Global Brunch - Your Next Customer Could Be Anywhere

Think exporting is all about manufacturing products, packing boxes and shipping goods overseas? Think again.

Your next customer could be in Birmingham, Berlin or Boston and you may never need to ship a single product.

From consultancy and professional services to technology, marketing, creative industries, education and training, businesses across a wide range of sectors have something valuable to offer international customers. Yet many businesses don't recognise themselves as exporters, or assume that selling internationally is complicated  or only for larger organisations.

The reality is that your knowledge, skills and expertise could already have an international market.

Following our Selling Without Shipping Global Brunch in 2026, we're returning to the topic with a fresh, practical look at how service-based businesses can identify international opportunities and turn them into real commercial success. We'll explore how to overcome common barriers and grow your business internationally - without shipping a thing.

What we'll explore:

• Could your business be an exporter? Discovering the international potential of the services and expertise you already provide.
• Your next customer could be anywhere: How to identify international opportunities and understand demand in overseas markets.
• Winning business across borders: Building credibility and developing trusted relationships 
• Learning from experience: Real stories from businesses successfully selling services internationally

Why attend?

• Hear first-hand experiences from businesses already working with overseas customers
• Gain practical ideas for finding international clients and building relationships
• Better understand the challenges and opportunities of selling services across borders
• Make valuable connections with business leaders and professionals from across Greater Birmingham's business community.

Join us for an engaging and interactive Global Brunch – a no PowerPoint zone, bringing together practical insights and meaningful conversations.

Priority will be given to members.

9:30am – Arrival and Refreshments
9:45am – Panel Discussion + Q&A
11:00am – Networking and Meet the Speakers
11:30am – Event Close