Discover how innovation and emerging technologies can unlock new opportunities and drive international business growth.

The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) invites you to join industry leaders, successful exporters and trade experts at the flagship opening event of International Trade Week (ITW) 2026, in partnership with Santander. 

Whether you're exploring international markets for the first time or looking to scale your existing export success, Exporting Horizons is designed to turn ambition into action.

Bringing together expert advice, practical guidance and inspiring business insights under one roof, the event gives you the knowledge, connections and support needed to grow internationally with confidence.

 


Why attend?
 

  • Hear from influential speakers and successful exporters in a programme of plenary sessions exploring global opportunities, innovation, market expansion and the strategies driving export success.
  • Access tailored one-to-one advice through pre-booked meetings with specialists in market entry, export finance, innovation, intellectual property, international growth and sector-specific challenges.
  • Visit the Export Support Zone to connect with organisations across the export ecosystem, discover available services and explore the tools, guidance and programmes designed to help businesses grow internationally.
  • Learn from real exporter success stories in the Supplier Showcase, where businesses share how they overcame challenges, entered new markets and achieved sustainable growth through exporting.
  • Take part in practical Growth Labs focused on market selection, routes to market, export finance, innovation and AI, helping you leave with clear actions and tangible outputs.
  • Build valuable connections with fellow businesses, industry experts and support providers who can help shape your export journey.
     

Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain fresh insights, expert connections and a clear next step for growth.

If you have any questions, please contact eventsupport_exports@businessandtrade.gov.uk.