Export Academy: Trading with Europe

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Wednesday, 17 November, 2021 - 14:00 to 16:00

Export Academy: Trading with Europe

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As part of the Department for International Trade's International Trade Week we are delighted to announce an exclusive free webinar for businesses to learn more about the opportunies in the EU.
The EU is the UK’s nearest neighbour and most important trading partner. This webinar will demystify trading with Europe for new or inexperienced exporters. You’ll learn about:

  • The Export Academy – the Government’s flagship programme designed to help new and novice exporters through a range of workshops, online resources and tailored support.
  • The Europe Trade Hub – a first stop shop for help and advice on exporting to 34 European markets
  • The Export Support Service – a new service to help exporters with any practical issues when exporting to Europe
  • E-commerce – discounts and workshops to help you if interested in online sales to Europe
  • Market insights – hear from our Top 10 EU markets for new exporters about opportunities, key need-to-knows and support available

Meet the speakers

  • Keirra Smith, Deputy Director, Export Academy, DIT

Keirra is the Deputy Director for the Export Academy at the Department of International Trade (DIT). Her role involves the delivery and strategic development of the Academy which is DITs core training and upskilling platform which focuses on building businesses export capabilities and skills.Before joining DIT, Keirra was the New South Wales (NSW) Trade & Investment Commissioner to the UK & Europe where her focus was to manage Ministerial business across Europe, attract foreign investment into NSW and provide export support to NSW businesses.

  • Jatin Bhurabhai, E-Commerce Specialist, DIT 

Jatin is the e-commerce specialist at DIT, developing the UK Government's digital export strategy, delivering support to UK companies, and advancing ecommerce as a mechanism to the grow the British economy. 
He helps large B2C brands and high-potential, fast-growing companies cultivate opportunities and achieve export success. He manages DITs strategic partnerships with global marketplaces, predominantly focussing on those in ASEAN, China and India. 

  • Anna Shotbolt, Deputy Director, Export Support Services, DIT

Anna is Deputy Director for Export Support Services at DIT. She has had a varied career as a civil servant with senior level experience in both the Department for International Trade and Cabinet Office.

  • Filip Franek, Trade Hub Manager, British Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic

Filip Franek has been supporting UK trade for almost 10 years in the Czech Republic and for the past 3 years he leads the team at the Europe Trade Hub.The Europe Trade Hub supports UK companies in business development and export growth in 34 European countries.
Filip's background in consulting and technical sales.
 

When: Taking place on Wednesday 17th November from 14:00 to 16:00
 

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