North East Tech Sector is showcased to International Trade and investment Specialists

A delegation of international trade and investment experts is heading home today ready to spread the word about the North East’s impressive investment opportunities in the digital and immersive technology sector.

Representatives from the Department of International Trade (DIT) from countries across the world, including the USA, India, Denmark and Ireland, explored the North East for two days to learn more about the strengths of the region’s digital sector and the world-class inward investment opportunities available.

The visit, organised by Invest North East England (INEE), included trips to some of the region’s digital innovation assets, as well as meeting the region’s collaborative digital networks.

Rachel Burdis, Inward Investment Manager at INEE, said: “It has been a great pleasure to host colleagues from the Department of International Trade and to be able to showcase the region and its finest. We have some real technology strengths and assets here, so welcomed the opportunity to promote them to our colleagues at DIT and to equip them with a clear understanding that the region is a key location for this sector in the UK.

“We’re confident this will lead to more enquiries and ultimately result in new inward investment activity and more quality jobs for our region.”

Thomas Webb, Deputy Director - Regions, Northern Powerhouse, Department for International Trade said: “The visit has been a great opportunity for our overseas officers to see what’s happening in North East England. Tech is booming in the region, and as such, it is an attractive location for tech and digital businesses to expand and locate.

“We look forward to continuing to work with our colleagues at Invest North East England to support tech and digital businesses looking to expand into this part of the UK.”

Herb Kim, founder & CEO of Thinking Digital Limited said: “From Day One we built the Thinking Digital Conference to be a beacon of light attracting tech talent and high-growth digital companies to the North East.”

The North East has one of the most creative and exciting digital technology clusters outside of London. It is a leading location for world-class facilities, dynamic support networks and unique opportunities for the digital sector including specific strengths in immersive technology, data, AI, esports, and software development.

Following this successful visit, INEE is looking forward to welcoming an overseas delegation of digital businesses to the region in June 2022. Attendees will visit key assets in the region and meet local tech businesses, as well as attend the Dynamo North East Tech Conference.