International Trade Conference 2019

International Trade Conference (ITC) 2019

Date               Thursday 11 April 

Time               9.00am – 2.00pm

Venue             Fantastic Media Suite, The John Smiths Stadium, Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG

Why not join us? The ITC 2019 is the first of its kind in the region and features speakers from the nation’s leading organisations in export and international trade, including; the Institute of Export and International Trade (IoE), the Department for International Trade (DIT), Welcome to Yorkshire, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and local exporters sharing their expertise and export story.

Who should attend this event?

• Exporters that looking to enter new and emerging overseas markets outside of the Brexit bubble including; China, USA, South Asia and the Middle East.
• Exporters that are looking to gain export support, training and advice, including logistics, freight forwarding, and obtaining Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status.
• Exporters looking for advice and support on their final preparations for Brexit via the BCC Brexit checklist.
• Potential exporters looking for an introduction to international trade.

Agenda

A.M.

09.00    Arrival and teas/coffee.

09.15    Welcome and Introduction to ITC 2019. Martin Hathaway, Managing Director, Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

09.18    Welcome to Huddersfield. Cllr. Shabir Pandor, Leader of Kirklees Council

09.20    Introduction to export. Mark Robson, Regional Director Yorkshire & Humber, DIT

09.40    Exporting is easy when you know how + Q&A. Lesley Batchelor OBE, Director General, The Institute of Export & International Trade.

10.10    The ‘Yorkshire’ brand on the global stage + Q&A. Peter Dodd, Commercial Director, Welcome to Yorkshire.

10.30    Meet the Experts panel + Q&A. Chaired by Lesley Batchelor OBE

• Route to Chinese market. Jo Lavan, ConnectChina.
• Freight Forwarding. Dave Lister, Viking Shipping.
• AEO Status. David Reader, DKR Trade Training and Support.

11.15    Exhibition and Brunch

P.M.

12.00    Our Export Story – locally based exporters panel + Q&A.

• David Masters - OE Electrics, Wakefield
• Richard Paxman - PAXMAN, Huddersfield
• Munir Mamujee – m2r Education, Wakefield

12.45    BCC Export Documentation and BCC Brexit Checklist update. Paul Wrighting, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

1.00      Exporting support and funding. Annie Bradley and Lydia Moi, International Trade Advisors, Department for International Trade

1.15      Exhibition and light refreshments.

2.00      Event Close

Tickets for this event are limited to 80 and for exporters / potential exporters only. 

Exhibition stands are available, please contact events@mycci.co.uk or call 01484 483 679

Free Parking is available on site.

Please arrive at 9.00am for a prompt 9.15am start. 

The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has organised the International Trade Conference 2019 in partnership with the Department for International Trade (DIT), MY Export Hub, Kirklees Council, University of Huddersfield and Wakefield Council.

If you would like more information on the Mid Yorkshire Chamber and our range of B2B events please visit our website, e-mail events@mycci.co.uk or call 01484 483 679.

Please note our cancellation Policy:

We recognise that on occasions delegates will book onto an event and subsequently find that they are unable to attend. In these situations we ask that delegates notify us of their need to cancel as soon as possible at least 7 days notice is required for a full refund.