Navigating global opportunities in a changing trade environment
Simon Winterbottom, International Manager, shares about international activities for the July edition of the SMMT International Update.
It was a pleasure to see many familiar faces at the 18th SMMT International Automotive Summit last week, with global trade very much a central topic of discussion – particularly the international climate in which we’re operating amid increased competition, rising protectionism and supply chain disruption.
Closer partnership is crucial and China is the next market where SMMT is arranging activity, partnering with the Department for Business and Trade on a visit this July. It will include a visit to the New Energy Vehicle Forum in Shanghai and site visits to OEMs in Chongqing.
We’re also encouraging companies keen to engage with the Turkish automotive sector to join SMMT’s delegation to Automotive Meetings Bursa this November, connecting buyers and suppliers through tailored B2B meetings.
Read more about these activities below.
If any of our events are of interest to you, or if you want to let us know which markets and events you’re keen to visit, please fill out the international activities interest form here.
Upcoming events:
27-30 July, Shanghai and Chongqing, China: New Energy Vehicle Forum SMMT is partnering with the Department for Business and Trade on a visit to China this July, which includes a visit to the New Energy Vehicle Forum in Shanghai and site visits to OEMs in Chongqing.
8-12 September, Frankfurt, Germany: Automechanika Frankfurt SMMT is organising the UK Pavilion, we are currently allocating spaces so if you are interested please get in touch ASAP.
6-9 October, Georgia and South Carolina, USA: Southeastern Supply Chain trade mission SMMT will be returning to the Southern Automotive Conference in Atlanta, Georgia before heading to South Carolina for a programme of site visits, networking receptions and briefings.
11-12 November – Bursa, Türkiye: Automotive Meetings Bursa SMMT is taking a delegation of UK companies to Automotive Meetings Bursa, a supply chain event for automotive and aftermarket industry. Express interest here to find out more details once confirmed.
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