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| India Luxury Festival The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is delighted to announce a Luxury Festival in Mumbai in Spring 2025. This mission is aimed at experienced UK exporters or those who wish to grow their presence in India. This mission provides a fantastic platform to showcase your brand. |
| Retail & Consumer Events Retail & Consumer Events and Trade Missions - please visit our landing site for more information on how you can take part. |
| UK-India Green Hydrogen Hub The UK-India Green Hydrogen Hub is a coalition of UK and India research groups and innovators that join forces to drive science and innovation, accelerate and enhance the role of hydrogen in the UK and India’s decarbonisation journey. A range of Green Hydrogen Hub events and networking opportunities will create links between the ideas of the future and the funds that can make them happen, and give members access to masterclasses on how UK-India research partnerships can deliver optimal results. Here’s a real opportunity to explore a diverse array of technological innovations and collaboration opportunities through this engagement. |
| Global Talent Network Sign up to get support from the Department for Business and Trade’s ‘Global Talent Network’ The Global Talent Network was launched in 2021 to ensure that people with exceptional talent have access to work opportunities in the UK’s leading Science and Technology sector. Utilising DBT’s vast overseas network, we have identified and engaged with over X talented individuals across India and the United States who are interested in moving to the UK and working in our AI, quantum technologies and life sciences sector. If your company is interested in being connected with top international talent, please submit the form below, and a member of the GTN team will be in touch. |
| Feedback on Asset Manager: Ninety One – 9th Pension Funds Mission |
| Feedback on Asset Manager: Aviva Investors – 9th Pension Funds Mission |
| Feedback on Asset Manager: GuardCap – 9th Pension Funds Mission |
| Open Call for Sponsorship - Global Partners Programme The Global Partners Programme is a collaboration between the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and industry to encourage trade and promote British business globally. Combining activity and events from across DBT, the Programme creates an international B2B and B2G marketing platform which can be tailored to meet the business objectives of participating sponsors. The programme comprises over 100 trade events across over 15 markets, alongside activity within International Trade Week and the Made in the UK, Sold to the UK Awards, two of DBT’s key campaigns aimed at helping UK businesses achieve their global potential. |
| Open Call for Sponsorship: GREAT FUTURES 2025 The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is excited to announce the continuation of its GREAT FUTURES campaign with Saudi Arabia. Building on our successful launch event in Riyadh last year and endorsed by DBT Secretary of State Jonathan Reynolds, we will be hosting a joint programme of events and activities in both the UK and Saudi Arabia throughout 2025 |
World Expo 2025, Osaka, Japan OPEN CALL FOR SPONSORSHIPMore than 28 million business, government and general public visitors are forecast to attend the 6-month World Expo taking place in Osaka, Japan from April to October 2025. The over-arching theme for Expo 2025 Osaka is ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives’, with three sub themes of Saving Lives, Empowering Lives and Connecting Lives. The UK Pavilion will be located in the ‘Saving Lives’ zone of the Expo site. The UK’s theme statement is ‘See Things Differently’ – capturing the UK's spirit and acting as a powerful invitation to international audiences to embrace fresh perspectives of the UK. We will emphasise the UK's historic partnership with Japan, highlight the UK as a cultural,education and tourist destination and promote UK business in Japan and across the wider Asia-Pacific region. |
| Open Call for Sponsorship: Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshows The “Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshows” are scheduled between April-September 2025. This series of events is designed to showcase the immense potential of exporting goods and services for UK businesses. The roadshow will highlight the comprehensive support available from both government and the private sector at the outset of their export journeys. |
| UK Mission to GreenTech 2025 The British Embassy in the Hague, Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Science & Technology Network (STN) are seeking expressions of interest from UK Agri and Horti companies to join our mission to GreenTech 2025 in Amsterdam between the dates of June 9th to June 12th, 2025. GreenTech Amsterdam is the #1 Agri & Horti technology platform in the Netherlands, where industry professionals, governments and academia from around the world come together to connect, network, share knowledge and do business. More than just a trade show... Throughout the three days of GreenTech 2025 participants can participate in a broad programme of talks, presentations, networking sessions and panel discussions focused on the key topics, challenges and innovations in the sector. This is an opportunity to hear from a wide selection of key industry figures across, leading academia and influential government representatives and to meet and network with international peers and experts. Why join the UK mission to GreenTech? This four-day visit includes an invitation to the official GreenTech 2025 pre-event dinner with more than 300 AgriTech and Hortitech experts, complimentary event access to GreenTech 2025, including the trade show and knowledge programme activities. In addition to the extensive GreenTech-led activities throughout the week, the British Embassy Netherlands is coordinating and programme of exclusive UK/NL networking sessions with industry, academia and government, joint networking sessions with Dutch and international delegates and UK delegation site visits to the World Horti Center and Wageningen University’s Bleiswijk Greenhouse Horticulture research hub, home to several Agri/Horti innovation and demo centres. There is no cost or joining fee for UK businesses selected to join the mission. Participation includes free entry to the show (all 3 days) & all official UK mission activities (outlined on the following page). * *All travel and subsistence costs are the responsibility of mission participants. |
| Open Call for Organisation Partner - DfE's Free Breakfast Club The Free Breakfast Club programme is one of the Department for Education’s flagship policies, central to the Government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity for every child. Once fully implemented, it will deliver a free breakfast club in every primary school in England, giving millions of children the chance to start the day supported and ready to learn. |
| Digital Drive 2025 Businesses based in the North East are invited to join our comprehensive support and training programme designed to enhance your digital presence and drive growth. Over two engaging, interactive workshops, complemented by ongoing support, you'll receive practical, expert advice to develop your digital journey. We'll delve into key areas such as selecting and prioritising target markets, doing effective research, focusing your marketing message, and accessing the right resources for continued success. Embrace this opportunity to transform your digital approach and unlock new international markets. Let’s take the next step in your business journey together. |
| OPPORTUNITIES AT INDONESIA'S SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES - WEBINAR We are pleased to invite you and your esteemed colleagues to a special webinar on 11th July Friday. The Department for Business and Trade at the British Embassy Jakarta aims to widen access to information about building a physical presence in Indonesia, especially through special economic zones. The webinar will focus on:
To introduce and discuss the opportunity to offer Professional Development Programme for the Civil Service. Webinar Details: If you are interested, please find out more for further information. |
| Expressions of Interest to a Games trade mission to Japan The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in partnership with UK Interactive Entertainment (UKIE) and Games London are delighted to open Expressions of Interest to UK games companies to take a trade mission to Japan, July 14th – 24th 2025. |
| Cross-Education Mission to Japan The Department for Business and Trade, The Department for Education, and the British Council are organising a high-profile, ministerially led education delegation to Japan, aimed at showcasing the strength and diversity of British education to targeted Japanese partners and stakeholders. A key part of the mission will be a roundtable and reception for UK and Japanese ministers, investors and education providers at the UK Pavilion, Osaka Expo 2025. |
| Trade Mission to the UK and Cenex Expo 2025 The UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) invites you to join us for a four-day programme of activities, including attending the internationally renowned CENEX Expo 2025. |
| Fashion and Luxury Trade Mission Expressions of interest are now closed for this Trade Mission. But you may still express interest in Japan, for future consideration. |
| South Africa Fashion and Beauty Trade Mission Unlock the Gateway to Africa's thriving Fashion and Beauty industry and explore and develop commercial opportunities for trade and manufacturing in South Africa. |
| CENEX Expo 2025 – Meet the Buyer The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is collaborating with CENEX and the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), to bring key international buyers to the UK to engage with suppliers to the Automotive Industry at this year’s Expo. |
| Index KSA Mission (Saudi Arabia) The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) are organizing a UK Creative Industries Trade Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focused on promoting UK design and interiors and supply chain expertise associated with the hospitality, leisure, residential, tourism and entertainment sectors. The trade mission will have a dedicated lounge and individual booths at the Index Interiors & Design Show/Lighting Design & Technology Expo taking place 9th- 11th September 2025 in Riyadh, KSA. |
| Joint Mission 2025 |
| Exporting Made Simple: A Half-Day Introduction Join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in partnership with the North East Combined Authority (NECA) for a series of workshops that will introduce you to the benefits of trading overseas and what you need to do to make your international trade journey a success. |
| Tax Free World Association Summit 2025 The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has secured exclusive access to TFWA and are inviting UK luxury and high-end travel retail brands to join a special delegation for a unique opportunity to explore the international travel retail market and connect with key decision-makers. |
| DBT and British Council Hosting a Technology Study Trip from Thailand to the UK - Call for EOIs - 6 March 2025 The British Council, in partnership with the British Embassy Thailand, is delighted to invite UK higher education institutions to submit an expression of interest in hosting students funded by the One District One Scholarship (ODOS) Summer Camp Scheme, administered by the Thailand Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. The Prime Minister of Thailand has announced that the ODOS Summer Camp programme will support students from approximately 878 districts across Thailand, as well as 50 districts in Bangkok. Of these, 50 scholarships will be allocated to study in the UK. The UK is one of the five countries in Europe and 12 countries worldwide selected to participate in this scholarship scheme in 2025. The scholarship scheme will be delivered under the concept “Nurturing the Next-Gen Digital Workforce, Experience with Global Tech, Learn from the Global University”. The programme offers students a six-week experience in the UK (and other partner countries), where they will have the opportunity to study at universities and visit global technology companies. The scholarship aims to develop students’ foundational knowledge in digital technology through university lectures, company visits, and hands-on learning experiences. INTERESTED? THEN PLEASE REGISTER YOUR EOIs BY 6 MARCH 2025. Please see more for further information |
| UK Legal Services Delegation to the 2025 Toronto IBA UK headquartered legal firms and chambers and UK based legal professionals are invited to apply to join the HM Government delegation to Toronto this November for the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference 2025, delivered in partnership by the Ministry of Justice GREAT Legal Services campaign and Department for Business and Trade. |
| Open Call for Sponsorship - Greater Together LA 2026 Greater Together LA will be an extraordinary 5-day business and cultural Expo, led by senior Government representatives that will bring together a delegation of leading UK & US businesses and organisations to refresh and strengthen our historic partnership, driving economic growth and transatlantic opportunities. At its core, Greater Together LA will demonstrate how UK-US collaboration can tackle tomorrow's greatest challenges while simultaneously boosting investment, trade and cultural exchange between our great nations. |
