UKTI in partnership with RBS and NatWest present:
explore asia - a world of opportunities for uk companies
9 FEbruary 2012 at CENTRAL HALL WESTMINSTER, LONDON, sw1h 9nh
£95 + VAT full day - online registration closed
£30 + vat for networking reception only - online registration closed
Registration for this event has now closed. There are still places available at our event in Salford.
A major conference on 12 key Asian markets. Be inspired by top business panellists in our Masterclass session. Participate in interactive workshops focusing on the key markets and exporting practicalities. Network with like-minded business people in the Advice Zone. Receive tailored advice by booking a limited number of one-to-one meetings and finally, join a networking reception hosted by the Asia Task Force.
09.00 -10.00
Registration, Networking & Refreshments
Networking & refreshments in the interactive Advice Zone
10.00 - 11.00
Masterclass: the Demand from Asia and the UK's comparative advantage
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.
- Andrew McLaughlin, Group Chief Economist, RBS, who will give you an overview of the current economic climate and future outlook in the Asia region.
- Chris Dodson OBE, Chairman Mortimer and Torftech Groups will describe how an SME in technology development and exploitation can successfully penetrate Asian markets and set out some successful routes to market
11.00 - 11.30
Keynote Speech: Explore Asia
Lord Powell of Bayswater, Co-Chair, Asia Task Force will open the session, followed by Neil Bently, Deputy Director General, CBI who will make introductory remarks. Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and skills will deliver the keynote speech explaining why UK business should look to Asia for growth.
11.30 - 12.00
Networking & Refreshments
Chance to visit the Advice Zone or retreat to the Quiet Zone with full WiFi access
12.00 - 13.30
Interactive Workshops
Workshop 1 12.00 - 12.40
Workshop 2 12.50 - 13.30
Choose two workshops from the following selection:
- India
- China
- Southern China & Hong Kong
- Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
- Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
- Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
- Finance Advice
- Legal Advice
- How UKTI can help
13.30 - 15.00
Networking Lunch
The Advice Zone provides an opportunity to follow up with workshop speakers and other experts and delegates. There will be three zones: Asia Market and Business Advice, Government Advice and Professional Services. Alternatively a visit to the Quiet Zone provides a chance to catch up on the day's emails.
15.00 - 15.40
Interactive Workshop
Workshop 3
Choose a workshop from the following selection:
- India
- China
- Southern China & Hong Kong
- Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
- Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
- Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
- Finance Advice
- Legal Advice
- How UKTI can help
15.50 - 17.20
One-to-One Meetings
Interactive Workshops
Each meeting will last for 15 mins
Attend your pre-booked one or two 15 minute meetings with experts at the Great Hall.
Workshop 4 15.50 - 16.30
Workshop 5 16.40 - 17.20
Choose one or two workshops from the following options:
- Legal Advice
- Finance Advice
- How UKTI can help
- Smart Cities of the Future in Asia (an in-depth review of UKTI’s research findings and the new opportunities)
17.30 - 19.30
Networking Reception hosted by the Asia Task Force
Listen to closing remarks by Martin Donnelly, Permanent Secretary, Department for Business, Innovation and skills and by Royal Bank of Scotland chairman, Sir Philip Hampton and others. Meet delegates and advisors you've missed during the day and other special guests.
VENUE INFORMATION
Central Hall Westminster
Storey's Gate
London
SW1H 9NH
Central Hall Westminster is located on Storey's Gate, across the road from Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament and can be easily accessed by a number of different ways.
Underground
Westminster station - Jubilee, Circle and District lines.
St James' Park station - Circle and District lines.
Victoria station - Victoria, Circle and District lines.
British Rail
Central Hall is within easy walking distance of Victoria, Charing Cross and Waterloo mainline stations.
Buses
Buses 11, 24, 148 and 211 pass the door.
Buses 3, 12, 53, 53X, 87, 88, 109, 159 and 453 stop nearby.
Car Parking
Public car parks operate in Abingdon Street, Horseferry Road, Rochester Row and Semley Place. There is also parking adjacent to the building on Tothill Street and Matthew Parker Street.
Testimonials
What was the most useful aspect of the 2010/2011 Business in Asia events?
“Experiences of other companies and PRACTICAL advice”
