Global Trade Development Week

UKABC is proud to sponsor the re-launch of the Global Trade Development Week in 2018. With 3 Regional Editions in China, Malaysia, and the UAE, GTDW comes back full force with enhanced programs, new locations, enhanced exhibition, incredible content, capacity building content, inspiring speakers, GTDW Advisory Council, Business Matchmaking & Networking and Free content for visitors.

Established in 2010, the Global Trade Development Week aims to link governments, businesses, multilateral organisations, consultants and solution providers through high level interactive capacity building summits, workshops, matchmaking, exhibitions & networking in China, APAC, EMEA & Africa.

GTDW focuses on enhancing public-private trade development across borders by prioritising certain business aspects such as facilitation of trade, reduction of trade costs, facilitating new market entry, overcoming trade barriers, strengthening partnerships and many many more. #GTDWCHINA Shanghai, China, 2-4 July 2018 (14 th Edition) #GTDWAPAC Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18-20 September 2018 (15 th Edition) #GTDWEMEA Abu Dhabi, UAE, 20-22 November 2018 (16 th Edition) To participate in GTDW and take your business acumen to new heights, contact executive.assistant@ukabc.co.uk The wider significance of Global Trade Development Week lies in the relationships behind the activity.

UKABC is proud to sponsor the re-launch of the Global Trade Development Week in 2018. With 3 Regional Editions in China, Malaysia, and the UAE, GTDW comes back full force with enhanced programs, new locations, enhanced exhibition,… UKABC’s work is designed to connect people who can contribute knowledge, access, experience or practical support.

The Council’s role is therefore best understood through the quality of the conversations created and the follow-up those conversations make possible. For businesses and institutions, events in the Partnerships programme provide a structured setting in which to understand priorities before making commitments. Participants can hear different perspectives, test assumptions and identify where a credible introduction may be useful.

This approach is especially important in international work, where local context, trust and clarity often determine whether an initial discussion develops into a sustainable relationship. The programme also contributes to UKABC’s public record. Documenting the people involved, the subjects discussed and the intended outcomes helps future partners understand the Council’s experience.

It gives search engines and readers a clearer account of the organisation’s work while preserving the history of relationships that may continue across several years or projects. UKABC approaches relationship-building as a practical responsibility rather than a ceremonial exercise.

The objective is to help organisations move from interest to informed action: understanding the opportunity, meeting relevant people and agreeing a realistic next step. That principle is reflected in the way the Council combines business discussion with direct introductions, clear context and continuing engagement. For prospective participants, the value of Global Trade Development Week is not limited to attendance on the day.

The lasting opportunity comes from the insight gained, the credibility of the connections made and the possibility of future collaboration. UKABC continues to develop this work through roundtables, business events, international partnerships, community initiatives and carefully selected recognition programmes. This Story is presented as a self-contained account within the new UKABC website.

It records the activity in clear language, provides context for readers unfamiliar with the original event and explains why the subject remains relevant to UKABC’s wider mission of connecting business, institutions and communities across borders.