9.30am

Registration opens for visitors

Refreshments will be available and the networking and our sponsors and industry experts stands will be open.

 10.00am 

Essex Global Summit officially opens

Join us in the Banqueting Room for the launch of the Summit.
Hear from Essex Chambers of Commerce CEO, Denise Rossiter and Chelmsford City Council's Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Marie Goldman.

10.15am

Panel: The Benefits of Freeports

Hear from our expert panel in the Banqueting Room
  ► Thames Freeport
  ► Freeport East
  ► BDO UK LLP
  ► British Chambers of Commerce

10.50am

Breakout Session 1

The first of our 25 minute breakout sessions. Choose from one of the three workshops or small discussions happening in the Library, Drawing and Banqueting Rooms.
  ► Opportunities in the Gulf: Arab British Chamber of Commerce
  ► The Importance of Translation: TTC wetranslate
  ► Everything Export: Export Unlocked

11.15am

Networking & Refreshment Break

Head to the Small Dining and Terrace rooms for refreshments and networking or visit our sponsors and industry experts on their stands. 

11.30am

Breakout Session 2

The second of our 25 minute breakout sessions. Choose from one of the three workshops or small discussions happening in the Library, Drawing and Banqueting Rooms.
  ► The Growing of VegTrug: VegTrug Group
  ► How to Manage your Logistics: Woodland Group
  ► Everything Import: Export Unlocked

12.00pm

Breakout Session 3

The third of our 25 minute breakout sessions. Choose from one of the three workshops or small discussions happening in the Library, Drawing and Banqueting Rooms.
  ► International VAT: BDO UK LLP
  ► How to Manage your Logistics: Woodland Group
  ► Are you Customs Audit Prepared?: Export Unlocked

12.30pm

Lunch & Networking Break

Head to the Small Dining and Terrace rooms for lunch and networking or visit our sponsors and industry experts on their stands. 

1.15pm

Welcome Back

Join us back in the Banqueting Room.

1.20pm

Keynote Speaker: Announced on the Day

1.50pm

Panel: Building a Successful International Business

Hear from our expert panel in the Banqueting Room
  ► VegTrug Group
  ► Wilkin & Sons
  ► Olympus
  ► British Chambers of Commerce

2.20pm

Keynote Speaker: Sally Jones

Hear from Sally Jones, EY’s Trade Policy & Strategy leader, about THe Windsor Framework. Sally will explain the issues, the latest position, how businesses can respond, and what the future might bring for trade between Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and the EU.

2.50pm

 Final Address

Closing remarks from Essex Chambers of Commerce CEO, Denise Rossiter and Chelmsford City Council's Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Marie Goldman.

3.00pm

Essex Global Summit Closes

Whilst we endeavour to ensure the attendance of our advertised speakers, exhibitors, vendors and displays, we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes.
All timings are approximate and subject to change. We advise arriving as early as possible to avoid queues and missing any speakers.