West Midlands Business Festival

BGWM Exporting Starts Here – Ready to Go Global?

Engage with inspirational export experts and interactive breakout sessions offering practical guidance for business growth and international trade.

Connect, learn, and explore opportunities to expand your business globally.

Delivered by a consortium of Chambers – Coventry & Warwickshire, Greater Birmingham and Black Country – supporting SMEs across Coventry, Solihull, Birmingham and the Black Country.

Agenda:

• 10:00 – 10:15 – Introduction to Exporting Starts Here: achievements, statistics, and programme overview.
• 10:15 – 10:45 – Case Studies 1–3: hear real business success stories from companies now thriving in international markets.
• 10:45 – 11:15 – Panel session: hear from our expert International Trade Advisors, as they share actionable tips and answer your questions.
• 11:15 – 14:00 – Break-out 1-to-1 sessions: explore tailored export opportunities, access expert advice from International Trade Advisors, and provide feedback to shape future export initiatives.

What to expect:

• Information stand & expert advice – access specialist guidance for your business.
• Success stories & case studies – learn from businesses now exporting successfully.
• Expert panel session – actionable tips and answers to your questions.
• Interactive 1-to-1 sessions – tailored support to help your business export.
• Insight gathering – contribute feedback to influence future export programmes.

Please note that this event will be held in the Taylex Suite at the Racecourse.

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Location

Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0PE