Northern Powerhouse - Key Events

Sport/Fashion/General Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne

Contact DetailsW: www.events.ukti.gov.uk E: NPH@ukti.gsi.gov.uk

Rugby World Cup 2015: Celebration of the Rugby World Cup in the North East1 Oct 2015A reception celebrating the Rugby World Cup will appeal to many with a cast of ex-rugby internationals open to questions from the audience as well as refl ecting on their careers and the importance of the Rugby World Cup.

Stars will include Doddie Weir and Marius Hurter. Adding more glamour to the evening will be a fashion show weaved into the evening featuring designers from Durban.

NOF Energy Programme of Missions: Mexico & Colombia28 Sept - 1 Oct Mexico and 5-8 Oct 2015 ColombiaCombine trips to both markets or visit one market only. Mexico’s deep water oil projects present opportunities for continued maintenance & further development of proven reserves. Your programme will include sessions with organisations like: PEMEX, Penspen, Carso, Petrofac, Demar, DIAVAZ, Oro Negroand Protexa. Colombian fi nd in the Orca 1 Field is the fi rst major fi nd in 20 years. Your programme can include a company visit to the likes of Coremar, Tayrona Offshore, REFICAR, Ecopetrol, Shell, Weatherford, Repsol, AMEC Foster Wheeler and WoodGroup Mustang.

Mexico and Colombia Energy

Mexico City, Villahermosa, Ciudad del Carmen and/or Cartagena and Bogota

Rugby World Cup 2015: South Africa Trade and Cooperation Conference1 Oct 20150900 – 1530. This conference includes presentations from Lord Maude, Minister for Trade and Investment, Judith McGregor, UK High Commissioner to South Africa, HE Mr Obed Mlaba, South African High Commissioner to the UK, Guy Warrington, Africa Prosperity Director, FCO and Kuseni Dlamini, Chairman, Massmart, South Africa. Leading fi gures will also front interactive seminars covering the following sectors: Ports & Marine Economy, Tourism, Oil & Gas, Education, Training & Skills, Renewables, and Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering.

All sectors Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne

Free to Attend

Europe v Africa Debate: Where to Export2 Oct 2015This event will feature quick fi re 10-minute pitches by many speakers promoting their markets in Europe and Africa as good opportunities for exporting for companies across the North. Pitches will include France, Romania, Sweden, Iceland and South Africa as well as sub-Saharan Africa. The event will be an opportunity to learn about business opportunities, and culture as well as asking questions of ourmany speakers. There will also be a guest appearance fromSouth African ex-internationals playing in the Legends matchthat evening.

All sectors

Newcastle Falcons, Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne

Free to Attend

With a GDP of almost £350bn the Northern Powerhouse economy is larger than those of Taiwan, Sweden or Denmark – equivalent to being the 21st-biggest economy in the world. Spanning the north of England, the Northern Powerhouse unites a host of the UK’s biggest cities and pools a wealth of world-class expertise and business talent. Businesses here export over £60bn of goods and services to every corner of the globe, yet the Northern Powerhouse still offers massive potential for future international export growth.

Sport/Fashion/General Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne

Contact DetailsW: www.events.ukti.gov.uk E: NPH@ukti.gsi.gov.uk

Digital Solutions Expo25, 27, 29 Jan 2016The Digital Solutions Expo offers practical, actionable advice and solutions to boost online export growth. Companies can present digital problems to experts in SEO, digital Marketing, UX, conversion rate issues to name a few. Concurrently running will be a series of seminars on online best practice, domain strategy, localisation, global e-marketplaces, VAT/Tax issues.

Durham, Leeds & Manchester All sectors

Durham 25/01/2016 - Durham County Cricket Club. Leeds 27/01/2016 - venue tbc. Manchester 29/01/2016 - venue tbc.

Free to Attend

Trade Mission: German Railway Supply Chain - Deutsche BahnFeb or March 2016 - tbcTrade Mission to visit Deutsche Bahn, the state operatedmajor provider, to forge links with them, their supply chain,and the supply chain to other major providers in the German railway industry.

Germany Rail Germany

NOF Energy Programme of Missions : Brazil

26-29 Oct 2015The visit coincides with OTC Brazil, a place where you willmeet potential customers, suppliers and partners in this keyenergy market.The investments of Petrobras, the Brazilian national oil company in the pre-salt oilfi elds off the South East coast of Brazil offer signifi cant and potentially lucrative business opportunities. The main contractors in Brazil are keen to work with the UK supply chain particularly with experience to supply offshore construction, engineering, maintenance and subsea equipment and services to the oil, gas and shipbuilding sectors.

Brazil Energy Rio de Janeiro

Technology Missions Project (Health Sector): China26 Oct - 1 Nov 2015Your visit will include on-hand support from an experienced Market Visit Leader, advanced translation and circulation of your company and product profi les by RTC’s local partners, an itinerary of business appointments with contacts who have expressed an interest in your products/services , pre-visit culture, business and etiquette workshop, a demonstration of Chinese Technologies at Tshinghua and optional CBBC services

China Health/Bio-medical Beijing

Trade Mission: American Film Market (AFM) Fair4-11 Nov 2015NPH trade mission for screen industry companies. AFM attracts 8,000+ fi lm professionals from over 80 markets, including 400+ distribution companies and 1,000+ production companies. Whatever segment of the fi lm industry you are in, this focused business mission will include networking and reception events to help you make the right contacts during AFM.

United States Creative and Media

The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, United States

Trade Mission to AusRAIL17-26 Nov 2015The Northern Powerhouse will lead a group of rail industry companies to visit the largest rail trade show in the Australasia region, AusRAIL PLUS 2015. Before arriving in Melbourne there is the option to stop in Sydney where delegates can attend a reception attended by key companies in New South Wales.

Sydney & Melbourne Rail

Sydney & Melbourne

Game Developer’s Conference14-18 Mar 2016GDC is the world’s largest professionals-only gameindustry event. The show is for programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, business decision makers and others involved in the development of interactive games to gather to exchange ideas and trade.Join this visit for a unique introduction to the US and global gaming industry, where you will meet global players at a networking reception.

San Francisco ICT -Gaming Industry San Francisco, USA

NOF Energy Programme Missions: Australia22-26 Feb 2016The Australian Oil and Gas industry is currently transitioning from construction to large-scale LNS production. By 2020, it is predicted to be worth $71.8 billion with exports (mostly toJapan and South Korea) accounting for over 80% of its revenue.Our programme can include a Henderson Tour of AustralianMarine Complex and visiting the Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference.

Australia Energy Perth, Australia

Growing Up North - Northern Powerhouse Roadshow16-18 Feb 2016This one day networking event will take place at 3 locations across the Northern Powerhouse and will include high profi le speakers, showcase local exporters, hear from business growth experts and provide interactive workshops to help you grow your business.

All sectors

Manchester - 16 Feb, Rotherham - 17 Feb, Newcastle - 18 Feb

Free to Attend

companies in the Northern Powerhouse region

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278,000UKTI customers reported £49.7bn additional sales generated from UKTI trade services

£49.7 bn

Throughout 2015-2016, UKTI are delivering a series of trade missions and events designed to help northern companies maximise their export opportunities.

Growth Market Opportunities