Events Calendar

This Leadership and Management Training is designed to bridge the gap between technical competence and inspirational leadership. Over the course of two days, you will gain comprehensive knowledge, tools, and techniques to enhance your skills to become a highly effective leader-manager. We place strong emphasis on developing a set of specific attitudes, behaviours, and skills that empower you to perform at your best. The course is full of practical examples.

Join us for this free 45 minute webinar, designed to equip you with the latest insights and techniques for fostering a highly skilled and motivated team. What will be covered Innovative approaches to learning and development. Leveraging technology using digital credentials for personalised training. Creating a culture of continuous improvement. How OCN London’s qualifications portfolio can support a truly modern learning and development environment.

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming micro-learning event, designed to help you master essential stress management concepts for addressing stress in your life. This 20-minute session introduces stress management concepts and provides an initial blueprint for dealing with stress issues. It's a fantastic opportunity to enhance well-being and productivity in both personal and professional settings.

You are invited to participate in "Hub Cámara Santo Domingo 2024," a premier multi sector business event taking place from 3 - 5 September 2024, at the El Embajador Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

This event, now in its 6th edition, offers a unique platform for international buyers to establish new business links and strengthen commercial relationships with Dominican companies. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in business-to-business (B2B) meetings, explore a diverse exhibition of Dominican products and services, and attend high-level conferences.

Business Sectors: Technology, Construction, Industry, Agro Industry, Energy, and Agro.
Benefits for International Buyers:

• Complimentary 3-night hotel accommodation.
• Airport-Hotel-Airport transportation (from “Las Americas” airport).
• Constant guidance and assistance from ProDominicana’s staff.
• Access to a tailored commercial agenda and high-level conferences.
• Participation in 1-on-1 business roundtables with local exporters.
• Access to a wide array of local products and services exhibitions.

Who Should Attend: This event is ideal for importers, supermarkets, dealers, and distributors interested in exploring and purchasing Dominican products and services.

This introduction course covers the eight main types of Letters of Credit used in international trade from advance payment, including Sight Documentary Collection and Documentary Letters of Credit. It also includes the use of Bills of Exchange with and without documents.

Over 75% of first presentations to banks against Documentary Letters of Credit are rejected, resulting in delayed payments to exporters, additional costs, and breached delivery deadlines. This introduction course is suitable for all staff who need to have a clear understanding of the procedures required to ensure payments for goods sold on documentary credit terms. Knowledge and understanding are reinforced through the use of exercises, tips on getting the credit you want and working examples of documentary credits.

Course Contents

• What is a Letter of Credit?
• The eight main types of Letters of Credit
• Letter of Credit administration and procedure
• Types and levels of security
• Letters of Credit costs, Letter of Credit content - getting the credit you want
• Examination of documents required for presentation
• What can go wrong?
• Top tips for success every time UCP600/ISBP
• Sources of help and advice

Property Nexus (UK Property Network) is holding a property networking drinks event at Sway Bar London on Tuesday 3 September 2024. The event will provide you with the opportunity to meet in-person other attendees from the property industry and to make new contacts and business leads. At the event you can expect to meet a wide range of professionals within the property industry, construction and other built environment sectors.

In an ever-changing trading environment where major worldwide events are constantly taking place and trends evolve at high speed, how do you ensure your supply chain remains strong and resilient?

For as long as there have been supply chains, risk management has been a challenge for companies to face. How can a company recover from supply chain shocks without significant impact on their operations and customer lead times?

In this webinar collaboration between the London Chamber and International Trade Matters, trade specialist David Peña will show you how to improve your supply chain resilience through different tools, from beginning to end:

• Improve data sharing
• Rethink sourcing of your purchased parts
• Rethink your inventory management
• Improve predictive forecasting

This course is designed for sales teams, administrators and managers planning international growth through Agents and Distributors overseas. The course covers the differences between Agents and Distributors, advantages and disadvantages of each, what to consider when appointing them, and an introduction to the legal implications.

The course will also look at the importance of harmonising all sales channels so if you are already selling through these third parties, there is valuable information to learn about doing this effectively.

Course Contents

• Routes to overseas markets
• Roles of Agents and Distributors
• Legal implications
• Advantages and disadvantages of Agents and Distributors
• Harmonising your sales channels
• Sources of help and advice

Join LCCI as we publish our latest report on sustainable finance, taking a look at how London businesses are funding their decarbonisation plans.

This report considers the different barriers businesses face when trying to access finance to invest in emissions reductions, and the policy actions needed to unlock greater action on net zero.

We will be joined by an expert panel, with an opportunity for the audience to ask questions on this key issue.

Menopause Matters: Workplace Support and Empowerment Series

Dive into the complexities of menopause, including its symptoms and overall impact on well-being. Learn effective ways to support your colleagues during this significant life transition. Discover how to become a menopause ally and explore the unique challenges women face, such as accessing appropriate health advice.