Gov. Phil Murphy will lead a delegation of industry and government leaders on an economic mission trip to the United Kingdom, Nov. 7-11, that will include stops in London and Cambridge, it was announced Wednesday.
The trip, which aims to promote the state’s technology and life science sectors, will be organized and sponsored by Choose New Jersey.
The delegation, which will include the governor, first lady Tammy Murphy, Choose New Jersey CEO Wes Mathews and N.J. Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan, will depart New Jersey on Nov. 6 and return Nov. 12.
The governor’s team said the mission will focus on strengthening New Jersey’s ties with the United Kingdom while cultivating partnerships and international investment opportunities in sectors such as life sciences and technology. “We are excited to lead this economic mission to the United Kingdom to bolster New Jersey’s relationships with our friends and partners across the pond,” Murphy said. “I look forward to meeting with United Kingdom officials and industry leaders to address our mutual goals. As we build up New Jersey’s innovation economy, international investments are key to attracting more jobs and opportunity for the people of the Garden State.”
The economic mission will include meetings with elected government officials and regional leaders, as well as various engagements with prominent companies, trade associations, leading academic institutions, and major investors.
There also will be opportunities to network with industry leaders across key sectors, including technology, life sciences, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and fintech. Veterans Day will be observed by members of the delegation on Nov. 11 before their return to New Jersey.
Choose New Jersey CEO Wes Mathews said he is confident the trip will have great impact.
“The United Kingdom is one of New Jersey’s top markets for business attraction and economic cooperation, offering unparalleled opportunities to strengthen our partnership,” he said. “This is an exciting opportunity to showcase our state’s leadership in technology, life sciences, renewable energy, and innovation.
“By strengthening our international ties and fostering new partnerships, we aim to drive investment and increased trade that will benefit our state and the global economy.”
Murphy has had great success on international trade missions throughout his administration, including visits to Germany, Israel, India and Ireland early in his administration.
In September, he made a four-day trip to Canada. (Read ROI-NJ’s exclusive coverage here).
Last fall, he made a 10-day trip to East Asia, visiting Japan, Korea and Taiwan. (Read ROI-NJ’s exclusive coverage here)
