We are delighted to invite you to our 2026 Global Xchange events in partnership Irish Freight Solutions.

Each session will allow businesses to meet with national experts. global trade agencies, potential partners, and foreign delegates.

The Xchange will serve as a bridge between the corporate sector and government officials to discuss shifting trade policies, geopolitical risks, and digital economy growth. 

What is the International Trade Xchange?

Our Global Xchange is a forum designed to connect businesses involved in International Trade with policy makers and industry experts. We have invited speakers from a variety of backgrounds to facilitate an exchange of information and encourage exchange of insights navigating through regulations and building strategic partnerships.

We were delighted our Keynote speaker William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce.

William has worked for the last 8 years with a range of companies, from global retailers to SMEs to innovative start-ups, advising on EU exit and the Trade and Co-operation Agreement, the Windsor Framework and the UK’s trade and investment policies including with the USA.

Previously, William spent over ten years as an academic lawyer specialising in Constitutional and EU law, and 5 and a half years as an MP (Glasgow North East), including roles as Shadow Ministers for Defra, Transport and Scotland and membership of the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee.

30th September 2026 –
8.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.

Preston North End, Deepdale Stadium, Preston, PR1 6RU

At this event we have two speakers who are specialists in their sector/region.

Indonesia – Mr. Chris Wren – Chris is the former Chief Executive of the British Chamber in Indonesia for 17 years. He founded P.T. Limitless to aid and assist British SME’s and offer a reliable bridge into the Indonesian market. UK companies should consider Indonesia as an export market as it is Southeast Asia’s largest economy with over $3.9 billion in bilateral trade, a population exceeding 280 million, and projections to become one of the top global economies by 2050.

Europe – Mr. Artur Sarkisian – International Business Director – R.M. Boulanger. Since 1981, RM Boulanger (RMB), have been a leader in tax representation, helping businesses comply with EU tax regulations. They facilitate the international expansion of non-European companies without the need for a physical presence by managing VAT registration and filings, compliance with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), eco-contributions, excise duties, posting of worker

26th November 2026 – 8.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.

AMRC North West, Roy Chadwick Way Samlesbury Aerospace Enterprise Zone, Mellor Brook BB2 7HP

For this event we are pleased to be joined by representatives from the Czech Republic – Mr. David Frous, Consul general of the Czech Republic in Manchester and Ms. Denisa Provaznikova – Head of Economic and Commercial Section at the Czech Embassy in London.

Trading with the Czech Republic offers access to a highly industrialized, export-driven economy with a renowned engineering legacy. It serves as a strategic gateway to Central and Eastern Europe, providing a skilled workforce, robust infrastructure, and deeply integrated supply chains—particularly for major industries like automotive and technology

What are the benefits of joining?

• As your trusted partner we will keep you abreast of all the latest developments in the International Trade field.

• Market insights from partners around the world.

• Bringing you trusted experts in a variety of topical subjects.

• Peer to peer networking.

Who should join?

This event is for businesses of every size that import or export goods and services. It will be most useful for:

• Senior managers who want clarity on regulation.

• Operations teams looking to strengthen compliance.

• Business owners seeking growth in international markets.

• Sales Managers seeking market insights and opportunities.

What is the cost?

To support activity connected with the International Trade Xchange there is a nominal joining fee of £125 for existing Chamber members, this fee includes:

• 4 x in person events per year (for two colleagues)

• Regular webinars on issues affecting importers and exporters.

• Networking opportunities