Afternoon Tea Celebrating U.K.–Oregon Trade Relations (RSVP in DETAILS)
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT – 3:00 PM PDT
World Trade Center Portland · 121 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97204, USA
Hosted by Portland Startup Week
:::::::RSVP HERE: https://biznews.oregon.gov/acton/rif/14786/s-0960-2604/-/l-unified-contacts:8488/l-unified-contacts/showPreparedMessage?sid=TV2:stoNZbtBP :::::: Join us for an Afternoon Tea Celebrating U.K.–Oregon Trade Relations Jointly Hosted by Business Oregon and His Majesty’s Consulate-General San Francisco Thursday, May 14 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM One World Trade Center, Solar & Lunar Room Portland, Oregon Following the landmark signing of the Oregon–UK Memorandum of Understanding, Business Oregon and the UK Government are proud to co-host the 1st Annual UK–Oregon Business Forum. This is a first-of-its-kind event, and we'd love for you to be part of it. An Afternoon Tea Forum Like No Other This afternoon tea–style forum will convene business leaders, government officials, and industry experts to explore trade, investment, and collaboration opportunities between Oregon and the United Kingdom. Designed to be both substantive and accessible, the event offers a valuable entry point for companies at all stages of export readiness, from experienced exporters to those newly exploring the UK market. While you enjoy a spread of UK and Oregon culinary delights, you'll gain the insights, relationships, and tools to take your global ambitions further. Event Highlights: UK/U.S. economic outlook and partnership opportunities Industry insights, market trends, and collaboration for the following industries: Technology and Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Tourism and Sports & Apparel Networking with UK and Oregon business leaders Small-group roundtables to support practical, peer-to-peer discussion Keynote Speaker: Sophorn Cheang - Director, Business Oregon Special Guests: Eleanor Kiloh, British Consul-General in San Francisco Peter Newman, Deputy Consul-General Representatives from the UK’s trade, tech, climate and energy teams Representatives from Business Oregon’s Global Trade and Business Recruitment Teams Who Should Attend: Oregon businesses who are interested in the UK market Experienced exporters, and curious but capable exporters looking for new markets Oregon companies exploring potential UK expansion opportunities Industry partners, investors, and economic development organizations looking to learn more about the UK market and opportunities there Companies looking to build connections within the UK–Oregon trade community