Our first-ever international trade conference will focus on what the recasting of trade relationships in a post-Brexit world means for business, the role of trade in the economic recovery, and the importance of international cooperation in boosting global trade. The importance of understanding what global factors will impact your business has never been so important. Join us to learn how you can navigate your way on international trade through these turbulent times.
Gain insight on new trade policy to help you understand how you can make it work for your business.
Learn from senior representatives on how to trade successfully in a post-COVID and post-Brexit world.
Share best practice with other senior business leaders who are facing the same challenges as you.
Confirmed speakers include:
Secretary of State for International Trade
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, British Airways
Managing Director, UK&I, Visa
Senior Director, SPTS Technologies
HM Consul-General Guangzhou (South China)
Senior Vice President, Honda Motor Europe
Canadian High Commissioner to the UK
Chair, North East LEP
Shadow International Trade Secretary
CFO, Darktrace
Chair, China-Britain Business Council
Director Global Government Relations, Rolls Royce
Head of Group, Washington, CBI
Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation
Lieutenant Governor of California
UK Ambassador to the WTO
UK Country Manager, Pfizer
Permanent Secretary, Department for International Trade (DIT)
Chief Executive Officer, Finastra
CEO, Scotch Whisky Association
HM Trade Commissioner, North America
HM Trade Commissioner, Asia Pacific
Senior Vice President, Airbus in the UK
Global Director of Government Affairs, Diageo
UK Trade Policy Leader, EY
Chief Marketing Officer, Princess Yachts
President, CBI
Director-General, CBI
Head of Group, Beijing, CBI
Chief Economist, CBI
Deputy Director-General, Commercial
Deputy Director-General, Policy and Campaigns
Host
Highlights include:
Day 1 | 14:00 | Live session
Live session
Hear unique insights and perspectives on the economic benefits of trade and the importance of international coordination on trade policy from companies operating in the aviation, pharmaceutical, and technology sectors, and the UK Ambassador to the WTO.
Day 2 | 14:00 | Live session
Live session
Join a discussion about the importance of making sure the UK’s trade policy benefits all UK regions and nations. Speakers representing different parts of the UK will be debating how to ensure regional priorities are at the heart of the UK’s trade negotiations, and the important need for the UK Government to work in collaboration with regional and devolved governments.
Live session
Live session
Live session
Hear the latest on the government's international trade agenda including support for UK business, keeping global trade flowing, and putting trade at heart of the economic recovery.
On-demand content
Join a debate about the opportunities and challenges for the UK-China trading relationship in a changing landscape, understand more about what the future holds for Chinese investment into the UK, and learn about what’s needed to overcome current supply chain issues.
Live session
Hear unique insights and perspectives on the economic benefits of trade and the importance of international coordination on trade policy from companies operating in the aviation, pharmaceutical, and technology sectors, and the UK Ambassador to the WTO.
On-demand content
Gain insight into the need to reconfigure supply chains and/or potentially reduce reliance on overseas operations and suppliers because of the impact of the global pandemic this year. This session will also focus on how some leading companies have reacted to the changes we have seen in consumer behaviour due to COVID-19.
Live session
Join the discussion with the Senior Cabinet Minister responsible for striking new trade deals for the UK. This will be a unique opportunity to hear about the UK’s long-term trade strategy and what it means for UK businesses, as well as to hear the very latest developments and gain insight into the ongoing trade negotiations. We will also be focusing on the importance of utilising the UK’s Presidency of the G7 next year.
Live session
Live session
Live session
Leading business figures from sectors covering e-commerce, food and drink, professional services and telecommunications will be speaking about what they believe is needed to ensure future UK trade deals work for business. Join them to understand more about how the UK can utilise its multi-lateral role to champion trade and how the government can support UK business to solve market access issues.
On-demand content
Hear expert opinion on global trade issues including the progress being made on the UK’s new trading policy and how the rest of the world manages continuing US-China tensions
Live session
Join a discussion about the importance of making sure the UK’s trade policy benefits all UK regions and nations. Speakers representing different parts of the UK will be debating how to ensure regional priorities are at the heart of the UK’s trade negotiations, and the important need for the UK Government to work in collaboration with regional and devolved governments.
Live session
Join the session for an opportunity to hear from and question Labour’s Shadow Trade Secretary who will be speaking about the vital role of Parliament in developing trade policy, how we can make trade policy inclusive so the whole of society benefits, and how trade can help meet wider societal goals such as reducing carbon emissions.
Live session
Gain insight into the progress of the UK-US trade deal in this concluding conference session. We will be discussing the prospects for a deal, how business can influence the negotiations, and how UK businesses can trade more with US states.
Live session
Member ticket prices
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| WHAT'S INCLUDED | CBI Member | CBI Affiliate Member | Non-Member (Full Access) | Non-Member (Partial Access) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to full programme | — | — | — | — |
| Access to policy reports and survey results | — | — | — | — |
| Exclusive access to CBI, speaker and partner insight, intelligence, and thought leadership | — | — | — | — |
| Entry to all virtual networking and exhibition rooms | — | — | — | — |
| Access to selected sessions across 2 days (daily at 10:00, 14:00, 17:00) | — | — | — | — |
Live and pre-recorded sessions will become available at the times specified in the programme. You will receive joining instructions the week prior to the event.
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Conference Series: International Trade 
