Expand Internationally: Access Global Events, Missions and Support
Hanan Gendi, International Manager, shares about international activities for the June edition of the SMMT International Update.
SMMT is continuing to expand it’s international activity with new market access events in Türkiye, USA and Europe. Supporting members with international opportunities remains a key priority for SMMT. I’m pleased to have recently joined the international department after working closely with SMMT’s UK automotive supply chain members, covering global trade and logistics.
With an understanding of the challenges companies face in accessing key markets, it’s great to now be able to support companies in maximising opportunities through initiatives such as Automechanika Frankfurt.
Upcoming events:
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.
21 October, Esslingen, Germany: Baden-Württemberg Automotive Suppliers’ Day Express interest in attending this 1-day conference and supplier networking event.
2-4 November – Žilina, Slovakia: CEE Automotive Supply Chain Join the trade mission to Slovakia to explore the supply chain opportunities for UK companies in the Central and Eastern European region.
11-12 November – Bursa, Türkiye: Automotive Meetings Bursa SMMT is considering 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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