| 8:30 AM | Registration and networking |
| 9:00 AM | Keynote address I: The UK’s New Trade Policy – Vision and Priorities
- Strategic shift: prioritising services, digital trade, and economic resilience
- The role of the new Ricardo Fund and expanded UK Export Finance
- Strengthened trade defence and agile, targeted trade agreements
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| 9:30 AM | Keynote Address II: The challenges facing British businesses at a time of geopolitical turbulence
- Countering the headwinds in international trade
- The significance of the UK’s first comprehensive post-Brexit Trade Strategy
- Its alignment with national security and industrial strategies
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| 10:00 AM | Panel: Practical Implications for UK Businesses and Exporters
- Unlocking £5 billion in export opportunities
- Accessing the £80 billion UK Export Finance facility and new tools for SMEs
- Navigating new trade defence instruments and reporting mechanisms
- Impact on market access, especially for high-growth sectors and services
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| 10:45 AM | Coffee Break & Networking |
| 11:15 AM | Fireside chat: The latest Innovations in Export Finance |
| 11:35 AM | Breakout Sessions Session A:
Exporting in a Changed World: Support for SMEs
- The Small Export Builder initiative and reducing red tape
- Mutual recognition of qualifications and digital tools for exporters
Session B:
Trade Defence and Regulatory Resilience
- How new trade defence instruments protect against dumping and unfair practices
- The role of the Trade Remedies Authority and sector-specific challenges
- Commercial remedies and dispute resolution options
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| 12:15 PM | Panel discussion: Navigating Global Trade Uncertainty
- Geopolitical headwinds: US tariffs, Brexit aftershocks, and global market volatility
- Fiscal constraints and the government’s focus on regulatory fixes and private sector investment
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| 1:00 PM | Networking and lunch break |
| 2:00 PM | Panel discussion: Sectoral Opportunities – Services, Digital, and High-Growth Industries
- The UK’s focus on services and innovation-driven sectors
- Leveraging digital trade agreements and commercial diplomacy
- Case studies: capitalising on new trade deals and export finance
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| 2:45 PM | Roundtable: The UK-EU Relationship and Strategic Partnerships
- Easing post-Brexit frictions and sector-specific improvements
- The importance of “iterations” in UK-EU relations and annual summits
- Optimising market access and strategic economic partnerships
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| 3:30 PM | Afternoon tea and Networking |
| 4:00 PM | Plenary: The Private Sector Response – Challenges and Opportunities
- Real-world experiences and feedback on the new trade strategy
- Practical support beyond trade deals: digital tools, reduced red tape, and export insurance
- Ensuring delivery and ongoing collaboration with government
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| 4:45 PM | Closing Remarks & Conference Wrap-Up Summary of key insights and next steps for business engagement and policy delivery |
| 5:00 PM | Networking Reception |