With just one year to go to the start of the London Olympics and Paralympics, local companies are being invited to find out how to win in the world of sport at a special free event being held at Loughborough University on Wednesday, 27 July from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

The event, organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), and featuring a keynote speech from Lord Green, Minister of State for Trade and Investment, will give companies the chance to find out about the opportunities which exist around major sporting events - from construction to transport and from ticketing to training.

There will also be the opportunity to network with other companies, the chance to hear from businesses that have won high value sporting contracts and workshops around opportunities in Brazil, Russia and Japan.

Brazil will host the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics as well as the 2012 FIFA World Cup. Russia will host the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Delegates will also have the chance to find out more about what help Japan needs as it recovers from the March earthquake and tsunami.

Peter Hogarth, International Trade Director at UKTI East Midlands, said:

“Opportunities for businesses don't start and finish with the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics. Our success in delivering for London places the UK in a strong position to capitalise on future high value sporting developments overseas. This free, high profile event will give local firms the chance to find out about the international sporting opportunities available.  Exporting has enabled a great many companies across the East Midlands to grow and survive during an economic downturn and this event gives companies the chance to find out more". 

To book a place at this free event register at www.ukti.gov.uk/export/event/154180.html by 26 July. For more information contact Lilly Clements on 01332 826420.

For further information about UKTI please visit www.ukti.gov.uk or call 0845 052 4001