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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.

APAC, ASEAN - this event was recorded in May 2021

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your company to commit to net zero emissions in Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

It is increasingly recognised that getting to net zero emissions is as an important goal by financial institutions – and a driver of growth, innovation and job creation.

This session explores the role of the financial sector in reaching net-zero emissions, and the business case and financial opportunity in aligning portfolios to net-zero.

Speakers:

• Rebecca Lewis (Managing Partner, Arisaig Partners) 
• Elson Goh (Head of Investment – Singapore, St. James’s Place)
• Rino Donosepoetro (Vice Chairman, ASEAN & President Commissioner, Indonesia, Standard Chartered)
• Lois Guthrie (Director of Redefining Value and Taskforce for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Lead, WBCSD) 
• Alex Michie (Head of Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, COP26 Private Finance Team

APAC, ASEAN - this event was recorded in May 2021

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your company to commit to net zero emissions in Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Roundtable will discuss the importance of public and private partnership on climate action and delivering net-zero.

Speakers:

• Nigel Topping (UK Climate Champion)
• Satvinder Singh - Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) for ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
• Cherine Fok (Director - Sustainability Services, KPMG) 
• Esther An (Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited)
• Juliette White (VP, Global SHE and Operations Sustainability, AstraZeneca)
• Moderated by Baroness Lucy Neville-Rolfe (Chair of the UK-ASEAN Business Council)
   

APAC, ASEAN - this event was recorded in May 2021

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your company to commit to net zero emissions in Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of annual global carbon emissions, more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.

This session explores what does setting net-zero targets mean for the garments, textiles and fashion sector in practice. 

Speakers:

• Pete Ford (Environment Programme Specialist – Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar, H&M) 
• Bradley Abbott (Project Lead - Promotion of Sustainable Energy Practices in the Garment Sector in Cambodia, GGGI)
• Cherie Tan (VP Sustainability, Asia Pacific Rayon)

APAC, ASEAN - this event was recorded in May 2021

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your company to commit to net zero emissions in Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Welcoming remarks from Nigel Topping (COP26 High Level Champion on Climate Action) and Dato Dr Amin Liew (Minister of Finance and Economy II).

In this session learn about the business case for a net-zero transition, and the opportunities in corporate net-zero commitments across sectors.

Why 1.5°C? The importance of companies setting ambitious science-based emissions reduction targets. Presentation by Olwen Smith, Business Ambition 1.5°C Regional Engagement Lead, CDP.

The business case for ASEAN – what is the value of setting net-zero corporate targets, and how can companies achieve their net-zero aspirations? Presentation by Chris Stephens (Asia Director, Carbon Trust).

The path for SMEs – becoming climate-resilient and climate-ambitious. Presentation by Johan Falk (Co-Founder and Head of Exponential Roadmap Initiative) 

APAC, ASEAN - this event was recorded in May 2021

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your company to commit to net zero emissions in Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Energy transformation will progress as renewables outcompete alternatives, policy frameworks further strengthen, more companies demand renewable energy.

This session explores the actions needed within the energy sector to accelerate progress on net zero emission, business strategies.

Speakers:

• Mohamad Irwan Aman (Head of Sustainability, Sarawak Energy Berhad) 
• Mark Shorrock (CEO, Shire Oak Energy) 
• Sam Kimmins (Head of RE100, The Climate Group)  
• Victoria Burrows (Director of Advancing Net Zero, World Green Building Council)

APAC, ASEAN - this event was recorded in May 2021

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your company to commit to net zero emissions in Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Today, the transport sector represents 23% of all energy-related global emissions and it is one of the fastest growing sectors.

This session explores driving forward the transition of their fleets in ASEAN to 100% zero emissions and how decarbonising transport keep businesses in ASEAN competitive and more resilient. 

Speakers:

• Veronika Hofmann (EV100 Global Corporate Engagement Manager) 
• Angela Hultberg (Road Transport Lead, COP26 Climate Action Champions)
• Gareth Kerr (Founder and Chief, evRiderz) 
• Seth Townsley (Energy Marketing Manager, Schneider Electric)

APAC, ASEAN - this event was recorded in May 2021

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your company to commit to net zero emissions in Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

There has been massive investment in ecosystems of innovation to promote ‘climate-smart’ ways of producing, distributing and consuming food.

This session explores opportunities around scaling regenerative agriculture, what setting net-zero targets for agriculture means in practice, and catalysing investment in climate resilient food systems, and new approaches to scale up the impact of new investment.

Speakers:

• Christopher Stewart (Global Head of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Olam International) 
• Noppadol Dej-Udom (Chief Sustainability Officer, Charoen Pokphand Group) 
• Dhanush Dinesh (Head of Partnerships and Outreach - CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security and Co-Chair of 'Transforming Agricultural Innovation for People, Climate and Nature') 
• Imelda (Dada) Bacudo (Advisor, ASEAN Climate Resilience Network) 
• Alexander Giles (Chief Commercial Officer, Liberty Produce)

APAC, ASEAN - this event was recorded in May 2021

Watch this webinar on-demand and hear about the opportunities for your company to commit to net zero emissions in Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Welcoming remarks by Richard Graham MP, Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to the ASEAN Economic Community, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Welcoming remarks by Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary General of ASEAN.

In this session learn how can we build resilience to climate change in SE Asia that will allow the region to thrive in the face of climate shocks through the Race to Resilience.  

Welcome and overview - Peter Hall (Vice President, Global Director for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure, Wood PLC & Private Sector Lead, Race to Resilience) 
 
Panelists: 

• Emma Flaherty (Implementation Lead, Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP))
• Augusto Hidalgo (Head of Climate and Resilience Hub, Southeast Asia, Willis Towers Watson)
• Dr. LU Yinghong (Chief Research Engineer, Kurita R&D Asia Pte. Ltd)

Closing remarks from Sam Myers (Her Majesty's Trade Commission for Asia Pacific), YB Yanty Rahman (Chair, ASEAN Business Advisory Council), Ken O’Flaherty (COP26 Regional Ambassador to Asia Pacific and South Asia) and Jens Radschinski (Head of UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre for Asia Pacific).
 

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. 

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, 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.

Recording password: bN2r5BBp 

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.

Recording password: UiYngPc8

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.

Recording password: hHimkKv2

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.

Recording password: 6tBFZdQj

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.

Recording password: MqW3TV7p

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.

Recording password: HhcJBTS3

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

Australia, APAC - this event was recorded on 8 December 2020

Watch this webinar hosted by DIT Australia to find out about the SportsTech opportunities available in the UK, featuring Sector Specialist Nigel Jones from the Northern Powerhouse, and City Football Group.

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.

Australia, APAC - this webinar series was produced in March 2021.

The UK Department for International Trade in partnership with the Australian British Chamber of Commerce hosted a three part webinar series on highlighting the Australian smart cities opportunities for UK companies and showcasing UK expertise and capabilities in smart cities.

Australia, APAC

As part of the UK-Australia Space Bridge, Austrade, with support from the States and Territories and its partners at the Australian Space Agency, UK Space Agency (UKSA) and UK Department for International Trade (DIT), will be running a Space Bridge State & Territory Roadshow from May 19th until June 30.

Australia, APAC

As part of the UK-Australia Space Bridge, UKSA and DIT will be running six briefing webinars, each week profiling one of the UK’s Devolved Administrations and English regions from Tuesday 15th June until Tuesday 20th July.

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

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.

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Express your interest in accessing DIT’s Internationalisation Fund for eligible East Midlands businesses.

Part workshop, part discussion forum, you will always find experts in international business in The Export Shed.

From market specialists, market researchers, export managers and digital experts to guest participants, our speakers will bring their insights and experiences on the current international trade-related topics of the day.

It's the ideal place for peers to discuss and share experiences, ideas and knowledge.

The Export Shed is delivered by the DIT Southwest team.

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.

Japan is currently undertaking reforms in school education, and the new National Curriculum Standards (implemented from 2020 to 2022) aims for the the teaching of English to be mandatory from third grade at elementary schools.

In terms of EdTech, the GIGA (Global and Innovation Gateway for All) School Program has been established by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and this will support municipalities to advance ICT environments and implement cutting-edge technology for education. MEXT reported in March 2021, that 98% of municipalities had provided a device to each student and rolled out high-speed internet in schools.
In light of these major policies, the Department for International Trade (DIT) Japan will host our first online education business showcase (a webinar, with simultaneous interpretation) for selected UK providers. This event will provide UK education providers with an opportunity to demonstrate their products & services and will also raise the profile, awareness and interest in UK education with Japanese stakeholders. The event may be split into two separate sessions, guided by the streams of education represented at the event.
 

Join The Department for International Trade for this event focusing on the ongoing UK-Australia free trade negotiations, what impact this has on UK businesses and how you can benefit from it. 

The EU is strengthening the safety and compliance requirements for products placed on the EU market. From July 2021 there will be new regulations for products imported into Europe, join The Department for International Trade North West and CE Marking experts Conformancefor this webinar to find out what these changes are, and what your business needs to do to comply and continue trading into Europe.

Australia, APAC

Join us for a briefing on the Agreement in Principle provided by Vivien Life, Chief Negotiator for the UK and Elisabeth Bowes, Chief Negotiator for Australia. The briefing will cover the content of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement in Principle and provide details on the next steps to finalise the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

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 on this virtual trade mission to Malaysia.

Discover the benefits the UK’s Most Prestigious Business Awards can bring to your business
 

Join the Department for International Trade North East for a free webinar discussing the benefits the Queen's Awards for Enterprise can bring to a business.

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is the highest award available for businesses in the UK. Winners have reported benefiting from worldwide recognition, increased commercial value, greater press coverage and a boost to staff morale.

Discover the benefits the UK’s Most Prestigious Business Awards can bring to your business.

Join the Department for International Trade North West for a free webinar discussing the benefits the Queen's Awards for Enterprise can bring to a business.

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is the highest award available for businesses in the UK. Winners have reported benefiting from worldwide recognition, increased commercial value, greater press coverage and a boost to staff morale.
 

Join the Department for International Trade Southwest to hear from leading industry professionals on how to expand your network and understand the support DIT Australia can offer.

The Department for International Trade, in partnership with Vale, 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. Vale is especially interested in partners for their Pelletizing Process Stage (induration furnace): 

• New Burners (Biochar/Biofuels);
• Electric burners;
• Electric induration solutions;
• Limestone replacement;
• Energy Efficiency;
• Carbon Capture and Utilization;
• Pre-Drying of green pellets;
• Breakthrough technologies (Moonshots).

Challenges description: 

1. New Burners (Biochar/Biofuels): Burners with a capacity of at least 3MW.
    
2. Electric burners: Burners with a capacity of at least 3MW.
    
3. Electric induration solutions: Any solution to indurate pellets. Example: microwave heating.
    
4. Limestone replacement: Any solution to reduce the amount of limestone in the pellet to correct pellet B2 basicity or B4.
    
5. Energy Efficiency: OCS optimization and AI control.
    
6. Carbon Capture and Utilization: Capture of CO2 of off-gases with less than 2% CO2 and flow rate of over 1 million Nm³/h.​​​​​​​
    
7. Pre-Drying of green pellets: Drying of up to 700 - 1000 ton pellets per hour with 7-10% moisture to 0-2% moisture before the furnace.​​​​​​​
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8. Breakthrough technologies (Moonshots): Novel technologies, early to late stage TRL level, with high potential of CO2 reduction.

*Exclusive to UK companies. 

[Australia, New Zealand, APAC]

The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) in conjunction with state government partners, invite you to apply for the Australia and New Zealand virtual mission to London Tech Week 2021. The successful Aussie and Kiwi tech companies will be invited to join a pre-mission in person networking event in early September and participate in a series of virtual evening sessions on 20 - 29 September 2021. Applications close 30 July 2021.