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Giving New Zealand businesses a springboard to international success is the aim of a global conference to be held in Hamilton in June.

Innovation and Growth (I&G) manager Nicola Browne, of Opportunity Hamilton, said the event will give up to 300 business people and entrepreneurs a launch pad for off-shore growth and tools for success in the world market.

“The conference is designed to give innovative businesses access to already established global connections and show them how to leverage the latest technology to reach the world. This is an exciting opportunity,” Nicola said.

Ideon Science Park chief executive Hans Moller, of Sweden, and Manchester Science Park chief executive Jane Davies will speak at the conference.

“Hans and Jane will share some of their science park success stories and talk about how to establish an effective innovation ecosystem. They also have enviable global networks,” she said.

I&G is a legacy project to encourage beneficial global connections and business support relationships moving forward.

“It will help us understand what businesses are out there, their challenges, opportunities and barriers so we can better support them with their international connections. It’s also a great way to capitalise on the government’s ultra-fast broadband investment in our region.”

The state-of-the-art conference will give attendees access to the latest smartphone networking technology allowing them to connect with each other and share profiles before, during and after the event.

“All innovative business people and entrepreneurs interested in tapping into the global market should be at the conference. It’s an opportunity to meet like-minded people and get the right people on your team,” Nicola said.

Businesses successfully trading off-shore are invited to share their stories at the conference. “They are integral in inspiring and guiding other businesses to success.”

Conference workshops will reveal the missing tools for high growth ventures and the skills of successful networking and pitching.

“Entrepreneurs and business owners will have the chance to practice pitching in a relaxed, fun and inspirational environment. Practice makes a pitch perfect after all. There will be prizes aimed at helping them on their goal to global success.”

The conference also offers opportunities to accelerate research and development and talk with potential partners or investors.

I&G is a core focus for Nicola who manages Opportunity Hamilton’s digital project.

The world record-breaking former White Fern cricketer is enjoying her role educating businesses on how they can take on the world and how the evolution of technology can play a part in that.

“It’s exciting to be able to give businesses an understanding of the support that’s available to them on their journey,” she said.

To register interest for the conference e-mail nicola@opportunityhamilton.co.nz or for more information visit www.ighamilton.co.nz.

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  The borough of Hamilton was established on 27 October 1877 and Hamilton became a city on 13 December 1945.  Hamilton’s Maori name is Kirikiriroa meaning long stretch of gravel.  New Zealand’s longest river, the Waikato, flows for 16km through the city.  Mild climate and moderate year round rainfall keep the city and surrounding area very green.  Mean temperatures - 18C in January (summer) and 9C in July (winter).  Hamilton has135 parks and gardens and 58 sports areas and over 1,000 hectares of open space.  Hamilton has 3 public swimming pools and over 55 kms of walkways in parks and reserves. Hamilton is student city, with more than 46,000 people in tertiary study Hamilton Zoo is home to over 600 native New Zealand and exotic animals, set in 25 ha of tranquil surroundings  Hamilton is the business, service, and educational centre of the Waikato region.  Waikato Hospital is a 600 bed regional base hospital located in Hamilton and is the largest tertiary training hospital in the Southern Hemisphere.