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APAC, Japan - this event was recorded on 10 September 2020 during London Tech Week

Watch this webinar on-demand to see a showcase of the latest UK AI technology.

Five high-potential UK AI companies will introduce their smart manufacturing specialities which will fit the needs of the Japanese market.

AI technologies include an AI platform for mobile/IoT devices; Robotic Process Automation (RPA); data analytics platform for industrial IoT; AI-driven SLAM for robots; and an autonomy-as-a-service platform for drones.

APAC, Korea and Taiwan - this event was recorded on 10 September 2020 during London Tech Week.

Watch this webinar on-demand to see a showcase of the latest UK AI technology.

Five high-potential UK AI companies will introduce their smart manufacturing specialities which will fit the needs of the Taiwanese and Korean market.

AI technologies include an AI platform for mobile/IoT devices; Robotic Process Automation (RPA); data analytics platform for industrial IoT; AI-driven SLAM for robots; and an autonomy-as-a-service platform for drones.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has announced a series of measures to support businesses in the consumer and retail industry to export overseas as part of its efforts to help the sector recover from COVID-19. This support will focus on market education, enhanced digital tools and access to growing cross-border ecommerce opportunities, as well as increased marketing of the UK’s strengths at international events, and boosting investment opportunities for retail tech. 

New Zealand, APAC,APAC - Recorded on Friday 24 July 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and learn how your AgriTech business can grow by partnering with the UK.

This session covers the British market in plant sciences, precision agriculture, and animal sciences; practical tips on how to set up your company in the UK; as well as a panel who share their experiences of operating in this market. 

APAC, UK - this event was recorded on 15 September 2020

Watch this recorded webinar video back on-demand.

Learn how your British business can find new export growth in urban development and natural resources in Asia-Pacific.

Hear directly from specialists in the urban and agriculture sectors.

APAC, UK - this event was recorded on 9 September 2020

Watch this recorded webinar video back on-demand.

Learn how your British infrastructure (transport, energy) business can find new business growth opportunities in Asia-Pacific.

Hear an information session on procurement basics from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

APAC, Singapore - this event was recorded on 24 August 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the positive impact that innovation can have on business growth.

Hear personal success stories, opinions and advice to grow in the current economic climate.

From medical cures to the everyday tools that make our lives easier, watch this session to gain insights on how IP and innovation have key roles in building an exciting future for your business.

APAC, Australia, New Zealand - this event was recorded on 7 September 2020 during London Tech Week.

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear from Aussie and Kiwi entrepreneurs who have expanded their tech businesses in to the UK.

Speakers include:

• Jacqueline Lauren, Founder & CEO, Lenslife
• Toby Aikins, General Manager UK, Pin Payments
• Richard Eaddy, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Hedgebook
• Caitlin Gheller, UK Gov's Department for International Trade

Australia, New Zealand, APAC, APAC - Recorded on Wednesday 29 July 2020.

Watch this webinar on-demand and discover how British companies are using innovation to fight against plastic waste. 

This presentation took place during Plastic-Free July, a global movement to raise awareness of the plastic problem that exists in our world. 

APAC, Australia - this event was recorded on 7 September 2020 during London Tech Week.

Watch this webinar on-demand and learn how to develop sales and lead generation strategies and best practices for expanding your Australian tech company into the UK.

Speakers include Caitlin Gheller from UK Gov's Department for International Trade, as well as James Blakemore, Founder & Managing Director, The JMB Partnership.

APAC, UK - This event was recorded on 24 September 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand to discover new APAC export business opportunities in social development and private sector partnerships through the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Sector specialists share their advice on expanding your British business into Asia-Pacific.

APAC, ASEAN - this event was recorded in September 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your renewable energy company in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

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This video covers an overview of all six markets. For videos on each specific market, please see elsewhere on this list.

APAC, ASEAN, Malaysia - this event was recorded in March 2021

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your renewable energy company in Malaysia.

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Hear from representatives from the UK's Department for International Trade, UK Export Finance, and Ernst & Young as they share their findings in a new report.

This video covers the Malaysian market opportunities in isolation.

APAC, ASEAN, Myanmar - this event was recorded in December 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your renewable energy company in Myanmar.

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This video covers the Myanmar market opportunities in isolation.

Guest speakers included:

• Warren Pain - UK Department for International Trade
• Gilles Pascual - Ernst & Young
• Neil Carmichael - British Chamber of Commerce Myanmar
• Leisha Blackburn - UK Export Finance
• Moderated by Peter Crowhurst - British Chamber of Commerce Myanmar

APAC, ASEAN, Thailand - this event was recorded in January 2021

Watch this webinar on-demand and learn about the opportunities for your business in the renewable energy sector in Thailand.

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This video covers the Thailand market opportunities in isolation.

 Guest speakers include:

• Mark Smithson - UK Department for International Trade
• Gilles Pascual - Ernst & Young
• Malchutar Kingnet - Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
• Leisha Blackburn - UK Export Finance

APAC, ASEAN, Philippines - this event was recorded in November 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your renewable energy company in the Philippines.

Hear from representatives from the UK's Department for International Trade, the Philippines Department of Energy, and Ernst & Young as they share their findings in a new report.

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This video covers the Philippines market opportunities in isolation.

APAC, ASEAN, Vietnam - this event was recorded in March 2021

Watch this webinar on-demand and learn about the opportunities for your business in the renewable energy sector in Vietnam.

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This video covers the Vietnam market opportunities in isolation.

• Current power development plan targets 21% of renewables in the capacity mix by 2030 – up from 15% in 2019

• Top 3 most attractive sectors in short term is Solar, Onshore, and Offshore wind

• Government is also looking at wind and biomass

APAC - this event was recorded on 7 September 2020 during London Tech Week.

In a COVID-19 world, resilience in businesses and tech entrepreneurs is more important than ever.

Watch this webinar on-demand and learn about how building resilience is critical when establishing a business overseas.

This session discusses resilience strategies and the importance of resilience during COVID-19.

Speakers:

• Aaron Birkby, Co-Founder, Peak Persona
• Guy Lambert, GM EMEA & North America, Mentorloop
• Lockie Cooke, Founder and CEO, Iyarn
• Jacqueline Lauren, Co-Founder and CEO, Lenslife

APAC, ASEAN - this event was recorded on 27 September 2020 

Watch this webinar on-demand and discover how Asia-Pacific's education institutions can manage the COVID-19 response.

SUMS Consulting (of the University of Reading) share their playbook for academic organisations to maintain financial health.

Managing social value and the importance universities play in the lives and social mobility of students will also be covered.

APAC - this event was recorded on 8 September 2020 during London Tech Week.

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear advice and strategies from leading tech figures in Australia.

Learn about the Australian tech sector and the regional economy. 

Discover how to expand and scale your tech company in a post Covid-19 world.

Speakers include:

• Natalie Black, CBE - Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner, APAC for Department of International Trade
• Carolyn Breeze, General Manager for GoCardless, Australia and New Zealand
• Gerard Grech - CEO, Tech Nation
• David Swan - Technology Editor, The Australian
• Jarryd Pagonis - Commercial Director, Darktrace
• Katy Stevens - VP of APAC Culture Amp
• Tim Cameron - Country Manager, Transferwise
• Kate Russell - Head of Corporate Partnerships, Startup Bootcamp
• Leanne Kemp - Queensland Chief Entrepreneur & CEO of Everledger
• Catherine Woo - CEO at Australia, United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce

This event was created by Tech Nation, who fuel the growth of game-changing founders, leaders and scaling companies so they can positively transform societies and economies.

APAC - this event was recorded on 8 September 2020 during London Tech Week.

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear advice and strategies from leading tech figures in Singapore.

Learn about the Singapore tech sector and the regional economy. 

Discover how to expand and scale your tech company in a post Covid-19 world.

Speakers include:

• Natalie Black, CBE - Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner, APAC for Department of International Trade
• Liz Scott - Head of Entrepreneur Engagement, Tech Nation
• Henry Goodwin - Partner, PwC Legal International Pte Ltd
• Grace Chng - Tech Writer & Author
• Tanya Suarez - Founder & CEO, IoT Tribe
• YC Choy - Regional Vice President, Economic Development Board of Singapore
• Chris Yeo - Managing Director, Head of Grab Ventures
• Nick Wilde - Managing Director APAC, Thought Machine
• Tim Pullan - Founder & CEO, ThoughtRiver
• Olly Finding - Vice President of Commercial APAC at Babylon Health
• Veronika Kopacikova - The Unic0rn, Founder

This event was created by Tech Nation, who fuel the growth of game-changing founders, leaders and scaling companies so they can positively transform societies and economies.

ASEAN (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) - Recorded on 8 July 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and learn how your FinTech business could find growth in Asia Pacific.

Guest speakers include Lord Mayor of the City of London,The Rt Hon. William Russell.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has launched a COVID-19 Webinar series to help UK SMEs get help

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has launched a COVID-19 Webinar series to help UK SMEs get help

Australia, New Zealand, APAC - Recorded on Wednesday 8 July 2020

Watch this webinar on-demand and learn why Australia is a compelling destination for digital health investment and innovation. 

The UK Department for International Trade and Austrade hosted this webinar to share insights into the opportunities and challenges in this sector and how companies are navigating and finding success in the Australian market.

Do you have a great sustainable product geared towards the African market and want to take it to the next level?

Join the largest European Sustainability Programme: Sustainable Fast-Track UK!

Benefit from this multifaceted programme through exclusive andinvaluable support from the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) to fast-track your entrance to the African markets. Brand yourself at the Sustainability Europe Awards: London,celebrating companies from 25 countries with outstanding contributions to a sustainable future.

Let your solution make a real difference! Click through to learn more and apply.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) invites companies in the Northern Powerhouse to attend series of sector focused webinars followed by a virtual mission to Japan.

Join us to find out what Japan has to offer for your business, sector specific information will identify how you can benefit from UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Companies selected for the virtual mission will make valuable contacts in local Japanese companies and potential clients.
 

This mission is for contacts from Latin America and the Caribbean. London Tech Week is a festival of technology in the UK, held across London from 10 to 14 June 2019. In a schedule of more than 300 events, core conferences focus on 5G, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, blockchain, augmented and virtual reality and more. More than 55,000 guests participate in the event, a global reference for technology, start ups, scale ups and business development. Click through to learn more.

The Department for International Trade, in partnership with Anglo American Brazil, is hosting a Virtual Meet the Buyer to introduce UK businesses to their projects in Brazil.  

If you are an UK company* and is interested in the Brazilian Mining sector, this is the right opportunity for you to showcase your expertise. Anglo American is especially interested in partners for: 

• Personnel Monitoring
• Personnel Management and Productivity;
• Improve health and well-being;
• Information Visualization and Communication;
• Operational Availability.

Detailed challenges: 

1.  Personnel Monitoring: Actions related to the real-time monitoring of employees, physical conditions, access control and permissions, as well as local traceability within sites;

• Interests:
  • • Monitoring vital signs and fatigue;
    • Monitoring behavior;
    • Local traceability, Access Control and Permissions;
    • Analysis of health, incidents and profile

2. Personnel Management and Productivity: Monitoring of functional record; customized analysis with management information; personnel allocation according to psychological aptitude and affinity to the work. Monitoring the impact of the trainings, productivity gains, changes in habits, as well as the allocation of time and dedication; define the main indicators for effective measurement; Focus on the relationship between people and process.

• Interests:
  • • Customized, individualized and data-based HR;
    • Monitoring the effectiveness of training and management of employee productivity

3. Improve health and well-being: Mechanisms to minimize, mitigate or compensate the direct impacts of operations in the community and ensure well-being and health for residents.

• Interests:
  • • Reduce the direct impact of dust  in the community;
    • Reduce the direct impact of vibration in the community;
    • Reduce the direct impact of noise in the community;
    • Assist the community in post pandemic period;
    • Monitor indicators of economic development and HDI

4. Information Visualization and Communication: Facilitate the access, the visualization and communication of information related to the operation, processes and action plans.
   • Interests:
     • Improve communication and visualization of operational information and action plans;

5. Operational availability:Actions related to the improvement and optimization of equipment availability and assets, through predictive maintenance and maintenance processes.

• Interests:

• Models for asset life prediction;
• Optimizing maintenance strategies;
• Specialized maintenance training; 

*Exclusive to UK companies. 

French public procurement can be a challenging and novel process for UK companies. DIT France is delighted to welcome Alain Marchasson, French public procurement consultant, as a guest speaker. Alain will unpack French public procurement procedures in the context of major sporting events, especially for the Rugby World Cup 2023 and the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Automotive team is organising a webinar on the 4 May presenting the opportunities of Autonomous and Connected vehicles in the French and British markets, and detailing common challenges. This webinar will be divided inot three sessions. The first one will detail the challenges of building a fitting regulatory environment for the future of automotive. The second will present the capabilities of the UK market and highlight some really innovative companies in the connected and autonomous vehicles field. Finally, two major French automotive companies will present opportunities in the French market.

Are you exporting, or interested in exporting to the Latin American market?

Then you should know about the potential of Uruguay as a hub!

Through the experiences of Merck, Megalabs and AstraZeneca, you will learn about:

• How Uruguay has positioned itself as a regional hub in the Southern Cone 
• How you can use Uruguay as a platform to distribute your goods or outsource your processes
• The different regimes you can benefit from and its operational and customs advantages

Registration deadline: 28 April 2021. Click through to learn more and register.

The Department for International Trade is looking for the best-in-class UK EdTechs to become part of our next Virtual Trade Mission to Spain, which will take place on May 6th 2021.

Spain is a very important market for UK education exports, with one of the largest British schools groups in the world and a strong bilingual education programme.

During this event you will be able to pitch your innovative technologies to British and international schools, universities and other major stakeholders and hear about the latest trends in UK and Spanish education technology. 

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is delighted to partner with the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) and invite Northern Powerhouse companies to join us for this webinar.  

The webinar will focus on introducing Malaysia and providing information on the upcoming virtual trade mission, focusing on technology within this exciting market.

As part of the China Britain Beauty Festival, and in light of the regulation changes towards animal testing in China, Department for International Trade (DIT) is inviting applications to join the GREAT Pavilion to exhibit, network and build market presence through China Beauty Expo, which is China’s largest beauty tradeshow.

For over a year, we’ve been challenged in the way we live as societies, as we interact as human beings and in how we do business, live, work, travel and learn like never before. Our resilience has been put to the test while we were also preparing for the historical moment of the UK leaving the EU and now going through the reality of it.

Although we are still in the transition to a dreamt-of new normal and still facing tragedies, we’ve seen people adapt and be creative, and many opportunities of unprecedented potential have arisen as Tech proved itself as the cornerstone of shaping and underpinning our societies’ evolution and will continue to do so more than ever.

Tech is the cement of our adaptability in this changing world, but which will also need to address its own sustainability while being increasingly at the heart of the Sovereignty debate.

As we rightly say, the UK left the EU, not Europe. We believe the UK and France have strong ties to nurture and build on going forward both at national and regional level to face global challenges.

In partnership with Tech East and New Anglia, DIT France Tech team and stakeholders will be giving you a detailed insight on what that new context entails, where we see the opportunities lie for any Tech company looking to do export business and why France should be on the top of your radar.

So, Tech companies of the East of England, come join us on 22 April at 10am GMT to find out for yourself and learn how DIT and our partner network are here to support you locally and in market.

Join us for this virtual Northern Powerhouse Offshore Energy mission and find out more about the demand and opportunities in Europe. Delegates will hear from our overseas colleagues in France, Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Poland as well as our partners from Team Humber Marine Alliance and the Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC). Don’t miss out on this great opportunity and grow your business internationally.