Programme

Mar

12

Registration
08:30 - 09:00
Welcome and opening remarks
09:10 - 09:20
Keynote speech
09:20 - 09:40
Panel Discussion: Opportunities and challenges for Export
09:40 - 10:10
Exhibition opens
10:10 - 15:00
Welsh Government Support for Exporters – Welsh Government (Seminar)
10:20 - 11:00

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.

Business to Business Digital Trade - Department for Business and Trade (Seminar)
10:20 - 11:00

Digital technology has given businesses the ability to get closer to their customers than ever before. The session will offer advice and tips to exporters to maximise online opportunities, build sales and secure new overseas customers.

Making the most of your Trade Mission/Exhibition – Welsh Government (Seminar)
10:20 - 11:00

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.

Protecting your Intellectual Property (IP) Abroad – Intellectual Property Office (Seminar)
10:20 - 11:00

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.

Break
11:00 - 11:20
Three Steps to the Business Winning Pitch – Pitchco (Seminar)
11:20 - 12:00

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.

Exporting 101: A Practical guide for Exporters – Chambers Wales (Seminar)
11:20 - 12:00

This session introduces the essentials of international trade. Participants will learn how to use HS codes, understand the purpose and impact of Incoterms®, and grasp the fundamentals of Rules of Origin. The session also breaks down the key elements required on a commercial invoice, ensuring documentation is complete and compliant. This seminar equips attendees with the core knowledge needed to confidently export and avoid common mistakes.

UK Export Controls – British Export Control (Seminar)
11:20 - 12:00

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. 

Access to Export Finance - UK Export Finance – UKEF (Seminar)
11:20 - 12:00
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.
Break
12:00 - 12:20
How AI can benefit exporters - Department for Business and Trade (Seminar)
12:20 - 13:00

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

Do you sell to the EU? – CE Marking (Seminar)
12:20 - 13:00
• 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)
Reforming customs: Digitalisation and the move towards ‘trusted trade? – Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade (CIOE&IT) (Seminar)
12:20 - 13:00

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.

Welsh Export Clusters Programme for the Year (Export Clusters and members only event) – Welsh Government (Seminar)
12:20 - 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 13:40
How Diaspora Networks can help you Internationalise your Business - Global Welsh (Seminar)
13:40 - 14:20

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

The Search for Certainty - Managing credit risk & credit management in a volatile world - Atradius (Seminar)
13:40 - 14:20
Using Walmart Marketplace to grow your sales in the USA - Walmart Fulfilment Service team (WFS) (Seminar)
13:40 - 14:20

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.

The Middle East opportunities and myth busting – Welsh Government (Seminar)
13:40 - 14:20

Gain an insight into the realities of exporting to the UAE – the key opportunities and the ‘need to know’ details for businesses looking to explore exports to the Middle East.

Networking
14:20 - 15:00
Close
15:00 - 15:00

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