Global Trade Conference
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
7:30 am – 12:00 pm EST
Following on from two successful Transatlantic Conference’s, we’ve decided to grow the annual event to look at further key markets for businesses to go truly global. Reflecting on the current pandemic, it is known that the COVID19 crisis has had an enormous impact on every aspect of life and business.
This conference will discuss the effects on businesses across the world, business resilience, the economy and moving forward to resume international trade as well as keynotes from innovative businesses.
Agenda:
7:30pm | Welcome and Introduction |
7:40pm | Keynote: Covid-19 – resuming international trade The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP, Secretary of State for International Trade |
8:05pm | Business Resilience in uncertain times with Daniel Entwistle, President and Co-Founder, Curium Solutions US and Andy Dawson, Manging Director, Curium Solutions |
8:35pm | Comfort break |
9:00pm | Global Economic Update with Joe Brusuelas, Chief Economist, RSM and Simon Hart International Partner, RSMSponsored by: ![]() |
9:45pm | The opportunity from a UK-US Free Trade Agreement Ambassador Johnson, United States Ambassador to the UK |
9:55pm | Keynotes followed by panel discussion: International Innovation Doug Bouton, CEO, Halo Top International Jane Wilson, Head of International Trading, GYMSHARK and Greg Thorndick, EMEA Trading Manager, GYMSHARK Byron Dixon OBE, Founder & CEO, Micro-Fresh®Sponsored by: ![]() |
10:35pm | Comfort break |
11:00pm | The opportunity of the Commonwealth Games |
11:30pm | Recovering from Covid-19 and going international |
12:00pm | Thank you and Close |
Attend for:
- Valuable trade information and insights
- Discuss the effects of the current pandemic Covid-19
- Raise your profile through networking and our app
- Explore new opportunities and collaborations
This event has an app!
Our quest to enhance the event experience for our attendees, exhibitors, and speakers is never-ending. We wanted this year to be better than the last, which is why we created a mobile app through CrowdCompass. When booking for the event, you’ll receive an invitation from us to join the event app. Why join?
- Access the event schedule and customize your agenda with personal appointments
- See who’s attending and network with other attendees through the in-app messaging
- Get important updates and exciting offers through the app through Push Notifications
- Take part in live polls and Q&A during the conference
- Find out about our speakers and access additional resources