South Yorkshire International Trade Conference 2024

Events Chamber Event

Supporting the international trade aspirations of South Yorkshire organisations.

Building on the success of the inaugural South Yorkshire International Trade Conference (SYITC) in 2023, the conference is back for 2024, bigger and better.

Join us at this years conference for a collaborative experience of knowledge sharing, importing and exporting best practices, as well as a unique opportunity to hear, interact, and network with a cross section of industry experts.

What to expect on the day:

A dedicated Exhibition Centre featuring 16+ organisations with products and services to support your import and export functions.
A main stage with 7+ industry expert guest speakers and featured topic discussions.
A panel Q&A discussion hosted by the British Chambers of Commerce.
Networking opportunities with delegates and international organisations.
Refreshments and lunch included.

Topics and speakers:

From 8:45 AM	Exhibition Centre: Refreshments and networking
9:25 AM	Welcome and Event Host	Nick Patrick Director of International Trade Sheffield International Trade Centre
9:30 AM	South Yorkshire Chambers Collaborative Approach to Economic Regional Development	Louisa Harrison-Walker CEO Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry
9:35 AM	The Importance of International Trade in South Yorkshire	Tom Bousfield Executive Director of Growth, Business & Skills South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
9:50 AM	Newable Commerce - Simplifying International Trade	Karen Greenwood Senior Underwriter Newable Finance
10:15 AM	Exhibition Centre: Refreshments and networking
10:45 AM	Global Britain - Accelerating Growth: Driving Trade	Liam Smyth Director of Trade Facilitation British Chambers of Commerce
11:10 AM	VAT Compliance: Customs Duties and Import Taxes	John Chiswell Cross-Border Solutions Manager (EMEA) Connor Kirkland Regional Sales Manager Avalara Europe
11:35 AM	Exhibition Centre: Refreshments and networking
12:05 PM	Brexit and now the CBAM: How to empower UK exporters to unlock the EU Market?	Michael Boulanger CEO Anne Samson Marketing & Communications Manager RM Boulanger
12:20 PM	Panel Discussion: Questions and Answers Hosted by Liam Smyth Director of Trade Facilitation British Chambers of Commerce	Dina Tchernych International Logistics Manager Crating Solutions Tom Janion Managing Director Trek-Group Charles Turner DL Master Cutler and Managing Director Durham Duplex Dennis Chung Managing Director JRI Orthopaedics
12:50 PM	Close	Nick Patrick Director of International Trade Sheffield International Trade Centre
1:00 PM onwards	Exhibition Centre: Lunch, refreshments and networking

Exhibitors:

Led by Sheffield International Trade Centre, part of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, the South Yorkshire International Trade Conference is the go-to for organisations looking to support their international trade aspirations.

This year’s conference is brought to you in collaboration with Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, Doncaster Chamber, British Chamber of Commerce, and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. The event is kindly headline sponsored by Avalara. Associate sponsors include Business Sheffield, Sheffield Business School (SHU) and RM Boulanger.