The UK is embarking on a new era in our trading relationships, negotiating innovative, world-leading free trade agreements with the markets of the future. By aligning our agreements and relationships to UK priorities, we are creating export opportunities and ensuring a strong emphasis on cutting edge digital and data provisions which support UK tech and digital-savvy firms.

Free Trade Agreement such as the one with Japan and the Digital Economy Agreement with Singapore improve and protect market access for UK exporters – particularly in sectors critical to the UK’s future economic growth such as digital and technology.

During this event we will hear from the free trade agreement negotiation teams for:

– Singapore

– Japan

– India

– Israel

Join this session to learn more about the latest trade agreement developments – confirmed and in the pipeline – and to understand how they can ease international trading for tech & digital businesses.

Agenda**

Wednesday 28 September 2022, 10:00 – 11:30

9:15 – 10:00   Arrival and networking

10:00 – 10:05  Introduction

10:05 – 10:15  Overview of considerations for working in different international markets – common themes/challenges

10:15 – 10:30  Overview of Singapore DEA – Elsie Yim, Thomas Tilley

10:30 – 10:45  Overview of UK-Japan FTA digital chapter – Euan Edwards

10:45 – 11:00  Overview of India FTA – person TBC

11:00 – 11:15  Overview of Israel FTA – Matthew McKee

fr 11:15 – 11:30  Q&A & close