Your chance to ‘meet the world’ and explore global opportunities at major regional export conference

Businesses who sign up to attend a major regional export conference being held in Newmarket on 19th November will have the unique chance to arrange one-to-one meetings with commercial officers and country specialists at the event, who have experience in markets across the globe.

The conference, called ‘Global Opportunity’, and arranged by East of England International (EEI), which delivers business support on behalf of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to assist the region’s firms in exploiting overseas markets, aims to showcase the significant opportunities for firms of all sizes to increase their revenues through exploring new overseas markets.

During the one-hour lunch break, delegates will have the opportunity to arrange meetings with commercial officers who have the ‘on-the-ground’ knowledge and experience needed to help explore new opportunities in markets such as China, the Nordics, the Benelux countries, Russia, Hungary, the Baltics, Spain, Europe and Africa.

It is expected that the slots will fill up quickly, so delegates are urged to pre-book their one-to-ones in advance, through the form on the website. For more information on exactly which countries will be covered, see www.eei-online.com/globalopportunity.

Marguerite Meyer, Regional Head of Trade at EEI said: “This is your chance to explore new overseas markets for your business. It is an ideal opportunity to speak with someone who has first hand knowledge in a country you may have considered exporting to, but the contacts they can provide may well open new opportunities for your business. “

Lord Digby Jones, a name synonymous with British business and previously Director General of the CBI and Minister of UK Trade & Industry, will be the keynote speaker at ‘Global Opportunity’. Lord Digby Jones will tell the region’s businesses why they should be looking beyond UK shores to fuel their growth and raise their profitability.

The conference is being sponsored by HSBC Bank plc, and the bank’s senior economist, Mark Berrisford-Smith along with David Evans, CEO of Grassroots plc, add to the auspicious line up of keynote speakers for the event that takes place at Newmarket Racecourse.

The day also includes a discussion panel involving the speakers and local business chiefs, a short awards ceremony to recognise export leaders from across the region, and ample time to network.

The afternoon includes a series of breakout sessions, enabling delegates to hear firsthand from experts on how to go about exporting to and the opportunities in countries such as the USA, Europe, Middle East and Brazil. An additional set of breakout sessions will focus on exporting for specific industry sectors such as Food & Drink, Biotechnology, renewable energy and digital media.

The one-to-one sessions with the commercial officer of your choice can be pre-booked via the website. Tickets for the event cost £50 which includes refreshments and lunch. To register, visit www.eei-online.com/globalopportunity or call 08456 419 955.

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