Information for SMEs

A guide for small to medium businesses interested in attending Trade Unlocked.

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Why should business owners attend?

Trade Unlocked is a unique event that is bringing together small businesses, large enterprises, policymakers and politicians. It’s never been done before. And we hope that by putting everyone in the same room, on an equal footing, we can solve the biggest challenges facing all businesses by influencing current and future governments.

SMEs and individual traders are an extremely important voice that is often ignored. In fact, they are the most important people to invite to take part. It is these businesses that are often suffering silently, and Trade Unlocked wants to change that. Everyone who attends on 20th June has an equal opportunity to shape the recommendations produced, and we hope the materials below help you invite them. This is a unique chance for them to speak directly to policymakers.

This event is for absolutely any business that buys components, products or services from overseas. Or who sell their goods and services to customers (both B2B and B2C) outside the United Kingdom.

We are particularly keen to invite sole traders and smaller organisations within our network, especially those that might have further to travel. If you employ fewer than 10 people you may qualify for free accommodation the night before the event. You can ask the Trade Unlocked team directly by emailing info@tradeunlocked.co.uk

What can I do at Trade Unlocked?

  • Attend the keynote speeches

  • Comment on Position Papers, and feed into the recommendations that we are presenting to policymakers

  • Tell your story to journalists attending

  • Participate in Breakout Forums, where everyone has an opportunity to speak. See who’s facilitating the sessions.

  • Smaller businesses and Sole Traders may qualify for free accommodation the night prior to the event (19th June) as part of the SME Access Scheme. Anyone wishing to attend under this scheme just needs to contact info@tradeunlocked.co.uk

How will this help my business?

  • You will have a chance to talk directly to senior policymakers

  • Your feedback will help shape recommendations to government

  • Journalists covering the event are keen to speak to SME business owners - this is your chance to make your industry’s key concerns clear to those in government

  • You will hear from a range of experts and other business owners who are navigating the same challenges as you.

Tell people you are taking part in Trade Unlocked

  • Share that you are attending on LinkedIn and Twitter

  • You can tag the event social media accounts (@tradeunlocked) and (Trade Unlocked) in your post

  • Invite your colleagues and other businesses you work with.

Downloads

Using the Trade Unlocked logo

When reproducing the logo in any medium please try and keep a safe area around the logo so that no other graphic elements encroach in to the logo’s “safe area” indicated by the dotted line and based on the shape and size of the “U” from the TU mark.

Downloadable materials to be used only by permission of the Trade Unlocked organisers. Contact info@tradeunlocked.co.uk.

Make the most of the Industry Village

The Industry Zone is a place within Trade Unlocked for delegates to congregate with others from the same sector, and act as a focus for advocates for that sector. The Industry Zone sits right at the centre of the conference space, becoming the crossroads for delegates and the place to meet and network.

Industry Zone pods will host exhibitors to distribute literature, hold informal meetings, engage with delegates and give presentations or workshops advertised through the event app.

Delegates will be able to access industry-specific information, expertise and interactive content by visiting the Industry Village pod relating to their sector.

Become an exhibitor

Contact Georgia Wiltshire: georgia@tradeunlocked.co.uk

Time slots are available on all Industry Village Pods. Full information about exhibiting at Trade Unlocked can be found here.

The ten Industry Village Pods: 1. Agriculture and Fishing; 2. Business Services; 3. Construction and Property; 4. Energy, Utilities and Environment; 5. Financial and Legal Services; 6. Hospitality, Retail, travel and Culture; 7. Manufacturing; 8. Research, Science and Technology; 9. Technology and Media; 10. Trade, Supply Chain and Logistics.

The pods may be used as small presentation or workshop venues with up to 12 seats. Exhibitors may book timed slots to hold presentations or workshops. A screen is fitted to each pod which will be able to display presentations from a USB stick.