Within just ten years, more than 500 new IT companies have established their businesses in the Leipzig Region of Germany. The region provides the perfect conditions for successful IT business growth through a rich talent pool, inexpensive office space, attractive non- repayable incentives and a young, international environment.
Programme:
10:30: Registration with Tea/Coffee
11:00: Welcome by Jana Psarska, Policy Manager for International Trade at techUK
11:05: Opening Remarks by Markus Knauf, Head, Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Global Issues at German Embassy London
11:15: Germany Works: Massive Investments in Tech Reshape Germany’s Economic Landscape by Rob Scheid, Director UK at Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI)
11:25: Leipzig - a hidden Gem and how Invest Region Leipzig supports companies by Bindiya Verma, UK Representative at Invest Region Leipzig, London
11:30: Opportunities for tech businesses in Leipzig by Adam Breeze, UK Representative at Invest Region Leipzig, Manchester
11:40: Wrap up and Q & A moderation by Jana Psarska
12:00: Refreshments and Networking