Export Week Wales gets underway to help and encourage more businesses to trade internationally

A Boot Camp for Life Science companies kicks off Export Week Wales (18-22 May) today and is the first in a number of sector specific seminars, briefings and workshops to provide companies with advice and tips on a range of export topics.

Part of a UK wide event, Export Week is aimed at encouraging businesses to export and to promote the range of support available for companies. The events are for businesses considering exporting as well as companies wishing to increase their international business.

The export development workshops will provide in-depth advice on a  range of export issues and help develop a company’s capability and capacity for exporting while the seminars will highlight the export opportunities available in a range of overseas markets.

The Boot Camp for Life Science companies on Monday 18 May in Cardiff will look at a range of financial and legal issues that companies in the sector need to consider when exporting.

It will be followed by a series of seminars at a variety of venues around Wales during the week covering the food & drink sector, ICT, and creative industries sectors.

Economy Minister Edwina Hart said:

“Export Week Wales has proved to be very successful and forms part of the wide range of international trade support available from the Welsh Government which includes our extensive trade missions and exhibitions schedule. Last year there was a 35% increase in the number of companies participating in our international trade support programmes which are delivering results

“Exports are obviously extremely important for the economy but they also open up new business opportunities for companies. Welsh Government has helped exporters from across Wales secure export business in a number of new markets, including USA, India, Germany, Brazil and Australia which in turn helps create and safeguard jobs in Wales.”

ExploreExport returns to Wales on 12 November 2015 at the Swalec Stadium, Cardiff when companies can hold one-to-one meetings with specialists from over 50 overseas market; participate in a series of engaging seminars, offering practical advice on exporting; engage with exhibitors that specialise in offering export support to SMEs and network with Welsh exporters.

Registrations to attend the event will open in July, and details will be available on the Export Zone of the Business Wales website (external link).