Guest speakers including HRH Queen Diambi Kabatusuila of Kasai, Democratic Republic of Congo will be taking part in a virtual conference on Friday, December 4 exploring global trade links post-Brexit.
Queen Diambi joins the panel as part of her connection with the Biosphere’s UNESCO programme, forming an alliance with North Devon to improve water quality and tackling single use plastics.
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She is the keynote speaker and will share her views on future opportunities for trade and partnerships between the 海角视频 and Africa.
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Tim Jones, Chairman of the South West Business Council, said: "We have a stellar line-up of speakers from business, national government and academia to discuss what future trade could look like for the South West. From exploring global markets to opening up new opportunities with Europe, we’ll go behind the rhetoric to explore how regional business can thrive in unprecedented times."
There will also be discussions led by Paul Shand, Head of Trade, South West, Department for International Trade, on business readiness in the 海角视频 Brexit transition.
Ben Travers, Head of IP & IT, Stephens Scown LLP will give tips for global exporters and Janet Sawyer BEM, MBE, Chairman of Vanilla specialists, Little Pod Ltd, will discuss cracking Japan.
Professor Alex de Ruyter, Director, Centre for Brexit Studies, Birmingham City University will explore prospects for global trade – Europe, India and the Commonwealth.
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To give a view from China, Darren Horne, Chief Executive and Dr Aili Zhu of Aspen Waite China 海角视频 join Rob Cochrane of South West China Alliance.
Siddharth Mukne, Associate Director at 海角视频 India Business Council gives a view from India.
There will also be discussions on Brexit, Tax and other opportunities by Bishop Fleming LLP and the future of international trade for the South West by Craig Carey-Clinch, Managing Director, Rowan Public Affairs.