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.

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.

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO), is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Every business will own intellectual property. The IPO can help you understand how patents, trade marks, designs and copyright can prove an asset to your business. Offering guidance and support if you’re considering trading overseas.

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?

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 seminar will provide an overview of UKEF’s services and how they can help UK companies to:

• win export contracts by providing attractive financing terms to their buyers;

• fulfil contracts by supporting working capital loans; and

• get paid by insuring against buyer default.

The Welsh diaspora, scattered all around the world, are a rich source of support for Welsh businesses looking to internationalise.

Join this session and discover how you can make better, more informed decisions on:

• Market attractiveness / intelligence

• Reducing market entry risks and costs

• How best to enter selected markets

• Finding in-market partners

• Finding new in-market customers

• Dealing with Legal and HR challenges

Walmart Marketplace offers UK based business the chance to sell across the whole of the USA using their extensive reach and powerful sales platform. Walmart Fulfilment Services can also allow you to leverage this coverage and integrates seamlessly with your existing sales platform. Please join us for a presentation from the Walmart UK team and the chance to engage on a 1-2-1 basis to answer any questions you may have.