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West Midlands International Trade Summit

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Location

The Slate, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7SH

Date and Time

9:00 am - 2:00 pm | 12th Sep 2025

Join industry leaders, trade experts and business professionals at the West Midlands’ flagship international trade event.

This full-day summit is designed for businesses at every stage of their export journey, whether you’re looking to explore new markets or strengthen existing international partnerships.

With keynote speeches, practical workshops and opportunities to connect with trade advisors and exporters, this event offers a wealth of insight into navigating the fast-changing global trade environment.

Key topics include:

Global trade trends and export strategies
Emerging markets and trade opportunities
Practical tips for success and policy updates

Agenda highlights

8:30 AM – Registration & networking breakfast
9:15 AM – Welcome: Corin Crane, CEO, Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber
9:30 AM – Keynote: the future of global trade
10:30 AM – The Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, business and trade select committee
11:00 AM – Morning break
11:30 AM – Navigating U.S. trade and tariffs
12:30 PM – Panel: trade policy updates
1:30 PM – Closing remarks
1:45 PM – Networking lunch

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and take your business global.

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