Office of the Governor | Media Advisory: Governor Murphy to Lead Economic Mission to the United Kingdom

Trip Aims to Promote New Jersey’s Technology and Life Sciences Sectors and Economic Interests Abroad

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy will lead a delegation of industry and government leaders on a five-day, two-city economic mission trip to the United Kingdom in November. Organized by Choose New Jersey, the delegation will visit London and Cambridge. 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,” said Governor Murphy. “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 United Kingdom is one of New Jersey’s top markets for business attraction and economic cooperation, offering unparalleled opportunities to strengthen our partnership. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase our state’s leadership in technology, life sciences, renewable energy, and innovation,” said Wesley Mathews, President and CEO of Choose New Jersey. “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.”

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 will also 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 November 11 before their return to New Jersey.

Governor Murphy will lead the delegation, which will include First Lady Tammy Murphy, Choose New Jersey President & CEO Wesley Mathews, and New Jersey Economic Development Authority Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. The delegation will depart New Jersey on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 and return on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Due to limited space, media interested in accompanying the Governor to the United Kingdom should contact Ingrid Austin at iaustin@choosenj.com as soon as possible.