UK bringing biggest ever delegation to Bengal Global Business Summit 2023

The Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2023 is gearing up for an unprecedented international presence as the United Kingdom prepares to send its largest-ever delegation to the event. British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis, will lead the delegation, accompanied by Anna Shotbolt, UK’s Deputy Trade Commissioner to South Asia.

An official statement from the office of British Deputy High Commission stated, that a 55-strong delegation comprised of senior representatives from diverse businesses and institutions will represent the UK at BGBS.  The summit, scheduled for November 21-22, is expected to be a pivotal platform for discussions on various collaborative initiatives.

Expressing enthusiasm, Alex Ellis stated, "I am greatly looking forward to leading the UK’s largest-ever delegation to the Bengal Global Business Summit in Kolkata, including to learn about West Bengal’s pioneering green transition, for the electrification of its public transport system. I hope the summit will help British businesses to expand here and that companies from Bengal can enhance their footprint in the UK."

As part of the collaborative efforts, the UK, in partnership with the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will organize a 'B2B UK Country session on Building a Net Zero Future.' This initiative aims to identify opportunities for collaboration, research, and innovation, fostering the expansion of trade and investment.

The press release further states that The UK is also organising a ‘Green Adda on a Tram’ with climate experts in Kolkata on 20 November.  Here climate experts will engage in insightful discussions on emissions reduction and job creation.