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Thailand - 1 to 1 Meetings/ Events in London

2-10 February 2012

Greg Watkins, Executive Director, British Chamber of Commrce Thailand (BCCT) is visiting the UK from 2-10 February and would be delighted to meet any British business people with past, present or future interests in Thailand. He is happy to discuss general or specific doing business issues and/ or the economic and political outlook.

UKTI has kindly provided a small meeting room from 1 -5 pm on Monday 6th and from 9am - 5.30pm on Wednesday 8th February. Unfortunatly due to the size of the room only one representative per company can be accomodated. Greg is also available tovisit company offices in London all day Friday 3rd & 10th February.

If you would like a one to one meeting please email - greg@bccthai.com with your preferred day, time and location.

UK (Salford) - Smart Cities of the Future in Asia: Opportunities for UK Business

Our experts enable UK businesses to succeed in Asia. Register your interest now in this half-day event focusing on the development of smart cities in Asia, and the business opportunities that they present to UK companies.

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Date: 14/02/2012 - 14/02/2012

Start/End Time: 10:30 - 16:00

Registration Open: 07/12/2011

Registration Cut Off: 09/01/2012

Event Organiser: UKTI

Location: (Venue TBC), Salford, North West, United Kingdom

Main Contact: Event hotline

Tel: 020 7034 3293

Email: businessinasia@innovision.eu

Register your interest now to attend a half day seminar with a focus on the development of smart cities in Asia, and the business opportunities that they present to UK companies. The seminar will take a detailed look at the findings of new UKTI research into the challenges faced by a number of cities across ten Asian markets, and the smart solutions being proposed to address them.

Meet experts from the research team, as well as senior UKTI representatives from all ten Asian markets included in the research.

This event is aimed at innovative companies of all sizes, and will present details of opportunities across a range different sectors, including the Built Environment, Education, Energy & Environment, Health, Digital Environment, and Transportation sectors. Registration is restricted to two representatives per company.

Cost and Registration

£50 + VAT early bird special (£65 + VAT from 25 December). UK business people wishing to reserve a place should register their interest at http://www.businessinasia.co.uk/ or call 020 7034 3293.

Thailand – Market Visit (Multi Sector)

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is offering North East Businesses the opportunity to join a group visit to Thailand, led by one of our experienced International Trade Advisers.

Date: 24/03/2012 - 31/03/2012

Registration Open: 25/11/2011

Registration Cut Off: 16/12/2011

Location: Thailand

Main Contact: RITO Hotline

Tel: 0845 05 05 054

Email: enquiries@ukti.rito.co.uk

Thailand is designated one of UKTI's High Growth Markets and takes a welcoming approach to UK companies. UK exports of goods and services to Thailand in 2009 were £1.32bn. UK exports of goods only to Thailand in 2010 were £1.07bn. The UK is Thailand’s most significant European investor and its second largest European exporter. This market visit will provide opportunities to research routes to market and establish business relationships with many interested Thai organisations and government departments.

The event will be led by one of UKTIs experienced International Trade Advisers, Geoff Charlesworth; who lived in Thailand for seven years and has a wealth of cultural and business knowledge.

What are the opportunities?

The newly-elected Thai Government is budgeted to spend 1.43 trillion baht (approx £27 billion), benefiting sectors such as transport, public health, water-supply development, education and training, and housing. UK Trade & Investment’s priority sectors are:

Advanced engineering, Agriculture, Education & Training, Environment, Food & Drink, Railways, Power,

There are also opportunities in the following sectors:

Automotive & Automotive parts, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical; Thailand is aiming to be Asia’s medical hub, Petrochemicals, Renewable energy, Tourism, Sports & Leisure equipment

What’s on offer?

Security of a group visit.
Experienced on-hand support from your country specialist International Trade Adviser.
Financial contribution of £730 for eligible companies.
In-depth market research and identification of contacts in the market appropriate to your business by a country-based UKTI Officer.*
A pre-organised itinerary of business appointments and identified contacts who express interest in your products/services.*
Advanced engineering
Agriculture
Education & Training
Environment
Food & Drink
Railways
Power

For further information call the Regional International Trade Hotline on 0845 05 05 054 or email enquiries@ukti.rito.co.uk.

If you choose to take advantage of this opportunity, applications must be received together with the enrolment fee of £125 by Friday 16th December 2011.

*Additional costs may apply.

UK - Explore Asia – a world of opportunities for UK companies

Join top UK businesses to see how exporting to Asia could be the way to grow your business, with high-level speakers, successful exporters to Asia and face-to-face bespoke advice from market experts.

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Date: 09/02/2012

Registration Open: 05/12/2011

Registration Cut Off: 09/02/2012

Location: Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, Westminster, SW1H 9NH, London, United Kingdom

Event hotline: +44 (0) 20 7034 3293

Email: uktiasiataskforce@ukti.gsi.gov.uk

Organisation: IG 2 - Emerging Markets & Policy Team

Alternative Contact: Mo Dowlut

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7215 8579

Organisation: IG 2 - Emerging Markets & Policy Team

Is your business looking to grow and expand? Interested in the opportunities in Asia for your business?

Hear from UKTI and business experts at this one-day conference on 9th February at Central Hall Westminster, London, organised by UKTI’s Asia Task Force team.

On-the-ground briefing on the business and political climate in 12 Asian markets from UKTI Directors of Trade & Investment
Practical advice from UK companies already succeeding in Asia
Bespoke one-to-one meetings with UKTI Directors of Trade & Investment to discuss your company’s prospects in Asian markets
Individual advice from UKTI Trade Advisors to help you develop your export plans
Advice on common legal issues and finance considerations
Access to the findings from UKTI’s latest research on Future Smart Cities in Asia
Hear from UKTI business specialists on the high value projects in Asia and how you can access the opportunities they present

You can also participate in an interactive Business Masterclass with:

Stephanie Flanders, BBC Economics Editor, facilitating the session,
Theo Paphitis, Businessman, star of Dragons’ Den, Chairman of Boux Avenue lingerie & Ryman Stationery and presenter of ‘Theo’s Adventure Capitalists’, who will talk about what he has learnt from following aspiring UK entrepreneurs in Asia,
Tamara Mellon, UK Business Ambassador and Founder and former Chief Creative Officer of Jimmy Choo, who will discuss brand building and her Asia export experiences, and
Andrew McLaughlin, Group Chief Economist, RBS, who will give you an overview of the current economic climate and future outlook in the Asia region.

Who should attend?

Whether you are a Chief Executive Officer, senior decision-maker or business development/international sales & marketing manager, if yours is a UK company exporting internationally and you want to find out more about Asia, this event could be for you.

This event is not aimed at UK companies wishing to import or source from Asia.

Registration opens on 5 December 2011.

Past events

Since 2009 over 3000 business delegates have attended Asia Task Force events to hear the latest market intelligence from Ambassadors and Directors of Trade & Investment, access practical advice and expertise from UKTI, legal and financial partners and learn from UK businesses already trading successfully with Asia.

26% of attendees at past Asia Task Force events have reported increasing their business in Asia as a result of attending events (delegates surveyed in March 2010) and 67% reported that they expect to increase their business over the next three years. Read how Trinity International increased their business in Vietnam following one of our “Doing Business in Asia” events in Edinburgh.

Thailand - ILDEX Thailand (Agriculture, Horticulture & Fisheries)

ILDEX Thailand is a major event in the agriculture sector. TAP support is available for this event.

Date: 08/02/2012 - 10/02/2012

Registration Open: 04/04/2011

Registration Cut Off: 04/01/2012

Event Organiser: British Pig Association

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Main Contact: Marcus Bates

Tel: 01223 845100

Email: bpa@britishpigs.org

Further Information: Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP)

UKTI's Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) provides grant support for eligible Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to attend trade shows overseas.

Taking part in overseas exhibitions is an effective way for business to market their products, test markets, attract customers, appoint agents or distributors and make sales.

Participating as part of a group of UK businesses offers great advantage for inexperienced businesses when they exhibit as part of an organised group. Grant rates vary from £1,000 to £1,800.

Further information on eligibility and how to apply for support can be found at http://www.ukti.gov.uk/tap

North East focus on high growth and emerging markets

North East firms are being offered the chance to explore opportunities in Thailand, with two special events: -

1) This month on the 13^th February “Opportunities in Thailand”

Will be held at the Middlesbrough Football Ground and focus on bi-lateral trade between Thailand and the North East when UKTI’s experts in Bangkok and representatives of the Thai government and Thai Cultural Forum will talk about what the market can offer North East firms.

Speakers will include Bradley Jones, Head of UKTI in Bangkok and delegates will again have the chance to book one-to-one discussions with the experts and International Trade Advisers. To book your place at this free event follow the link http://uktithailand.eventbrite.co.uk/or call the North East International Trade Hotline on 0845 05 05 054 or email: enquiries@ukti.rito.co.uk

2) 24^th-31^st March “Market Visit to Thailand”

UKTI will lead a trade mission to Thailand made up of North East businesses looking to explore opportunities and routes to market in Thailand, delegates will have the opportunity to meet interested business partners and representative of the Thai Government. UKTI will provide experienced hands on support throughout the visit and a financial contribution of £730 for eligible companies, there are limited places still available. For more information http://www.ukti.gov.uk/pt_pt/export/event/224900.html?nullor call the North East International Trade Hotline on 0845 05 05 054 or email: enquiries@ukti.rito.co.uk

North East companies are already proving themselves in markets around the globe and UKTI are determined to help drive up exports and the number of exporters in the region, which is the only way for the economy to grow.

There can be no doubt of the importance of Asian markets. Companies cannot afford to ignore the potential they offer and these events are a great way of exploring those opportunities, to help companies decide which is best for them.

The events form part of a national initiative launched in December that aims to demonstrate key business opportunities and encourage more UK companies to export to Asia’s high growth and emerging markets. In the last year, UK exports to the 12 markets highlighted by the campaign were worth £25 billion but there is the potential for a lot more as consumer spending in Asian countries is expected to be $32 trillion a year or around 43 per cent of world consumption by 2030.