Events Calendar

The UK-Africa Trade Expo is where ambition meets opportunity. Hosted by Capital Crown Holdings, it unites policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs from the UK and Africa to turn handshakes into contracts. Serving as a commercial and diplomatic bridge, it drives real deals, partnerships, and investments—connecting African enterprises ready to scale with UK stakeholders seeking high-yield opportunities in emerging markets.

The Best of Nigeria Expo/Invest Nigeria Conference 2025 will feature a high-profile conference and bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and business innovators. This platform will host insightful discussions on Nigeria’s economic potential, real investments, emerging markets, and investment opportunities. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge from expert-led sessions, corporate presentations, and panel discussions covering diverse sectors.

The conference provides a unique opportunity for businesses to engage with decision-makers, explore new strategies, and stay ahead in a competitive market. With influential speakers and impactful conversations, the conference segment promises to be a key highlight of the Expo, fostering meaningful partnerships and economic growth.

Unleash your inner artist as you craft your very own hand-built cat pottery, from whimsical sculptures to functional candle holders, charming planters, and custom cat bowls. This fun-filled workshop is designed for cat lovers of all ages and skill levels, making it the perfect opportunity to bond with fellow feline enthusiasts and bring your creative visions to life! Participants are also welcome to bring their own bottle of wine to get the pottery party started! 

Don’t miss this valuable update on the most recent and upcoming financial accounting, tax and VAT changes to help meet the continuing development needs of accountants and finance professionals. Ideal for anyone working in businesses of all sizes; from start-ups to large and listed. Hear from our subject matter experts, and enjoy lunch with us after the event. These events tend to be popular, so register early!

This introduction course is aimed at anyone involved in international trade who needs to understand customs. The course will cover the role of HMRC and practicalities such as goods wholly produced in the UK, use of documentation including the EUR1, free circulation, AEO, VAT responsibilities, and the impact of Incoterms®. The course also provides an introduction to customs entries, classification of goods, valuation of goods on import duties, taxes and the Union Customs Code (UCC).

• HMRC and customs procedures
• Origin, Classification of goods and Valuation of goods
• Duties and taxes (UK Global Tariff)
• The Union Customs Code (UCC).
• Sources of help and advice

Property Nexus is holding our Business Nexus Business Networking Event at Sway Bar London on 28 October 2025. If you want to grow your business net.work then this is the event for you!

Join us for an exclusive evening of business networking in a stylish setting with a diverse group of professionals from multiple business sectors. The event is informal, friendly and relaxed allowing you to mix and talk with other attendees with NO sales presentations or speeches ...just pure business networking!

An introduction course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process the documents required for exporting goods overseas. It is fully supported with user friendly and up-to-date notes (including copies of completed documents) to ensure the skills learned can be used effectively back in the workplace.

During the introduction course candidates will study the principles and current industry practices required to ensure that they can process documents thus ensuring they operate both legally and cost effectively. They will understand the documents required for international shipments and transportation and where to go for further help and advice.

• “The Foundations” including a look at information sources, legal requirements, record keeping and software systems
• The significance of documentary content - with specific reference to Incoterms® 2020, how to prove origin and the commodity code
• Exporters commercial documents - quotations, invoices and packing lists
• The "origin documents" - including Country of Origin, EUR1s and ATRs
• Further official export documents – export licences, pre-shipment inspection, and C88 SAD
• Dealing with the freight forwarder - including ECSIs, SSNs
• The proof of export documents - including Bills of lading, AWBs and CMR notes
•  Payment mechanisms and a review of the documents needed to ensure payment
• Sources of help and advice

An introduction course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process a system of classifying their parts for both import and export. It is fully supported with user friendly and up-to-date notes (including practical experience on classifying products using the UK Global Tariff) to ensure the skills learned can be used effectively back in the workplace.

Candidates will, after attending this course, be aware of what commodity codes are and what they are used for. They will have a basic understanding of the process of how to classify goods and would have successfully classified a range of goods to gain experience in using the UK Global Tariff and where to go for further advice.

This course can also count as a credit towards the British Chamber of Commerce Foundation Award in International Trade. Candidates attending six or more courses and obtaining six or more credits receive the Award.

This training is delivered in collaboration with LCCI’s Trusted Trainers International Trade Matters as part of the Nationally Accredited Chamber Network.

The EXPO25 brings together entrepreneurs, SMEs, large company directors, council officials, and industry leaders for a day of high-value networking, expert-led seminars, inspiring speakers, and hands-on exhibitors, covering key pillars of business success: sales, marketing, innovation, and growth.

Whether you are thinking of attending or exhibiting, this is your go-to business event for connection, learning, and business opportunities in South London.

We are delighted to invite LCCI members to attend our Argentine Wine & Talk at the Argentine Ambassador’s Residence. Join us for an evening of networking, culture, and fine wine.

Organised in collaboration with British Argentine Chamber of Commerce (BACC), this networking event offers you the opportunity to connect with fellow LCCI and BACC members, while enjoying a selection of Argentine wines.