Businesses from the Technology sector based in the North of England are invited to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) for a trade mission to Venture Atlanta, one of USA's largest venture capital conferences and communities.
Gain valuable insights and network within the Tech industry’s most influential founders from Atlanta and beyond.
By joining this delegation, you will:
- Receive in-market guidance from the British Consulate-General Atlanta sector leads.
- Take part in round-table sessions with the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, followed by the opportunity to meet with CEOs from Tech organisations.
- Receive expert support whilst in-market, alongside an experienced DBT mission lead accompanying the delegation.
- Gain access to a pre-show briefing webinar ensuring you are fully prepared for a successful visit.
- Meet and network with like-minded businesses over two days at the Tech & Digital industry at Venture Atlanta conference.
- Take part in a breakfast networking session, with the opportunity to make lasting connections with members of Georgia’s vast Tech ecosystem.
- Join a tour of Atlanta Tech Village and meet Villagers from business and investment community.
Date: Monday 7 October – Friday 11 October 2024
Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA
Why Atlanta?
The US is the largest tech market in the world, representing 31% of the global market. As one of the fastest-growing High-Tech urban centres in the nation with eight Tech unicorns, Atlanta is leading the way in creating a national centre for innovation and industry growth.
The region has gained the attention and investment of companies such as Google, Microsoft, Visa, and Gateshead based, Sage Group. All of whom have opened their own permanent offices or headquarters. Atlanta is also home to Georgia Tech, one of the leading schools in the USA for computer science and engineering degrees (Metro Atlanta Chamber).
Venture Atlanta
Venture Atlanta is one of the largest venture conferences in the USA, now welcoming more than 1,300 annual attendees and well over 350 investment funds, many of which come from out of state. Looking to connect with venture capitalists from across the USA? Here are a few of the top investors have attended Venture Atlanta in the past.
Click here for more information on ticket pricing to attend the conference.
N.B. Delegates will need to cover the cost of their conference entry ticket and associated expenses together with travel, accommodation and subsistence.
Please be aware that at this stage, registering does not guarantee your place on the mission.
Registrations close on Wednesday 28 August, 17:00pm (BST)
For more information, contact trademissions@businessandtrade.gov.uk.