Upcoming Events

Join us for a discussion with FCDO Chief Scientist, Charlotte Watts, as she shares some perspectives on the effective use of robust research and data for evidence based decision making in development programmes and how this aligns to FCDO priorities.

Diversity and Inclusion is not bound by geographic borders – instead it is a global agenda; however, it is challenging to drive a consistency of standards and practice across a world which still has differing cultural and religious norms

Having led the Department for International Trade’s pan-African regional trade team since 2017 Emma Wade-Smith has overseen a fascinating period of UK-Africa relations. As her term as HM Trade Commissioner for Africa comes to an end, join us as Emma shares her unique insights and experiences in Africa and her views on the future of UK-Africa relations.

Join us for the second event in a series co-hosted in partnership with the Caribbean Council & DIT with speakers from the Caribbean Development Bank. In this session we will be joined by experts on Education, Trade Facilitation, Regional Integration & Covid Response as well as representatives from the DIT. They will share their insights on doing business with the CDB, navigating the procurement processes and looks into key sectors.

The Education Working Group was established to help facilitate our members’ role in driving the UK’s global education agenda, enabling better collaborative engagement between members, HMG and other key stakeholders.

Join us for an event with Simon Penney Her Majesty’s Consul General to Dubai and Trade Commissioner for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MEAP). Having taken over the role during May 2018, Simon has inherited one of the most important and diverse regions for UK Trade Post-Brexit, with major economies in the region, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.

CDC is a UK champion of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The company has investments in over 1,200 businesses in emerging economies with total net assets of £6.5bn and a portfolio of £4.7bn.

Join us as we explore one of the most significant issues facing the delivery of climate adaptation and mitigation policies: finance. British Expertise International is delighted to host Rachel Turner, Director International Finance at the FCDO to give her insights into climate finance and development.

Join us for our next Trade Envoy Roundtable where we will be joined by Mark Garnier the Trade Envoy to Thailand, Myanmar and Brunei. As South-East Asia’s growing political, economic and strategic significance makes it ever more relevant to the UK’s prosperity and security interests so these export markets increase in importance for UK plc

The impact and implications of the changing global environment – including Climate Change, Brexit and the Covid-19 epidemic raise new challenges for industry, including the need to explore new export markets, products, technologies and methodologies, amongst other things.

The Group will particularly focus on the key thematic areas aligned to COP26 and profile our members’ capabilities and expertise. Key themes will be around; The Race to Net Zero (reducing emissions), Resilience, Adaptation, and Sustainability.

Diversity and Inclusion is not bound by geographic borders – instead it is a global agenda; however, it is challenging to drive a consistency of standards and practice across a world which still has differing cultural and religious norms

Join us for a conversation with Darren Henry MP PM’s Trade Envoy to the Caribbean. Members will be able to share highlights of their priorities in the region, including some of the challenges they face in doing business in the region. .The Trade Envoy will respond and suggest ways he can support UK business.

The Education Working Group was established to help facilitate our members’ role in driving the UK’s global education agenda, enabling better collaborative engagement between members, HMG and other key stakeholders.

The impact and implications of the changing global environment – including Climate Change, Brexit and the Covid-19 epidemic raise new challenges for industry, including the need to explore new export markets, products, technologies and methodologies, amongst other things.

The Group will particularly focus on the key thematic areas aligned to COP26 and profile our members’ capabilities and expertise. Key themes will be around; The Race to Net Zero (reducing emissions), Resilience, Adaptation, and Sustainability.

Diversity and Inclusion is not bound by geographic borders – instead it is a global agenda; however, it is challenging to drive a consistency of standards and practice across a world which still has differing cultural and religious norms

USAID distributed more than $21 billion last fiscal year. Join us for a seminar on how to enter and grow in the USAID market. Come and hear about some of the best practices for starting and growing your work with USAID and sharing USAID partnering best practices learned from experience.