The BCC Global Chamber Connect seminar June 23 2025.
The BCC ‘Global Chamber Connect’, hosted its seminar, reaffirming its mission to make the UK the best place to start, grow, and invest in a business.The seminar focused on fostering mutually beneficial relationships between UK-based and international chambers, with the aim of expanding opportunities for trade, innovation, and sustainable growth.In her opening remarks, Sarah Howard MBE, Chair of the British Chambers of Commerce, set the tone for a conference centered on collaboration, leadership, and resilience.
Keynote Highlights
The event featured two keynote addresses that set the tone for a day of insight and action. The Rt Hon. Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King DL (Alderman), spoke on The Chamber Leadership’s National and International Influence in Fostering Growth and Resilience in a Volatile Global Economy. Highlighting a shift in business mindset, he challenged participants to ask, “What can we do?”, and stressed that without lead investors, many valuable assets remain underutilized. He underscored the vital role of global chamber networks in turning potential into progress. Andrea Reynolds, CEO of Swoop, followed with a keynote on Empowering Members in Times of Pressure – Fast, Frictionless Support for Financial Resilience. She offered practical, technology-driven strategies to help businesses respond to economic pressures with agility, resilience, and confidence.
Alastair King DL (Alderman), the Lord Mayor of the City of London.
A series of thought-provoking panel discussions followed on – Global Trade opportunities, AI & Digitalization and Business in the Community. There were workshops spotlighting spotlighting sustainability and energy and included Green Innovation & Sustainability and Energy Transition in the North Sea.
The conference concluded with remarks from Anne-Marie Martin, Director of Membership (UK & International) at the BCC. She stressed the importance of continued collaboration across global chambers, emphasizing that strong networks are vital to global business resilience and opportunity.
