Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership

This event will explore the changes and benefits a transatlantic trade agreement can bring to the UK life sciences sector. Participants will be offered a unique platform for exchange and networking with insights from a senior expert panel including local business, international companies government and trade associations. A full invitation can be found here.

Topics addressed in the panel discussion will include: the importance of the Life Sciences industry to Oxfordshire and the UK, the role of the sector in EU-US trade negotiations, expected changes and hopes in regards to market access, regulatory issues and tariffs, key challenges for UK companies looking to trade and invest in the US, and the role that sector business stakeholders can play in negotiation process.

Online registration can be found here.

Further details, including a participants list and a full agenda, to follow shortly.

Attendence is free by invitation only

This event will explore the changes and benefits a transatlantic trade and investment partnership agreement can bring to the UK food & drink sector. Participants will be offered a unique platform for exchange and networking with insights from a senior expert panel including local business, international companies government and trade associations.

Topics addressed in the panel discussion will include: the importance of the food & drink sector in the UK/East Midlands – role of food & drink sector in EU-US trade negotiations, expected changes and hopes in regards to market access, regulatory issues and tariffs, key challenges for UK companies looking to trade and invest in the US, and the role that business stakeholders can play in negotiation process.

The discussion will be chaired by Richard Currie, Director of Public Affairs at UPS/BAB Chair of Policy Group and will include contributions from Ian Harrison, Regional Director at UKTI, Henry Bowles, Export Executive at Samworth Brothers, and Ron Yip, Senior Advisor UKTI TTIP Team, amongst other industry and government representatives.

Following the speakers will be time allocated for open discussion facilitated by the chair, and then a networking lunch.

Full Invitation.

Times are as follows:

8:30 – 9:00 – Registration and Networking

9:00 – 10:00 – Panel Discussion

10:00 – 10:30 – Q&A

10:30 – 11:15 – Company Tour for Small Group

This event was possible due to kind support from Series Sponsors BT and UPS, Local Partner East Midlands Chamber, and Host Samworth Brothers.

It was organised in partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, and UK Trade & Investment.

This event will explore the changes and benefits a transatlantic trade and investment partnership agreement can bring to the UK chemicals sector. Participants will be offered a unique platform for exchange and networking with insights from a senior expert panel including local business, international companies government and trade associations.

Topics addressed in the panel discussion will include: the importance of the chemicals sector in the North-West, the role of the chemicals sector in the EU-US trade negotiations, expected changes and hopes in regards to market access, regulatory issues ad tariffs, key challenges for UK companies looking to trade and invest in the US, and the role that business stakeholders can play in the negotiation process.

The discussion will be chaired by Richard Currie, Director of Public Affairs at UPS/BAB Chair of Policy Group and will incude contributions from Neil Harvey, Head of International Trade at the Chemical Industries Association, and Paul Griffith, Deputy Head of the Transatlantic and International Unit at BIS, amongst other industry and government representatives.

Following the speakers will be time allocated for open discussion facilitated by the chair, and then a networking lunch.

Full Invitation.

Times are as follows:

10:00 – 10:30 – Registration and Networking Opportunity

10:30 – 11:30 – Panel Discussion

11:30 – 12:00 – Q&A

12:00 – 13:00 – Networking Lunch

This event was possible due to kind support from Series Sponsors BT and UPS, Local Partner Chemicals Northwest, National Partner the Chemical Industries Association.

It was organised in partnership with BABC, the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, and UK Trade & Investment.

Jeffries Briginshaw, Managing Director of BAB in London is working with the U.S. Embassy to put together a strong UK delegation to attend the SelectUSA Investment Summit taking place in the Washington, D.C. area from March 23-24.  The Ambassador himself will lead, and I have agreed to be “on board” with him. Would you like to join?

The Summit will be a chance to meet fellow business leaders from around the world and senior U.S. Government Officials.  In addition to receiving critical information about incentives and benefits, public and private sector officials and experts will be on hand to answer questions about launching businesses in the United States.

As part of Ambassador Barzun’s delegation, we will also be receiving an invitation to attend a special Monday evening reception hosted at the residence of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America Sir Peter Westmacott.

For more information on the conference program or to register directly, please visit www.SelectUSASummit.com.  Please also let us know that you will be attending by emailing Sherry Dolatshahi SDolatshahi@babinc.org.

The United Kingdom Permanent Representative, H.E. Ivan Rogers, and BritishAmerican Business are hosting a panel discussion to mark the launch of their report ‘Local, Specific, Tangible – How a EU-US trade and investment agreement can help businesspeople and their companies in the UK’

We will begin with registration and coffee, followed by a panel discussion chaired by Larry Stone, President, Group Public and Government Affairs at BT. Also on the panel will be H.E. Ivan Rogers, the UK Permanent Representative to the European Union; Lesley Moody, CEO of AES Digital Solutions Ltd; Penny Naas, Vice President, Public Affairs and Sustainability at UPS; and John Sammis, the Deputy Chief of Mission for the United States Mission to the European Union.

Please RSVP to apantaleo@babinc.org 

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This Event will focus on the practical “today” issues of trade between Bristol and the United States, as well as examining the local, specific and tangible benefits that a successful US-EU Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) can deliver for British and US business in the decades ahead. Our panel of speakers includes senior experts from local business organisations, leading international companies and SMEs, UK and US government. Topics that will be addressed in the discussion:

• The daily realities of trade between the Bristol region and the US
• Current trade promotion initiatives
• Current status of TTIP negotiations and timetable
• Perspectives on what a comprehensive EU-US agreement could mean for the UK and the US
• What companies can gain from an agreement and when?

Confirmed Speakers Include:

• Ron Yip, Senior Policy Advisor, Transatlantic and International Unit, BIS
• Richard Currie, Policy Director, UPS
• Jim Neel, First Secretary Trade, US Embassy, London
• Tom Sallis, Senior Policy Advisor, CBI, Brussels Office
• Penny Seume, CEO, Penny Seume Textile Designer
• Jeffries Briginshaw, Managing Director, BAB

The event will start at 8.30am with registrations and a networking breakfast

Note of the Meeting: Sheffield Roadshow

This event will focus on the practical “today” issues of trade between Sheffield and the United States, as well as examining the local, specific and tangible benefits that a successful US-EU Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) can deliver for UK and US business in the decades ahead. Our panel of speakers includes senior experts from local business organisations, leading international companies and SMEs, UK and US government. Topics that will be addressed in the discussion:

• The daily realities of trade between Sheffield and the US
• Current trade promotion initiatives
• Current status of TTIP negotiations and open questions.
• Perspectives on what a comprehensive EU-US agreement could mean for the UK and the US economy
• What companies can gain from an agreement and when?

Our expert panel of speakers will include:

• William Beckett, Managing Director, Beckett Plastics
• Richard Currie, Director Public Affairs, UPS
• John Healey MP, Chair of All-Parliamentary Party Group on EU-US Trade&Investment – Keynote
• David Henig, Assistant Director, TTIP, BIS
• PJ Menner, US Department of Commerce, US Embassy
• Mark Robson, International Trade Director, UKTI

The event will start at 8.30am with registrations and a networking breakfast.

Note of the Meeting: Edinburgh Roadshow
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This Event will focus on the practical “today” issues of trade between Scotland and the United States, as well as examining the local, specific and tangible benefits that a successful US-EU Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) can deliver for Scottish and US business in the decades ahead. Our panel of speakers includes senior experts from local business organisations, leading international companies and SMEs, UK and US government. Topics that will be addressed in the discussion:

• The daily realities of trade between Scotland and the US
• Current trade promotion initiatives
• Current status of TTIP negotiations and timetable
• Perspectives on what a comprehensive EU-US agreement could mean for the UK and the US
• What companies can gain from an agreement and when?

Our expert panel of speakers will include:

• Edward Barker, Head of Transatlantic & International Unit, BIS
• Richard Currie, Director Public Affairs, UPS
• Jim Neel, First Secretary, Economic Section, US Embassy
• Keith Neilson, CEO, Craneware
• Ed Payne, Head of Strategy, Scottish Development International

The event will start at 8.30am with registrations and a networking breakfast.

BritishAmerican Business’ national roadshow series is an initiative responding to the launch of the US EU trade deal negotiation or the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP). Our aim is to highlight to companies across the UK how they can benefit from a successful trade deal agreement between the US and EU which at the macro level is expected to lead to substantial economic growth for these major economies.

Our expert panel of speakers includes senior executives from leading companies and SMEs, MPs and government including BIS, UKTI, FCO and the US Embassy. They cover the impact on businesses of a proposed deal before opening the floor out to the audience through a Q&A session. They focus on issues such as:

• Current status of TTIP negotiations, what companies can gain from an agreement, timetable for negotiations and opportunities for business to influence outcomes;
• Success stories showcasing trade and investment between the UK and the US;
• Current government trade promotion initiatives and support relevant to US markets.

Confirmed Speakers Include

• Jeffrries Briginshaw, Managing Director, BritishAmerican Business
• Richard Currie, Director Public Affairs, UPS
• Paul Griffiths, Deputy Head Transatlantic & International Unit | Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Larry Stone, President, Group Public and Government Affairs, BT Group
• US Embassy (Name TBC)

Nearest Tube: Canary Wharf

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Click here to see the Commissioner’s speech and press coverage of the event.

BritishAmerican Business (BAB) will host the European Trade Commissioner, Karel De Gucht, at Thomson Reuters in Canary Wharf on Tuesday 24th June 2014 on the topical question: “TTIP and the Investment Dimension – What is the State of Play?”.

The Commissioner will deliver keynote remarks on issues raised by a public consultation on the protection of investments in TTIP. The Commission’s consultation is coming to a close, yet many questions remain unanswered. In particular, it is unclear how the Council of Ministers will decide on individual substantive provisions and the inclusion of an investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism in an EU/US trade deal.

Panellists Include

• Robin Emmott, Senior Brussels Correspondent, Thomson Reuters
• Christian Leathley, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
• Jan von Herff, Senior Manager Trade & Industry Policy, Communications & Government Relations BASF Group
• Wolf Von Kumberg, European Legal Director and Assistant General Counsel, Northrop Grumman Corporatio

Programme

2.30pm : Registration

3pm : Keynote by Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Trade

3:30pm : Panel Discussion on “Improving ISDS to Protect Investments”

4:30pm : Networking Reception

5pm : Kick-off of Costa Rica v. England (live streamed at Thompson Reuters)

BritishAmerican Business’ national roadshow series is an initiative responding to the launch of the US EU trade deal negotiation or the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP). Our aim is to highlight to companies across the UK how they can benefit from a successful trade deal agreement between the US and EU which at the macro level is expected to lead to substantial economic growth for these major economies.

Our expert panel of speakers includes senior executives from leading companies and SMEs, MPs and government including BIS, UKTI, FCO and the US Embassy. They cover the impact on businesses of a proposed deal before opening the floor out to the audience through a Q&A session. They focus on issues such as:

• Current status of TTIP negotiations, what companies can gain from an agreement, timetable for negotiations and opportunities for business to influence outcomes;
• Success stories showcasing trade and investment between the UK and the US;
• Current government trade promotion initiatives and support relevant to US markets.

Confirmed Speakers Include

• Edward Barker, Head, Transatlantic & International Unit, Department of Business, Innovation & Skills
• Jeffries Briginshaw, Managing Director, BritishAmerican Business London
• Richard Currie, Director Public Affairs, UPS
• Peter Dickin, Marketing Manager, Delcam
• Jim Neel, 2nd Secretary, US Economic Section, US Embassy
• Jonathan Webber, Director of International Trade and Development, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

BritishAmerican Business’ national roadshow series is an initiative responding to the launch of the US EU trade deal negotiation or the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP). Our aim is to highlight to companies across the UK how they can benefit from a successful trade deal agreement between the US and EU which at the macro level is expected to lead to substantial economic growth for these major economies.

Our expert panel of speakers includes senior executives from leading companies and SMEs, MPs and government including BIS, UKTI, FCO and the US Embassy. They cover the impact on businesses of a proposed deal before opening the floor out to the audience through a Q&A session. They focus on issues such as:

• Current status of TTIP negotiations, what companies can gain from an agreement, timetable for negotiations and opportunities for business to influence outcomes;
• Success stories showcasing trade and investment between the UK and the US;
• Current government trade promotion initiatives and support relevant to US markets.

Confirmed Speakers Include

• The Rt Hon Ken Clarke MP, Minister without Portfolio
• Neil Amner Partner, DWF LLP
• Richard Currie, Director Public Affairs, UPS
• Jeffries Briginshaw, Managing Director, BritishAmerican Business London
• Iain McMillan CBE, Chairman SNABC
• Jim Neel, 2nd Secretary, US Economic Section, US Embassy
• Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Name TBC
• Scottish Development International, Name TBC

BritishAmerican Business’ national roadshow series is an initiative responding to the launch of the US EU trade deal negotiation or the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP). Our aim is to highlight to companies across the UK how they can benefit from a successful trade deal agreement between the US and EU which at the macro level is expected to lead to substantial economic growth for these major economies.

Our expert panel of speakers includes senior executives from leading companies and SMEs, MPs and government including BIS, UKTI, FCO and the US Embassy. They cover the impact on businesses of a proposed deal before opening the floor out to the audience through a Q&A session. They focus on issues such as:

•     Current status of TTIP negotiations, what companies can gain from an agreement, timetable for negotiations and opportunities for business to influence outcomes;
•     Success stories showcasing trade and investment between the UK and the US;
•     Current government trade promotion initiatives and support relevant to US markets.

Confirmed Speakers include

• Jeffries Briginshaw, Managing Director, BritishAmerican Business
• Richard Currie, Director Public Affairs, UPS
• David Gardner, Director Public Policy, KPMG
• Eleanor Harris, Head of Trade, Welsh Government
• David Henig, Assistant Director, Transatlantic and International Unit, International Affairs, Trade Policy, and Export Controls (ITEC), BIS
• Bill Jones, Kinetic Cubed
• Huw Roberts, Senior Business Development Manager, Trade
• Richard Stanbridge, Senior Commercial Specialist/Head of Industries Team, US Commercial Service
• Don Yates and David Solomons, in-market partner, USA

BritishAmerican Business’ national roadshow series is an initiative responding to the launch of the US EU trade deal negotiation or the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP). Our aim is to highlight to companies across the UK how they can benefit from a successful trade deal agreement between the US and EU which at the macro level is expected to lead to substantial economic growth for these major economies.

Our expert panel of speakers includes senior executives from leading companies and SMEs, MPs and government including BIS, UKTI, FCO and the US Embassy. They cover the impact on businesses of a proposed deal before opening the floor out to the audience through a Q&A session. They focus on issues such as:

• Current status of TTIP negotiations, what companies can gain from an agreement, timetable for negotiations and opportunities for business to influence outcomes;
• Success stories showcasing trade and investment between the UK and the US;
• Current government trade promotion initiatives and support relevant to US markets.

Confirmed Speakers include

• John Breidenstine, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, US Commercial Service
• Richard Currie, Director Public Affairs, UPS
• David Gardner, Director Public Policy, KPMG
• Paul Griffiths, Department for Business, Innovation Skills
• Dr Vicky Kell, Trade Director, Invest Northern Ireland
• Bob Manogue, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Trade Policy and Programs, U.S. Department of State
• Larry Stone, President, Group Public & Government Affairs,BT (TBC)

“TTIP and the Future of the EU-US Partnership”

BritishAmerican Business’ national roadshow series is an initiative responding to the launch of the US EU trade deal negotiation or the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP). Our aim is to highlight to companies across the UK how they can benefit from a successful trade deal agreement between the US and EU which at the macro level is expected to lead to substantial economic growth for these major economies.

At our event in Newcastle, we will focus on the practical “today” issues of trade facilitation between The UK and the United States, as well as examining the prospects and opportunities a successful US-EU Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) will deliver for North East and US business in the decades ahead.

Our expert panel will focus on the following:

• The daily realities of trade between the North East and the US
• Current government trade promotion initiatives relevant for US markets and local business experiences
• Current status of TTIP negotiations, what companies can gain from an agreement, timetable for negotiations and opportunities for business to influence outcomes
• What could a US EU trade deal deliver for UK business and when?
• Assistance available to companies in navigating transatlantic business terrain
• US business perspective on what the deal could mean for US- UK economic relations
• US government aspirations for a trade agreement

Speakers include:

• David Henig, ‎Assistant Director at Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
• Richard Currie, Director Public Affairs, UPS
• Jeffries Briginshaw, Managing Director, BritishAmerican Business London
• Jim Neel, 2nd Secretary, US Economic Section, US Embassy
• Larry Stone, President, Group Public & Government Affairs, BT
• Rt Hon John Healey MP, Chairman, APPG on EU-US Trade & Investment

BritishAmerican Business’ national roadshow series is an initiative responding to the launch of the US EU trade deal negotiation or the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP). Our aim is to highlight to companies across the UK how they can benefit from a successful trade deal agreement between the US and EU which at the macro level is expected to lead to substantial economic growth for these major economies.

At our event in Reading, we will focus on the practical “today” issues of trade facilitation between The UK and the United States, as well as examining the prospects and opportunities a successful US-EU Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) will deliver for Thames Valley and US business in the decades ahead. Issues discussed will include:

• Our expert panel will focus on the following:
• The daily realities of trade between the Thames Valley and the US
• Current government trade promotion initiatives relevant for US markets and local business experiences
• Current status of TTIP negotiations, what companies can gain from an agreement, timetable for negotiations and opportunities for business to influence outcomes
• What could a US EU trade deal deliver for UK business and when?
• Assistance available to companies in navigating transatlantic business terrain
• US business perspective on what the deal could mean for US- UK economic relations
• US government aspirations for a trade agreement

Speakers include:

• Richard Currie, Director Public Affairs, UPS
• Jeffries Briginshaw, Managing Director, BritishAmerican Business London
• Julie Nutter, US Economic Section, US Embassy
• Alex Lau, Senior Policy Advisor, Transatlantic & International Unit, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills |
• Alok Sharma, MP for Reading West
• Senior US Government Representative

BritishAmerican Business’ national roadshow series is an initiative responding to the launch of the US EU trade deal negotiation or the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP). Our aim is to highlight to companies across the UK how they can benefit from a successful trade deal agreement between the US and EU which at the macro level is expected to lead to substantial economic growth for these major economies.

At our event in Manchester, we will focus on the practical “today” issues of trade facilitation between The UK and the United States, as well as examining the prospects and opportunities a successful US-EU Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) will deliver for North West and US business in the decades ahead.

Our expert panel will focus on the following:

• The daily realities of trade between the North West and the US
• Current government trade promotion initiatives relevant for US markets and local business experiences
• Current status of TTIP negotiations, what companies can gain from an agreement, timetable for negotiations and opportunities for business to influence outcomes
• What could a US EU trade deal deliver for UK business and when?
• Assistance available to companies in navigating transatlantic business terrain
• US business perspective on what the deal could mean for US-UK economic relations
• US government aspirations for a trade agreement

Confirmed speakers:

• Ian Ascough, Head of Bilateral Trade Negotiations, BIS/DfID Trade Policy Unit
• Guto Bebb MP, Secretary – APPG for Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TBC)
• Jeffries Briginshaw, Managing Director, BritishAmerican Business
• Richard Currie, Director Public Affairs, UPS
• David Gardner, Director Public Policy, KPMG
• Richard Stanbridge, Senior Commercial Specialist/Head of Industries Team, US Commercial Service London

Nearest Tube: Moorgate/Bank

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On 12 November 2013, we will be holding our 6th annual transatlantic conference on “The New Transatlantic Market: Gamechangers, Opportunities and Risks”

‘Momentum in the global economy is shifting away from emerging markets and back to advanced economies after years in the doldrums’ (FT, September 4, 2013)’

The US and EU represent by far the largest markets for Western companies, accounting for more than half of global GDP and more FDI and trade than any other region. These markets are now growing again, and changing fast – and so are the opportunities (and the risks) they offer.

At our Conference, we will:

• Explore the megatrends in this market, and 4 key gamechangers: big data; energy innovation and the sustainability imperative; demography and diversity; and the prospective TTIP;
• Identify the opportunities and risks that these megatrends and gamechangers present;
• Suggest strategies that will help companies to succeed in this huge, growing and rapidly evolving marketplace.

Click here to view the conference programme.

We hope you will join us on 12 November as we find out what is at stake for business, both today and tomorrow.

What some of our guests have said about our conferences:

• “We wouldn’t miss BAB’s Conference – it’s always enlightening and inspiring as well as providing great high-level networking opportunities”
  Graham Bell, Regional Sales Director, UK & Ireland, American Airlines
• “BAB Spring Conferences are out-standing in terms of content, organi-sation and high level participation. I have never failed to be impressed by the calibre of the speakers and have found the whole experience very worthwhile.”
  Christopher Fraser OBE, Strategic Counsel BNY Mellon

• “BAB’s Conferences are second to none, consistently attracting excel-lent high-level speakers and a lively, engaged audience of senior profes-sionals.”
  Yvonne Smyth, Director, Hays Plc

To register for this event, please click here.

This Event will focus on the practical “today” issues of trade facilitation between Scotland and the United States, as well as examining the prospects and opportunities a successful US-EU Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) will deliver for Scottish and US business in the decades ahead. Our expert panel will focus on the following:

• The daily realities of trade between the Scotland and the US
• Current Govt trade promotion initiatives relevant for US markets and SME experiences
• Current local initiatives
• Current status of TTIP negotiations, what companies can gain from an agreement, timetable for negotiations and opportunities for business to influence outcomes
• What could a US EU trade deal deliver for Scottish business and when?
•  Assistance available to companies in navigating transatlantic business terrain
• US business perspective on what the deal could mean for US- UK/Scottish economic relations
• US government aspirations for a trade agreement

Confirmed Speakers currently include:

• Richard Currie, Director Public Affairs, UPS
• Jeffries Briginshaw, Managing Director, BritishAmerican Business London
• Edward Barker, Head, Transatlantic & International Unite, Department of Business, Innovation & Skills
• David Gardner, Director Public Policy, KPMG
• Marcus Kneen, CEO, IndigoVision
• Jim Neel, 2nd Secretary, US Economic Section, US Embassy
• Ed Payne, Head of Strategy, Scottish Development International
• Cllr Frank Ross, Economy Committee Convener, City of Edinburgh Council
• Senior UK Government Representative

BritishAmerican Business is delighted to welcome Ignacio Garcia-Bercero, Director, Directorate General for Trade, European Commission and Chief EU Negotiator for TTIP to address a roundtable gathering of BAB members. At the culmination of a crucial month of negotiations of TTIP, Mr Garcia-Bercero will provide an update as to how negotiations are progressing, what business can be doing to support the negotiations and looking ahead to the key focuses in 2014.

Event date: Friday July 12th 2013

The economic relationship between the US and the 27 countries of the EU is the biggest in the world, accounting for almost one-third of all global trade and more than 50% of global GDP.

However, various barriers on both sides of the Atlantic are perceived as hindering the emergence of a truly free transatlantic market place. The proposed deal could be of huge benefit to businesses on both sides of the Atlantic and add billions of pounds of investment to the already massive trade and investment relationship shared between Europe, the UK and the United States. This event is an opportunity to share your views on what is important to your business and help shape the future workings of the deal.

The event, the third in our roadshow series supporting the TTIP negotiations, will include a panel discussions with speakers who will discuss the benefits and effects on businesses of a proposed deal. Delegates will also have the opportunity to contribute to the debate directly through Q and A sessions.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Jeffries Briginshaw, MD, BritishAmerican Business London
• Richard Currie, Public Affairs Director, UPS

Nearest Tube: London Bridge

Click here to see a summary of the discussions.

Click here to see photos of the event.

We will open a discussion on the opportunities and challenges presented by the EU-US Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership talks.

These negotiations offer a game-changing opportunity to achieve major growth in the UK’s GDP and create up to 7 million jobs in the transatlantic economy at a time when Europe and the US have been struggling to boost growth figures.

BAB is committed to playing our part in supporting the negotiation process by building a business consensus driven by a nation wide event and policy programme.

To read a summary of the discussions which took place, please click here. To read the speech given by Cllr Matheson, please click here. The economic relationship between the US and the 27 countries of the EU is the biggest in the world, accounting for almost one-third of all global trade and more than 50% of global GDP. However, various barriers on both sides of the Atlantic are perceived as hindering the emergence of a truly free transatlantic market place. The proposed deal could be of huge benefit to businesses on both sides of the Atlantic and add billions of pounds of investment to the already massive trade and investment relationship shared between Europe, the UK and the United States. This event is an opportunity to share your views on what is important to your business and help shape the future workings of the deal. The event will include two panel discussions with speakers including, leading SMEs, Local and National MPs, Logistics operators and UKTI International Trade Advisors. The benefits and effects on businesses of a proposed deal will be discussed by each panel. Delegates will also have the opportunity to contribute to the debate directly through Q and A sessions.

Confirmed Speakers Include

• Jeffries Briginshaw, Managing Director, BritishAmerican Business London
• The Rt Hon Ken Clarke MP, Minister without Portfolio
• Richard Currie, Director Public Affairs, UPS
• Linda Hanna, Senior Director, Strategy & Economics at Scottish Enterprise
• Iain McMillan CBE, Chairman SNABC
• Jim Neel, 2nd Secretary, US Economic Section, US Embassy
• Neil Amner Partner, DWF LLP
• Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Name TBC
• Scottish Development International, Name TBC

Nearest Tube: Moorgate

BritishAmerican Business and the FCO will be holding a roundtable with Senior US Congressional Staffers for a discussion on the impact the plan for growth will have on transatlantic trade, business and the financial services sector, with a focus on the possible EU-US FTA. The meeting has been scheduled to take place on Tuesday 19 February from 08.00am – 09.30am, at a venue in Central London (TBC). If you would like to participate in this discussion, please register your interest to ukevents@babinc.org. NB: Places are limited to one representative per company and are on a first come first served basis.