SMEs which are active internationally stand a better chance of weathering the challenging trading conditions. But exploiting overseas trading opportunities is easier said than done. Enterprise Europe Network Wales has pulled together a panel of experts who can help unpick some of the obstacles Welsh SMEs may encounter in driving growth through cross-border trading.

Hosted by Enterprise Europe Network Wales (EENW), this seminar will help you:

• find the right export finance products to mitigate your trading risks
• understand more about managing your intellectual property in an international context
• find out what funding packages are available to help you expand your operations
• consider the legal issues of developing cross border commercial agreements
• find out how Welsh Government can support your international expansion plans
• find out how EENW can support your growth ambitions.

As a member of one of the world’s largest business support networks, Enterprise Europe Network Wales can support your internationalisation strategy and help you achieve your growth targets.
This seminar is suitable for export/sales/commercial managers or directors with responsibility for: developing overseas customer markets importing/exporting goods developing strategic partnerships/relationships with overseas organisations.

Agenda:

9:00 Registration & coffee
9:20 Welcome and introductions
9:30 Exploiting new markets & opportunities – Lyndon Jones & Charles Ellwood, EENW
9:55 UK Export Finance: An overview of the support available to SME Exporters– Mathew Hughes, Export Finance Adviser for Wales
10:20 Intellectual Property: the UK and beyond – Dr Elliott Davies, Wynne Jones IP
10:45 Coffee
11:00 The right funding at the right time – Chris Griffiths, Deputy Fund Manager, Finance Wales
11:25 Legal issues on cross border commercial contracts – Marlies Hoecherl, Capital Law
11:50 Welsh Government International Trade Programme – Huw Roberts, Welsh Government International Trade team
12:10 Close and Summary—Lyndon Jones , EENW
12:20 Lunch & networking

Attendance is free of charge, however it is essential to reserve your place prior to the event. Email linda.grant@bic-innovation.com or telephone 01656 861536 to book your place.