Come and join SIITACE on the 26th July @ LCCI for our International Trade Expert Summit that will explore the Global Shift and what that means to SMEs and traders around the world.
Our directors and members have 100s of years of active experience of global trade.
• Our membership covers all aspects of overseas trade including business support, sales and marketing, customs, tax & vat and logistics.
• As a non-public sector organisation, we have the freedom to offer impartial support and advice to our members and the wider international trade sectors
• The purpose of the summit is to bring together both SIITACE and their clients, colleagues and potential importers or exporters to discuss international challenges and opportunities.
• After each summit a white paper will be produced explaining the views and concerns faced by SMEs and there will be an opportunity to dual brand.
• The Open Space workshop is specifically designed to engage and support ideas and thoughts on the topic of trade by positing 4 main questions for debate.
• Our founding members are proud to be able to facilitate the event and encourage an open dialogue concerning the achievability or viability of specific aspects impacting on international trade.
• Participants will receive first sight of the white paper before wider circulation.
Agenda
10:00 Introduction and opening remarks – Keynote – George Riddell Director of Trade Strategy –EY
10:40 Coffee
11:00 Freight Customs Consultant – Paul Walters, Lime Tree Europe – digitalisation of logistics
11:30 De-risking international trade – Sanctions explained Paul Sims, The Blue Bear partnership
12:00 Health and Veterinary issues Rachel Stockton, CIE Services Ltd
12:30 The Global Shift in real terms for SMEs – Lesley Batchelor CBE, International Trade Experts
13:00 Lunch
13:45 Open Space Workshop to gather ideas and concerns over the Global Shift and the 4 impacts on
international trade for SMEs
I. Political Leadership
II. Sustainability
III. Trading Blocs
IV. Agents of Change
14:45 TEA whilst continuing the OpenSpace Workshop
15:30 Summation and final questions
16:00 closing remarks from Marta Kowlowska, Head of International, LCCI
Costs – to LCCI and SIITACE members £15 and non-members £45 this covers refreshments and light lunch
let us know any dietary requirements – contact us on membership@siitace.org for more details or call Lesley on +44 7774264725 if you have any questions.
Venue: LCCI – 33 Queen street, London EC4R 1AP – nearest tube Mansion House