Export Opportunities On Your Doorstep With A Focus On France And Germany

France boasts an ideal strategic location and has easy transport links from the UK with Eurostar and low cost flights. It has a large, open and diversified market, with many similarities to the UK. UK exports of goods and services to France totalled £21.5 billion in 2013.

Germany was one of the first European countries to emerge from the global economic crisis and is the UK’s largest export market in Europe. Its consistently strong economic performance offers long-term growth potential for UK businesses.

Join us for an evening seminar on Wednesday 8th July to find out how to maximise the opportunities for your business and to gain the support you need to succeed in these highly competitive markets.

This event will provide you with:

• The latest market developments and key considerations for doing business in France and Germany
• An overview of the business opportunities available in a wide range of sectors
• Expert advice on the practicalities of overcoming barriers to entry
• An understanding of the French and German business culture and etiquette to assist you to communicate more effectively with your counterparts
• Practical experience from East Midlands companies that have successfully entered the French and German markets – the challenges they faced and the rewards they enjoy today

From 4:00 pm there will be the opportunity to meet on a one to one basis with our guest speakers from our overseas UKTI teams in France and Germany to discuss any market queries you may have.

Book your place now to gain a better understanding of the potential to grow your business in these European markets. Wednesday 8 July 2015 at Mickleover Court Hotel, Derby, DE3 0XX

Programme

17h00 Registration and Networking Buffet

17h45 Welcome and Introduction

17h55 Doing Business in Germany
Gisela Heine, Senior Trade Adviser, British Embassy Berlin

18h25 Doing Business in France
Alastair Roberts, Head of Engineering Team, British Consulate Bordeaux

18h55 Case Studies – Success in the German and French Markets

19h35 Q&A

19h45 Close

Attendance is free of charge for emita members or £50 plus VAT for non members which includes refreshments and a networking buffet.