Trade Mission for the Food and Wine sector Valencia, 4 - 7 May 2015 The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), in partnership with Valencia Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Navigation and Services (Cámara Valencia), under the auspices of the Enterprise Europe Network, is organising a trade mission to Valencia (Spain) for buyers operating in the food and wine sector. The aim of this mission is to offer UK companies an opportunity to meet Spanish companies from Valencia. It offers them the opportunity potential new partnerships and new traditional food and beverage products from the Valencia region. Conversely, participating companies from Valencia will have the opportunity to meet potential buyers of their products and to enter the UK market. Sectors represented Enterprises from the food and wine sector but predominantly those offering gourmet products which are seeking to meet the following types of importers and distributors from the UK: food chains; purchase agents for hotels and restaurants; delicatessen shops; shops specialised in Spanish food products; supermarkets; wine stores; and others. Applications will be assessed individually. The main organisers: The co-organiser: Supported by: Costs: The cost of travel to Valencia and accommodation for three nights for one company representative (ideally in a role with purchasing decision reaching capacity) will be fully covered by Cámara Valencia. To be eligible, travel arrangements will be managed by Cámara Valencia. Programme: Monday, 4 May Arrival at Valencia Airport Transfer to the hotel Dinner with the mission delegates and the representatives of the Cámara Valencia Tuesday, 5 May 9.00am 9.30am 11.00am 11.30am 2.00pm 3.00pm Bus transfer to the Business School of Cámara Valencia Business-to-business meetings between British and Spanish companies Coffee break Business-to-business meetings between British and Spanish companies Lunch Company visits (to be confirmed) Wednesday, 6 May 9.00am 10.00am Welcome meeting with the President of Cámara Valencia Pre-arranged company visits Thursday, 7 May Transfer from the hotel to the airport for flight to the UK Deadline for sending registration: Wednesday 1 April 2015 Organiser and promoter: Cámara Valencia Co-organising UK partner from Enterprise Europe Network: London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Lina Mockute – International Business Officer E: [email protected] / T: 020 7203 1929