On Thursday 20 March 2025 the Driving International Trade Conference 2025 brought together the most influential minds in global trade right in the heart of Central London. 

With speakers including the Rt Hon David Lammy MP, the Foreign Secretary, Baroness Poppy Gustaffson CBE, the Minister for Investment, international trade experts and senior business leaders, the conference offered a platform for 300 forward-thinking leaders looking to accelerate their international footprint.

The  conference featured key panel discussions, fireside chats, keynote addresses and breakout sessions. Highlights included:

International Reception Keynote by the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), John WH Denton AO. 

Keynote address by the Minister for Investment, Baroness Poppy Gustafsson CBE.

Panel discussions – opportunities across key regions such as Germany, India, Türkiye, Australia and Egypt.

Project Showcases – in key strategic markets such as Hong Kong, Dubai Aviation Engineering Project, Serbia and Slovenia.

Interactive Breakout Sessions – including ‘How to navigate the Local Business Environment in Strategic Markets’ and ‘Transforming Trade with Corridors, Markets, and Technology’, ‘Unlocking Global Supply Chain Opportunities for UK Companies’ and ‘Unlocking Transatlantic Growth – Trade & Investment Opportunities in the USA’.

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Source: British Chambers of Commerce