South Yorkshire International Trade Conference 2024

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.

 

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