techUK delegation to US-UK SME Dialogue in Cardiff

Join us on 9 September for the tenth US-UK SME Dialogue in Cardiff. 

The US-UK SME Dialogue brings together SMEs from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss support for trade, investment and partnership. The Dialogue is convened by the UK Department for Business and Trade, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Small Business Administration, which are US government departments and private agencies responsible for both promoting small business trade and advocating for the interests of small businesses in the United States.  

This delegation builds on our recent delegation to Washington DC and is an opportunity to connect and create partnerships directly with US and UK policymakers, as well as SMEs shaping the future of technology and trade on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. It is also an opportunity to make any issues you face with trade over the Atlantic known to policy officials, and find partners for future trade across the pond.

With the UK and US looking to revive the Technology Prosperity Deal and engaging in discussions around the Economic Prosperity Deal covering digital trade, AI governance, and tech regulation, this will provide valuable context and access for UK tech businesses and policy teams navigating the US landscape and vice versa. 

The delegation will offer a series of curated engagements with: 

• Officials from across the US Administration and federal agencies 

• US and UK tech SMES 

• UK civil servants  

The agenda will provide: 

• Strategic insight into the regulatory and commercial environment for tech firms operating in or expanding to the US 

• An opportunity to explore obstacles to SME trade and potential remedies. 

• A view of transatlantic discussions on issues such as AI, data, digital trade, and supply chains 

Whether your goal is commercial expansion or policy engagement, this delegation will help you to better understand and navigate the US tech and policy ecosystem at the current pivotal moment and build relationships with other companies operating across the transatlantic corridor. 

Please note, members should register by 31 July to ensure they are considered for speaking opportunities. Members who register after then will be allowed to participate but will not be considered for these opportunities.  

This delegation is open to all techUK members and is particularly suited for: 

• C-level executives (CEOs, Founders, Managing Directors) 

• Heads of policy, public affairs, or regulatory affairs 

• Companies with an existing presence in the US or concrete plans to expand into the market 

(Only one participant per member company) 

Key dates and logistics

• Deadline of registration for opportunities: 31 July 

• Final deadline for registration:31 August

• Arrival in Cardiff: Tuesday 8 September 

• US-UK SME Dialogue: Wednesday 9 September  

• Departure: Evening 9 September 

• Delegates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. techUK will provide relevant briefings and materials and coordinate on-the-ground logistics. 

Participation Fee: 

techUK members may register a delegate for a fee of £200.  

These contributions help cover the additional costs of running delegations and supports techUK’s ability to deliver more market access opportunities for members in future. 

Places are limited and will be reviewed to ensure a diverse and representative delegation.