International Trade Week

Transnational Education Matchmaking Sessions for Selected UK and Kazakh Universities

The Department for International Trade is facilitating a series of matchmaking sessions for UK and Kazakh universities looking to embark on joint, transnational education partnerships. The aim of these sessions is to identify and to put you in contact with similarly interested Kazakh universities and kick-start conversations. Participation will be on an application basis.

Location: Virtual

Date: 15th - 17th November 2021

Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm (GMT)

Regional Virtual Trade Mission to Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam for Green Building Solutions 

The British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) in collaboration with the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur invites UK companies specialising in Green Building Solutions to join us for this webinar introducing opportunities in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam,  and to provide information on the upcoming Regional Virtual Trade Mission focusing on green building solutions.  This event is supported by the British Chambers of Commerce and British Embassies in Thailand and Vietnam.
With a full commitment from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam to a Green Recovery Plan, let us join forces to be part of creating big changes towards the region and expanding your business into the ASEAN market!

Location: Virtual/ Zoom 

Date: 17th November 2021 

Time: 08:00am - 09:30am (GMT) 

This event is focussed towards: UK companies providing green building solutions, International Trade Advisers. 

UK Education in China Webinar

Department for International Trade Education colleagues across the UK and China are delighted to present this virtual webinar series. In these webinars, the education team at the Department for International Trade will set out how we work in China and the support we provide to UK educational suppliers operating or looking to operate in China. We will provide a briefing on the Chinese market for UK educational organisations, the Chinese policy and regulatory environment, as well as setting out areas of potential opportunity and challenge.

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 8:30am - 9:30pm (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: UK organisations in the Northern Powerhouse.

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Growing International Trade: UK Services Roadshow

Join us for an informative day and hear from Government and leaders in the Financial, Professional and Business Services sector across FinTech, Accounting, Legal Services, Consultancy and more on how UK services businesses are already growing their overseas sales. For companies with international clients or with a desire to sell internationally.

Location:  Aspire, Leeds and Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: UK companies in the Financial, Professional and Business Services sector

Welcome to the UK Export Academy

Welcome to the Launch of the Export Academy and our International Trade Week events. This event will aim to give an overview of the Export Academy and the various way in which we help UK sell overseas. This event will begin with a welcome video from our Minister of Exports- The Honourable Mike Freer and complete with a Live Q&A session with our Export Academy Advisory Experts. Join us as we explore these key elements:

• How to approach international customers
• Opportunities for British companies
• How the Export Academy can help you grow your business

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 9:00am - 10:00am (GMT)

Export Academy: Understanding the Benefits and Barriers of Export

Hosted in partnership with The Derbyshire Festival of Business, this free event will show you the many benefits that exporting could bring to your business as well as how to overcome barriers and the specialist support that is available.

Location:  iHub, Infinity Park Way, Infinity Park, Derby, DE24 9FU

Date:  17th November 2021

Time: 9:30am – 11:30am (GMT)     

This event is focussed towards: New to Export businesses and/ or UK SMEs

Introduction to the Export Support Service

The Department for International Trade is partnering with Make UK to showcase its new Export Support Service for UK SMEs. This is an opportunity for businesses to learn more about our digital enquiry service and helpline, which provides answers to practical questions about exporting to Europe. This event will include a short Q&A session where attendees can ask further questions and learn more about the benefits the service could bring to their business.

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 9:30am – 10:00am (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: Businesses who export to Europe or are considering to do so.

Why UK Businesses Should Seriously Look at Pakistan

Pakistan is a vibrant emerging market with a growing middle class and an affinity for UK products and services. Join this webinar to hear from the DIT Pakistan team about the opportunities for experienced exporters in the healthcare, education, green infrastructure and professional services sectors. 

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: Companies with an interest in Healthcare, Education, Green Infrastructure and Professional Services (including IT and Fintech) will likely gain knowledge and benefit.

The Internationalisation Fund: Co-Investment Funding for SMEs

Discover how to access co-investment funding from the Department for International Trade. At this free virtual event, our expert speakers will provide you with as overview of the Internationalisation Fund and the eligibility criteria, what you can use the fund for to grow your business overseas & what you need to prepare for your funding application. 

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm (GMT)

How to Engage more Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises in Digital Trade through Regulatory Cooperation?

Hosted by techUK, this session will explore how businesses, governments and regulators can work together to build on commitments to digital regulatory cooperation made in digital trade agreements. You will also get the opportunity to hear about what lessons can be learnt from the countries breaking new ground in digital rules in APAC and how technology can facilitate digitisation of trade to help more MSMEs to engage in cross-border digital trade.

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: Digital tech companies

Export Academy: Understanding Free Trade Agreements

This informative, new webinar designed by the Export Academy aims to give businesses an insight into trade agreements, how they are negotiated, how they work and what support is available for businesses to start their exporting journey. Join us as we explore these core elements: The difference between types of agreements, including examples of FTAs (Australia and New Zealand), rollover agreements (Japan), Economic agreements (Singapore digital agreement) and multilateral agreements (CPTPP); the negotiations process – timings, opportunities for business engagement, implementing the deal, understanding key chapters (Rules of Origin, Data Flows, Regulatory Cooperation, Procurements, Tariffs, Inputs), Supports available – Tariff Look Up Tool, export planning, ITA supports, navigating published documents on gov.uk and great.gov.uk, events.

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm (GMT)

Doing Business in Latin America and the Caribbean

Are you an experienced exporter but new to Latin America and the Caribbean (LATAC)? Join our panel to hear from expert speakers that will give you some practical insights for operating in LATAC.

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021 

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: UK companies interested in doing business in Latin America and the Caribbean

How to Sell Consumer, Lifestyle, Luxury and Fashion Goods to China

Join the Department for International Trade to understand key metrics on selling to China. Should China be part of your export strategy mix? What budgets do you need? How to evaluate the market potential? How do you start to consider exporting to China?

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 12:00pm - 2:10pm (GMT)

The Mercosur Trading Bloc

MercoSur is the largest trading bloc in Latin America and the Caribbean and includes two of its biggest economies, Argentina and Brazil. Gain an overview about how these markets operate as well as some top tips for doing business with insights from our highly knowledgeable Department for International Trade Country Directors.

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021 

Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: UK companies interested in doing business in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Caribbean Market

The English speaking Caribbean offers excellent opportunities for SMEs keen to grow and expand. With similar legal and regulatory processes, well-educated workforces, an appetite for diversification. Caribbean nations are looking to partner with UK companies who can deliver cost effective, flexible and innovative solutions particularly in Cyber-Security, Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure and Renewable energy. In this session, the Department for International Trade will showcase that has never been a better time to explore the Caribbean as your next business opportunity.

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021 

Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: UK companies interested in doing business in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Parliamentary Export Programme

South East's MP-led export events for your business, part of the Parliamentary Export Programme taking place in Milton Keynes – hosted by Ben Everitt MP and Iain Stewart MP.

Location: Virtual 

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm (GMT)

Export Academy: Trading with Europe

In this webinar the Department for International Trade will demystify trading with Europe for new or inexperienced exporters. You’ll learn about:

• The Export Academy, the Government’s flagship programme designed to help new and novice exporters  through a range of workshops, online resources and tailored support.
• The Europe Trade Hub – a first stop shop for help and advice on exporting to 34 European markets
• The Export Support Service – a new service to help exporters with any practical issues when exporting to Europe
• E-commerce – discounts and workshops  to help you if interested in online sales to Europe
• Market insights – hear from our Top 10 EU markets for new exporters about opportunities, key need-to-knows and support available

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: New and in-experienced UK exporters

Central American Market

With a continuity agreement signed between the UK and Central America, you have entry into sophisticated markets like Panama and Costa Rica and growing economies such as Guatemala. Come and learn more from the Department for International Trade about the Hub of the Americas and an untapped market you need to explore.

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021 

Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: UK companies interested in doing business in Latin America and the Caribbean

Market Entry in North America  

The Department for International Trade will explain steps to consider and how The Enhanced International Support Service can help.

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: UK suppliers of products, services or both

Market insight for TV and Film in Latin America

Hosted by the Department for International Trade (Wales and Northern Ireland) this event aims to give attendees a snapshot of the opportunities in the TV and Film sectors in Latin America, supported by Department for International Trade staff in Brazil and Mexico.

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 3:00pm - 4:15pm (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: Film, TV producers from the UK with an interest in the growing market in Latin America. This session will be useful to those who are new to Latin America, and will also have up to date information on how the Latin American market looks after COVID-19, which will be of interest to more experienced exporters.

Navigating Global Trade: Unlocking your International Potential

Join the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and our panel of speakers, including representatives from the Department for International Trade, for this free webinar to ask your questions on how to get started in international trade. We bring an expert panel together to talk about how international trade can help your business, the resources available to help you start your trading journey, and tips on navigating the rules and processes of global trade

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: SMEs

Mexican Market

Mexico is the second largest economy in Latin America and the Caribbean (LATAC), the perfect spot for nearshoring and manufacturing trade with fellow North American neighbours, as well as being the gateway to Central and South America. With something for every sector, and a consumer market hungry for innovation, come and find out more from the Department for International Trade about this dynamic LATAC market. 

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th November 2021 

Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm (GMT)

This event is focussed towards: UK companies interested in doing business in Latin America and the Caribbean

Market Entry Strategy for India - 1:1 with a Department for International Trade Official

This is an opportunity for a one-to-one video meeting with one of the Department for International Trade's Commercial Officers based in India and a chance to help you with your market entry strategy for India.

Location: Virtual

Date: 17th - 19th November 2021

This event is focussed towards: UK suppliers of technology solutions

Brandweek Sports Marketing Summit

The Department for International Trade is partnering with Adweek to showcase exemplary UK creative agencies and immersive companies to brands, agencies and key stakeholders of the US Sports Marketing Ecosystem.  Companies participating with the Department for International Trade will have access to the event's one-to-one meeting platform where they can arrange meetings with other attendees.

Location: Virtual

Date: 15th - 18th November 2021