Exploring Exports 2026
26/02/2026, 11:00 (GMT) Add To Calendar
Global Underwater Hub - Bristol
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Event Overview
Global Underwater Hub, in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), is hosting an exclusive lunchtime seminar focused on exporting.
Global Underwater Hub, in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), is hosting an exclusive lunchtime seminar focused on exporting.
Exploring Exports will take place on Thursday, 26 February, hosted in GUH’s Bristol office – with presentations from DBT representatives broadcast online to members further afield.
This in-person event is designed for companies seeking to strengthen their international strategy, build new partnerships, or gain a clearer understanding of the export landscape and available support. With advisers from the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade leading the sessions, delegates will have a unique opportunity to learn from and engage with experts driving UK export growth.
Open to both Global Underwater Hub members and non-members, attendees will receive practical guidance on exporting and discover how DBT can help businesses trade with confidence.
Event Format
This morning seminar will feature a series of short, informative presentations offering practical insight into exporting and the support available from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
In person delegates will also have the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the underwater industry and connect directly with DBT representatives. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided in Bristol.
Agenda:
• 11:00 – Registration and arrival tea and coffee
• 11:30 – 12:30 – Presentations from DBT representatives
• 12:30 – Networking lunch
• 14:00 – Event clos
Confirmed Speakers:
Presentations will be delivered in person at the GUH Bristol office and broadcast online, making the event accessible to all our members.
• Paul Shand – Department for Business and Trade
• Hugh Francis – UK Export Finance
• Nigel Barker – UK Export Academy
• Simon Crosby – Department for Business and Trade
• Steve Fernie – Global Underwater Hub
Why Attend
The Exploring Exports seminar is designed for companies aiming to strengthen their international strategy—whether new to exporting or looking to enhance existing operations.
The Exploring Exports seminar is designed for companies aiming to strengthen their international strategy—whether new to exporting or looking to enhance existing operations.
This event provides:
• Practical guidance on exporting
• Direct access to DBT and GUH experts
• A platform to build valuable connections within the underwater industry
What delegates will gain from our speakers:
• Strategic Export Support (Paul Shand – DBT)
Learn how DBT helps businesses unlock international trade and access government-backed services.
• Finance Solutions for Exporters (Hugh Francis – UK Export Finance)
Understand funding options, credit insurance, and guarantees to secure overseas contracts.
• Skills and Training for Export Success (Nigel Barker – Export Academy)
Discover tailored training and resources to build your export capability.
• Practical Market Guidance (Simon Crosby – DBT)
Get advice on routes to market and leveraging DBT’s global network.
• Industry Insights and Collaboration (Steve Fernie – GUH)
Explore how GUH supports collaboration and growth in international markets.
Additional Benefits:
• Expert Advice: Engage directly with specialists offering free, impartial guidance.
• Valuable Networking: Connect with DBT professionals and peers in the underwater industry.
Who Should Attend
Held in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Exploring Exports seminar is designed to support companies working across the underwater industry supply chain that are looking to strengthen their international presence.
This morning seminar is suitable for professionals in roles such as business development, export coordination, marketing, operations, logistics, or business strategy. It offers practical advice and guidance on exporting and the support available from DBT.
Register for your place at this seminar if you are:
• An export-ready company seeking to enhance your global reach
• An SME interested in understanding the practicalities of exporting for the first time
• Business development and sales professionals looking for expert guidance on routes to market
• Keen to connect with the Department for Business and Trade and discover the support available through the Export Academy, UK Export Finance (UKEF), and DBT’s network of International Trade Advisers.
• An SME interested in understanding the practicalities of exporting for the first time
• Business development and sales professionals looking for expert guidance on routes to market
• Keen to connect with the Department for Business and Trade and discover the support available through the Export Academy, UK Export Finance (UKEF), and DBT’s network of International Trade Advisers.
Venue information
The venue for this event is the event studio at Global Underwater Hub's south of England regional office in Bristol. Situated in Emersons Green, to the north-east of the city, the office is located close to junction 19 of the M4. Car parking is available at the office, although spaces are limited. On street parking can be found nearby. The office is a 15-minute drive from Bristol Parkway Train Station and a 25-minute drive from Temple Meads Train Station (city centre). Taxis are available from both train stations. Regular bus services are accessible within a short walk.
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Global Underwater Hub
1 Brook Office Park
Folly Brook Road
Emersons Green
Bristol
BS16 7FL
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Booking Details
Advance registration for this event is required, whether for attending in-person or virtually. Please select the relevant ticket option when completing the online booking form.
To register, please either click on ‘Register’ at the top of the page or the button below.
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GUH member (in-person)
GUH member (virtual)
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£20 + VAT
£10 + VAT
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Non-member (in-person)
Non-member (virtual)
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£40 + VAT
£20 + VAT
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Booking for this event will close on Friday, 20 February at 12:00.
Please note that ticket prices on the booking page are inclusive of VAT. For details of our event booking terms and conditions, click here.
About Global Underwater Hub
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Global Underwater Hub is the leading trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors. A member-led organisation, GUH facilitates cross-sector collaboration and growth across the underwater industry, which comprises offshore energy, aquaculture, defence, telecoms, ocean science and seabed minerals. Find out more. |
About the Department of Business and Trade (DBT)
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The department for economic growth support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. Learn more. |