Poland market visit 14th to 17th march pre market visit briefing 1 feb 2016

UKTI Poland Market Visit 14th to 17th March 2016

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Welcome to Pre market visit

Overview of Market Visit

• Led by UKTI North East International Trade Adviser

– Plan to travel to Warsaw Monday 14th March 2016– Attend “Welcome to Poland” event 15th March 2016– Opportunity to attend The British-Polish Networking Event 15th March

2016

– Additional opportunity to arrange 1 2 1 meetings with buyers/suppliers arranged by The British Polish Chamber of Commerce (fee applies for this service)

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Overview – Key benefits

• The key benefits of joining our Market Visit

– Opportunity to join a group visit to Poland– Travel independently and still be included in UKTI wider delegation– Assistance with planning your trip – Detailed information on doing business in Poland– Open to all companies from all sectors– Invites to networking events– Opportunity to have a tailor-made campaign for your business over the

next 6- 8 weeks culminating in 1 2 1 appointments during the visit

• Eligible sme’s can also apply for additional funding towards this trip


Planned Activity

• Working with BPCC• Delivering bespoke campaign tailored to your needs with a

dedicated Account Manager• Part of the wider UKTI marketing initiative• Webinars and updates from BPCC leading up to the event


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Plans for visit

Poland Market Visit 14 – 17 March 2016

We look forward to • Prior to leaving

– Assisting you plan your visit

• On 14 March – Meeting up Durham Tees Valley airport – Flying out with KLM

• On 14 March – Informal evening meal in Warsaw

• On 15 March – Welcoming you to Poland- Formal evening reception at the Polonia Palace Hotel


Plans for travel

• Flights suggested are via Amsterdam with KLM 14 – 17 March but you are free to make your own plans!

• Hotel suggested is Polonia Palace , Warsaw

• You are responsible for making own bookings and paying for all your own travel and hotel accommodation

• Refer to customer notes for full details on above

• If travelling with group, we will meet up informally in the departure lounge at Durham Tees Valley Airport


Whilst in Poland

• You are expected to arrange your own schedule of meetings during your visit unless you have specifically commissioned some bespoke assistance (via BPCC) to help you in this endeavour

• We do encourage you to make the most of the visit and join in both the UKTI opportunities and utilise the excellent services of BPCC to plan your campaign and book 1 2 1 appointments


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Whilst in Poland

• Weather 5 – 7 C , cloudy, snow forecast the week before but may be warm also so be prepared!

• Take a taxi to the hotel (15min ride with no traffic, approximately 10GBP or less) for those delegates flying into Warsaw through the main Chopin Airport.

• The networking reception will be in the same hotel as UKTI accommodation. Traveling around Warsaw is recommended via taxi, and via train/bus if a meeting is outside of Warsaw. The Account Manager will advise each delegate on how to travel to each meeting

• Poland is 1 hour ahead of GMT• Make the most of your visit by planning ahead and maximise the business

meeting opportunities – feel free to extend your visit• Do Great Business !


What next?

If you have already emailed an application form to me:

•Sign (wet copy) and return a copy of your application form to [email protected]

•We will then send you a formal acknowledgement that you have secured your place

•Fill in the “Enhanced Package of Support” form today or email back to Sue (deadline for BPCC application is Friday 5th February)


mailto:[email protected]

If you have not yet applied:

• Fill in the application today (wet signature required).

• Fill in the “Enhanced Package of Support” form today (deadline is Friday 5th for BPCC referrals)

• We will then send a formal acknowledgement of your place

• BPCC will contact you to arrange a call and introduce your Account Manager


Don’t Miss Out!

Deadline for applications for the enhanced package to work with BPCC is Friday 5th February – 10 places available

Deadline for applications to attend the Market Visit is Friday 12th February – 15 places available

However: demand is high so advice is sign up today Thankyou



For further assistance you can contact:

Market Visit Leader – International Trade Adviser

Sue Beverley on 07966 222258 or

Your own local International Trade Adviser prior to trip