Going global in 2025: a seminar on international scaling

Why attend?

The UK has historically ranked as one of Europe’s most lucrative ecommerce markets. However, with economic uncertainty at home and significant opportunities emerging in the US and EU, many UK retailers are looking abroad for growth.

With 2024 rapidly drawing to a close, brands are naturally keeping one eye on the new year. The question is: how can UK brands mitigate the risk of their home market?

Schedule

Opening Keynote: Economic Outlook for 2025

Media and Tech analyst Ian Whittaker will outline the key economic trends and predictions shaping the global market in 2025 - comparing the relative economics of each market.

Ian Whittaker

Ian is an equities analyst and board advisor with 20 years’ experience, twice City AM Analyst of the Year, and media spokesman and commentator.

The Playbook for International Growth

A panel discussion with industry experts on proven playbooks for international growth, focusing on strategy, market insights, and practical steps to succeed in new regions.

Natasha Billing

Natasha is a brand and marketing director and independent marketing consultant, with previous roles at MADE.com, NA-KD and ASOS.

Lily Thistlewood

Lily is Head of Digital & CRM at athleisure brand Adanola. Prior to this, she was the founder & MD of paid media agency Reform The Fold.

Victoria Woodman

Victoria is Chief Marketing Officer at Wourth Group - home to leading brands like Hotter, WoolOvers, Pure, Scott’s of Stow, Thought, and Bloom.

Simon Hofmeister

Simon is Head of Fashion, Retail & Ecommerce at TikTok. He has also worked brand side at ASOS.

Lara Gibbs

Lara is an Account Director at Nest, working alongside some of our most exciting retail clients.

Considerations on Operations & Logistics for International Scaling

Operational challenges and logistical considerations for scaling internationally, including inbound/outbound logistics, tariffs, and regional market differences.

Craig Walsey

As CEO of Brand Access, Craig's global ecommerce solutions business runs the logistics for brands like Ridge and HexClad.

Tierney Hingston

Tierney is a UK Sales Director working at Global-e for 9 years supporting global ecommerce strategy of brands such as Disney, Versace and Missoma.

Finn Stenberg

Finn is Global Brand Advisor at Centra, global-first commerce platform for fashion brands. He was previously VP at Nudie Jeans.

Patrik Boström

Patrik is Operations Development Lead at razor subscription brand Estrid, with previous roles at Lexington, Stadium and IKEA.

Luke Jonas

Luke is co-founder and CGO of Nest. With 20 years experience, he is a leading industry commentator on ecommerce and digital marketing.

Germany: a guide to Europe’s economic powerhouse

Strategies to enter and succeed in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, focusing on localisation, cultural nuances, and market-specific challenges for brands aiming to thrive in the EU.

Maximilian Rast

Maximillian is co-founder & MD of Klar, the reporting and attribution solution for ecommerce brands.

Rachel Bowditch

Rachel is the director of Melber Consulting - simplifying international expansion, regulatory and M&A.

Luke Costley-White

Luke is marketing director at Project A Ventures, the leading early-stage tech investor in Europe.

Christoph Schliecker-Magnani

Christoph is the agency partner for the DACH region at Meta.

Rodrigo Aspillaga

Rodrigo is Operations Director at Nest, where he manages our delivery team.

Breaking into the US market: strategies for UK & European brands

A deep dive into the U.S. market, where UK and European brands explore strategies to overcome geographical, regulatory, and cultural challenges unique to the American landscape.

Preston Rutherford

Preston is cofounder of Chubbies Shorts, Loop, and more recently Marathon Data - measuring brand impact from DR & Organic.

Yael Zwanziger

Yael is VP of Brand and Marketing at Organic Basics. She has held previous roles at Bare Necessities and Zohara Tights.

Jamie Bolton

Jamie is VP of Growth at Fospha, the leading marketing attribution solution for ecommerce brands.

Ankur Shah

Ankur is an advisor for Nest and other fast-growth companies. He has built and sold many companies, including Mahabis.

Going global in 2025