Poland, the largest of the new EU member states with a population of 38 million, is strategically located at the crossroads between Eastern and Western Europe and offers easy access to 250 million consumers within a radius of 1,000 kilometres.

 

Both the European Commission and the IMF rated Poland as the fastest growing country in the European Union for 2010 and forecast high growth in 2011 and 2012.

 

Discover how your business can take advantage of the potential this market offers by joining us for an evening seminar on Wednesday 9 March. Held in partnership with the British Polish Chamber of Commerce and UKTI, this event will provide you with:

 

·         The latest key market and economic developments in Poland, with a view on what the next 5 years may bring;

 

·         An overview of the business opportunities for UK companies in Poland including a breakdown of key projects attracting EU funding and how to access these;

 

·         Expert advice on the practicalities of finding agents and distributors, marketing your business in Poland and overcoming barriers to entry;

 

·         An insight into the logistics to and within the country;

 

·         First hand practical advice from Lorien Engineering Solutions, a Staffordshire based company, who will share their experiences of successfully opening their first office in Wrocław 18 months ago.

 

The seminar will commence with registration and light refreshments from 5.00 pm, with the presentations beginning at 5.30 pm. The evening will draw to a close at 7.30 pm followed by a networking buffet supper.

 

Prior to the event there will also be the opportunity to meet on a one to one basis with our guest speakers from the British Embassy Warsaw and the British Polish Chamber of Commerce, plus our sponsors Roythornes and RSM Tenon.

 

Explore the prospects for your business in Poland and book a place today!

 

Programme:

 

17h00             Registration, Light Refreshments and Networking

 

17h30             Welcome and Introduction

Peter Hogarth, International Trade Director, UKTI East Midlands

 

17h35             Market and Economic Overview: Current and Future

Perspective

Martin Oxley, Chief Executive Officer, British Polish Chamber of Commerce

           

17h55             Opportunities for UK Companies in Poland

                        Liz Basing, Director UKTI Services, British Embassy Warsaw

 

18h10             Market Entry Strategies and Overcoming Barriers

                        Michael Clay, Vice-Chairman, British Polish Chamber of Commerce

 

18h30             Logistics to and within Poland

Dan Cook, General Manager – Trailer Operations, RH Freight and

Bartosz Stanuch, International Forwarding Co-ordinator,

Raben  Group

 

18h50             Case Study of Success in the Polish Market

                        Bill Treddenick, Operations Director, Lorien Engineering Solutions Ltd

         

19h10             Q&A and Discussion

 

19h30             Close and Networking Buffet