Explore the Commonwealth Week
Export Events from 26th to 30th July 2021
With one year to go until the Commonwealth Games 2022 join us for a week of free virtual events to learn about opportunities for your business in a range of Commonwealth markets. Expect virtual 1:1 meetings with market and sector experts, peer to peer learning from Export Champions and market exploration webinars...
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Today’s 54 Commonwealth countries account for over 17% of world GDP in Purchasing Power Parity and contain 2.4 billion of the world’s 7½ billion people. Even without any formal arrangements, trading between Commonwealth countries is 19% cheaper than with non-members. Massive cost cuts come from shared history, cultural links, common legal systems, business practices, and a common language between many Commonwealth countries. This is also known as ‘the Commonwealth advantage’.
We want to support your business in exploring new and exciting markets across the Commonwealth. You can join a range of free events including....
Market Webinars: Explore the Commonwealth
When? 26 - 30 July 2021
Throughout the week you can also join a series of market awareness webinars including live and pre-recorded input from export experts in the following markets: Africa, South Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Canada and Pakistan. During these sessions you will receive key insights into each market including export opportunities for UK businesses and what support is out there to help you access them..
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Game On: Explore the Commonwealth
When? 26 - 30 July 2021
Discover trade opportunities across the Commonwealth in this Meet the Expert event. Taking place throughout the week experienced exporters have the chance to request 1:1 meetings with expert advisers from markets across Africa, the Caribbean, South and South East Asia, Australia, Europe and Canada.
Exporting to the Commonwealth: Discovering Local Successes
When? 28 July 2021, 09:30 - 12:00 (BST)
A unique chance to hear from six Export Champions from across the Midlands. They are business leaders from a range of different sectors with experience in some of the biggest Commonwealth markets. This is your chance to learn about their first-hand experiences along with top tips and challenges along the way.
Attendance is free but limited, and places are expected to go fast, so use the link below to learn more about the week and to register today. Click here to learn more.