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The UK and India have reached a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that will strengthen economic ties and reduce trade barriers between the two countries. It is expected that bilateral trade will increase by £25.5 billion every year in the long run (UK Government). The Indian market is vast and offers UK businesses supplying goods and services wide-ranging opportunities.

Join our webinar to get an overview of the FTA’s development and the benefits for UK companies looking to expand internationally. Learn about the business culture and the importance of building business relationships. Get key insights on the critical role of logistics and shipping in supporting successful trade with India.

Our speakers:

• Chris Heyes, Director, UKIBC

• Barry Dass, Head of Strategy and International Trade Development, Davenport Solicitors

• Sarah Bell, Public Affairs Director, UPS

We are delighted to have this session delivered by experts for SMEs looking to expand their trade with India. There will also be the opportunity for you to have your questions answered.

We are delighted to be welcoming a delegation of 12 Saudi businesses from the construction and infrastructure sectors that are seeking to explore partnerships and share know-how with UK companies. 

Organised in collaboration with Monshaat (Tomoh Programme) (Small and Medium Enterprise Authority) and facilitated by OCO Global, this unique networking event offers you the opportunity to connect with CEOs, Board-level executives, and serial entrepreneurs with broader business interests in Saudi Arabia.

We are pleased to offer an exclusive opportunity for a guided tour of the Port of Tilbury, part of Forth Ports and a key component of the Thames Freeport. Forth Ports is one of the UK’s leading port operators, managing a network of major ports and providing critical infrastructure to support global supply chains, renewable energy, and bulk cargo.

You will also have the chance to connect with industry leaders, explore commercial opportunities, and learn about the future port developments.

Please note: this tour is open to international trade/supply chain and construction related businesses only. Once you have registered your interest, we will contact you to confirm your place.

Every business owns or uses intellectual property. These intangibles cover inventions, brand names, websites, logos, drawings, plans, software, databases, videos, the look of a product, secret recipes, and lots more.

This webinar will introduce you to the main areas of intellectual property and how these may be protected both domestically and internationally. There will be many practical examples of how IP management can impact a business.

What do a pandemic, a giant container ship crossed in the Suez Canal or a war involving the main producers of grain and fossil fuels have in common? A massive impact in global supply chains, bringing inflation in Western countries to highs not seen in decades, and threatening the economic development of the entire planet.

In this webinar, we will reflect on the dependence of Western companies on Far East suppliers and discuss what changes can be made in order to alleviate the risk of further disruptions in our supply chains.