Join the Brexit information club

Overview

eCommerce Worldwide and IMRG will bring together experts from the following areas to give their view on what effect Brexit could have: 

• How will the legal framework change?

• How will shipping internationally change?

• How will taking cross-border payments be affected?

• What does it mean for VAT and tax arrangements?

We are running this forum to explore what some of the key short-term and long-term issues will be, and help focus eCommerce Worldwide and IMRGs efforts in sourcing the most relevant information over the coming months. (check out the results of the IMRG Brexit Survey and a wide range of articles via eCommerce Worldwide)

This forum will run over one morning and include a networking lunch. Register interest today and join the eCommerce Worldwide and IMRG Brexit mailing list for up-to-date information and details of future events.

Keynote Speakers

We have two keynotes detailed below.

• 

  Gavin Matthews

  Partner, Bond Dickinson

  09.30 - 10.00

  Brexit discussion: Likely legal implications that the vote for the UK to leave the EU will have on the e-Commerce industry. For example, what are the key areas to watch and what might the changes look like. Such as, consumer law, data protection and financial services.

• 

  Tom Forbes

  Vice president International, MetaPack

  11.40 - 12.10

  Brexit: Effects for International eCommerce - MetaPack will provide an overview of the possible models that could be adopted post Brexit and practical examples of the increased complexity of sending items into the EU

Panel Sessions

Speakers

Joining the discussion, and sharing their thoughts on the day will be the following industry experts. 

• 

  Tom Forbes

  VP Customer Delivery and International, MetaPack

  Originally at MetaPack from 2000-3, Tom rejoined in January 2014. He is responsible for Customer implementation globally and MetaPack's International activities with a specific focus on leveraging and enhancing MetaPack's Global Label Library through which 400 carriers and 4,500 services can be accessed. Tom has over 20 years of experience in international operations, most recently as Global Vice President Supply Chain and Procurement with Ideal Standard International based in Brussels and as Vice President International Supply Chain with DHL based in Hong Kong.
• 

  Andy Mulcahy

  Editor, IMRG

  Andy has been working at the heart of the ecommerce sector for six years. His role as editor entails analysing the many datasets compiled both in IMRG's indexes and from other sources to communicate key trends and information to the retail membership.
• 

  Andrew Starkey

  Head of e-Logistics, IMRG

  As well as being Head of e-Logistics, Andrew Starkey leads research and the member support programme at IMRG. He has an extensive background in the world of parcels and postal logistics including senior commercial roles in Royal Mail, Executive Director of Postcomm and Commercial Director of Jersey Post International.
• 

  Joe Fogg

  Business Development Director, Arvato SCM Solutions

  Joe Fogg’s extensive Supply Chain insight and expertise comes from over twenty five years hands on experience. During this time, Joe has designed and implemented turnkey and end-to-end solutions for leading international FMCG, Ecommerce and retail brands. Joe has worked with techniques such as JiT, FGP, Kaizen and Lean. He is an active member of various supply chain organisations who seek to support and devlop the industry.
• 

  Jonathan Matchett

  Managing Director, wnDirect

  Jonathan is Managing Director at wnDirect. He has over 15 years’ operations expertise gained from developing multichannel solutions for retail leaders such as Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Dixons Retail.

Sponsors

This event is run by eCommerce Worldwide and IMRG.

Headline Sponsor

eCommerce Worldwide

Set up in association with IMRG, eCommerce Worldwide provides online retailers with all the information, and resources, they need to develop cross-border strategies for entering new markets around the world.

Our dedicated Cross-Border Trading Passports constitute invaluable A-Z guides for retailers looking to set up and run successful eCommerce channels abroad (and potentially at home, too). All this is backed up by an annual Summit.

eCommerce Worldwide is the one stop shop, to help you trade successfully across borders. Register your interest to find out more.

More info

Where Is It?

This workshop is hosted at the Hallam Conference Centre.