Workshop on key defence/security markets Uxbridge, Wednesday 26 November 2014 10.00am – 16.30pm
Are you looking to expand your defence/security exports to India,
The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, South
Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei or Burma?
Workshop on key defence/security markets
Uxbridge, Wednesday 26 November 2014
10.00am – 17.00pm
Aim
To examine the political, economic, security and trade control contexts in each of
these countries to understand what are the main areas of opportunity and risk for
exporters of controlled goods, and to clarify Technical Assurance requirements.
What's Covered
- Political background and latest developments
- The local economy and outlook
- Defence and security threats
- Travel and 'doing business'
- Relationship with the UK
- Any sanctions or embargoes - what is prohibited and what is exempt
- Potential risks or concerns under the export licensing Criteria
- Specific issues with specific end users
- UK exports which have recently been approved and any which have recently been refused
- Technical Assurance requirements for Naval Exports
Example
Here's an example, from a previous similar workshop, of the analysis of Russia.
Audience
Business Development Managers, and Compliance staff, of companies exporting defence,
security or dual use items.
Venue
The offices of Hale Hamilton Valves in Uxbridge. (NB While Hale Hamilton are kindly
providing the venue, the workshop is the responsibility of Green Light Exports).
Cost and Registration
£150 plus vat. To register, please email richard@greenlightexports.co.uk with your contact
details.
Presenters
The workshop will be led by Richard Tauwhare, a former diplomat with over 30 years’
experience in the Foreign Office, most recently heading policy work on defence, security and
dual use exports. He provides training and tailored advice on UK and US export controls and
sanctions, to help UK defence, security and dual use exporters expand their exports to
emerging markets. Visit www.greenlightexports.co.uk
Bob Simpson, Global Lead for Naval Ships, Marine Business Development and Innovation at
Lloyd’s Register Marine, will clarify the technical assurance requirements for naval exports
and address misunderstandings for third party certification or inspection. See www.lr.org
Outline Programme
09.30 Registration and coffee
10.00 Introduction and Context
10.30 India
11.10 The Philippines
11.30 Coffee Break
11.50 Thailand
12.10 Vietnam
12.30 Taiwan
12.50 Singapore
13.10 Buffet Lunch
14.00 South Korea
14.20 Japan
14.40 Indonesia
15.00 Tea Break
15.20 Malaysia
15.40 Brunei
16.00 Myanmar
16.20 Technical Assurance Requirements for Naval Exports
17.00 Close