UK Trade and Investment and London 2012

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This presentation was given to International Journalists on 13 June 2012, and describes the UK Trade and Investment role in the Games.

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British Business EmbassyMedia Opportunities

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About Us

The Olympics Business Legacy Programmme

The British Business Embassy

• The British Business Embassy forms the centrepiece of the Olympic business legacy strategy

• During the six weeks of the Games, the British Business Embassy will host a series of global business summits:

– The Global Investment Conference

– Global Sector Summits: 14 business sector summits, each focusing on a different area of UK business excellence

– Global Country Summits: two country-specific summits, focusing on two of the world’s largest markets, China and Brazil.

• Brings together business leaders from around the world to network, address collective business challenges and form global partnerships

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The British Business Embassy Speakers

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The British Business Embassy Environment

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Wider The British Business Embassy Activity

Stream live footage online

Regional Events

International Events

It’s a chance to share the excitement and use the buzz to create events that bring business people together.

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Media Opportunities

Media Opportunities

• Interviews with Ministers and Officials re: British Business Embassy and wider Olympics business legacy activity

• Limited number of media spaces at Lancaster House available each day:

– Access to live keynote speeches and panel sessions

– Possible opportunities for interviews with speakers

• Access live and recorded content online www.ukti.gov.uk/2012

• Announcements and notices sent through to the London Media Centre

Email Rosetta Buahin on rosetta.buahin@ukti.gsi.gov.uk for media interviews, or if you are interested in attending the Embassy and would like to be considered for a place at any of the events

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Any Questions?

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