Events Calendar

Pilots make decisions under pressure, manage risk, communicate clearly and build high-performing teams. These are the exact skills that separate high-performing organisations from average ones. We’ve taken the practices from the Flight Deck and packaged them into workshops for businesses and organisations. This is The PILOTS Framework™. Four, 2-hr online sessions on 16 November, 23 November, 1 December and 2 December. Certificate of completion.

On Monday 16 November 2026, Tide HQ will host 10 shortlisted founders for the live GMax Card pitch finale, awarding £5,000 in startup capital (£2,500 for 1st, £1,500 for 2nd, and £1,000 for 3rd) to active Tide account holders.

Thinking about a career change? Join our webinar to explore your options and get inspired! Do not miss out on this opportunity to take the next step in your career journey. This webinar will be led by Alistair Stirling a registered and qualified Careers Adviser of Stirling Careers Consultancy, who works with many clients who have successfully changed career. Alistair has successfully changed career and understands the challenges and advantages of changing career.

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.

Our next premium event with high-profile networking and complimentary refreshments, guests from CEE. What does it really take to become investment-ready in today’s market? Why do Investors and governments place so much emphasis on traction? , Are innovations that incorporate AI as a solution attracting all the money?

Join us in central London on 17 November for our Transfer Pricing Conference, featuring OECD keynote speaker Saranee de Silva. Hear from Menzies experts, multinational businesses and HLB International as they explore the latest OECD and UK developments, intra-group services, Global Mobility, Customs and Tariffs, and practical strategies for fast-growing businesses. Gain practical insights to help you navigate change and respond with confidence.

AI is changing the way we work, but is your security keeping up? Join Optimising IT and DefensX on Tuesday 17 November, 2.00pm GMT, for a practical webinar on Shadow AI, browser security and safer AI adoption. Learn how to see which AI tools are in use, protect sensitive data with browser-level controls, and manage AI without slowing your teams down. Led by Andrew Morton of DefensX, with Steve Budding of Optimising IT. Ideal for business and technology leaders. Register today.

This introduction course is aimed at those involved in the administration of international trade to ensure an understanding of rules of origin, product classification and item valuation to meet the demands of international trade in both exporting and importing. Understanding origin, tariffs and valuation is essential for correct calculation of taxation and duties, and mistakes leading to non-payment or underpayment are considered a serious matter by HMRC. They also lead to duty reliefs, so getting this right could save you money.

Widely known as “passport for goods”, ATA Carnets are international customs documents that permit the duty and tax-free temporary importation of non-perishable goods for up to 12 months into countries subscribed to the ATA Carnet scheme.

This online course is ideal for companies and sole traders who are looking to ease their temporary export/import procedures of non-perishable commercial goods taken overseas on a temporary basis to be used at events of a commercial nature, such as sports events, exhibitions, trade fairs, or to be used as commercial samples or professional equipment.

The conference will look at themes related to commercialising new ideas. This includes taking existing products and services to new customer segments or markets. 

Who should attend: 
- business leaders 
- entrepreneurs 
- policymakers & local government 
- business consultants/coaches 

Talks include: 
- Intellectual Property as a strategic asset
- Building and scaling an enterprise 
- Why many ideas don’t materialise as expected 
- Leadership and Innovation as tools to commercialise successfully