The session will help Wales based businesses who either currently export or have an interest in exporting with an overview of the extensive range of support available to them through the Welsh Government’s Export Action Plan for Wales.
Technology to Start, Grow and Scale Your Export Business.
Experience shows that businesses don't have a technology problem. They have a technology application problem. The right tool exists but they either haven't heard of it, looked at it years ago and moved on, or assumed it was built to do something else.
This session is a practical tour through the technology stack that moves the needle for B2B exporters: platform, sales, marketing, operations, accounting, AI and communications. Some of it you will know. Some of it you won't. All of it will be framed around the daily problems it solves and the growth it enables.
The goal is simple: leave with at least one golden nugget you are going to look at this week that you weren't thinking about when you walked in.
All attendees receive a free membership to the B2B Ecommerce Association, including access to certifications and upskilling resources.
Outlining the key benefits of participating in a Welsh Government Overseas Trade Mission or Exhibition.
Engaging directly with international markets—whether by exhibiting at a trade show or visiting potential customers—can be a vital step in securing and sustaining global business.
Pitch&Co has supported and trained companies across a range of sectors to produce the perfect pitch to win and grow business in national and international markets. ISP ( Interrogate, Story, Pitch) has proven incredibly effective, and this session will introduce you to the three steps to success and growth for your business.
The WTO recently reported a four-fold increase in the value of imports affected by new trade measures in a twelve-month period.
Have you evaluated how these affect your supply chain and what action your business may need to take to counter their potential impact?
The future of trade is digital! This session will look at the background to the changes in international trade that are being driven by technology. We will cover what does your business need to know now and how you can prepare for the future to drive productivity benefits.
This session aims to provide an overview of the essentials of UK export control , dealing with both export and international shipment of Military products and the wide range of Dual use goods controlled by UK legislation e.g. nuclear enrichment , Night Vision , Computer parts chemicals, Drones and literally hundreds of other items . Attendees will gain an understanding of the breadth of current controls, which if breached, carry up to 10 years imprisonment , in addition to their history and implementation.
• Technical Barriers to Trade (World Trade Organization)
• EU/UK product safety (Are your products Safe?)
• Authorized Representatives (what are they and what should they do)
This session explores the practical steps Welsh businesses should consider when expanding into international markets. From researching target markets and understanding local legislation to employing staff compliantly overseas, we will outline the key challenges and solutions that help SMEs grow globally with confidence.
The session will explain how using AI can benefit exporters, building growth in the digital world.
• How AI can support exporters in scaling across marketplaces
• Practical, real-world uses of AI in day-to-day export workflows,
• Using AI to support market entry decisions
• A realistic view of AI’s limits
Discover how the new UK–India FTA can help your business grow. This session will outline emerging export opportunities in India, explain how to make full use of the agreement’s benefits, and provide practical guidance from the Welsh Government team in India and the Department for Business & Trade’s FTA Utilisation team.
