The Department for International Trade (DIT) is leading a visit to Prague, Czech Republic, exclusively for consumer sector companies including retail, fashion, creative and giftware from 13-16 March 2017.

Agenda:

Arrival and networking

 Welcome and overview of the visit - Andy Smith, International Relationships Manager for DIT will welcome you to the morning and give an overview of the visit and the programme for the three days in market.

Live Skype call to British Chamber of Commerce, Czech Republic - Hear from Stephen Ridgeway from the British Chamber of Commerce who is based in market. This will give you a chance to meet the team in Prague, get a taster of live export opportunities and hear the latest developments in terms of the mission programme.

Cultural considerations when doing business in Czech Republic - Different cultures and languages must be taken into account when doing business in other countries. Gerti Willis, Communication & Culture Adviser at DIT will take you through business culture, negotiation styles, communication and local customs in Czech Republic giving you a great head start for when you arrive.

Lunch, networking and a chance to meet fellow companies that will also be joining the visit - If you are already signed up to go on the visit this is a great chance to meet fellow delegates before you fly. If you haven't signed up, take this chance to learn more about the visit over a relaxed lunch.

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