Figure 1: In Taiwan

The Taiwan British Business Council (TBBC) is a body of senior business representatives from the UK and Taiwan, tasked with developing trade and investment links.

Each year the TBBC hold an annual conference which brings together company representatives, businesses and trade promotion organisations to discuss bi-lateral trade between the two markets. The Council focuses on the scope for increased business opportunities and supports proposals for the elimination of tariff and non-tariff barriers.

This year the UK will host the conference, which will take place at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in Central London. The conference offers delegates from the UK and Taiwan briefings and meetings in the following sectors:

• Financial and Professional Services

• ICT

• Railways

• Tourism

Benefits to UK attendees at this years meeting include:

• Opportunity to meet senior Taiwanese officials and business representatives

• An opportunity for one to one meetings with potential Taiwanese partners

• Networking with major UK companies with a presence in Taiwan

• Hear about first hand experiences of doing business in Taiwan

Why Taiwan?

• The world’s 14th largest economy

• The second largest investor in China allowing excellent partnership opportunities for British companies

• i-Taiwan an eight year programme of public programmes valued at over £80bn

• Substantial opportunities for British companies in infrastructure, financial services, high value manufacturing supply chain, chemicals and renewable energy

Interested in attending?

Expressions of interest should be sent to TBBC2012.enquiries@ukti.gsi.gov.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 7215 1606