DIT: Events

EUREKA Global Innovation Summit

Manchester , United Kingdom

Innovate UK is delighted to be hosting the EUREKA Global Innovation Summit in Summer 2019 in Manchester. 14 - 16 May This event is the only global meeting place for businesses and innovation agencies to network, learn about global government funding initiatives and secure future...

Doing Business In The Netherlands – Webinar

As one of most open economies in the world to do business in, the Netherlands have enjoyed a long and successful trade history with the UK. However, the Netherlands is also one of the most competitive places in the world for businesses so you need...

Establishing Business in the USA

AMP Technology Centre Advanced Manufacturing Park, Brunel Way, Rotherham, United Kingdom

The Department for International Trade and Avitus Group invite companies in the Yorkshire & Humber region looking to relocate, expand or establish business in the USA. If America is your next target export market or you are looking to set up in the states, this...

Australia & New Zealand @ London Tech Week 2019

London , United Kingdom

With London Tech Week (LTW19) quickly approaching Australiais set to be well-represented with several delegations heading over to the UK. Taking place from June 10-14 London Tech Week aims to connect international communities across a variety of sectors and address how access to technology can...

UK-Asia Tech Powerhouse Conference

London , United Kingdom

UK-Asia Tech Powerhouse Conference The UK-Asia Tech Powerhouse Conference, 11-12 June, offers an exclusive first-look at London’s next vibrant business district at Royal Albert Dock, near ExCeL. We invite TechWeek attendees and start-ups to explore this dynamic incubator space first-hand and hear from leading tech...

You Can Export: Import & Export Customs Procedures Update

Digital Media Centre County Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

In this morning seminar with breakfast, join HMRC and the Department for International Trade to hear the latest updates to customs import and export procedures including import duties which may affect your business. Find out how to save time and money by adopting special customs...

Discover Why Exporting Is GREAT

GLIDE House 300 Attercliffe Common, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Thousands of businesses across the UK are enjoying increased sales, growth and stability by selling overseas. Attend this international trade conference to explore the potential of selling overseas for your business. With tailored seminars and an exhibition, we will offer guidance and highlight the services...

India Roadshow 2019

Calling all UK exporters and companies keen to grow their exports to, or investments in, India – the world’s fastest growing G20 economy. Crispin Simon, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia, Rhiannon Harries, Director for Trade and Innovation for South Asia, and our team...

Going to the USA – A Practical Guide to Expansion into the US Market

As a key player in the world economy the US is a leading market for companies considering expanding into international territories. For those businesses that are looking to grow their existing footprint, make new acquisitions or set up new operations in the US it is crucial...

Exporting Food and Drink to Canada – Webinar

Date: Thursday, 5th September 2019 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Venue: Online Food and drink opportunities in Canada are plentiful with many buyers seeking UK companies with the ability to offer a variety of products and in particular, foods associated with wellbeing or private...

You Can Export: Introduction to Selling Overseas

Holiday Inn A1 (M) Junction 36 High Rd, Warmsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Date: Tuesday, 10 September 2019 Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Venue: Holiday Inn Doncaster, High Road, Doncaster, DN4 9UX Exporting can open doors to potential customers all over the world. If you have a product or service that is in demand in the UK,...

You Can Export: Recruiting and Managing Employees Overseas

Date: Thursday, 26 September 2019 Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Venue: Fragomen, Saville House, 74 - 90 Savile Street, Sheffield, S4 7UD Having employees working in overseas markets can be beneficial for any exporting business, but unfamiliar HR procedures can delay growth and leave...

Get ready for Brexit with DIT’s Sheffield workshop

Ponds Forge Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

This is a practical session to help exporting businesses prepare for Brexit. When and where? Location Ponds Forge, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BP Date Wednesday, 23 October 2019 Time 8:30 am - 10:00 am Why attend? The Government is accelerating Brexit preparations so that it...

Advanced Engineering 2019

30-31 October 2019 Advanced Engineering 2019 is the UK’s largest annual exhibition and conference for advanced manufacturing technology, innovation and supply chain solutions. It will provide the opportunity to network with approximately 15,000 professionals from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and supply chain partners. The event...

Northern Powerhouse Trade Mission to Medica 2019

November 2019 About the event The Department for International Trade (DIT) invites healthcare and life sciences businesses from across the Northern Powerhouse region to join this trade mission to the leading international trade fair for the sector. Medica will offer businesses a platform to showcase...

Northern Powerhouse Trade Mission to SEMA, Las Vegas

5 - 8 November 2019 The Department for International Trade (DIT) is inviting businesses supplying into the performance and aftermarket automotive industry to participate in this Northern Powerhouse trade mission to the SEMA Show 2019, in Las Vegas. Following last year’s successful trade mission, when...

Northern Powerhouse Trade Mission to Food Hotel China

Monday, 11 November 2019 to Friday, 15 November 2019 - Shanghai About the event Join this Northern Powerhouse-led mission to Food Hotel China (FHC) 2019 to explore the variety of export opportunities in the largest grocery market in the world. This week-long programme focuses on...

Northern Powerhouse Mission to Smart City Expo, Barcelona

18 - 21 November 2019 Join the Department for International Trade (DIT) at the Smart City Expo, where executives, city representatives and academics from around the world meet to explore a better future for our cities. Smart City Expo World Congress is the leading international...

Northern Powerhouse Trade Mission to India

Saturday, 23 November 2019 - Saturday, 30 November 2019, India The Department for International Trade invites businesses working in advanced manufacturing/engineering with potential to offer innovative products and services to Indian buyers to participate in this Northern Powerhouse trade mission to Chennai, Pune and Mumbai....

Northern Powerhouse Trade Mission to Arab Health 2020

27 - 30 January 2020 The UK boasts a strong heritage in the healthcare and life sciences sector and is highly regarded overseas. The demand for UK expertise is rising and right now could be the time for your business to benefit from this great...

Business of Design Week

Hong Kong , United Kingdom

Inspired by the GREAT Festival of Innovation held in Hong Kong in March 2018, ‘Great British Design’ is a year long campaign showcasing the UK’s exceptional talents and expertise in design, aiming to increase creative collaboration between the UK and Hong Kong. The pinnacle of...

Northern Powerhouse Mission to CES, 2020 USA

Monday, 6 January 2020 to Friday, 10 January 2020 The Department for International Trade is offering businesses an opportunity to visit Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the world’s gathering place for leading businesses from the consumer technologies industry. The mission will provide a...

You Can Export: Internationalise Your Marketing

The Quadrant 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Developing your marketing to be ready for the international customer is vital to your business - and can seem like a difficult process to busy exporters. This workshop will help you to gain a clear understanding of international customer needs, the role of an effective,...

Northern Powerhouse Premier Trade Mission to Washington and Atlanta, USA

2 - 6 March 2020 The Department for International Trade (DIT) is inviting established and experienced exporters or high-growth businesses in the life sciences and healthcare sectors to join a high-profile Northern Powerhouse trade mission to Washington and Atlanta. This is a unique opportunity for...

Strategic Export Controls: Intermediate Practitioners course

Duration: 1 Day Cost: £150 Location: Jurys Inn, Birmingham, B1 2HQ You should have some previous knowledge of Strategic Export Controls and reviewed the Consolidated Control List (free download) before attending this course. A more detailed look at the different elements of controls, the licence...

Strategic Export Controls: Foundation course

Duration: Half day (9:30am - 1pm) - Lunch from 12:30pm Cost: £118 Location: Jurys Inn, Birmingham, B1 2HQ A general introduction to ‘Strategic’ export controls if you are new to the subject. It provides a foundation in the controls on the export and trade of...

You Can Export: Working with Overseas Agents, Distributors and Other Partners

Mercure Sheffield Parkway Britannia Way, Catcliffe, Sheffield, United Kingdom

A smooth-running overseas network can ensure access to local contacts with valuable experience and understanding of the market to keep your international business growing . This seminar offers new and experienced exporters alike the opportunity to gain practical knowledge to source these overseas contacts, negotiate terms and manage a relationship...

Strategic Export Controls: Licences Workshop

Duration: Half day (1:15pm - 4:45pm) Cost: £108 Location: Jurys Inn, Birmingham, B1 2HQ Pre-course knowledge: You will have some experience of making licence applications (if relevant) and undertaken prior training from the Learning Path This Workshop aimed at improving the permissions exporters obtain to...

You Can Export: Pitching for Business Overseas

Advanced Manufacturing Park Brunel Way, Rotherham, United Kingdom

However innovative your product or service is, however desperately your export market might appear to be crying out for something like it, however much positive noise you are creating about it on social media – the fact is that you still need to be able to sell...

You Can Export: Researching and Selecting Overseas Market

The Source Skills Academy 300 Meadowhall Way, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Choosing the right export market for your product or service is fundamental to any plan for business growth. Whether you wish to concentrate on new and emerging markets or advanced economies, this workshop will provide you with skills and techniques to enable you to select and prioritise...

Establishing Business in Germany

Advanced Manufacturing Park Brunel Way, Rotherham, United Kingdom

Hailed as ‘The Economic Powerhouse of Europe’, Germany offers competitive tax regulations, investment incentives and a secure economic framework. Combined with excellent infrastructure, a highly qualified workforce and a legal system that protects individual rights, it is no surprise that Germany offers huge long-term potential...

Utilising LinkedIn for Business Development

To use LinkedIn effectively for business development you need to set clear goals, understand your audience and begin to engage with your network. This webinar will show you the benefits LinkedIn can have on your business and how to build your presence effectively and identify...

Implementing an International Email Marketing Strategy

Email marketing should play an important role in your wider business strategy and is an invaluable channel which can be used to capture a prospect’s interest, keep them engaged, and nurture them on their customer journey. This webinar will show you tactics which will help...

Measuring your Online Success

By effectively measuring your digital marketing activity and results, you can identify where to invest more time or budget as well as any channels that aren’t producing any results and can therefore be taken off your to-do list. This webinar will cover: Choosing the right...

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e-Commerce Elevenses

Selling online offers a whole range of opportunities for businesses to diversify, including the ability for businesses to provide global consumers convenient access to products or services 24/7. The UK Government remains committed to ‘levelling up’ prosperity across the UK by helping businesses to be resilient,...

Northern Powerhouse Agri-Tech Events Programme 2021

The Northern Powerhouse (NPH) is home to approximately 4,000 Agri-Tech companies across various industries including plant science, animal science and precision agriculture, with significant expertise in agri-tech, food processing, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and bioeconomy. The sector is one of the key industries in the Northern...

Doing Business in Turkey

Turkey achieved 1.8% growth during 2020 with Turkey’s 85 million consumers purchasing £4.9 billion of British goods throughout the year, demonstrating exceptionally good performance in a year when the majority of economies suffered a significant drop in similar economic activities. The main exports from the UK...

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Lunch & Learn Compliance Series: Health & Safety

Gulliver's Valley Theme Park Mansfield Road, Sheffield

Register  The Manufacturing Forum Lunch & Learn Compliance series: Health & Safety Date: Tuesday 18th October 2022 Times: 12.00noon till 2pm Venue: Gulliver's Valley, Mansfield Rd, Sheffield S26 5QW Cost: Free to attend for The Manufacturing Forum members Speaker: Daniel McNally, Associate Director, Freeths Daniel...

Lunch & Learn Compliance Series: Cyber Security

Register The Manufacturing Forum Lunch and Learn Compliance Series: Cyber Security Thursday 24th November 2022 12noon till 2pm Venue: TBC Free to attend for The Manufacturing Forum members Speakers: TBC