INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 2, 2024) – Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg will lead an international economic development trip to the United Kingdom and Italy this week in pursuit of advancing global partnerships and innovation surrounding future-focused industries, with a particular focus on life sciences.

“Indiana’s global reputation continues to grow, thanks in large part to our robust future-focused ecosystems like life sciences,” said Sec. Rosenberg. “Hoosier innovators, industries and communities have been significantly impacted by our strong relationships with both the United Kingdom and Italy, and I look forward to advancing these partnerships abroad this week, creating even more opportunities for our businesses and residents to prosper.” 

Sec. Rosenberg, who will arrive in London today, will be joined by BioCrossroads CEO and President Vince Wong, Conexus Indiana Chief Operating and Strategy Officer Bryce Carpenter, as well as representatives of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) based in Indianapolis and business development directors in the UK and Europe.  

In London, which has been named the best city in Europe and third in the world for life sciences, Sec. Rosenberg and the delegation will highlight Indiana’s recent momentum in the industry and pursue new opportunities for collaboration and growth. The secretary will be a featured speaker at an investor-hosted event – Building a World Class Life Science Ecosystem – joining representatives of Eli Lilly and Company and Mathys & Squire and will meet with leadership of MedCity, the cluster organization for London’s health and life sciences sector. The delegation will also participate in Genesis 2024, an annual conference convening life science opinion leaders and stakeholders to debate key trends, instigate deals and generate a vision of the future, and Sec. Rosenberg will join a fireside chat at the conference to discuss the industry’s global landscape and Indiana’s growing leadership position.

Sec. Rosenberg and the delegation will also meet with UK government officials and industry leaders, including representatives of the UK Department for Business and Trade and Scotland House London – a collaboration between the Scottish government, Scottish enterprise, Visit Scotland and Highlands and Islands Enterprise – to discuss the strong Indiana-UK partnership. Indiana is home to 101 UK-based business facilities specializing in industries like aerospace, energy, life sciences, manufacturing and technology, while the UK hosts operations of 22 Indiana-based businesses. Moore than $3.83 billion worth of goods were exchanged between the two regions in 2023.  

In Italy, the delegation will travel to Rome, the country’s capital, and Milan, the capital of the country’s Lombardy region. In Milan, the secretary will meet with senior officials of the Lombardy region, including President Attilio Fontana, to discuss the strong ties Indiana shares with the region’s government and industry and to explore opportunities for continued economic, academic and cultural partnership. Sec. Rosenberg and the delegation will also visit Assolombarda, Italy’s largest territorial association of the entire entrepreneurial system, to meet with its R&D department as well as member companies, hubs and universities particularly within the life sciences space, and will. 

In Rome, the delegation will meet with U.S. and Italian government leaders, including representatives of the U.S. Embassy in Rome, to discuss opportunities to build on Indiana’s long and rich history with Italy. Indiana is home to 35 Italian business facilities, including many focused in racing and the mobility supply chain, including companies like Dallara, Sirmax, Coram USA and OMR Automotive. Indiana and Italy also share a strong trade partnership, importing and exporting more than $5.16 billion worth of goods in 2023, with top products including chemicals, machinery, metals, transportation equipment and computer and electronic parts. 

About IEDC

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is charged with growing the State economy, driving economic development, and helping businesses launch, grow and locate in the state. Governed by a 14-member board chaired by Governor Eric J. Holcomb, the IEDC manages many initiatives, including performance-based tax credits, workforce training grants, innovation and entrepreneurship resources, public infrastructure assistance, and talent attraction and retention efforts. For more information about the IEDC, visit  iedc.in.gov.

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