Following on from the success of previous events, the South West Summit returns for its third year. With this year's theme of 'Roadmap to Success', the event will feature a fantastic line-up of thought-leaders and inspirational speakers to examine the issues and opportunities for companies in the South West in accessing new markets.
Due to be held on 4th July, American Independence Day, the Summit will have a special focus on 'Doing Business in the USA'.
The speaker line-up includes:
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Linda Middleton-Jones, Regional Director of the IOE&IT – South West |
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Adam Taylor, Customs & Excise Duties Senior Manager – Grant Thornton LLP |
An EU-UK FTA – Practicalities behind the headlines |
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Dr Frank Levene, UK & European Head of Business Development – Avitus Group |
What's the scoop with US entry strategies? |
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John Worthington, Partner – IBT Online |
How to sell online in the USA |
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Gary Baylis, Managing Director – Export Access Ltd |
US Food & Drug Administration - Challenges & Solutions |
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Break |
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Craig Durnell, Managing Director - Bibby Financial Services |
Managing your finances when trading abroad |
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Alastair Mitton, Partner – Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP |
Doing business in the US - a legal snapshot from the UK |
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Tim Burden, International Business Manager – Lloyds Banking Group |
The financial challenges of trading in the US |
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Panel Discussion: Roadmap to Success – Exporter Experiences |
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Ian Metcalf, Chief Representative – Fairfax County Economic Development Authority |
Doing Business in the USA – The Power of Ideas |
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Patrick Mulcahy, Trade Compliance Manager - NVidia |
Denied Party Screening ‘How’ and ‘The 5 Ws’ |
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William Diaz, Associate - Fragomen |
US Immigration Strategies for British Investors |
The summit will take place from 9.30am to 1.15pm and will be followed by a light lunch and opportunity for networking.
Grant Thornton have kindly offered us the use of their offices at 2 Glass Wharf, Bristol to hold the event.