We are pleased to share some great highlights, this month.
In June we are bringing even more business support services to your doorstep with our upcoming Meet the Customs Specialists, Doing Business in Australia, Unlocking Global Market Opportunities: Meet the Tech Experts and Made in the UK, Sold to the World: Spotlight on Technology events.
Read on to find out more about our latest international trade news and get your business growing.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Businesses based in Greater Manchester are invited to join an event on how you can access markets overseas. Taking place alongside London Tech Week, you will get the chance to meet directly with local industry experts and technology Commercial Officers from DBT, alongside business experts from Growth Company and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
Date: Thursday, 12th June 2025
Time: 09:30-15:00
Location: ZEBOX UK, 127 Portland St, Manchester, M1 4PZ
This event will be suitable for technology businesses of any size and at any export stage, with a particular focus:
AI
Quantum
Semiconductors and telecoms
Big data
Cyber
Make meaningful international connections on the third stop on the all-sector, Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow, in Cardiff.
Learn how to enhance your export potential, improve your global competitiveness, and meet the growing demand for sustainable products.
Live Event and One-to-One Meetings
Date: Friday, 13th June 2025
Time: 09:00-15:00
Location: Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ
Virtual One-to-One Meetings
Date: Tuesday, 24th & Wednesday, 25th June 2025
Time: 07.00-19.00
Location: Virtual
Benefit from:
Opportunity to meet with relevant, overseas technology buyers* for a one-to-one
One-to-one meetings with sector/market specialists
Peer learning sessions
Workshops focusing on overseas markets and developing your international strategy
Networking opportunities
* Meetings with buyers are by invite only
Doing Business in Australia
If you are looking to grow your presence in Australia, join us in Leeds for a unique opportunity to access tailored advice and support on entering the market.
Online meeting
Thursday, 29th May 2025, 10:00-11:00
One-to-one Appointments in Leeds
Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Time: 09:30 - 16:00
Benefit from:
Receive tailored advice specific to your business needs from an expert.
Gain valuable insights into adapting your terms and conditions for the Australian market.
Learn about the steps you need to take to successfully negotiate distribution and reseller agreements.
Access support to help you navigate common challenges and improve your export strategy.
Have your questions answered and develop connections with like-minded businesses
Don’t miss out on the chance to hear first-hand from the specialist and maximise your potential in the Australian market.
This expert-led workshop is designed to drive business growth and enhance your capabilities for international trade. Whether you are exporting for the first time or looking to enter new overseas markets, this event is a great opportunity to hear from an experienced International Trade Adviser and discover the practical support available for your business.
Date: Thursday, 10th July 2025
Time: 10:00-15:00
Location: Swans Centre for Innovation, Station Road, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 6HL
Why take part?
Discover the strategic support available through your local DBT team to help you grow your business overseas.
Gain a better understanding of international trade and why it's vital for business growth.
Build your knowledge and discover the practical steps to get you started.
Have your questions answered in an interactive Q&A session.
Network and share best practice with like-minded businesses. Lunch will also be provided.
This event is open to any businesses based in the North East Combined Authority area (Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Northumberland, County Durham, South Tyneside, North Tyneside).
FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
This deal opens a huge new market for iconic UK brands, securing India’s best ever tariff offer and providing access to India’s growing middle-class consumer base, which will give iconic UK brands the opportunity to expand their reach and influence. We have also secured India’s best ever agreement on Rules of Origin, which enables UK businesses to take advantage of these lower tariffs.
Click here to find out more about UK - India's Free Trade deal.
This historic agreement with the US to slash tariffs delivers for UK carmakers, steelworks and farmers - protecting jobs and providing stability for exporters. Thousands of jobs have been saved as the Prime Minister secured a first-of-a-kind trade agreement with the US.
NEWS AND UPDATES
Based in Burnley, CPack Packaging Machinery Ltd is a dynamic leader in the packaging sector, celebrated for its innovative design and exceptional production quality that serves a global clientele spanning North America, Europe, and beyond. Owner and Managing Director Charles Reilly shares insights into the company’s exporting journey - a strategy that has propelled its worldwide market expansion.
''DBT has been instrumental in supporting our international expansion. Their assistance has been both strategic and practical, helping us identify opportunities, build relationships, and ultimately secure business abroad.''
OTHER NEWS, EVENTS AND UPDATES FROM OUR NETWORK
Date: Monday, 23rd June 2025
Time: 08:30-17:30
Join RISE for a full-day leadership conference designed to empower, connect and inspire women in business, tech, finance and beyond.
Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Time: 12:30-14:00
Join this free in-person roundtable event and have the opportunity to hear first-hand practical advice and discover the range of free support available.
Date: Wednesday, 25th June 2025
Time: 09:30-11:00
Venue: Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WD, UK
Join this exclusive roundtable to explore what Abu Dhabi has to offer for your business to scale up in the UAE, GCC region and beyond.
The Greater Manchester Chamber has joined forces with the British Chamber of Commerce in Abu Dhabi to deliver an exclusive roundtable for companies seeking to grow their business in UAW.
Date: Thursday, 19th June 2025
Time: 12:00-13:00 on Teams
Join this free event and find out how your business can grow in one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
The Greater Manchester Chamber in partnership with the UK India Business Council and the Business Growth Hub brings you this webinar to dissect what this agreement means for traders in the UK.
Businesses in York and North Yorkshire can benefit from a new supported programme to get them exporting around the world.
The first round of applications are now open, book your space now for the chance to increase business innovation.
The closing date is Monday, 30 June 2025.
Date: Tuesday, 17th June 2025
Time: 13:30-15:00 (online)
This event is designed to equip you with the tools to start selling internationally or build on your existing international presence.
Hear real-life experiences from fellow businesses who have benefited from expert assistance. Have the opportunity to share best practice with like-minded businesses.
Explore the financial and grant support available locally to help you trade overseas.
