Event: Hanse Festival Business Breakfast

King’s Lynn has a rich history as a thriving trade center, dating back to its days as a key member of the Hanseatic League. Today, it remains a business, manufacturing, and international trade hub.

The Hanse Festival Business Breakfast is an exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in export, manufacturing, logistics, and international trade.

Held at the historic Hanse House, this event will bring together industry leaders for a morning of networking and discussions, and an expert speaker sharing insights on global trade and regional opportunities.

Agenda

7:30 am: Arrivals and Networking, Breakfast. Brief Greeting and Overview by The English Commissioner of the Hanseatic League.

8:30 am: 1st Speaker and Q&A – Andy Constable, Associated British Ports: Investment News and the Importance to the Local Economy from International Trade

9:00 am: 2nd Speaker & Q&A – Alan Pain – Head of Export Development and Operations at the Department for Business and Trade: Presentation on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade

9:30 am: Networking and Event Close

Our main speaker, Alan Pain, Head of Export Development and Operations, Department for Business and Trade

Alan’s career background spans the public and private sectors. In industry, he worked as an engineer and project leader, specialising in international product development and market entry legislation. He went on to run and grow a successful small business in Norfolk, where he developed export sales to North America, Canada, and Europe. Subsequently, in the public sector, he has worked at local, regional, and now national government level, always with a focus on economic development, investment, and business growth.

Alan has been based in Norfolk for the last 25 vears and has enjoyed watching his children grow up in such a wonderful part of the country.

This free-to-attend event is a fantastic chance to build valuable connections, gain insights into international trade, and celebrate King’s Lynn’s role in trade- past, present, and future.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry professionals and celebrate the spirit of Hanse.