Doing Business in the European Union - with ExportNZ

The European Union is one of the world’s largest and most lucrative markets – and New Zealand now has a free trade agreement that delivers new benefits to a wide range of export and business sectors wanting to do business in the EU.

This event is not to be missed, here’s why:

• Hear from a panel of trade experts about the ins and outs of the FTA
• Learn from business leaders and exporters already doing business in the EU
• Plenty of time to ask questions and engage with our expert panels
• Network and swap stories with other exporters in the room

The new FTA has already delivered a tariff saving of $100 million a year, with 91 per cent of New Zealand’s current goods trade entering the EU tariff free. But the FTA does more than remove tariffs – there are great outcomes for businesses interested in:

• Government procurement in the EU
• Education services
• Aviation services
• Access to investment opportunities
• Sustainable development

SPEAKERS:

New Zealand Official - Vangelis Vitalis - Deputy Secretary, Trade & Economic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

European Union - H.E. Ambassador Lawrence Meredith

FTA Negotiators panel discussion

• Robbie Stenberg - Senior Adviser, Goods & Sustainable Trade
• Sam Rae - Adviser, Services & Investment
• Bettina Weber - Principle Trade Policy, MPI

Business Panel Discussion

Moderator: Simon Hearsey - New Zealand Trade Commissioner, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden

• David Boyd, Founder & Director, Foot Science International
• Dr Ojas Mahapatra, Chief Executive, Fabrum

COST:

Free to attend

Morning tea and refreshments provided.

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EVENT MANAGER:

Holly Andrews [email protected]

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Business Canterbury, 57 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, New Zealand