UKTI invites export explorers to meet the market experts

Businesses in London keen to exploit the growth opportunities in global markets can tap into the expertise of trade specialists from around the world when a roadshow organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) comes to the region next month.
 
The touring “ExploreExport 2011” event is the biggest yet, bringing around 70 commercial officers from UK diplomatic posts in more than 50 overseas markets to Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge, London, on 27 June.

Commercial officers (COs), many of them locally engaged foreign nationals, are an integral part of UKTI’s overseas network, offering sound advice based on experience and up-to-date knowledge of their markets.

Companies can book in advance up to four one-to-one meetings with COs from specific countries, whether they are seeking:

• information on current business opportunities;
• tips on business practices and cultural attitudes – and potential pitfalls;
• details of and access to relevant contacts;
• introduction to UKTI in-market services; or
• news about forthcoming international activities and events. 

The roadshow event will also feature presentations on key markets Russia, Turkey and the USA, delivered by COs based in those countries; an overview of UKTI services; and an informative talk from courier DHL on their role in the export market.

Parveen Thornhill, UKTI International Trade Director for London, added: “The event provides a valuable opportunity for SMEs to speak face to face with UKTI experts based in export markets, including the high-growth economies of the Far East, Middle East and Latin America. Through these meetings and workshops, delegates will gather critical intelligence and information that will help them access the enormous potential in these exciting markets.”

The London ExploreExport event is part of a week-long Explore Tour that will also see the visiting commercial officers in Bristol, Coventry, Harrogate and Duxford.

For more information about Explore Export 2011, go to http://london.ukti-exploretour.com/

Notes to editors 

1.  The London and South East leg of  “Explore Export 2011” will be held at Stamford Bridge, from 09.30 to 17.00 on 27 June and costs £50 per delegate (including VAT). To book a place or a 30-minute one-to-one meeting with a Commercial Officer, contact Martha Gall, UKTI London, 020 7234 3050, or Kandy Jones, UKTI South East, 01489 661405; email [email protected]; or go to http://london.ukti-exploretour.com/ 

2.  Commercial Officers are attending from markets including:

Argentina                         Estonia            Norway
Australia                          Finland             Oman
Austria                             France              Pakistan
Brazil                               Germany           Panama
Bulgaria                          Greece              Peru
Canada                           Hong Kong      Poland
Chile                                Hungary           Russia
China                               India                 Serbia
Colombia                        Italy                   Singapore
Costa Rica                     Jamaica           Slovakia
Croatia                            Japan               Slovenia
Cuba                               Latvia                South Africa
Cyprus                            Lithuania          South Korea
Czech Republic            Mexico               Spain
Denmark                        Morocco           Sri Lanka
Dominican Republic    Netherlands   Switzerland
Dubai                              New Zealand  Taiwan
Egypt                               Nigeria             Turkey              USA

3. UK Trade & Investment is the government organisation that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. UKTI also helps overseas companies bring their high-quality investment to the UK.   For more information on UKTI visit www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk  Information on services available can be found at: https://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/ukti/appmanager/ukti/ourservices