California to attend CeBIT and launch Germany-California ICT Summit

California will be officially represented at CeBIT, a trade show for information and communications
technology (ICT) that will take place in March 2009 in Hannover, Germany.  According to Governor Schwarzenegger’s press release:

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced California will be the first state to be the official partner of CeBIT, the world’s largest trade fair for digital business solutions and information and communications technology (ICT). In previous years, CeBIT has partnered with other nations
including the United States, France, Russia, India and Canada. As the Partner State, California businesses will be highlighted above all others, providing a great opportunity for business matchmaking and networking for California businesses “I am excited to officially announce that California will be the 2009 CeBIT partner state, a role previously reserved only for nations, and we look forward to demonstrating California’s global leadership in information communications technology,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “Not only does CeBIT provide California with a venue to showcase our innovative spirit, it is a tremendous opportunity for California companies looking to promote their
products in the global marketplace. I urge businesses across California to showcase
their innovation at CeBIT 2009.”

At CeBIT 2009, California will spotlight the state’s innovative ICT technologies in several key industries including green IT, entertainment, Internet-based services, TeleHealth, security, consumer
electronics, digital content generation and distribution, aerospace, and research and technology. The star attraction of the Partner State program will be the Germany-California ICT Summit. The two entities will use this opportunity to step-up collaboration and stimulate more bilateral business. “It is fitting that we are in the Silicon Valley today since it is a major source of global information, communications technology and venture capital. The region has garnered a lot of well-deserved attention over the years,” said Dale E. Bonner, Secretary of California’s Business, Transportation & Housing Agency. “But there are also many other innovative information and technology companies located in places like Los Angeles, San Diego and regions throughout California
that will play an important role in CeBIT 2009.”