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UK Trade & Investment, the international business development agency of the British Government, is hosting a Nanotechnology in Energy Trade Mission in Houston, which includes two internationally renowned trade shows – NanoTech Conference 2009 (NSTI) and the Offshore Technology Show (OTC).
This is the first time that these two conferences will occur in the same city, offering the unique opportunity for UK companies and institutions.
Who can participate?
- UK companies of all sizes.
Why should UK companies join this mission?
- Develop relationships with potential partners and distributors and learn how to tap into US opportunities for business growth
- Get a first hand look at the innovation merging on both sides of the Atlantic
- Meet high level contacts in the nano energy industry who can amplify your sales message
- Meet with Venture Capitalists and Key Investors
- Private tour of Rice University - home the world-renowned Richard E. Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology
- UKTI will register and pay for your show passes
- UKTI will honour your company during a private reception
- Exceptional networking and business development opportunities.
What services are included?
Participating companies will be able to attend all UKTI events and will be registered for the OTC Expo and the Nanotech Expo at no charge.
As part of this Mission, UKTI will be hosting a business briefing breakfast "Nanotechnology Applications in Oil & Gas". Scheduled for Wednesday, 6 May from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m., this panel will feature UK and US companies and institutions involved in nanotechnology that has applications within the Oil & Gas sector.
UKTI is also organizing a nanotech reception on Thursday evening, 7 May, at the Richard E. Smalley Institute Nano Scale Science and Technology, which is located at Rice University.
Which arrangements & costs need to be covered by the participating companies?
Companies need to cover their own travel and hotel costs; UKTI has negotiated a competitive rate, considering there are two conferences in town, of $299/night + 17% occupancy tax at the Marriott West Loop, located at 1750 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027, (tel) +1.713.960.0111. The hotel is located in the Galleria where the missioners will have access to an abundance of restaurants and shopping.
Follow this link to download the full UKTI Mission Invite.
Contacts:
Azeemeh Zaheer
Vice Consul (Oil and Gas)
UK Trade & Investment
British Consulate - General Houston
Email: Azeemeh.Zaheer@fco.gov.uk
Tel: 713-659-6270 *2146
Regina Johnson
Business Development - Associate (Energy)
UK Trade & Investment
British Consulate - General Houston
Email: Regina.Johnson@fco.gov.uk
Tel: 713-659-6270 *2141
