Programme
08:00 onwards Registration
09:00 10:30 The Export Imperative
Technology companies are operating in a global market. A leading economist provides insights into the international business climate, and a world-class entrepreneur who has taken technologies from bench to international markets gives the benefit of his experience.
10:30 11:00 Coffee
11:00 13:00 Go West
Opportunities abound in the United States. Perspectives from a major US corporation that works with Cambridge companies, a technology broker that seeks out innovation on behalf of US clients and UK companies that have made significant progress in the US market.
13:00 14:00 Lunch
14:00 14:15 Springboard
A number of early-stage businesses with international aspirations are given the chance to make their case.
14:15 15:15 Eurovision
Doing business across Europe may appear the natural first step, but how big an obstacle are language and culture? Senior figures from a range of businesses share their strategies and insights. The EU itself is also a source of funding for more blue-sky research and the longer term benefits of collaborative projects are discussed.
15:15 15:30 Tea
15:30 16:30 Look East
The opening markets of India and China offer great potential and Japan remains a source of partnerships and opportunities. Seasoned entrepreneurs with knowledge of supply chains and logistics discuss the strategies needed.
