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Expression of Interest:
DBT Trade Mission to
SARA 2023

 

Johannesburg, South Africa: 25 - 27 October 2023


The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for companies and educational institutions in the Midlands Region.

Please find below more information on this visit and an application form to complete, should you want to participate. Please note that places are limited and your place is not confirmed until you have received an email confirmation from us.

Meet the mission leaders

     
 

Bill Smith
Advanced Manufacturing - Rail & Aerospace Sector Specialist Adviser, DBT Midlands Region.
Contact Bill:
Tel: +44 (0)
7936 960983
Email: bill.smith@businessandtrade.gov.uk

     
 

Shaan Padayachy
Senior Trade Adviser, Johannesburg, Africa.
Contact Shaan:
Tel: +27 (0)11 537 7229
Email: shaan.padayachy@fco.gov.uk

     
Your International Trade Adviser should be your first port of call for any enquiries, and to help best prepare for the trip. 

 

Pre Mission Activity

TBC
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In Market Programme:  tbc
 

Day One
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Day Two 
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Day Three 
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SARA Entry Ticket
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SARA Venue
Gallagher Convention Centre
19 Richards Dr,
Midrand,
1685,
South Africa

Public Transport:
We do not recommend you use public transport

  • You are welcome to contact a tour operator to arrange all your local hotel bookings and logistics

  • Alternatively you may use Hotel Transfers or E-Hail services such as Uber for transportation to and from the venue

  • DBT will be facilitating transportation for the site visits included in the programme where notified in advance

 

Travel information
Please visit the South Africa entry requirements page on the www.gov.uk . These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.

Visas
UK nationals/passport holders do not need a visa to visit South Africa for tourism or business for up to 90 days. Check the expiry date of your visa or entry stamp and make sure you do not overstay. For more information on visas, contact the South African High Commission.

Flights and accommodation
You are free to depart from any airport and travel by any airline of your choice.  



Hotel
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Midlands Engine

 

Organised by:

The Department for International Trade

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the Government Department that helps UK based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high-quality investment to the UK’s dynamic economy, acknowledged as Europe’s best place in which to succeed in global business.