Lord Sainsbury, Minister for Science and Innovation, welcomed over 100 international companies from 21 different countries at UK Trade and Investment's TechnologyWorld05, taking place today at Hinxton Hall in Cambridge.
"The presence of so many senior technologists from around the world demonstrates the high regard in which the creativity of UK companies is held," said Lord Sainsbury. "This event provides an excellent forum for UK and overseas enterprises to come together, explore new ideas and do business. I hope that many new partnerships will be made as a result of today's meetings."
Several companies are launching new products or services at the event. These are XJTAG, Object Security and Cambridge Imaging Systems, all based near Cambridge, CC Electronics Europe of Winsford, Cheshire, NuTec Medical of Shoeburyness and Jopasana Software and Systems from Reading.
Overseas buyers and technologists are visiting from key markets including China, Japan, USA, India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Mexico and most European countries. During the event they are taking part in over 700 pre-arranged face-to-face meetings with more than 60 technology businesses from across the UK. These companies are involved in the security, e-health and environmental monitoring and control markets and will be exhibiting their products and services.
TechnologyWorld05 comprises an exhibition of UK high technology companies, a full seminar programme and pre-booked partnering meetings.
More information on the event can be seen on the website http://www.technologyworld05.com.