Listen, fellow entrepreneurs in Greater Manchester, it is time for us to load the vessels, hoist the colour, set sail, and go abroad! Let’s prepare for upcoming trade missions organised by the Department of Business and Trade (DBT). These sector-specific trade missions will occur worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2024 and January 2025. No matter whether you are eyeing the East or the West, find out more below and get on board by registering for the event. When it comes to business expansion, the sky’s the limit; the only question is your ambition.
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Venture Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia USA – 7-11 October 2024
Registrations Close: Wednesday 28 August 2024, 17:00
The United States is the largest tech market in the world, representing 31% of the global market. With eight tech unicorns, Atlanta is one of the fastest-growing high-tech urban centres in the nation, leading the way to create a national centre for innovation and industry growth. Venture Atlanta is one of the largest venture conferences in the USA, welcoming more than 1,300 annual attendees and well over 350 investment funds, many of which come from out of state. Businesses from the technology sector looking to connect with venture capitalists should never overlook this opportunity.
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Food & Hospitality China 2024 - Shanghai, China – 10-14 November 2024
Registrations Close: Thursday 22 August 2024, 17:00
UK food and drink products have a prominent position in opening up the vast market in the Far East as they are recognised for their provenance, heritage, quality, and safety, a primary concern for Chinese consumers. With a growing middle class willing to spend more money on quality food from trusted sources and an increasing trend to buy imported food and drink products as gifts for Chinese festivals, now is the time to explore this exciting market. At the FHC 2024, businesses in the food and beverage industry will have the chance to connect with exhibitors and potential customers from around the world and explore various export opportunities.
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GESS Dubai 2024 – Dubai, UAE – 12-14 November 2024
Registrations Close: Friday 13th September 2024, 12:00
With a focus on building a knowledge-based economy and establishing itself as the academic hub in the region, the UAE government prioritises education as one of its key focuses. They value the high quality of British education and seek educational supplies from the UK to enhance teaching across all levels, which has provided increasing opportunities for UK suppliers in digital/EdTech. The Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) Conference and Exhibition has been a significant event for the education sector in the Middle East and beyond for 15 years. It attracts over 8,000 educational professionals from 94 countries, including key buyers and decision-makers. This makes it an essential event for UK businesses operating in the education sector to engage with.
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Turkchem Eurasia 2024 - Istanbul, Turkey – 26-28 November 2024
Registrations Close: Friday 20th September 2024, 17:00
Situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Turkey plays a strategic role in providing a pathway for UK chemical producers and manufacturers to enter markets in Central Asia and the South Caucasus. The Turkchem Exhibition, operating under the slogan “Everything About Chemistry,” has been serving as a gathering point for both local and international industry professionals since 2006. This event takes place biennially and is now recognised as one of the world’s premier chemistry events. In 2022, it attracted over 12,000 visitors from 88 countries, providing a valuable platform for establishing new business connections and staying updated on the latest developments in the chemical industry.
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Arab Health 2025 – Dubai, UAE – 27-31 January 2025
Registrations Close: Friday 27th September 2024
Proud to be the biggest healthcare business event in the Middle East and one of the largest globally, Arab Health has been running for 49 years. It draws over 4,000 exhibitors from around the world and tens of thousands of visitors from expanding healthcare markets annually, including dealers, distributors, clinicians, and government officials from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, and Northern Africa. With the world’s leading manufacturers, distributors and service providers displaying the latest technology, innovations and trends within the healthcare and life sciences market, the event provides an unrivalled platform for participants to meet the medical and scientific community from the Middle East and beyond.
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