Join the Department for International Trade (DIT) London Region and ERDF’s Global Growth Project in a Trade Mission to Dubai 2017 and discover new export opportunities in this dynamic market.
Why attend?
The region is now an important export market for major fashion brands. Fashion E-commerce is expected to grow dramatically in the region over the next few years,fuelled by increasing broadband penetration and growing comfort with purchases online. It is part of the unique business culture of the region that to develop commercial relationships, initial face to face meetings are an essential aspect.
Who should attend?
London based fashion brands including womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, fashion lifestyle and accessories companies.
What are the benefits of attending?
- Briefing in London to ensure companies get the best outcomes from the visit
- Dubai in market briefings with local market experts
- Visits to key Dubai companies to meet decision makers
- Showcase and networking event to meet buyers, franchise partners, bricks and mortar and online retailers, press and in uencers
- Schedule will allow for companies to also make their own or arrange follow up meetings
This trade mission is part-funded by the ERDF’s Global Growth Project.
Date: 21 to 23 May 2017
Administration fee: £250 (+VAT)
Additional costs for flights to be covered by companies.
Eligibility critieria
• Eligibility will be assessed on the basis of your application
• London SMEs who have been trading for a minimum of 12 months
• Priority will be given to companies that do not have a signi cant commercial presence in this market
