The focus of the Edinburgh event on space technology will help UK-Switzerland trade reach new heights

Swiss Business Hub UK + Ireland organizes a series of business focused events as part of the Swiss UK Tour.

He said the move came after news that the leaders of Switzerland and the United Kingdom, President Ignazio Cassis and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, would begin work on a new and improved trade deal.

The roadshow will run from June 6 to July 1 and will focus on developing cooperation and exchanges in key areas of technology and services in which countries are known as world leaders: life sciences, robotics, technology medicine, clean technologies, as well as space technology (the theme of the Edinburgh Conference). It happened).

Swiss Global Enterprise is also behind the event, which claims the country and Scotland are leaders in space technology, with the Scottish sector ranked as one of the fastest growing in Europe, with a goal of £4 trillion by 2030.

The organization also said Glasgow produces more satellites than any other city in Europe, also highlighting the work of the Bayes Center at the University of Edinburgh.

The event aims to connect Scottish and Swiss space players, helping to identify opportunities for those interested in foreign direct investment in the UK, research and development collaboration with the Swiss ecosystem, and serving as a technology exploration.

The event will be opened by Scottish Business Minister Evan Mackie, with speakers including Craig Clark, Chairman of the industrial group Space Scotland. Jake Gere, Head of Space Observation and Observation at the British Space Agency; Sharon Pride, Director of Spatial Sustainability at The Scottish Foundation; and AstroAgency founder Daniel Smith.

Natalie Thomas, Director, Swiss Business Hub UK + Ireland, said of the upcoming series of events: “We are very excited to launch this important series of events that includes established Swiss companies, as well as start-ups, partnerships, academics and research.

“Face-to-face meetings and new encounters with key players in business, science, culture and politics will strengthen relations and enhance cooperation between our two countries.”