In Focus

With 85 percent of the country‘s primary energy needs met by renewable hydro and geothermal resources, Iceland is a world leader in renewable energy. 100% of the electricity produced for the national grid is from renewables.

The cost competitiveness of this energy, long term contracts and reliable delivery has attracted foreign investment and now the interest is more diverse than ever before with data centres and multiple use of geothermal energy and chemical streams at the forefront. Iceland is the place where things come together. Geographically half of Iceland is on the NorthAmerican Tectonic plate and half on the Eurasian plate. These boundaries between the continents  explain Iceland‘s abundant source of geothermal energy. The location in the Atlantic is also the reasons for the powerful glacial rivers, harnessed for pure energy. And Iceland is at the crossroads of cold and warm oceanic currents, creating ideal conditions for rich marine life that forms the basis for one of the world‘s most advanced seafood industry, exporting pure products.

We Scots have a long history of being entrepreneurial. We’re responsible for so many of the everyday things that we take for granted, like our telephones, televisions, refrigerators and toasters. We have made astounding discoveries in science, medicine and engineering: radar, MRI, ultrasound, penicillin, cloning, electromagnetics, insulin, anaesthetics, beta blockers, noble gases, steam engines and the Higgs Boson to name but a few. I haven’t even mentioned our impact on publishing, sport, and architecture. The list goes on and on.

The Scottish city’s life science sector is flourishing – offering the perfect environment for investment and location. Glasgow is one of Europe’s great cities. It offers residents, visitors and businesses an extraordinary quality of urban life. It is a city where business, trade and investment flourish.

Scotland’s largest city and only metropolitan region, Glasgow generates a whopping £19.25 billion GVA for the national economy per annum – the largest of any Scottish city. Glasgow has a modern mixed economy with strengths in a variety of sectors and sub-sectors from financial and business services to low carbon and renewables, and life sciences.

Positioned at the very heart both of Western Europe and Germany, Saxony-Anhalt – the eighth largest of Germany’s 16 federal states – boasts an enviable strategic location. There’s a lot more to do Saxony-Anhalt’s appeal than just location, however – a fact that’s being increasingly recognised by investors from every corner of the world.

Saxony-Anhalt – discreetly popular
While not perhaps a household name outside Germany, the landlocked federal state of Saxony-Anhalt in eastern Germany is held in high regard among those with an eye on Europe’s leading investment location

An interview with Fuchs Events + Incentives

Founded in 1993 by Christiane Fuchs, Fuchs organises top-class corporate events that are individually and exclusively designed, planned and realised. Based in Dresden, the agency aims to create interactive stagings that combine destination and emotion and live in the memory.

Dresden: A fascinating idea

The Saxon state capital is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in Europe. It is an alluring ensemble of impressive buildings, countless art treasures and multifaceted cultural jewels. This vibrant metropolis not only attracts tourists but also top academics and employers from all over the world. The highly varied cultural programme, abundance of captivating venues and the celebrated ‘Dresden Spirit’ make the city a most attractive convention destination for international organisers and attendees from every corner of the globe.

Situated in the centre of Europe, Nuremberg is one of Europe’s most capable and versatile economic regions. A wide range of sectors characterize the city. Nuremberg is a base for market research and call centres, the home of toys and writing utensils, the location of work on the energy supply of the future, and the source of high-tech power electronics and automation components for exporting all over the world. Here, Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs of the City of Nuremberg, describes Nuremberg’s numerous economic advantages.

Leipzig is a very popular MICE destination. It offers numerous cutting-edge facilities, a top-class infrastructure with excellent transport connections and an outstanding choice of hotels, restaurants, and cultural offerings. The world’s oldest city of trade fairs has become a centre of science, research, and innovation. It is home to some of the world’s most renowned brands, including Porsche and BMW. Here, Hiskia Wiesner of Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing, describes the benefits of hosting a business event in Leipzig.