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2019 event photos are now available for download
GTR UK 2019 took place in London on May 8 and provided an unrivalled opportunity for the UK business community to convene and discuss the UK’s key trade priorities.
This year’s event welcomed an esteemed line-up of over 65 of the most senior trade experts, including Liam Fox, Secretary of State for International Trade as the keynote opening speaker. Dr Liam Fox discussed the UK’s future trade prospects, including announcements on new developments in the UK’s international trade policy. Stay tuned for GTR’s interview coverage, coming later this week.
With unrivalled support from the UK’s leading banks, government bodies and trade associations the event provided a crucial forum for exporters, financiers and trade specialists to network, discuss and debate the future of UK trade and exports.
The extensive programme tackled a range of subjects and utilised a variety of formats.
Topics included:
- Plenary debate: What next for UK trade policy?
- Exporter lightning talks: Stories from the coalface
- Straight to the source: Improving visibility in the UK’s supply chains
- Are we now entering stage 2 of the technology conversation?
- What is the current state of UK manufacturing?
- Fit for purpose: How is the insurance sector bracing itself for Brexit?
Who attended:
- Local and international banks
- Multinationals and SMEs
- Independent financiers
- Commodity brokers and trader
- Insurers and risk managers
- Lawyers and consultants
- Fintech providers
- ECAs & multilaterals
GTR MEDIA COVERAGE
Five trends impacting UK trade finance
Liam Fox: “Our trade is still growing faster than our GDP”
OTHER MEDIA COVERAGE
Fox warns on trade barriers as US-China dispute deepens (Sky News)
Liam Fox at the 2019 Global Trade Review (DIT News)
Exporter Case Study: One & Eight – Open to Export competition winner!
“It was the first GTR event I attended and I found it very informative and a great networking platform for all industry key-players.”
I Zamprianov, BNY Mellon
“Great conference with extensive networking opportunities, recommended for all market peers, and especially SMEs.”
J Okine, Sanzia
“A very well run, informative conference that is a must in the trade finance calendar.”
B Talsi, BMCE Bank
“The event to attend in this rapidly changing environment. Interesting topics and good speakers.”
W Van Den Berg, ING
“Essential content and networking for any UK exporter.”
S West, FBNBank (UK) Limited
“A ‘must-attend’ for every company exporting or keen to expand.”
G Bergamasco, ContractaUK
GTR UK 2019 provided an unrivalled opportunity for the UK business community to convene and discuss the UK’s key trade priorities, all under one roof.
To request your copy of the 2019 post-event media kit, including attendee breakdown, event content and event takeaways, please contact us.
Featuring over 65 speakers including:
Aamar Ahmad, Managing Director, Sigma Risk
L. Alan Winters, Professor of Economics, University of Sussex; Director, UK Trade Policy Observatory
Henry Anson, Managing Director, The Manufacturer
Henry Anson, Managing Director, Hennik Research; Founder & Chairman, Manufacturing Services Thought Leadership Network (MSTLN)
Rachael Anstock, Senior Underwriter, Zurich
Damian Austin, European Head of Trade Finance, Bank ABC
Lesley Batchelor, Institute of Exports & International Trade
Jim Bidwell, Head of Trade Services Product Management, NatWest
James Binns, Managing Director, Global Head of Trade & Working Capital, Barclays
Grace Blakeley, Research Fellow, Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR); Economics Commentator, The New Statesman
Alessia Borrini, Bid & Contract Coordinator, NMS Infrastructure
Philip Bouverat, Director, Global External Affairs, JCB
Graham Bright, Head of Compliance & Operations, Euro Exim
Dominic Broom, Member, Executive Committee, ICC Banking Commission
Sébastien Bruyant, Chief Executive Officer, RiverRock Trade Finance Fund
Gabriel Buck, Managing Director, GKB Ventures
Nigel Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, Morgan Innovation & Technology
Jane Cooper, Export Finance Manager, UK Export Finance
Guto Davies, Managing Director, Global ECA CoE Leader, GE Capital
Bernie de Haldevang, Head of Specialty, Canopius
Jacco De Jong, Head of Global Sales, Bolero International
Robert Deeley, Senior Vice-President, Political Risks & Structured Credit, Marsh
Benjamin Digby, Director, International Trade & Investment, CBI
Liam Fox, Secretary of State for International Trade
Amit Garg, Head of Banking, Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank
Erin Graybill, Founder & Managing Director, Niré Beauty
Christopher Hall, Senior Underwriter, Liberty Specialty Markets; Board Member, Head of Regions, ITFA
Rebecca Harding, Chief Executive Officer, Coriolis Technologies; Author, ‘The Weaponization of Trade’
Ian Howells, Senior Vice-President, Honda Motor Europe
George Hunter, Director of Sales, Coltraco Ultrasonics
Claire Jackson, Export Business Development Manager, Eat Natural
Megha Khanduja, Underwriter, Global Political Risk, Credit & Bond, AXA XL
Wedad Kurukgy, Export Finance Manager, UK Export Finance
Mark Ling, Head of Trade & Working Capital, Santander Corporate & Commercial Banking
Stephen Loftus, Chief Commercial Officer, Brompton Bicycle
Grace Lordan, Associate Professor in Behavioural Science, London School of Economics (LSE)
Margrith Lütschg-Emmenegger, Co-Founder & CEO, Octet Europe
Shannon Manders, Editorial Director, Global Trade Review (GTR)
David Marks, Managing Director, Levity Crop Science
Peter Matza, Speakers’ Chair, Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT)
Emma McClarkin MEP, Member of the Committee on International Trade, European Parliament
Richard Miller, Director, Head of TradeRisk Solutions, PIB Insurance Brokers
Andrew Mitchell, HM Trade Commissioner for Europe
Valeria Mizuno-Turner, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Incredible Bakery Company
Mark Norris, Partner, Sullivan & Worcester UK
Lanre Oloniniyi, Co-Founder, Orbitt
Hitesh Patel, Export Finance Manager, UK Export Finance
Aarti Patel, Head of European Sales, Tradeteq
Simon Penney, HM Trade Commissioner for Middle East
Jérôme Pezé, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Tinubu Square
Julie Robertson, Export Finance Manager, UK Export Finance
Richard Simon-Lewis, Head of Origination, Client Coverage, Marketing & Communication, UK Export Finance
Mirka Skrzypczak, Head of Working Capital & Trade Products, NatWest
Jacob Thundil, Director, Cocofina
Cindy van Niekerk, Blockchain Implementation, Project Manager, TradeIX
Michael Vrontamitis, Head of Trade, Europe & Americas, Transaction Banking, Standard Chartered
Emma Wade-Smith, HM Trade Commissioner for Africa
Chris Walker, Chair, Department for International Trade Policy Unit, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
Sanne Wass, Senior Reporter, Global Trade Review (GTR)
Nick Wildgoose, Independent Supply Chain Risk Consultant, Supplien Consulting
Johanna Wissing, Director, Global Trade Sales, GTB, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking
Geoffrey Wynne, Partner, Sullivan & Worcester UK
Venue: etc.venues 155 Bishopsgate
Address: 155 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD