UK Export Academy Events

Germany offers long-term potential and many opportunities for UK businesses offering innovative, quality products - and, it's the UK’s second largest export market! Want to learn more? Join this session hosted by Kenny Legg from the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) team based in Germany, to hear about opportunities for your business and how to prepare for the German market. Kenny will also be joined by a range of expert guest speakers who will cover, Market opportunities for UK Companies in Germany, practical tips when exporting to Germany, routes to market, German culture tips, legal aspects of doing business in Germany, the importance of trade shows in Germany and how to make the most of your attendance, a case study of setting up in Germany - Freddy Flowers and finally, how to access DBT support. They'll also be the chance to ask questions to our panel of speakers so be sure to get them ready!

In the UK space sector wanting to take your business to new heights? Hosted by James Ridley-Jones, Trade and Investment Adviser from the Space Sector Team at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), he will be joined by a panel of industry experts from businesses, large and small, who export space products and services. You can expect engaging discussions, sharing firsthand experiences, challenges and strategies for successful exporting. You will also hear from James on how the DBT team can support your growth in international markets. Register now and join us for an enlightening webinar that will fuel your export ambitions and drive your success in the global market.

Want to learn more about recently formed Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and how they will help your business and its global reach? If you have an interest in any of the markets covered by recent agreements (US, Japan, Australia, New Zealand) and a ready-to-export product or service, join us in this session where we will explore the key features and benefits FTAs offer. We will cover a variety of topics from qualifying origin rules for services and goods, through to the types of support available through the Department for Business and Trade.

Do you have a product or service that could be used at a global sporting event? Hosted by Kathryn Borg, International Trade Adviser at the Department for Business & Trade, who specalises in the sports economy, this session will introduce you to a range of live opportunities in the global sports sector. Kathryn will cover: an overview of the sports sector; live and upcoming opportunities; upcoming global events and support from DBT to make your exports happen. Register now and join us for an enlightening webinar that will fuel your export ambitions and drive your success in the global market.

Do you have a business in the Consumer or Retail Sector and looking to grow in overseas markets, but unsure of where to start?  The UK Export Academy is here to help! Join the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Consumer and Retail Sector experts to learn more about the opportunities overseas. Richard Hall, Head of Retail; Judith McElhinney, Head of e-Commerce and Jose Richart, Lead Trade Advisor for Retail, will take you through why exporting your Consumer and Retail business makes good business sense, along with how DBT can support you on your business' journey to international growth. They will take you through trends in the market; available support in the e-Commerce field; and there will be time for you to ask Richard, Judith and Jose your burning questions about getting started with growing your Consumer and Retail business internationally.

Thinking of taking your food and drink products to the global market? Hosted by DBT sector specialists this webinar is the perfect introduction to selling your products overseas. The session will cover key topics such as how to extend your reach; opportunities for British food and drink overseas and the critical steps of an exporting journey, including routes to market, freight and export documentation. Finally, you will also get to meet the DBT team who can support your businesses ambition to sell food and drink overseas.