A full line-up of speakers will tackle the challenges of exporting from the UK at a conference in March.
The Future for International Trade Conference, to be held at the Stratford Manor Hotel on March 17, is sponsored by three trade associations in the pet product, garden & leisure and home enhancement sectors including PetQuip.
Speakers include experts in international trade, world retail trends, and legal compliance, plus UK government lobbyist John Arnold.
In addition, case studies will be presented by exporters from the pet products, houseware, gardening, and DIY sectors, including Ben Braithwaite of ChickenGuard, Steve Turner of Spear & Jackson and Dan Robson of Grow Sow Simple.
The afternoon break will be followed by the keynote address from Shelley Boyle, head of business development at online retailer ManoMano.
Amanda Sizer Barrett, director general of Gardenex and PetQuip, said: “The Future for International Trade conference is always a lively and informative occasion focussing on retail trends in international markets, the practicalities of export logistics, compliance and the inspiring case studies by some of the UK’s leading exporters.
“It’s all about helping UK companies navigate their best routes to secure international sales, especially in a changed world post-Brexit and with the ongoing impact of the pandemic.”
Members of Gardenex, PetQuip, CHA and BHETA can secure a preferential delegate rate of £69 per person at the conference. The event is also open to non-members at £149 per person (both plus VAT)..
The Future for International Trade Conference will be operating as a Covid -secure event and all guests are required to provide a Covid vaccination certificate or negative lateral flow test prior to arrival.
