The UK’s place in the Asian Century
Asia is set to dominate the global economy by 2050, approaching a staggering 50 per cent of world GDP, compared with around 20 per cent today. The UK is well placed to play a key role in what is being dubbed the ‘Asian Century’.
The country has a strong trading relationship within Asian markets, however more UK companies need to prepare a position themselves for the predicted increase in the level of opportunities over the coming decades.
To find out how your business can benefit from these opportunities, join the UK-ASEAN Business Council, UK India Business Council, and China Britain Business Council at the IFB2016 for the Pan Asia Conference.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This unique event will include best practice and case study sessions from business leaders as well as a panel discussion. Sessions will include:
- Political overviews from senior Asian government officials.
- Opportunities in key growth sectors over the coming decades.
- How to position your company for future growth in the region.
- Learning from Asian inward investors about their UK journey.
WHY ATTEND
- Discover the pan-Asian economic outlook for the next decade.
- Understand the UK’s future role as one of Asia’s key growth partners.
- Learn from the lessons of successful UK businesses trading and operating in this region.
- Engage with a network of influential business leaders.
- Share ideas and gain a new perspective on the Asian market.
AGENDA
9:45 Registration and Networking
10:15 Welcome
Richard Graham, MP- Prime Minister Trade Envoy
10:20 Pan-Asia Economic Outlook
Mr. J.K. Sharma – Indian Consul General, Birmingham
Mr Lai Bo, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Manchester
Mr. Gilberto G. B. Asuque – Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the Philippines
10:55 UK Perspective on the Asian Opportunity
Richard Graham MP – Moderator
Kevan Watts – Chairman, UK-ASEAN Business Council
Stephen Phillips – CEO, China-Britain Business Council
Richard McCallum – MD, UK India Business Council
11:25 Refreshment Break
11:40 View of the UK- The Asian Investor Opportunity
Richard Graham MP – Moderator
Dr David Landsman OBE – Executive Director, Tata Limited
Dr Paul Taylor – Chief Executive, Dynex Semiconductor Ltd
Darren Brown – Head of Business Development, iGene London Ltd
12:15 Strategic Engagement Across Asia
Clive Drinkwater – Regional Director, UK Trade & Investment – Moderator
Graham Cartledge CBE – Chairman, Benoy
Ken Atkinson – British Business Group Vietnam and Grant Thornton Vietnam
Emma Sheldon – Group Marketing Director, Vernacare
12:50 Market Entry and Support
Ross Hunter – UK-ASEAN Business Council
Lise Bertelsen – China-Britain Business Council
Steve Toogood – UK India Business Council
13:25 Concluding Remark
Graham Cartledge CBE – Chairman, Benoy
