BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//OWIT UK - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:OWIT UK X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://owituk.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for OWIT UK REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240306T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240306T110000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20240216T114703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T122552Z UID:3478-1709719200-1709722800@owituk.org SUMMARY:OWIT UK Partner event with Export Academy: Let's talk about Women in Trade! DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day and learn about the opportunities and challenges for women in trade. \n\n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\nMarket opportunities and trade arrangements for women-led exporting SMEs\nFunding\, programmes and networks\nDBT and Government support available\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\nSelling products and services has become more inclusive over the past few decades with an increasing participation from women-led businesses. \nAcross the globe\, landmark policies and trade arrangements have contributed to a more favourable environment for women to expand their businesses overseas. However\, women-led SMEs still face more barriers and challenges selling their products and services internationally than those led by men\, including in the UK. \nJoin this webinar to get inspired as the UK Chapter of the Organisation of Women in International Trade takes you through the many tools and programmes women-led businesses can benefit from while also hearing from two successful women-led exporting businesses about their journey and top tips for expansion overseas! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNoreen Burroughes Cesareo\nInternational Trade\, Strategic Marketing and Communications specialist\, \nPresident\, The Organisation of Women in International Trade in the UK (OWIT UK); Executive Vice President\, OWIT International \n\nNoreen is an International Trade\, Strategic Marketing and Communications specialist with an international private enterprise and entrepreneurial background. \nShe is also the principal consultant of a UK-based international advisory firm she set up in 2007\, called Market Accents. This WEConnect-certified consultancy has served as a platform for her to engage with clients on projects of varying sizes\, at times working in collaborative partnerships with other SMEs and larger organisations to tender for projects within supply chains or to seek to open market opportunities. \n\n\n\nFungai Samushonga\nCEO\, Veracity Group \n\nFungi is an entrepreneur\, CEO of the Veracity Group\, a group of companies that provide consultancy services\, international recruitment and healthcare services in UK & globally\, with hubs in UK\, Dubai\, Canada & India. \nFungi draws from over 25 years of blended professional\, leadership and business experience. Through Veracity Organisational Consultancy\, she works with business entities and individuals around the world\, instilling within them not only the mental foundations of success and the motivation to achieve\, but also the actionable strategies that will empower them to grow\, improve\, and thrive in today’s ever-changing world. \n\n\n\nGill Thorpe\nFounder & CEO\, The Sourcing Team Ltd \n\nGill has 30 years’ buying experience and is a qualified buyer gaining her Chartered status through The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). Having launched The Sourcing Team in 1996\, creating products that bring brands to life\, Gill developed a passion for ethical and sustainable purchasing and diversity in the supply chain. \nGill has been at the forefront of driving change in sustainable procurement practices to protect both people and planet while also being a strong advocate for gender diversity\, driving opportunities for women owned organisations. URL:https://owituk.org/event/owit-uk-partner-event-with-export-academy-lets-talk-about-women-in-trade CATEGORIES:strategic partner,UK DIT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WIT-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240219T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20240209T175751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T144803Z UID:3394-1708347600-1708351200@owituk.org SUMMARY:International Trade: Update on the E-commerce Moratorium DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunchtime update on what matters in Digital trade for development\, including the WTO e-commerce moratorium. \nWe are delighted to welcome Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson\, who heads the E-commerce and Digital Economy Branch at the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Branch’s work covers the Digital Economy Report\, the eTrade for all initiative\, eTrade for Women\, the E-commerce Week\, various capacity-building activities\, and the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on E-commerce and the Digital Economy. Mr Fredriksson joined the UN in 2000. Before joining UNCTAD\, he held positions at the Invest in Sweden Agency and the Swedish Ministry of Industry and Commerce. He has an MSc in International Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics. \nThis is a timely update\, on the eve of MC13\, when the ecommerce moratorium will once again be up for discussion on its extension. \nCome prepared with questions\, join in the conversation and network with other OWIT members and guests. \n\nClick here to Register URL:https://owituk.org/event/international-trade-update-on-the-e-commerce-moratorium LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:OWIT UK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/invite-front3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240116T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240116T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20240110T094500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T100113Z UID:3383-1705426200-1705429800@owituk.org SUMMARY:OWIT UK TRADETALKS 2024 DESCRIPTION:This is a member-only event. \nEvery other month\, OWIT UK members can join us for an informal chat and networking after work at 5.30PM. \nThe event is currently held online\, to have as many members attend as possible. In future\, we may hold a hybrid version so that we can meet physically too. \nThis month\, our first event for the year will be on Tuesday 16th January 2024. \nThis is a regular date\, so mark them in your calendar for the rest of the year- the second Tuesday of every other month. It is our chance to spotlight members\, find out what we do\, and plan programmes that are of interest to us. \nRegister here to receive the link which will be shared by email before the event. \nContact us by email if you have not received it at least a day before the event at admin@owituk.org. \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND URL:https://owituk.org/event/owit-uk-tradetalks-2024 LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:OWIT UK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/invite-front4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231128T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231128T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20231109T120330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T195810Z UID:3304-1701180000-1701185400@owituk.org SUMMARY:OWIT UK AND NATWEST: GOING GLOBAL - ONE YEAR ON DESCRIPTION:OWIT UK\, together with NATWEST is hosting Going Global: One Year On\, an online event on Tuesday 28th November 2023.\nOnline Room: Open from 13.50PM \nEvent Duration: 2.00PM to 3.30PM \nA thought leadership online event that is a follow-up on our flagship event held last year\, and looks at a year of activity in international trade. \nJoin us for a highly informative and insightful\, packed afternoon\, with two sessions discussing the current climate and progress on international trade\, as well as a chance to interrogate the experts and find out how to access international trade resources and support. \nThe first session is a fireside chat with OWIT UK and International Energy Products Limited. \nThis is followed by a roundtable discussion with guest speakers from the Export Academy\, the Department of Business and Trade\, Export Finance and Trade Finance Global. \nAttendance is complimentary and the audience will include women traders\, female entrepreneurs and stakeholders from across OWIT UK and OWIT International\, NATWEST\, business support organisations and other women in trade networks. \nPlease register for virtual participation. If you require support to access our event\, please email Admin@owituk.org. \nOur Speakers\nFireside Chat\n\nHelene Martin Gee\nOWIT UK Chair\, Advisory Board.\nPresident\, Savvitas \n\nEmma Parkinson\nCEO/Owner\,\nInternational Energy Products \nRoundtable Speakers\n\nLiz Bennington \n\nDirector for International Trade and Investment\,\nNorth of England.\nDepartment for Business and Trade \n\nMarie Hall\nRegional Head\, Export Finance Managers Midlands\, Wales & South West.\nDepartment for Business and Trade \nRoundtable Moderator\n\nDeepesh Patel\nEditor-in-Chief\,\nTrade Finance Global \n \n REGISTER URL:https://owituk.org/event/owit-uk-and-natwest-going-global-one-year-on LOCATION:OWIT UK ZOOM VIRTUAL EVENT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Associate Organisation,OWIT UK,Savvitas,strategic partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/OWIT-UK-Webinar-Digital-Instagram-Post-Square2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231114T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20231003T094433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T171445Z UID:3042-1699983000-1699986600@owituk.org SUMMARY:OWIT UK TRADETALKS DESCRIPTION:This is a member-only event. \nEvery other month\, OWIT UK members can join us for an informal chat and networking after work at 5.30PM. \nThe event is online\, to have as many members attend as possible. In future\, we may hold a hybrid version so that we can meet physically too. \nOur first one will be on Tuesday 14th November. We see this being a regular date\, so mark them in your calendar – the second Tuesday of every other month. It is our chance to spotlight members\, find out what we do\, and plan programmes that are of interest to us. \nRegister here to receive the link. \n \n REGISTER TO ATTEND URL:https://owituk.org/event/owit-uk-tradetalks CATEGORIES:OWIT UK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/invite-front4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231103T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231103T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20231003T085338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T075733Z UID:3030-1699023600-1699027200@owituk.org SUMMARY:In Partnership with EXPORT: Export Opportunities for Women-Led SMEs DESCRIPTION:Global Opportunities for Women Led Businesses\nCalling all women-led businesses! 🙋‍♀️ \nOWIT UK are partnering with the UK Export Academy to deliver a free webinar to support women in business to make the most of opportunities overseas 🌍 \nTaking place in collaboration with Barclays & Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT UK)\, President Noreen Burroughes Cesareo FRSA with members Holly Piggott and Divya Rajan will be part of this session which will cover: \n👉Opportunities and trade arrangements for women-led businesses globally👉Access to funding\, programmes and networks👉Department for Business and Trade and wider government support \nTaking place on 3 November from 3-4pm\, sign up for free 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dWQWVNsq \n#womeninbusiness #madeintheuk #exportacademy \nExclusive event for women-led SMEs to explore growing opportunities across the globe in a partnership with the UK Chapter of the Organisation of Women in International Trade. \nInternational Trade has become more inclusive over the past few decades with an increasing participation from women-led SMEs. Across the globe\, landmark policies and trade arrangements have contributed to a more favourable environment for women to expand their businesses overseas. However\, women-led SMEs are still substantially less likely to sell their products and services internationally than those led by men\, including in the UK. It is time to turn the dial\, and the UK Export Academy is here to help! \nThis webinar is brought to you in a partnership with Barclays and the UK Chapter of the Organisation of Women in International Trade to let you know of the many tools and programmes women-led SMEs can benefit from\, including access to funding. You will also be hearing from two successful women-led exporting businesses about their journey and recommendations. \nSpeakers\nNoreen Burroughes Cesareo\nInternational Trade\, Strategic Marketing and Communications specialist\, The Organisation of Women in International Trade in the UK \nNoreen is an International Trade\, Strategic Marketing and Communications specialist with an international private enterprise and entrepreneurial background. \nShe is also the principal consultant of a UK-based international advisory firm she set up in 2007\, called Market Accents. This WEConnect-certified consultancy has served as a platform for her to engage with clients on projects of varying sizes\, at times working in collaborative partnerships with other SMEs and larger organisations to tender for projects within supply chains or to seek to open market opportunities. \nDivya Rajan\nDirector\, Treeco Commodities \nDivya has a degree in BSc and MBA specialising in Finance & International Trade. She has also achieved AAT. \nTreeco Commodities is an agri-business firm mainly focusing on trading and processing of Cashew Nuts and Spices. The promoters have more than 30 years of experience in Cashew Industry. Treeco is one of the leading players in the UK for all kind of Cashew Kernels\, exporting to Spain\, Norway\, Germany\, France\, Turkey\, Israel\, Algeria\, Morocco\, Chile etc. \nHolly Piggott\nDirector\, Alinea Customs \nHolly Piggott is director of Alinea Customs – a UK customs brokerage. Alinea Customs provide import and export clearance at ports across the UK\, and have in-house legal expertise\, providing consultancy support across all areas of customs and border related activities. \nHolly Piggott is currently studying an LLM in International Corporate and Commercial Law at King’s College. She has a distinction grade diploma in Advanced Customs Compliance\, and assists clients on a day-to-day basis in understanding areas such as Incoterms\, tariff classification\, and rules of origin. \nPaul Bowman\nVertical Head of International\, Barclays Business \nPaul’s role is to support colleagues and SMEs to explore international trade\, by providing insight and education and to confirm that whilst international trade may be complex\, it need not be difficult. \nHe has held roles as diverse as relationship director\, national performance manager and CEO support\, and has hosted events and webinars focused upon growing through trade. With over 30 years’ experience within the banking industry\, he is a keen ally of those looking to broaden access to the opportunities available through overseas trade and activity. \nKeirra Smith\nDeputy Director\, Department for Business and Trade \nKeirra is a Deputy Director in English Regions managing Programmes (The UK Export Academy and the Export Champions) and Insight & Operations Teams. While Keirra is a long-term civil servant\, this is her first gig working for the UK Civil Service. She is even having a go at being British these days\, having officially immigrated in 2022. \nHaving worked for the Victorian\, New South Wales and Australian governments\, Keirra moved to the UK eights years ago as the New South Wales (NSW) Trade and Investment Commissioner to the UK and Europe\, however\, she gave this up when the Australians told her it was time to come home. Keirra’s focus now is to helping to build export capability across all parts of the UK. \nIrina Shmakova\nUK Export Academy Adviser\, Department for Business and Trade \nIrina has worked in the private and public sectors\, both in the UK and overseas. She has helped businesses of all sizes to develop their sales overseas\, working across multiple sectors and markets.  \nWith a particular interest in international market research\, international communications and cultural awareness\, Irina has led delegations of UK businesses on market visits and trade missions organised by Chambers of Commerce and DBT \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://owituk.org/event/in-partnership-with-export-export-opportunities-for-women-led-smes LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:OWIT UK,strategic partner,UK DIT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Women-Led-Businesses-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T173000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20231002T085423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T135824Z UID:3006-1697558400-1697563800@owituk.org SUMMARY:Digitalisation and International Trade: What’s Changing and How To Get Ready DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful online webinar that explores the evolving landscape of international trade in the digital age. \nWe will delve into the advancements\, challenges\, and opportunities presented by the digitalization of cross-border trade\, with a special focus on the newly enacted Electronic Trade Documents Act (ETDA) of July 2023. \nDuring this interactive webinar we will explore: \n\nHow advancement in the digitalisation of cross-border trade is bringing benefits for all\nThe key and current challenges around digitalisation of international trade from a practical perspective\nThe implications of the latest digital bill ETDA – Electronic Trade Documents Act\, July 2023\, on your business\, market places and manufacturing\nWhere and how you can prepare your business for the new ways of trading and what’s next\n\nWe are delighted to have with us two guests during this session \n– The respected international trade consultant and thought leader in strategic trade – Dr Rebecca Harding. \n \nDr. Rebecca Harding is a Senior Fellow of the British Foreign Policy Group and an independent trade economist\, public speaker and sustainable trade and supply chain specialist. In 2022 she was awarded the “Net Zero Entrepreneur of the Year” at the annual Scale Up Group’s Enterprise Awards event. \nShe has built three data-based technology businesses in the trade and sustainability space and held senior positions at Deloitte\, London Business School\, the Work Foundation\, and UK Finance\, where she was Chief Economist. She acted as Specialist Adviser to the Treasury Select Committee and advised the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Entrepreneurship. She has acted as a trade finance and supply chains expert witness\, is a member of the World Trade Board\, the ITFA’s ESG Committee and the ICC’s sustainable trade finance technology sub-committee. Between 2004 and 2018 she was a Director and Trustee of the German-British Forum. \nHer co-authored books\, “The Weaponization of Trade: the Great Unbalancing of Policy and Economics” and “Gaming Trade: Win-Win Strategies for the Digital Era” have defined the trade-based nature of modern conflict. She provided the business case for the adoption into UK law the framework to enable digital trade; her work on the “regulatory paradox” of current sustainability reporting requirements has catalysed the establishment of the ITFA’s cross-industry Audit Council to set sustainability reporting and audit standards. She has authored 8 other books on the German economy\, global innovation policy\, and SME financing and Venture Capital. Her high media profile includes frequent appearances on BBC Television and Radio\, Sky News\, CNBC\, and Times Radio\, as well as citations in the broadsheet media. Rebecca launched her boutique consulting firm Rebeccanomics\, following the sales of Coriolis Technologies\, which she founded in 2017. \nEmmanuelle Ganne\, the international trade expert with extensive experience in international trade\, trade policy\, global governance\, and diplomacy. \nEmmanuel currently works as Senior Analyst in the Economic Research Department at the World Trade Organization (WTO) where she leads work on SMEs\, and digital technologies and blockchain. In 2018\, she authored the book Can Blockchain Revolutionize International Trade? and is a regular speaker at events on blockchain and trade digitalization. She previously held various positions at the WTO\, including four years as counselor to the WTO Director\, General Pascal Lamy. While in the Cabinet\, Emmanuelle helped shape the strategic direction of the Organization and represented the Director-General on the UN Chief Executive Board. \nCome prepared to join in the conversation\, put forward your questions and network with other OWIT members and guests. \n \n Click here to Register URL:https://owituk.org/event/digitalisation-and-international-trade-whats-changing-and-how-you-can-get-ready LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:OWIT UK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/invite-front-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230914T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230914T101500 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20230901T172707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T172905Z UID:2849-1694682000-1694686500@owituk.org SUMMARY:WTO Public Forum 2023 - It's Time For Action DESCRIPTION:OWIT UK is delighted to be once again co-hosting a working session at this year’s WTO Public Forum with the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) and the Permanent Mission of Ecuador to the WTO. \nThis year’s Public Forum\, entitled “It is Time for Action”\, will feature 131 sessions from 12 to 15 September 2023. Sessions are organized by WTO member governments\, businesses\, non-governmental organizations\, academia and international organizations\, with many livestreamed on the WTO website. \nThe Forum opens with a Presidential Lecture delivered by former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. His lecture will provide insights into the convergence of trade\, technology\, and inclusive development. Following this\, Gordon Brown will sit for a frank\, face-to-face conversation with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the global economy and the challenges facing global trade. \nThe OWIT UK session takes place on Thursday 14th September at 9am. \nSession Title: Catalysing Green Trade: Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Shaping Sustainable Policies \nSession subtheme: Inclusive policies for the advancement of green trade \nClimate change is not gender-neutral. The impact of the climate crisis disproportionately affects women\, particularly those who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. The crisis amplifies existing gender inequalities by increasing women’s vulnerabilities and threatening their means of subsistence. Women entrepreneurs are essential contributors to trade – and thus important agents of change. Because of their substantial knowledge of the land\, indigenous women are more likely to implement green practices in their production. Thus\, including them in global supply chains can address climate change by increasing sustainable trade while improving women’s economic well-being. \nStill\, women typically face more obstacles when setting up businesses\, accessing finance\, and entering global markets. The WTO and the UNPFII have previously acknowledged the importance of mainstreaming gendered trade policies for women’s economic empowerment and increasing the inclusion and diversity of women in trade. By sharing the unique experience of indigenous women\, policies that reduce gender-related barriers and empower green trade can be created. \nThis session will adopt a bottom-up approach to look at the challenges facing indigenous women involved in sustainable trade. It will propose inclusive green policies\, evidenced by the lived experience of indigenous women\, that can support bringing others into sustainable global supply chains. \nSession abstract: \nThe impact of the climate crisis disproportionately affects women\, particularly those who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. As valuable contributors to sustainable trade\, learnings from indigenous women’s green practices and experiences are key to addressing climate change. \nThis session will showcase stories from indigenous traders and examine the challenges and issues they face as they embark on their entrepreneurial journeys\, looking at the inclusive green policies that can support them and bring them into global supply chains. \nRepresentatives from academia\, NGOs\, inter-governmental organisations and global trade experts will share best practices for inclusive policies. Session outcomes will include recommendations for national governments to create a policy environment that fosters inclusive green trade\, from grassroots through the supply chain. \nIt will link with the established United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)\, which provides a platform for indigenous women to engage with states on sustainable development issues\, including trade. \nSeveral interactive activities will be organized throughout the Forum\, and participants will have the chance to explore various exhibitions that shed light on the role of international trade in achieving environmental sustainability. \nWe look forward to having you join our conversation. URL:https://owituk.org/event/wto-public-forum-2023-its-time-for-action LOCATION:WTO Geneva\, WTO Headquarters\, Geneva\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Associate Organisation,OWIT UK,strategic partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/WTO-PF.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T000000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20230213T175507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T202227Z UID:2753-1677542400-1677542400@owituk.org SUMMARY:Business Ethics: An International Conversation on Tuesday Feb 28 2023 DESCRIPTION:International business ethics are essentially a global code of conduct which should be followed by businesses that trade internationally. They are a set of principles that establishes ethical standards for importers and exporters\, employees and businesses. Sometimes\, engaging in international business may introduce grey areas. \nJoin OWIT UK and OWIT Ottawa\, Canada on Tuesday 28th February 2023\, as they co-host an international working session on business ethics\, bringing in examples and lived experiences and best practice for women traders in the UK\, Canada\, and internationally. \nJoin speakers Adriana Carrillo\, Professor at the School of Businss at Centennial College and Co-Founder and CFO of Healthy Prickly Concepts; Aristoteles Zervapoulos\, Snr Risk Manager\, ESG-CS-FC\, Export Development Canada\, Nathalie Bradbury\, OWIT OTTAWA President and Managing Director NBJJ Business Advisory Services; Noreen Burroughes Cesareo OWIT UK President \, Gender and Trade Specialist and Principal of Market Accents and Nicole Pitter Patterson OWIT UK VP International and International Gender and Trade Consultant and share your own experiences and best practices. \nRegister and share with your colleagues. The link will be shared before the meeting. \n\nREGISTER URL:https://owituk.org/event/business-ethics-an-international-conversation-on-tuesday-feb-28-2023 LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Associate Organisation,OWIT UK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Seasons-Greetings-from-OWITUK4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20221003T151744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T184954Z UID:2621-1666693800-1666711800@owituk.org SUMMARY:OWIT UK and Natwest Event: Going Global * A to Z of International Trade DESCRIPTION:OWIT UK\, together with NATWEST is hosting Expanding trade horizons. Going Global: A to Z of international trade on 25th October 2022 at the NatWest head offices in London. \nRegistrations: From 10.00AM \nConference: 10.30AM to 3.30PM with lunch and refreshments \nThe day will focus on providing practical knowledge\, insights and signposting for women trading internationally. Specifically industry and expert speakers will impart valuable information on foreign transactions\, cash flows and trade finance\, looking at challenges and solutions available. \nParticipants will also hear from women who are already trading internationally\, as they share their insights and tips. In the afternoon sessions\, there will be three masterclasses\, designed to impart practical skills for trading internationally. \nAttendance is complimentary and the audience will include women traders\, female entrepreneurs and stakeholders from across finance and networks. \nPlease register for your tickets\, either as attending in person\, or accessing the virtual participation through the zoom link which will be sent out closer to the date. \nIf you are attending in person and wish to contact us about any dietary requirements or require support to access our event in person or virtually\, please email Admin@owituk.org. \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://owituk.org/event/owituk-natwest LOCATION:Natwest HQ\, 250 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4AA United Kingdom\, 250 Bishopsgate\, London\, C2M 4AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:OWIT UK,strategic partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OWIT-CARDS-OCTOBER1-e1664810257991.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20220921T152739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T155729Z UID:2603-1666224000-1666310399@owituk.org SUMMARY:Partner Event: #WBW Women and Technology DESCRIPTION:Collaborative action from women business leaders to make a positive impact and deliver our united vision of a more sustainable world economy \nAbout this event\nOctober 20\, 2021 10.00 and 15.00 BST \nClick here for the 10.00 event: World Business Women’s Day 2022 (10.00 BST) Tickets\, Thu\, Oct 20\, 2022 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite \nClick here for the 15.00 event: World Business Women’s Day 2022 (15.00 BST ) Tickets\, Thu\, Oct 20\, 2022 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite \nWorld Business Women’s Day 2022 10.00 BST\nWomen and Technology\nHow women in business can leverage technology to make the most of its opportunities\nFrom AI to the dark web and everything in between…tech leaders\, business owners\, and women from all sectors\, nations\, cultures\, and backgrounds\, take part in this dynamic global event to explore women and technology\n\nFrontline females in business and industry\, action orientated achievers – not another talking shop\nHighlighting innovation and opportunity to widen female participation in technology and contribute to the global enterprise ecosystem\nSharing best practice from nation to nation\nExchanging proven ideas to create shortcuts to tangible outcomes by flexing strategies from one nation to the next\nTaking action to build more sustainable women-led businesses\nContributing to the global Savvitas Barometer\nZoom room discussions chaired by international leaders\nStimulating Speed Keynotes from high-profile global speakers\nEstablishing an enduring dialogue between women of the world\n\nOutcomes shared throughout industry and government\n@SavvitasGlobal #WBWDay \n \nSavvitas is delighted to connect on #WBWDay with friends from: \nAll-Party Parliamentary Group for Inclusive Entrepreneurship – Catalyst for Women Entrepreneurs – G7 Gender Working Group – Global Entrepreneurship Week – GEN UK – NatWest – OWIT International – OWIT UK – WEConnect International – WishKnish – Women in Leadership – Women & Enterprise All-Party Parliamentary Group – Women Impacting Public Policy – W20 – Quantum Leaps URL:https://owituk.org/event/partner-event-wbw-women-and-technology LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Associate Organisation,Savvitas,strategic partner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220927T154500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20220822T103757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T105317Z UID:2590-1664293500-1664298000@owituk.org SUMMARY:OWIT UK CO-HOSTING AT 2022 WTO Public Forum "Towards a sustainable and inclusive recovery: ambition to action" DESCRIPTION:The Organisation of Women in International Trade\, UK Chapter (OWIT UK) and the 2X Collaborative a global industry body for gender lens financing (convening investors and capital providers) will be co-hosting a working  session on\, ‘Leveraging Technology To Enable Inclusive Finance for Women Owned SME Resilience in Global Trade’ at the WTO Public Forum\, Geneva.  \nThis session will examine private sector innovations in digital finance\, fintech and trade finance with the landscape of gender lens financing supported by Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and governments to strengthen economic growth and resilience for women owned SMEs. Expert representatives from the leading gender lens investment partnership created by G7 DFI members\, fintech experts in trade finance\, UK Government\, NGOs\, inter-governmental organisations and global trade experts\, will share best practices leveraging digitalization for financing for the benefit of all stakeholders. \nThe outcomes from the session will demonstrate the success of gender lens investing and digital finance solutions for women owned SMEs which can be implemented to ensure resilience and recovery on supply chain disruptions in supply chains disruptions in global trade.   \nRegistration to attend in person is via the WTO website and closes on September 7th. URL:https://owituk.org/event/owit-uk-co-hosting-at-2022-wto-public-forum-towards-a-sustainable-and-inclusive-recovery-ambition-to-action LOCATION:WTO Geneva\, WTO Headquarters\, Geneva\, Switzerland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220524T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220524T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20220516T101545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T102307Z UID:2515-1653397200-1653400800@owituk.org SUMMARY:UPS Women Exporters Programme UK Launch Tuesday\, 24th May 2022 13:00 – 14:00 (BST) DESCRIPTION:OWIT UK President Noreen Burroughes Cesareo of Market Accents\,  will join ‘#SheExports – taking your women-owned business global’ as a guest speaker to launch @UPS’s Women Exporters Programme. \nThe programme\, open to women business owners\, is set to delve into topics such as exporting\, logistics and more in a series of workshops\, which follows the virtual launch event on 24 May\, 1-2pm BST. \nJoin us by registering ➡️ https://ups.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ct3mNZ55T8W16z5xGpyjGg \nThis event will open up a new pathway to your business growth. \nWhat you’ll discover: \n• How to take advantage of exporting and inclusive trade• Insights into the Government’s role to boost small business growth• How to continue breaking barriers as a women exporter\, trends and statistics• Full overview of the UPS Women Exporters Programme and what’s to come \nWhat’s coming next? You will get access to four (4) exclusive Women Exporter workshops starting June 7\, created specifically for women entrepreneurs. \n#SheExports \n#WomenExportersProgramme \n \n Register Here URL:https://owituk.org/event/ups-women-exporters-programme-uk-launch-tuesday-24th-may-2022-1300-1400-bst LOCATION:OWIT UK ZOOM VIRTUAL EVENT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Associate Organisation,strategic partner,UK DIT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220505T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20220425T130905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T144712Z UID:2474-1651766400-1651770000@owituk.org SUMMARY:OWIT UK: Emerging Frontiers for International Trade and Business DESCRIPTION:The United Kingdom has historically been a major trading partner with North America. Now that the UK has left the EU\, there are more opportunities to consider. \nAlthough sharing the same language\, the North American market is different and diverse\, and requires a specific and tailored trade strategy depending on the industry and sector. It is important that MSMEs – especially women-owned businesses – on both sides of the Atlantic can see and easily access the mutual opportunities.   \nOur webinar on Thursday May 5 2022 includes two short presentations from our keynote speakers  Brenda VanHorn\, Commercial Counselor\, US Embassy in the United Kingdom and Susan Barton – Head of Gender Strategy and Trade Policy\, Department for International Trade\, United Kingdom. \nThey will talk about facilitation of trade opportunities. They will also share details of market entry programs and export services from both countries.  \nFollowing the short presentations\, there will be an open conversation with Q&A for OWIT members and guests on the call. Participants will also have the opportunity to place their questions directly to Brenda VanHorn and Susan Barton. \nSign up today for this free webinar and an opportunity to grow your market across frontiers. \n \n Register to Attend URL:https://owituk.org/event/owit-uk-emerging-frontiers-for-international-trade-and-business LOCATION:OWIT UK ZOOM VIRTUAL EVENT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:OWIT UK,strategic partner,UK DIT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220503T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220503T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20220420T102410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T102747Z UID:2455-1651581000-1651595400@owituk.org SUMMARY:Intellectual Property - The backbone of today's business DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday May 3 2022 from 12.30 to 4.30 BST for a hybrid seminar – in person in Brussels – and learn from IP\, brand and businss specialists across Europe. \nWho should attend? \nYoung or women-owned business leaders and entrepreneurs\, businesses\, lawyers & academics interested in knowing more about the IP – the intellectual property system – and its impact on improving businesses and marketing potential. \nWe will discuss what you should do to protect intellectual assets including brands and how to take action in case of copy/ infringement. \nThe seminar provides a general understanding needed for businesses before & after entering the market\, either digital market or physical one \nIn today’s economy\, protection of intellectual property rights is vital. It also provides more exposure and a strong competitive advantage to businesses entering a market. It also preserves their position in the market & helps them expand across borders. \nComplete your egistration by following one of these links: \nEventbrite: bit.ly/35FLMQIOWIT’s Website: https://lnkd.in/eiaUGqsDOr by mail: Brussels@owit.org \n€80 for non-members\, €40 for members\,€25 for non-member students\, \n€15 for member students. \n \n Register Here URL:https://owituk.org/event/intellectual-property-the-backbone-of-todays-business CATEGORIES:OWIT UK,Savvitas,strategic partner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220317T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220317T173000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20220316T133608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T182016Z UID:2437-1647532800-1647538200@owituk.org SUMMARY:OWITUK joins OWIT Brussels and OWIT Lake Geneva to host a hybrid roundtable for IWD 2022 DESCRIPTION:Trade has the potential to expand women’s role in the economy\, decrease inequality\, and expand women’s access to skills and education. Unfortunately trade is not gender-neutral and in order to break the bias\, we need to continue hearing women entrepreneurs share their experiences\, identify barriers\, acknowledge and share best practice and put forward recommendations and action plans to help shift these barriers. \nThe roundtable will showcase women in international trade from the three chapters across three areas: sustainable practices\, trade finance and digitalisation. These are all key for building resilience and growing businesses across borders in the coming years. \nJoin OWIT Brussels\, OWIT Lake Geneva and OWIT UK for insightful keynotes and a roundtable discussion in person and online. \nKeynote presentations from \nVridiana Garcia Quiles\, E-Trades Programme Management Officers \, UNCTAD \n Adriana Quinones\, Director a.i\, UN WOMEN\, Geneva \nProfessor Theresa Carpenter\, PHD\, Trade Policy Advisor \nAlisa Gus\, US Ambassador\, Savvitas Global\, \nwith speed keynotes from \nAlessandra Guion\, Fintech Belgium (Brussels) \nDeborah Leary OBE\, Forensic Pathway (UK) \nZeinab Al Hasan\, Georgia-Pacific LLC (Lake Geneva) \nLaura Sieczkowski\, Director\, Mantle Packaging (UK) \nMaria de Garcia\, DignityService (Brussels) \nRambod Behbodi\, Geneva Trade Law \nNicole Pitter Patterson\, OWIT UK \nModerator: Deepash Patel\, Trade Finance Global \nHosts: OWIT Europe Chapters: \nJennifer Moriconi\, President OWIT Brussels \nSanaz Javadi Farahzadi\, VP Partnerships OWIT Lake Geneva \nNoreen Burroughes Cesareo\, President OWIT UK \nShould you require any assistance to access the venue or participate in the online roundtable kindly contact us by email prior to the event. \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://owituk.org/event/owituk-joins-owit-brussels-and-owit-lake-geneva-to-host-a-hybrid-roundtable-for-iwd-2022 LOCATION:OWIT UK ZOOM VIRTUAL EVENT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:OWIT UK,Savvitas,strategic partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Header-Eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220119T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20220106T171744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T135121Z UID:2280-1642600800-1642604400@owituk.org SUMMARY:How to Network: Why Networking Skills are Important… DESCRIPTION:Networking skills are a critical skills to have to both help your personal and professional life.  Knowing how to engage\, start a conversation\, develop a network – even online – and build long-term relationships takes time and self-confidence. \nJoin Véronique Rapetti\, OWIT UK  VP\, President of the Young Chamber of Commerce F-GB and Product and Learners Experience Manager\, Insights on Wednesday 19th January 2022 in this very practical and interactive workshop to learn how to develop networking skills to help you in your personal and professional life. \nWhat will You Gain? \n•    Practical tips to help you start networking with confidence\n•    Points to help you consider the new skills you need to develop\n•    Recognise what’s working well for you already\n•    And by the end\, to have your questions answered \nWho Should Attend? \nIf you are new to networking\, need to increase your networking efforts\, or want to demystify what constitutes good networking. \nThis will be a very practical and interactive session. We will also look at online networking. \nPlease note this is not a sales focused networking workshop. \nRead more about Véronique Rapetti\, OWIT UK  VP. \n\nRegister Here URL:https://owituk.org/event/why-networking-skills-are-important LOCATION:OWIT UK ZOOM VIRTUAL EVENT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:OWIT UK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/OWIT-UK-EVENTS-Invitation5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211130T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20211022T135042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T122445Z UID:2215-1638280800-1638284400@owituk.org SUMMARY:Reaching Customers Online in a Global Economy DESCRIPTION:72% of Twitter followers are more likely to purchase from your business after online engagement. Now more than ever reaching customer online is easier. All you need is a phone and data or a computer and access to the internet. \nIn this workshop Janice B Gordon\, OWITUK  VP\, Customer Growth Expert and Founder Scale Your Sales Framework and Podcast\, shows you how to grow your business by creating awareness for your product and engaging with potential customers\, whether this is on LinkedIn\, Twitter or WhatsApp. \nJoin this very engaging and practical workshop to learn: \n\nThe Scale Your Sales Attraction Method\nThe Dos and Don’ts to using social media for business growth.\n\n \n Register Here URL:https://owituk.org/event/reaching-customers-online-in-a-global-economy LOCATION:OWIT UK ZOOM VIRTUAL EVENT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:OWIT UK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/OWIT-UK-EVENTS-Invitation1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211115T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20211103T093315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T113826Z UID:2224-1636963200-1637341200@owituk.org SUMMARY:Notice to Members: UK DIT: International Trade Week: 15-19 November 2021 DESCRIPTION:We invite OWIT UK members to note the following activities taking place during November 2021 by the UK Department of International Trade\nInternational Trade Week\nThe UK’s first ever International Trade Week is here. The week offers a series of exciting events to help businesses learn more about selling globally and connect with trade industry experts. \nWhether your business currently sells goods or services internationally\, or is yet to start\, whether you are a small business new to exporting to multinational companies looking to expand your horizons\, International Trade Week will give you the inspiration\, advice and confidence to take the next steps to grow your business. \nYou can build your own programme of events across the week\, with both virtual and in-person opportunities available. From webinars on key global markets (e.g. doing business in Singapore) through to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) workshops\, with events will be run by both Government and businesses\, there is something for every business. \nYou can tailor your week’s programme to meet your company’s needs. Sign up is simple – follow the links below to register for the events taking place and discover your business’s full exporting potential. \nEvents\nSearch via the link below to register for International Trade Week events on a day by day basis. Please note that these will be continually updated with upcoming events\, so check back often. \n \n Click here for more information URL:https://owituk.org/event/notice-to-members-uk-dit-international-trade-week-15-19-november-2021 CATEGORIES:UK DIT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screenshot-2021-11-03-at-09-32-18-Events-by-day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211110T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20211105T142900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T144757Z UID:2236-1636549200-1636552800@owituk.org SUMMARY:Partner Event: Savvitas WBW COP26 Green Paper Update & Actions DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \nCollaborative action from women business leaders to make a positive impact and deliver our united vision of a more sustainable world economy \nThe Impact of Climate Change on Women in Business\nWomen at Work Global Report to COP26 Summit\nOn the 1st day of #COP26 WBW Chair Sue Lawton MBE presented our ‘Green Paper’ Report with ideas from WBW Day Women Leaders \nJoin us to hear Sue’s update from COP26 and agree next steps \n\nAn interactive online session with key women leaders\nTaking action to build more sustainable women-led businesses\nEstablishing an enduring dialogue between women of the world\n\nHeld in partnership with OWIT UK\nTo celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week \n@SavvitasGlobal @GENUK @OWITUK \n#WBW #COP26 #GEW2021 #GEWUK #GENUK \nSavvitas is delighted to partner with OWIT UK and GEN UK /GEW UK \nAnd to connect on #WBW with friends from \nNatWest – All-Party Parliamentary Group for Inclusive Entrepreneurship – Catalyst for Women Entrepreneurs – G7 Gender Working Group – Global Entrepreneurship Week – GEN UK – Malta Business Network – mnAI – OWIT – Progeny – WEConnect International – WishKnish – Women in Leadership – Women & Enterprise All-Party Parliamentary Group – Women Impacting Public Policy – W20 – Quantum Leaps \nThanks to ethicalhour.co.uk for the event image and to the late great Ruth Bader GInsburg for her everlasting wisdom URL:https://owituk.org/event/partner-event-savvitas-wbw-cop26-green-paper-update-actions LOCATION:OWIT UK ZOOM VIRTUAL EVENT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:OWIT UK,Savvitas,strategic partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screenshot-2021-11-05-at-14-24-29-Savvitas-WBW-COP26-Green-Paper-Update-Actions-e1636123125286.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211001T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211001T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20210927T182214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T182906Z UID:2192-1633102200-1633105800@owituk.org SUMMARY:OWIT UK- WEIFORWARD CO-HOSTED WTO PF21 Joint Working Session: Building resilience to bridge trade gaps through digital transformation DESCRIPTION:Building resilience to bridge trade gaps through digital transformation\nThe Organisation of Women in International Trade\, UK Chapter (OWIT UK) and Women’s Economic Imperative (WEIForward) are hosting this joint working session at the WTO Public Forum 2021. The session will look at ways in which government and private enterprise can collaborate to ensure the broadest range of opportunities remain open to all women to acquire digital skills\, build resilience and ensure sustainable growth in international trade following the disruptions and further inequalities in supply chains caused by the pandemic.\nOutcomes from the session will suggest possible collaborative areas such as digital transformation and solutions which can then be implemented and shared as best practice globally\n \n \nWORKING SESSION PANEL SPEAKERS URL:https://owituk.org/event/owit-uk-weiforward-co-hosted-wto-pf21-joint-working-session-building-resilience-to-bridge-trade-gaps-through-digital-transformation CATEGORIES:Associate Organisation,OWIT UK,strategic partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/WTP-PF-OWIT-UK-WEIFORWARD-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210922T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210922T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20210903T145022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T103108Z UID:2157-1632319200-1632322800@owituk.org SUMMARY:#OWITUK Webinars: Born Global on September 22\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:From the minute you launch your website you are a ‘born global’ company.  What is your strategy? What practical steps do you need to take to optimise your global reach?  This webinar is designed to help you begin your international trade journey.  It will provide you with practical information and signposting including: \n\nHow to identify your market\nDistributors\, agents\, partnerships\nDue diligence/Legals\nPayment terms/Foreign Exchange\nKey support organisations/connections\nChambers of Commerce International Trade Support\n\nIf you want to know what an international trade strategy should look like and want to ensure you are opportunity ready\, then join Deborah Leary OBE\, VP of OWIT UK\, CEO Forensic Pathways and DIT Export Champion\, with guest Mandy Haque\, International Director\, Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce & VP of the British American Business Council. \nDeborah Leary OBE\, Vice President OWIT UK and CEO and Founder of Forensic Pathways\nMandy Haque\, International Director\, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce\n\nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT URL:https://owituk.org/event/owituk-webinars-born-global-on-september-22-2021 LOCATION:OWIT UK ZOOM VIRTUAL EVENT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:OWIT UK,strategic partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/OWIT-UK-Born-Global-RoundTable-Invitation1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210715T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210715T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20210622T214611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T112231Z UID:2028-1626354000-1626357600@owituk.org SUMMARY:OWIT UK: Removing Barriers to International Trade Finance DESCRIPTION:Following our launch event which looked at the OWIT UK agenda\, we continue the conversation with a Round Table on Thursday 15 July at 13.00 hours BST.  \nThis ‘solution-driven’ roundtable will look at known and identified barriers and recommendations on how to move forward. \nConfirmed speakers include \nEleanor Wragg – Senior Reporter at GTR talking about Gender and Trade Finance \nAlisa DiCaprio – Head Of Trade and Supply Chain at R3 addressing the benefits of digitisation in Trade Finance for SMEs and MSMEs \nDuarte Pedreira – Head of Emerging and Frontier Markets\, Crown Agents Bank\, sharing his insights on International Trade into Africa \nVeronika Koroleva – Commodities and Trade Finance Partners at Gunnercooke speaking about the Brexit Impact on UK & EU trade \nYvonne Greeves – Head of Women in Business at Natwest addressing Access to Finance for Women-led businesses.  \nJoin this hour-long lively round table and participate with your experiences and recommendations. \nThis event is free.  \nPlease email admin@owituk.org if you require any assistance during the event or any further information. \n \n REGISTER FOR THE EVENT URL:https://owituk.org/event/owit-uk-removing-barriers-to-international-trade-finance LOCATION:OWIT UK ZOOM VIRTUAL EVENT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Associate Organisation,OWIT UK,Savvitas,strategic partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Market-Accents-icons.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20210629T082349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T082424Z UID:2134-1624924800-1625097599@owituk.org SUMMARY:Partner Event: GTR UK 2021 Virtual DESCRIPTION:OWIT UK members are invited to attend the GTR UK Trade event this year.  Free registration is available here: https://www.gtreview.com/events/virtual/gtr-uk-2021-virtual/#tab_book \nAs part of its hybrid offering for 2021 – with an in-person event scheduled for October 19 – GTR UK will take place in virtual form on June 29-30\, offering unrivalled insights into the latest developments in UK trade and trade finance. \nComing at a key time for UK trade\, both in terms of the ongoing impact of Covid on supply chains and business continuity planning and the plans for Global Britain as the realities of Brexit start to hit home\, the programme for the 2 days will also reflect on the ongoing ramifications of Greensill\, whether it’s concerns around supply chain finance models or questions posed for the insurance sector. We’ll also be looking at ongoing efforts to achieve competitive edge when it comes to digitisation\, walking the ESG tightrope\, and the latest support offerings from UK Export Finance. \nThe 2 days will feature live streamed studio sessions\, interactive Zoom-style breakouts and pre-recorded interviews\, helping to provide clarity on the latest issues impacting the UK market. \n6 key themes: \n– Where now for supply chain finance?\n– Maintaining digital competitiveness\n– Post-Brexit reality vs rhetoric\n– Managing the ESG balancing act\n– Prospects for Global Britain\n– New UKEF support offerings \nMeet representatives from\, local and international banks\, multinationals and SMEs\, independent financiers\, commodity brokers and traders\, insurers and risk managers\, lawyers and consultants\, fintech providers and ECAs & multilaterals. View \nTo take part\, please register here. URL:https://owituk.org/event/gtr-uk-2021-virtual CATEGORIES:Media Partners,OWIT UK,strategic partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GTR-UK-2021_Virtual_600x300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210623T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210623T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20210602T173438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T115102Z UID:1906-1624458600-1624465800@owituk.org SUMMARY:OWIT UK LAUNCH: INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND GENDER TO BOOST ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT DESCRIPTION:OWIT UK is formally launching on Wednesday 23 June 2021 at 14:30 BST. \nWe are excited to announce the launch of a new chapter of the Organisation of Women in International Trade (OWIT) here in the UK. Together with the trade bodies and industry organisations\,  we believe that international trade is a key to the business agenda and that it will help us to grow the economy following the disruptions caused by Brexit and the Pandemic. \nThere has never been a better time for a new OWIT chapter in the UK. As women business owners and entrepreneurs we are eager to unlock opportunities\, easily access international markets and grow our networks and communities overseas. The newly formed chapter has been formally accepted in the global OWIT family\, and our website – www.owituk.org is also live. An Executive Board is in place and we are currently reaching out to establish collaborative partnerships across industries. \nOur launch activities include a webinar on Wednesday 23rd June to start the OWIT conversations and to discuss our agenda and programme for the future.  This will touch on the core themes which are driving our programme\, and which will cover topics such as: \n\nkey challenges faced by businesses and how to support them to trade easily and safely on a global level\,\nIncreased knowledge and guidance on international standards and digitisation of processes\,\nOvercoming challenges caused by cultural differences\,\nIdentifying and bridging gaps in leadership and entrepreneurial skills\,\nSignposting and knowledge share of trade-related topics such as trade regulations\, logistics and supply chains.\n\n \n  \nTo view a copy of the programme please click here. \nWe would be delighted if you could join us to help us set the global agenda for the future growth of OWIT UK. \nPlease email admin@owituk.org if you require any assistance during the event or any further information. \n \n Register\n \nSpeakers and Chairs\n\n \n HE Ambassador Simon Manley CMG United Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organisation\, United Nations and other International Organisations.\n \n\n \n H.E Ambassador Stephen de Boer\, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organisation\n \n\n \n Susan Barton Team Leader of the Trade and Gender Equality team at the UK Department for International Trade (DIT)\n \n\n \n Chris Southworth\, Secretary General at the International Chamber of Commerce UK and Director of APPG for Trade & Export Promotion\n \n\n \n Shannon Manders\, Editorial Director\, Global Trade Review (GTR)\n \n\n \n Camelia Mazard\, Esq. OWIT President\n \n\n \n Helene Martin Gee\, Founder of Savvitas and Chair of the OWIT UK Advisory Board\n \n\n \n Sue Lawton MBE\, Savvitas Senator\, Chair\, World Business Women and OWIT UK Advisory Board Member\n \n\n \n Noreen Burroughes Cesareo\, President OWIT UK\, International Trade\, Strategic Marketing and Communications\n \n\n \n Deborah Leary OBE\, Vice President OWIT UK and CEO and Founder of Forensic Pathways\n \n\n \n Gurshinder Sidhu\, Vice President OWIT UK and Trade Finance Specialist\n \n\n \n Janice B Gordon\, OWIT UK Vice President and Chair\, international Speaker\, Educator\, Consultant\, Author\, Customer Growth and Sales Expert\n \n\n \n Nicole Pitter Patterson\, OWIT UK Vice President International Relations and Co-Founder/Director of SheLeadsIT\n \n\n \n Véronique Rapetti\, OWIT UK Vice President and Head of Learning & Engagement at ASPIRE\n \n\n \n Antonella Ragona\, OWIT UK Vice President and Hon Secretary\, Owner of Marketing Nest URL:https://owituk.org/event/owit-uk-launch-trade-and-gender-to-boost-economic-participation-and-economic-empowerment LOCATION:OWIT UK ZOOM VIRTUAL EVENT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Associate Organisation,CBW,OWIT UK,Savvitas,strategic partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/UNITED-KINGDOM1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210609 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20210527T171425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T173245Z UID:1845-1623110400-1623196799@owituk.org SUMMARY:Savvitas Global World Business Women Caucus - June 8 2021 DESCRIPTION:Savvitas Global World Business Women Caucus – June 8 2021\n\n\n \n\n \nSavvitas Global: World Business Women Caucus (WBWCaucus) \nWhen: Tuesday June 8\, 2021 at 10.00 and 15.00 BST \nPlaces are limited\, but OWIT members may book VIP Tickets via Eventbrite: \n10.00 BST: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/152349843483 \n15.00 BST: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/152347015023 \nThe June WBW Caucus aligns with the G7 Summit and focuses on Lifelong Development of Women. It will discuss recommendations from the G7 Gender Working Group Communique. \nWBW brings together business leaders\, founders\, and women from corporate life to network and collaborate to promote and support women in business across cultures\, sectors and nations. \nSpeakers and delegates are leading business women from over 30 countries around the world. \nChaired by Savvitas Founder Helene Martin Gee\, along with Sue Lawton MBE and key Savvitas Ambassadors and Senators\, including Jill Pay\, Noreen Cesareo\, Antonella Ragona\, Aisha Izzet\, Brenda King MBE\, Lisa Gus\, Sheetal Mehta Walsh\, Vena Ramphal\, Virginia Littlejohn. \nWBW creates lasting connections and celebrates the achievements of those at the top of their careers while acting as a beacon for women starting their business journey \nThe first WBW 2021 global events focused on Women in Technology and the Creative Industries. \nAll ideas gathered will be published in an international Savvitas White Paper in November 2021 during Global Entrepreneurship Week – the 13 year Savvitas has participated in Enterprise Week / GEW! URL:https://owituk.org/event/savvitas-global-world-business-women-caucus-june-8-2021 CATEGORIES:Savvitas,strategic partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Savvitas-image-for-WBWDay-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210521 DTSTAMP:20260409T144538 CREATED:20210322T112935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210509T073957Z UID:125-1621382400-1621555199@owituk.org SUMMARY:Commonwealth Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit 21 DESCRIPTION:Join the first Commonwealth Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit – a two day conference and a lot more besides. The Summit and our feature activities will be coordinated here on the WorldLabs platform where host organisations CBWN\, GEN UK and Women In Innovation have established communities which connect with the global innovation ecosystem. To take part\, sign up and create your profile. All sessions\, resources and networking tools will be available to members of the Summit communities. URL:https://owituk.org/event/test CATEGORIES:Associate Organisation,CBW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://owituk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screenshot_2021-05-09-Commonwealth-Womens-Entrepreneurship-Summit-21.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR