UAE is Hounslow Chamber customers’ number no.1 export destination, so with support from UAE Embassy London the chamber invites you to understand how to maximise opportunities to expand your trade with the UAE and beyond.
Afterwards join the chamber for pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings, nibbles, drinks and networking on
Wednesday 3 April 2019 at 2pm
West Thames College, London Road, Isleworth,
TW7 4HS
Arrival 14.00
Session 1: ‘UAE Overview’ 14.30 – 16.00
Welcoming Remarks:
Alan Rides, Hounslow Chamber of Commerce, Director of International Trade
Keynote Speech from:
UAE The Corporate Group
Speaker: Adel Awawadhi, Founder and Executive Chairman
UK Export Finance
Speaker: Stuart Stoter, Export finance manager
Department for International Trade
Speaker: Steve Rapley, International Trade Adviser
Session concludes with:
Panel Discussion + Q&A – Moderator Alan Rides
Session 2: ‘Market Entry Strategy’ 16.15 – 17.45
Presentations from:
Akoni – A Fintech member with a market research platform for SMEs to build export plan with a finance dimension
Speaker: Sebastian Knudsen, Head of Specialties
Central FX
Speaker: Kevin Bottwood, Head of Corporate FX Sales
MB Legal
Speaker: John Warchus, Partner
Evolution CBS – to give country review
Speaker: Rob Goddard, Founder and CEO
Session concludes with:
Panel Discussion + Q&A – Moderator Alan Rides
Session 3: ‘Doing Business Practically’ 18.00 – 19.30
Presentations from:
Surrey Chambers of Commerce
Speaker: Gary Hayes, International Trade Manager
HSBC Bank
Speaker: David Hass, Head of Political Engagement, UK & Europe
UK Exporter Case Study
TBA
Simon Inc – a local Branding specialist company
Speaker: Simon Cohen, Creative Director
Session concludes with:
Panel Discussion + Q&A – Moderator Alan Rides
Hounslow Chamber of Commerce Concluding Remarks
One-on-One Session: 19.30 – 20.30
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Contact Alan Rides at alanrides@hounslowchamber.org.uk to inquire about one-on-one sessions
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