Manchester
Wednesday, 13 Mar 2024
Time: 8.30am - 2:30pm
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Club
The main programme will start with an overview of the Australia and New Zealand markets and opportunities for UK exporters, highlighting key commercial opportunities, and providing insights into maximizing benefits from the UK's new Free Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand.
Hear about the full range of support available for companies across the North of England on the full array of services offered by the Department for Business and Trade.
Whether you're a seasoned exporter seeking to enhance your market presence or a newcomer eager to understand more about the Australia and New Zealand markets, this event is for you.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00am | Registration, networking and refreshements |
| 9:30am | Welcome and opening remarks |
| 9:45am |
Presentation on opportunities in Australia and New Zealand: Economic and political overview and market conditions - Key commercial opportunities in Australian market - How to make the most of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement |
| 10:25am | Fireside chat: Followed by Q&A |
| 10:40am | Break |
| 11:00am |
Panel: Advice from UK Exporters to Australia & New Zealand - Panel session with companies already exporting to Australia and New Zealand, including Q&A |
| 11:30am |
Panel: Support available for UK exporters, followed by Q&A - Details of the range of services the Department for Business and Trade offer to Northern companies and how to access this support, followed by Q&A |
| 12:00pm | Wrap up: Overview of information from the day |
| 12:15pm | Lunch/Networking |
| 12:45pm |
1:1 Appointments - Opportunity to arrange 1-2-1 meetings with representatives from Department for Business and Trade |
| 12:45pm | Sector Roundtable |
| 2:30pm | Finish |