Upcoming Events

Weather related disasters such as extreme heat, droughts and massive flooding are increasing in frequency and intensity in India. Ahead of a DBT trade mission, explore key opportunities in various aspects of Disaster Risk Resilience in the Indian market.

This event will bring together a panel of experts on Education in South East Asia, to discuss leveraging the further education and skills agenda in the region. The panel will explore the importance of TVET and Higher Education in enhancing innovation and economic impact in South East Asia, as well as the role of international education and the wider benefits to local and global communities.

Join us online on 27th November from 15.00-16.15 for our November Education Working Group which will focus on AI in Digital Assessment, with a panel of members from MetaMetrics, QAA and Rosetta Stone.

This online event on Working with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australia will feature a panel of BEI members sharing their experiences of working with DFAT. The panel of existing suppliers to DFAT and former colleagues who worked as part of Australian Aid will share tips and tricks on how to win contracts, how to prepare for funding from DFAT, and the challenges organisations may encounter suppliers.

Join us for a webinar deep dive into education opportunities in India led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). The DBT Education team in India will provide us with an overview and insights into the key education sector opportunities available for British businesses, advice on cultural understanding, and tips for navigating the Indian market.

As COP29 approaches in Baku, Azerbaijan, policy makers, investors and the business community are all looking forward to the negotiations’ outcomes. To help BEI members unpack COP29’s outcomes, our speakers will discuss their experiences at COP29, their main takeaways, and their hopes for the future.

This session will outline the structure of EBRD’s new Ukraine Project Preparation Facility, explain how EBRD oversees project preparation, and detail their strategy for engaging with the public sector. In addition, EBRD will discuss how they collaborate with private sector consultants in project preparation.

Join us for an evening of thought-provoking conversation, potential new partnerships and the chance to meet with members of our Climate Change Working Group. Our keynote speaker this time is Andy Blackhall, Managing Director of WRc. Andy will reflect on his career and his hopes for the future.