UK Trade & Export Finance Forum 2022

The UK Trade & Export Finance Forum

The UK Trade & Export Finance Forum brings together finance and business leaders for a full day of presentations, case studies, panels, workshops and networking covering the latest developments in export and trade finance. Whether you are a UK supplier looking to export overseas or international company considering export credit agency financing, this Forum will provide you with unique insights, business connections and key takeaways to accelerate your export journey.

What to expect:

• Hear directly from Bechtel, Alexander Dennis and the Net Zero Transition Council on how innovative financing from export credit agencies has supported and accelerated the energy transition.
• Case studies showcasing how UK businesses, like Worcester-based SME Excool and Slough-based corporate Unatrac, have grown their businesses through exports with the support of UK Export Finance and their bank.
• Key updates from UKEF’s in-region experts in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and more on international opportunities that will provide you with detailed insights to support your global export plans.
• One-to-One meetings with your local Export Finance Manager – learn how our flexible finance solutions can support you to win contracts, fulfil orders and get paid.

Who should attend:

• UK exporters of any size looking to expand their presence internationally.
• International corporates seeking finance.
• Banks, private lenders or insurers, and legal firms.
• Trade, business, and policy organisations.

Register Your Interest: https://www.events.great.gov.uk/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=200247840&

Agenda: Thursday, 17 November 2022

09:00 – 10:00: Registration & Breakfast
10:00 – 10:02: Opening Video featuring HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank
10:02 – 10:10: Welcome to the UK Trade & Export Finance Forum 2022
10:10 – 10:18: Ministerial Keynote
10:18 – 10:25: Keynote by UK Export Finance (UKEF)
10:25 – 10:35: Keynote by HSBC: How the UKEF and HSBC partnership continues to open a world of opportunities for UK corporates
10:35 – 10:45: Keynote by Standard Chartered Bank
10:45 – 11:30: Going to the polls: Export credit as a catalyst for decarbonisation
11:30 – 12:00: Coffee Break
12:00 – 12:55: Panel: Exporting in challenging market conditions
12:55 – 13:05: Closing Remarks
13:05 – 14:00: Networking & Lunch
14:00 – 15:15: International Market Workshops: How to succeed overseas – Construction
14:00 – 15:15: International Market Workshops: How to succeed overseas – Renewables & Clean Growth
14:00 – 16:30: Meetings
14:30 – 16:45: Case Study Studio
15:30 – 16:45: International Market Workshops: How to succeed overseas – Rail
15:30 – 16:15: International Market Workshops: How to succeed overseas – Supply Chain
16:45 – 18:30: Networking reception hosted by Citi