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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.

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. ​

Please register your interest in attending the UK@SXSW2024 The Future; Now, an intimate Reception & Roundtable on Sunday, March 10 from 2-4pm at UK House at SXSW, The Downright Austin (701 East 11th St.)

Join our free events to learn more about selling your services overseas: The Midlands Business & Professional Services Global Trade Mixer Events from the Department for Business & Trade will help to facilitate networking opportunities and build your knowledge and best practice in selling your services internationally.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is pleased to announce that we will be taking a delegation of Sustainable Infrastructure and Energy companies on a trade mission to the UAE.

If you would like to speak to a member of the team about your expression of interest or the mission, please contact trademissions@businessandtrade.gov.uk.

Join a series of virtual roundtable events to hear from industry leaders in the Malaysian and Indonesian construction sector.

The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) is delighted to invite businesses from across the North of England and the Midlands region to receive a detailed insight into the sustainable infrastructure opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Creating structures that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout their entire life cycles, helps to reduce negative impacts on the environment by using sustainable materials and employing renewable energy sources that reduce emissions and other waste. 

These virtual roundtable events will be particularly useful to companies involved in green building solutions, including energy efficiency, sustainable site planning and management, material, resources and water efficiency.

The Women’s International Network (WIN Programme) is a movement of women poised to revolutionise the business landscape for female entrepreneurs just like you. We know female entrepreneurs need accessible and relatable networks to maximise their success. 

WIN is made up of women doing business, just like you, sharing experiences and valuable learning opportunities together. 

We are here to help you shatter barriers, embrace connections and opportunities, and empower you to take your business to new heights.

BETT UK, is an annual, global trade show that attracts overseas buyers, agents, schools ministers . The event is an excellent opportunity for UK companies to showcase UK cutting edge technology to potential buyers, media and influencers.

Businesses from across the North of England and Southern region are invited to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) for a trade mission to Ambiente. The programme is designed for businesses in the Retail and Consumer Goods sectors.

The mission will provide you with an exclusive programme of activities to research the latest trends and connect with key buyers in the retail and consumer goods industries from across the globe.

If you would like to speak to a member of the team about your expression of interest or the mission, please contact trademissions@businessandtrade.gov.uk. 

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is delighted to welcome a delegation from Africa, who are looking to meet with UK businesses. 

Delivering major projects across Africa, the delegation would like to meet with businesses who operate in the transportation sector and associated supply chains, with experience in similar international projects. 

Event Dates 

• London - Tuesday 18 February 2025
• Cardiff - Wednesday 19 February 2025 
• Manchester - Thursday 20 February 2025

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is delighted to invite businesses from across the Midlands to submit an expression of interest to participate in a trade mission to Türkiye. The programme is designed for export-ready companies who operate in automotive and future mobility sectors and interested in doing business with Türkiye and wider Eastern Europe and Central Asia region(Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan).

OPEN CALL FOR SPONSORSHIP

More 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.

We are delighted to announce that the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is inviting businesses to join the trade mission to the Game Developers Conference, San Francisco, USA.

As the leading global video games conference, GDC could be your platform to success and enable you to strengthen your reputation within the United States. The USA video game market size is estimated to be worth £71 billion - one of the highest in the industry and you could be part of it!

If you would like to speak to a member of the team about your expression of interest or the mission, please contact trademissions@businessandtrade.gov.uk

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) invites companies from the Greater Manchester area to join this high-profile trade mission to Japan.

Providing a unique platform for brand exposure, the mission programme will provide you with an exclusive package of support, designed to facilitate connections with key buyers and decision-makers in Japan and beyond.

If you would like to speak to a member of the team about your expression of interest or the mission, please contact trademissions@businessandtrade.gov.uk.