Name: From Local to Global: How SW Innovators can scale overseas with Confidence
Start: 2026-01-21T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-21T14:00:00+00:00
Location: Woodbury Business Park

From Local to Global: How SW Innovators can scale overseas with Confidence

For many innovative South-West businesses, the idea of exporting is exciting — but the how can feel overwhelming.
About this Event

Exporting can open the door to transformational growth — but only when approached with clarity and the right preparation. This half-day workshop brings together experts to help you assess readiness and explore overseas opportunities with confidence.

Who Should Attend:

• CEOs & founders

• Senior leaders exploring market expansion

• Commercial and operational managers

What You’ll Learn:

• Components of export readiness

• How to prioritise overseas markets

• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

• Decision-making frameworks for expansion

Agenda:

10:00 Welcome

10:15 Preparing for Export – Sandler

11:30 Break

11:40 Preparing for Export – Sandler

12:30 Export Opportunities – Colin Piper (DBG)

13:00 Networking lunch

13:45 Takeaways

14:00 Close

Format: Half day workshop + networking lunch

Sandler is a global performance consultancy with over five decades of experience in helping organisations build world-class leadership, management, sales and customer service teams. Sandler South West’s proven approach creates significant results and long-term improvements in strategic planning, culture, sales systems, business development, management performance and succession planning. They work across a variety of industry sectors, including aerospace, defence, manufacturing, and more. As well as virtual-led training, they provide in-person sessions at their training centre, conveniently located just off the M5 near Exeter.