Digital Mission Blog
The Digital Mission series is run by Chinwag to support UK-based digital companies expand into new markets and attract overseas investment.
Applications Open: UKTI Multi-Sector Mission to China Led by Lord Green (May 2012)
UKTI Trade and Investment are running a high profile Trade Mission to China from 28th May - 1st June 2012, led by Lord Green, Minister of State for Trade & Investment.
The multi-sector mission is timed to coincide with the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) and will also include a "UK Day" Showcase with networking and bespoke b2b meetings, networking with Chinese government officials and more.
To apply, complete this application form and return to Allegra at B-to-B (details on form or below). Closing date for applications is Friday 20th April.
Who's Invited?
The mission will be made up of UK companies from a number of sectors including:
Digital Media
Digital media, animation and games industries have grown fast in China. With rapid adoption of digital devices and the internet penetration, multi-terminals, smart terminals and the convergence of TV, PC and handsets have become the development trent with large numbers of new applications flourishing rapidly in the country. Great co-operative opportunities lie in creative planning, program co-production suitable for the Chinese and international markets, and technologies that help improve users' experience especially for multiplatforms and terminals.
Advertising/Branding/Corporate Communications
China is now one of the largest advertising countries in the world. Many more Chinese brand owners are seeking to internationalise their bands, this is an exciting opportunity for the UK's world-class creatives.
Mission Benefits
The mission is timed to coincide with the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), hosted by Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of China and organised by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality which is designed to be a comprehensive international service trading platform.
The Fair comprises of a large exhibition, high-level forum and trade talks between Chinese cities and international participants. The event includes a UK Day tailored to showcase British Business and wil prvide valuable exposure to those who participate.
You'll also benefit from:
- Expert support and advice from UKTI staff based in China and the UK
- A tailored "UK Day" showcase event organised by UK Trade & Investment, with networking and bespoke business to business meetings
- Exceptional networking opportunities with Chinese government officials, buyers, press and other mission attendees, including at receptions
- Free entry and participation at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS)
- High publicity and media exposure for the UK delegation. The event will be led by Lord Green and is part of the UK government's Great Campaign in China
- The UK showcase event and mission delegation will be advertised in CIFTIS promotional materials
Other Important Details
The participation fee for this Mission is £888 per company (including VAT).
UKTI are subsiding some of the mission costs. Given that this is a ministerial led mission the participation fee is fantastic value.
Your business must be established within the UK and selling or marketing a British product or service. Eligibility to participate will be assessed by UKTI Sectors Team.
N.B. You will be responsible for booking your flights & accommodation. B-to-B (see contact below) will be able to recommend hotels and flights. Please do not book travel or accommodation prior to receiving confirmation of your place.
How to Apply
To apply, download and complete the application form attached to this blog. Completely forms are to be returned to Allegra Monico or Jack Bailey at uktimissions
btob [dot] co [dot] uk
For more information, please contact:
Allegra Monico
Tel: 020 7700 0008
Email: uktimissionsbtob [dot] co [dot] uk
Please include the code UKTIC1 in the subject line of your email or quote it when registering by phone.
Closing date for applications is Friday 20th April 2012.
Mission website and flyer: http://www.ukti.gov.uk/export/event/274340.html
Please note: This is not a Digital Mission and/or a mission related to Chinwag.
Photo (cc) Earth Hour Global
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Get Your Company Noticed at SXSW - Enter The Founder Awards 2012
SXSW is just a couple of days away and the whole tech world is gearing up to fill their boots with the latest and greatest from one of the biggest events of the year. Last year the event saw attendance of over 49,000 from all over the world, with ±40% of that number firmly in the Tech camp - AKA Interactive.
So with the tech world watching, and the entire event on the look out for the next big thing, its no surprise that SXSW will be awash with a flood of new product noise, as founders and start-ups jostle to promote the next big thing.
So this year to help out, Publicate and Sarah Austin from Pop17 have joined forces with a host of companies (Rackspace and StartUpBus to name a few) to host The Founder Awards 2012, a big celebration of the good, the bad and the bust of the start up world.
The competition is open to all founders and startups, and offers a very public stage from which to tell their story, running on Publicate.it - a new content marketing platform perfect for promoting multimedia content that promotes you.
The winners of the various categories will be decided based on the highest overall public votes cast on Publicate.it and the final decisions will be made by the prestigious panel including Guy Kawasaki and Robert Scoble during a live awards ceremony on the main stage at the down town Hilton on Sunday the 12th (time TBC)
For more details and to enter visit publicate.it and get your story told!
Publicate and Sarah will be running around SXSW and at the Great British Tea Party and Breakfast, so come and grab us for a chat about your story.
Heading to SXSW Next Month? Come and Find Team Chinwag!
Are you making the trip over to Austin, Texas next month to South by South West?
Team Chinwag will be there, along with the UKTI Mission to SXSW companies, so if you'd like to catch-up, please come and find us! Check out the list below to see where we'll be.
Also, if you're heading out and would like the chance to chatter with other UK delegates who'll also be there, come along to our Pre-SXSW 2012 Mixer, 6.30 - 9.30pm on Wednesday 29th Feb in Central London.
You may also find it useful to check out these 50 Essential SXSW Tips.
Sunday 11th March
UK Demo Day
Time: 3.30 - 5.30pm
Venue: Hilton Austin Hotel, 4th Floor, Salon B
Taking place in the SXSW Start-up Village at the Hilton Austin Hotel, UKTI and Thomson Reuters are holding a competition to select 20 companies who will be demoing their products and showcasing their companies.
Chinwag's Great British Tea Party
Time: 5 - 8pm
Venue: Brush Square Park, East Tent,
Anyone for tea?
Join us for Chinwag's Great British Tea Party, an official SXSW party, for all the international folks heading to Austin for South by South West (SXSW). Sample the delights of British Afternoon Tea, complete with the finest selection of English afternoon tea cuisine along with Pimms, beer, wine and soft drinks for those non-drinkers.
Monday 12th March
Exhibition for Creative Industries Trade Show
Time: 11am - 6pm
Venue: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 3, Aisle 1200
UKTI/Chinwag will have a stand set up on the trade show floor with promotional materials. There will be opportunities to network with British companies at SXSWi as well as to answer questions from visitors to the trade show.
Check out the Tradeshow Floorplan below to find our stand
Tuesday 13th March
Great British Breakfast
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Cedar Street Courtyard
Hungry for Networking? Then join us for The Great British Breakfast!
The Great British Breakfast is the premier international networking event at South By Southwest Interactive organized by UK Trade & Investment and Chinwag.
Over 250 digital practitioners, press and investors working in the interactive space will descend on 4th Street for a traditional British fry-up.
Exhibition for Creative Industries Trade Show
Time: 11am - 6pm
Venue: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 3, Aisle 1200
UKTI/Chinwag will have a stand set up on the trade show floor with promotional materials. There will be opportunities to network with British companies at SXSWi as well as to answer questions from visitors to the trade show.
Check out the Tradeshow Floorplan below to find our stand
Photos (cc) Chinwag and Benjamin Ellis
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Calling All Start-ups: Ogilvy's SMW Social Spin @ London Eye, Apply Now!
On Wednesday 15th February, Ogilvy & Mather are hosting the Ogilvy Social Spin @ London Eye, a VIP party on the London Eye as part of their premier sponsorship of Social Media Week London.
We are looking for the best and brightest social start ups to join us, our social team, our clients and the industry's top influencers for a lively gathering focused on the ever-evolving social business space.
If you are a start-up interested in attending this event on 15th Feb '12 from 5:45pm - 7:00pm, please apply for a place by filling in the form below.
Deadline for applications is end of play on Wednesday 8th February.
Not a start up and interested in attending? Keep an eye out on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Social Media Week London for a chance to win a ticket to this event!
Photo (cc) Trey Ratcliff
Dell Announces pre-SXSW Unconference: Social Media and Technology Trends in Small Business
Heading out to Austin for this year's SXSW extravaganza? Or you'll be in the neighbourhood? Interested in meeting startups from around the globe and spending time at Dell's HQ, then take a gander at this event our friends at Dell are putting together the day before SXSW kicks off.
Centered on their HQ campus at Round Rock a few miles from Austin, Dell are hosting a full day Unconference March 8th, 2012 (the day before SXSW), on social and technology trends in small businesses- a fast-paced, intense and fun event environment that allows participants to control the agenda.
Invites have been extended to startups and small business in the US, Latin America already with Chinwag helping to spread the word in the UK, Europe, SE Asia and China aimed at the delegates coming in to town for the SXSW festival.
The Unconference will offer a valuable opportunity to learn, share and network with other entrepreneurs and small businesses, social media thought leaders and Dell technology and social media experts.
They'll also provide transportation to and from the Dell campus to make sure delegates get back into Austin for registration/badge pick-up at the Austin Convention Center at the end of the day on March 8th. There's also plans afoot for dinner and drinks following the event.
Attendance via application, as there is limited space for the event.
// Event page & application form
Photo (cc) Dell Inc.
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