From first-time exporters to established global traders, International Trade Week (ITW) 2026 brings together businesses of every size and sector.
Join industry leaders, trade experts and peers for 5 days of insight, inspiration and meaningful connections, empowering you to build new partnerships, reach new markets and accelerate growth. It is led by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) and sponsored by Santander UK.
From AI and digital marketing to global growth and exporting, International Trade Week has around 50 free expert-led webinars designed to help businesses grow. To access the sessions, you’ll need a free Business Academy account. Registration takes just a few minutes and gives you access to the full programme.
Here are some of the highlights…
🚀 Master AI prompting for business
Learn practical prompting techniques to save time, improve productivity and get more value from AI tools.
🤖 The Website gap: 10 questions every business should ask before hiring a web developer
Avoid costly website mistakes; learn the 10 questions that can save time, money and future headaches.
📈 How to build a £50 million eCommerce business from your kitchen table
Hear the real-world story behind building a successful online business from the ground up.
🔎 Unlock US growth with Amazon: A practical guide for UK exporters
Explore how your business could successfully expand into the US market through Amazon.
🌍 Export accelerator: Finding the right international market
A practical starting point for businesses looking to explore international opportunities.
Whether you’re looking to grow your customer base, improve your digital marketing, explore AI, or take your first steps into exporting, there’s something for every business. Create your free Business Academy account today and start building your International Trade Week schedule.
