Digital Mission to New York is scheduled for 15th - 20th November 2009 and will coincide with the renowned Web 2.0 Expo (16-19th Nov 2009), New York.
This will be the second Digital Mission to visit New York and it's shaping up rather nicely, building on existing relationships with New York-based entrepeuners, VC's, agencies and digital practitioners to create a cracking line up of activities.
Application process
Applications for this mission are now open
To be considered for the Digital Mission to New York '09, digital SME's need to fulfill the following criteria:
- Be UK headquartered
- Be Innovative
- Have a digital or mobile product, service or business model
- Have 2 years trading history, or failing that, compelling early-stage fast-track potential
- Be able to provide references from key sponsors/industry players
- Be ready to do business in the US OR potentially attractive to US investors
- Be able to cover travel and accommodation costs
- Be able to cover event expenses (approx £650 plus VAT TBC)
Successful applicants will be chosen by the Digital Mission advisory board which is traditionally made up of established UK digital entrepeuners, VC's, journalists, UK Trade & Investment and regional representatives. Successful applicants will be informed within a month of the application closing date.
Deadline for applications has been extended to 24th September 2009.
Activities
The contribution towards costs for this mission will be between £600 and £1000 per company depending on the level of UKTI research required. The activities organised for mission companies will be published as they are confirmed but are likely to include:
- Marketing and PR before, during and after the mission
- Masterclass: Doing Business in the US
- High profile 1:1 meetings with key US industry players (additional cost for 5 companies only)
- Access to established New York digital networking events and groups
- Sponsored business lunch
- Evening reception at the British Consulate New York
- Access to Web 2.0 Expo / Conference
- More actvities and full schedule TBC...
Exposé Travel Management has put together a very competitive travel package for the companies going on Digital Mission, as detailed below:
15th November 2009 - Depart from London Heathrow Airport on Virgin Atlantic flight VS 45 at 1200 hrs
Arrive in to New York JFK Airport at 1505 hrs.
Transfer to your hotel, Intercontinental The Barclay Hotel (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/overview/newyork-thebarclay)
15th to 20th November 2009 - Accommodation in single occupancy rooms for 5 nights on a room only basis.
20th November 2009 - Transfer from the hotel to New York JFK Airport.
Depart on Virgin Atlantic flight VS 46 at 1945 hrs.
21st November 2009 - Arrive in to London Heathrow at 0750 hrs.
Cost per person is £1471.00. The cost includes the return flights in economy class from London to New York, all airport taxes and fuel surcharge, return transfers from JFK Airport to the hotel, accommodation in single occupancy rooms for 5 nights inclusive of local tax ona room only basis.
To make your reservation, please contact us on 01883 342006, or by e-mail to paul@exposetravel.com.
