<p> CeBIT 2014, 10th - 14th March, Hannover, Germany New announcement 21st Jan ‘14 Free Research & Innovation exhibition spaces, available to UK exemplars. Places awarded on a first come – first served basis to eligible organisations! Promotional Partners CeBIT is one of the world’s leading technology events with over 230,000 visitors from more than 120 countries, including 4,500 journalists. In 2014, the UK will take centre stage as CeBIT’s official partner country – the focus on the UK’s capability, expertise and ability to deliver will offer UK companies a unique opportunity at this year’s event. As country partner, the UK will have an unprecedented level of exposure and access to services and opportunities to maximise business potential. Recognising this unique opportunity UK Trade & Investment, the ICT KTN and techUK are partnering to deliver a comprehensive business and technology programme leading up to and during CeBIT 2014 in Hannover. Research & Innovation zone, Hall 9. Free POD spaces available for UK exemplars We are pleased to announce our latest programme to engage UK Research and Innovation exemplars to showcase UK technology and innovation at CeBIT. The programme is based on the main themes linked to CeBIT: Big Data, Mobile, Social, Cloud and Smart Cities. Robotics and Autonomous Systems for industrial applications is also in scope. The successful applicants will receive a free space in the Research and Innovation zone and CeBIT exhibition passes. In addition to the free space, assistance will be provided for travel and accommodation and may include opportunities to present in the British Business Lounge seminars series. Please click here to download application form, eligibility criteria and the Terms & Conditions. Applications will reviewed by an expert panel and spaces will be allocated based on the quality of the application provided. The application process closes on or before the 3rd February 2014 @ 5pm. For more information please contact Troy Aitken troy.aitken@ukti.gsi.gov.uk . Remember, don’t wait for the closing date, the application window may close earlier if we receive enough high quality proposals to fill the available places. For organisations wishing to exhibit in the Research & Innovation zone and requiring a larger stand area compared to the free space; please contact ukti.cebit2014@innovision.eu for more information. Discounts may be available compared to standard CeBIT pricing. Join our webinar on the 27th January 2014 from 1400 to 1500 to learn more on how to engage with activities in the Research & Innovation zone and the overall CeBIT programme. Click here to register for the webinar on the Mon, Jan 27, 2014 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UK Time) CeBIT 2014, 10th - 14th March, Hannover, Germany New announcement 21st Jan ‘14 Free Research & Innovation exhibition spaces, available to UK exemplars. Places awarded on a first come – first served basis to eligible organisations! Promotional Partners Latest status of SME CeBIT competition We are pleased to announce our first finals event, hosted by techUK, took place on the 16th January 2014. Twelve of the UK’s most innovative SME’s pitched for a place to win a FREE SPACE on the UK pavilion, to showcase leading technology, product and solutions; the prize included a stand pod place on the UK pavilion with branding, listing in the UK event directory and complementary exhibition passes. The winners will also receive assistance with press and media activities to maximise coverage and the impact of company propositions and pre-arranged meetings with potential international partners and customers. The competition focused on the themes linked to the overall CeBIT programme: Mobile, Big Data, Social, Cloud and Smart Cities We are pleased to announce the winners of the first finals: The second final, hosted by Mobile Monday London, will see a further 12 companies pitching for places, see below. We still have a limited number of places available and therefore encourage to to register ASAP if you wish to attend. MoMoLo final, Thursday 23rd January 2014, 1730 to 2130 Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1DU Register here for free to attend the MoMoLo final The agenda and timing for both events will be the same:  1730 Registration and SME Table top exhibition  1830 SME’s pitch for a place at CeBIT  2000 Buffet and refreshments  2100 Winners announced  2130 event closes Click here to learn more about the 24 shortlisted SME finalists Peachinc www.peachinc.com Audio analytic www.audioanalytic.com SoDash www.sodash.com Cascoda www.cascoda.com Focal Point Software www.focal-point-software.com Tento Technologies www.tento.co.uk CeBIT 2014, 10th - 14th March, Hannover, Germany New announcement 21st Jan ‘14 Free Research & Innovation exhibition spaces, available to UK exemplars. Places awarded on a first come – first served basis to eligible organisations! Promotional Partners The UK programme also includes the following activities  British Business Lounge, access to the central hub for Great Britain  UK Partner Country events, take part in a series of focused activities  Conference participation, UKTI will facilitate speaking opportunities where possible  Press and Media, significant press and show coverage  Enhanced networking opportunities, including One 2 One meeting programme with international companies  Buy stand space and join the UK programme in Hall 6 UK pavilion, UK companies who wish to take part in the programme and do not wish to enter the SME competition can buy space, and may be eligible for UKTI Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) support of up to £1,500, please contact the Tradefair team on 01622 754200 or email info@tradefair.co.uk  Visit the CeBIT web site for more information:  Home page http://www.cebit.de/home  UK partner page http://www.cebit.de/en/about-the-trade-show/news-trends/partner-country- great-britain  British Business Lounge Seminars: UK programme of ‘Thought Leadership’ events focused on CeBIT themes covering a major topic on each day of the show. For speaking opportunities please contact: Melanie Hassell (melanie@innovision.eu). The provisional agenda is listed below. Please note: programme provisional and subject to change. CeBIT 2014, 10th - 14th March, Hannover, Germany New announcement 21st Jan ‘14 Free Research & Innovation exhibition spaces, available to UK exemplars. Places awarded on a first come – first served basis to eligible organisations! Promotional Partners British Business Lounge Seminars – provisional and subject to change 10 March 2014 11 March 2014 12 March 2014 13 March 2014 14 March 2014 MOBILE DAY BIG DATA DAY SOCIAL DAY CLOUD DAY SMART CITIES DAY Business goes mobile: Value of data: People go social: Using the cloud: Smart cities, smart living: Internet access is universal and facilitates business on the go. The efficient networking and interpretation of large quantities of data provides added value social media facilitate new forms of interaction and are now as indispensable to business as they are in private life Decentralised, flexible systems are changing the IT world, optimising business processes Major global socio-economic challenges such as Healthcare, Transportation, Utilities and Lifestyles Mobile cloud - enabling technologies Merging BIG datasets - mixing unstructured and structured data sets Social goes Mobile - capitalising on Mobile solutions and platforms Bring Your Own Devices - BYOD challenges and opportunities SMART Healthcare and Social care - addressing global challenges through game changing technologies. Mobile Enterprise Applications and Services Female Leaders in TECH. Leveraging social media - platforms for marketing and business development CLOUD migration - assessing the benefits centralised ‘v’ decentralised systems. SMART transportation - addressing congestion through innovative solution Internet of Things and M2M crossing sector boundaries Partner Country night </p>