Multi Sector Market Visit to Spain
Date & Time
Sunday, Nov 11, 2018 at 09:00 - 17:00
Scottish Development International (SDI) is organising a multi sector market visit to Madrid and Barcelona in November and registrations are now open.
Spain is the fifth largest economy in the European Union (EU) and now one of the fastest growing in the Eurozone. The population of Spain is about 47 million making it one of the biggest consumer markets in the EU.
Around 1 million British nationals, based mostly in the coastal regions, are permanent or part-time residents. Over 16 million British tourists visit Spain every year.
Benefits for UK businesses exporting to Spain include:
entry route to Latin America
size of the market
English accepted as a business language
familiarity with British products and openness to them
proximity and availability of flights, including low cost airlines
SDI will support companies attending the market visit with the following:
Connect with experts and professionals on the ground, like SDI market specialists, business associations, Department for International Trade, local businesses, accountants, solicitors.
Provide market research to support delegates to set up one to one meetings with potential agents, distributors, clients, buyers, partners while in market.
Export training prior to the visit to make sure all delegates are market ready and understand the culture, finance, route to market options.
Financial funding for 50% flights and accommodation (up to £200) for eligible companies.
Companies are responsible for booking own flights and accommodation. SDI will suggest flights and hotels so the delegation can travel as a group and stay in the same location.
Sectors
The market visit will be multi sector; however, the following key sectors have been identified as offering good opportunities:
Madrid: Technology and Engineering, Life Sciences, Renewables, Fin Tech (pharma services, digital health, smart grid, data, smart cities)
Barcelona: Technology and Engineering, Life Sciences, Creative
Programme (subject to change)
Sunday 11th November - Madrid
Arrive in Madrid
Informal welcome dinner
Monday 12th November - Madrid
Market briefing session
One to one company meetings
Networking reception
Tuesday 13st November – Madrid / Barcelona
Site visit or one to one company meetings
Travel to Barcelona by train
Wednesday 14th November - Barcelona
Barcelona welcome and market briefing
Site visit or one to one company meetings or Smart City Expo World Congress 2018
Networking reception
Thursday 15th November - Barcelona
Site visit or one to one company meetings or Smart City Expo World Congress 2018
Depart Barcelona
Please contact Kristell.clunie@scotent.co.uk for more information or to request an application form