Explore the global opportunities for your business at an event near you.
UK businesses develop and sell amazing products and services that the whole world wants. Home to many internationally recognised brands, the UK is a hotbed for innovation across many sectors from food and drink to healthcare and life sciences.
Join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) for a free in-person event, coming to
Darlington, Newcastle, St Helens and Wakefield. Each with a different programme, specific to your area, these roadshow is designed to equip you with the tools to start exporting or build on your existing international presence.
You will hear inspiring stories from goods and services businesses, local business support organisations and UK Government representatives to help you navigate your way to access global opportunities.
Register onto an event near you and maximise your business’ opportunities for growth.
Why join?
At these knowledge events, you will:
- Discover the services available through DBT and other business support organisations in your area to help with your international expansion.
- Hear real-life experiences from fellow businesses who have benefited from expert assistance.
- Have the opportunity to share best practice and network with like-minded businesses.
- Explore the financial and grant support available locally to help you trade overseas.
- Receive tailored advice from business solution specialists, through one-to-one appointments or roundtable discussions.
- Discover the strategic guidance that DBT's international trade advisers can provide, with expertise in a diverse range of sectors and subject areas.
Made in Tees Valley, Sold to the World
Practical and financial support to fuel your export growth
Tuesday 25 March 2025, 09:00-14:00
Hopetown Darlington, McNay St, Darlington DL3 6SW
Made in St Helens, Sold to the World
Wednesday 26 March 2025, 08:00-10:30
Glass Futures, James Roby Way, St Helens, WA9 5DT
Made in the North East, Sold to the World
Practical and financial support to fuel your export growth
Wednesday 26 March 2025, 09:00-14:00
Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT
Made in Wakefield, Sold to the World
Thursday 27 March 2025, 08:00-10:30
Wakefield Trinity Stadium, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF1 5EY
This event is open to any businesses who are already providing a product and/or service in the UK or reactively internationally. We can make exceptions for pre-start-up businesses in exceptional circumstances.
Please email nphevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk if you have any questions.