The UK fashion industry is a great supporter and proponent of international students, yet when it comes to starting a career or a business as a foreign national, things get less straightforward.

Join consultancy The Bridge Co. as we debate the issues around visas and sponsorships, highlight the processes involved and look at the benefits of hiring international candidates.

Topics covered will include:

What is a visa? Why do you need one?

What is a sponsorship license and how do you apply for one?

What makes a business sponsor an international candidate?

How can you set up a UK-based business as a foreign national?

How will Brexit affect the opportunities in UK fashion?

If as an international student you'd like to stay in London post-graduation to start a business or your career, or as a business owner you're finding it difficult to recruit the right candidates, this event is a must. We'll cover step-by-step guides, as well as hear from key industry insiders on their experiences as business owners and recruiters of international talent .

In our quest to deliver accurate, practical and exciting content to a new generation of young professionals, carving their careers in the creative industries, this is an opportunity to gain practical advice and access to some of the industry's top players. Conversely, recruiters will be exposed to some of London's most switched-on new fashion graduates engaged with the political and cultural climate.

This is a topic that will have a huge impact on fashion over the next few years; join us to make sense of what lies ahead and the opportunities an international standpoint affords.

Speakers to be announced

Our/London vodka cocktail and goodie bag courtesy of Aveda included in ticket price

About The Bridge Co.

Founded in 2014, The Bridge Co. provides 360 business solutions and brand building strategies to luxury and contemporary labels. Specialists in brand positioning and thinking lean, we help new designers to launch, emerging brands to master the business of fashion and more established brands to streamline, re-position and grow. Everything The Bridge Co. does is to maximise industry and customer-facing visibility, facilitate meaningful connections and drive sales. Services include business consultancy, events production, sales, social media consultancy and finance.

www.thebridgeco.uk