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The International Forum (IF) offers members of British Water who are active or interested in international trade, the opportunity to network, exchange knowledge and advice and learn of the latest developments and projects in overseas markets. Members are advised of a number of initiatives to help them identify business opportunities overseas and some events are open to non-members. *British Water's international programme is supported by:* International Forum Steering Committee: The Steering Commmittee reviews British Water's priority markets and the activities to be undertaken in each. The members of the Steering Committee are: Dr Yoland Herbath, BHR Group (Chair of the International Forum) Xan Morgan, Bluewater Bio Lloyd Martin, Consultant Melvyn Oakes, SEAMS Ltd Andrew Young, Sembcorp Jonathan Lean, Viking Johnson Lila Thompson, British Water Bridget Orr, British Water Information Our e- newsletter CascadeIT goes out to members every two weeks giving information on events, forthcoming projects, market news and potential business partners. Please go to our Events and Exhibition link to find out about business visits, exhibitions, seminars and conferences for members and non-members. Certain events are restricted to members only.
Meetings The International Forum offers opportunities for members to network through meetings that are topic or market focused. The meetings provide specific market and project advice to the supply chain including operators, consultants, contractors, operators, law firms, specialist suppliers and manufacturers as well as small and medium-sized companies (SMEs).	Events The programme of International trade support includes outward / inward visits, exhibitions and regional events.
British Water is delighted that it has been selected as the successful bidder to manage and deliver UK Trade & Investment’s international programme, for the water sector, up to March 2012.
Our international activities enable companies to meet potential business partners such as distributors, contractors, water companies and other key contacts eg representatives from the World Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), EU and overseas government officials. Round-table meetings provide an opportunity for members to meet delegations from a variety of markets wishing to be advised of UK developments and latest technologies. Other events are aimed at providing members with details of forthcoming projects and access to decision makers.