The IOE&IT Regional is coming to the Northeast, as Newcastle plays host to the next IOE&IT networking and interactive learning event.

‘IOE&IT Regionals’ are a series of events held all across the UK, designed to encourage businesses and individuals to boost their imports and exports and protect their trade during turbulent times.

Join us for a morning of networking, learning and innovation. You’ll get to hear from and connect with your peers, thought-leaders and the decision-makers having a real impact on global trade operations in this region.

Discover the full agenda and event details and secure your place to ensure you’re part of the day’s critical conversations. 

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Equipping trade professionals and businesses in Newcastle and the surrounding areas with the knowledge, expertise and tools to trade effectively across borders.

Agenda

  • 9:00 am - 9:30 am:
    Breakfast networking

  • 9:30 am - 9:40 am:
    IOE&IT welcome

  • 9:40 am - 10:00 am:
    Local keynote discussing regional opportunities and challenges with Q&A

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am:
    Networking break
  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am:
    Fireside discussion–international growth opportunities

  • 11:00 am - 11:05 am:
    IOE&IT close and thanks

  • 11:05 am - 12:00 pm:
    Networking
Lesley Hawke

Passionate about supporting the Tees Valley SME business community, Lesley Hawke has worked in the region for almost 7 years. Lesley’s roles have included working for DBT as an International Trade Executive, TVCA as a Business Consultant, North East Process Industry Cluster as a Membership Manager and now as a Business Support Specialist with RTC North. With each role, and as part of the Tees Valley Supply Chain Programme encouraging global growth and increasing exporting economic value in Tees Valley, Lesley has supported many businesses to grow in both the UK and overseas. 

Connect with Lesley at the upcoming IOE&IT Newcastle regional event.

Ben Forster

Phil Forster, Managing Director, Teesside International Airport

Phil began his career in television where he spent five years as a reporter with Sky based across the North of England and Scotland before moving into the world of aviation to take on the role of Media & Public Affairs Manager at Newcastle Airport. After spending three years at the north-east airport, Phil then moved to Leeds Bradford Airport firstly in the role of Aviation Development & Corporate Affairs Manager, before progressing to become the airport’s Head of External Affairs. 

Phil led the airport’s public affairs strategy, including lobbying on aviation strategy and capacity and was heavily involved in the airport’s aeronautical and commercial operation, aimed to put customer experience at the heart of the business strategy while boosting the airport’s international connectivity. 

He joined Teesside International Airport as Commercial Director in 2019 before taking on the role of Managing Director in 2020. He is responsible for overseeing Teesside International and its current transformation to ensure the airport is ready for the increase in passenger numbers resulting from securing new domestic and holiday services. He is also driving forward the redevelopment of the airport masterplan utilising its land and assets, including its new cargo handling facility, the creation of a £200million business park and plans for the airport to be net zero by 2035.  

When

Date: Thursday 16 May 2024

Time: 9:00 am BST – 12:00 pm BST

Location: The Common Room, Neville Hall Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 1SE

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Pricing

Members

  • Attend for free and enjoy breakfast on us
  • FREE

Non-members

  • Attend for just £49 + VAT and enjoy breakfast on us
  • £49 + VAT
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