to join a virtual mission to Boston, Massachusetts and Washington DC. The programme provides a unique opportunity to benefit from a bespoke one-to-one package of support to explore the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical sector to develop your international strategy for the USA.