It is now less than a year to go until Birmingham’s partner city Milan will open the Expo 2015. Under the theme “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”, more than 140 countries are going to present their technology and innovation as well as culture and […]

As part of Exporting is GREAT, the government’s initiative to inspire and support 100,000 additional exporters, UKTI will be hosting Exporting is GREAT week 18-22 April. There will be a vast range of events across every region, aimed at encouraging both new and experienced exporters […]

On the 15th October 2015, Birmingham became the 46th signatory of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact. The official signatory ceremony took place in Birmingham’s sister city itself, coinciding with the 2015 Milan Expo and with the attendance of over 500 people, including representatives from […]

Birmingham was represented on the Property and Private Wealth panel event at the China British Business Council’s ‘Outbound Investment’ conference in Beijing on the 3rd November 2015.   The conference, which targeted investors from the private and state sectors, was aimed at Chinese companies and […]

DATE: Wednesday 11th November 2015 TIME: 09.00—14.00 LOCATION: Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co, Two Snowhill—Birmingham B4 6WR COST: Free Who should attend? -Companies looking for a dynamic & prosperous country in which to invest, innovate, grow or expand on the world stage -Companies looking to […]

                  Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) invite you to our first “Meet the Expert” event on 22 October at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. This FREE event offers businesses looking for help exporting with a unique […]

The first-ever exhibition of local design, manufacturing and innovation has taken flight to the European Parliament in Brussels from 22th – 24th September showcasing the West Midlands’ achievements in innovation and infrastructure. The visual centrepiece of the exhibition is BCU’s ‘Birmingham Made Me’ initiative, displaying iconic products originating from […]

UKTI are hosting a series of trade missions to offer guidance, support and funding for West Midlands businesses looking to make serious sales overseas. This is an ideal opportunity to visit your market of choice and: meet future suppliers, customers and partners. learn about the […]

The EU-China Urbanisation Partnership Forum took place on 29 June in Brussels, on the day of the 10th EU-China Summit. The EU-China Partnership on Urbanisation is an overarching instrument brought to life to support China and the EU to improve the functioning and attractiveness of […]

The Birmingham Made Me initiative showcased its dazzling designs in the heart of Milan’s busy shopping district at the Urban Centre in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.  A number of young designers’ creations were showcased including Robert Renton’s clothing, James Plant design and Monique Lee Millinery’s […]