The document summarizes a UKTI market visit to Poland from March 14-17, 2016. It provides an overview of the planned activities, which include attending a welcome event, British-Polish networking event, and arranging 1:1 meetings. Benefits include joining a group visit, assistance with planning, and invitations to networking events. Eligible SMEs can apply for additional funding. The deadline to apply is February 12, with 15 places available. The visit will be led by a UKTI trade adviser and take place in Warsaw.
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3. Overview of Market Visit
? Led by UKTI North East International Trade Adviser
¨C Plan to travel to Warsaw Monday 14th
March 2016
¨C Attend ¡°Welcome to Poland¡± event 15th
March 2016
¨C Opportunity to attend The British-Polish Networking Event 15th
March
2016
¨C 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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4. Overview ¨C Key benefits
? The key benefits of joining our Market Visit
¨C Opportunity to join a group visit to Poland
¨C Travel independently and still be included in UKTI wider delegation
¨C Assistance with planning your trip
¨C Detailed information on doing business in Poland
¨C Open to all companies from all sectors
¨C Invites to networking events
¨C 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
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5. 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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7. Poland Market Visit 14 ¨C 17 March 2016
We look forward to
? Prior to leaving
¨C Assisting you plan your visit
? On 14 March
¨C Meeting up Durham Tees Valley
airport
¨C Flying out with KLM
? On 14 March
¨C Informal evening meal in Warsaw
? On 15 March
¨C Welcoming you to Poland
- Formal evening reception at the
Polonia Palace Hotel
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8. Plans for travel
? Flights suggested are via Amsterdam with KLM 14 ¨C 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
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9. 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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11. Whilst in Poland
? Weather 5 ¨C 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 ¨C feel free to extend your visit
? Do Great Business !
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12. What next?
If you have already emailed an application form to me:
?Sign (wet copy) and return a copy of your application form to
Jennifer.scott@mobile.ukti.gov.uk
?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)
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13. 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
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14. Don¡¯t Miss Out!
Deadline for applications for the enhanced package to work
with BPCC is Friday 5th
February ¨C 10 places available
Deadline for applications to attend the Market Visit is Friday
12th
February ¨C 15 places available
However: demand is high so advice is sign up today ?
Thankyou
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For further assistance you can contact:
Market Visit Leader ¨C International Trade Adviser
Sue Beverley on 07966 222258
or
Your own local International Trade Adviser prior to trip