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New Jersey Economic Mission Trip to the United Kingdom Daily Recap

Government and Politics

November 7, 2024

From: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy

London, United Kingdom – Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation arrived in the United Kingdom this week, kicking off Choose New Jersey’s Governor-led economic mission. The trip will strengthen economic relations between the State of New Jersey and the United Kingdom with a focus on life sciences, financial services, artificial intelligence, media, and clean energy. The delegation spent Thursday in the United Kingdom’s capital, London.

Governor Murphy Featured in Keynote Interview at Financial Times’ Future of AI Summit

Governor Murphy participated in a keynote interview during the Future of AI Summit, hosted by the Financial Times. The Governor highlighted New Jersey’s efforts to foster an AI innovation ecosystem through strategic initiatives, including the Princeton AI Hub and Next New Jersey, the state’s recent tax incentive program administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. The interview with Governor Murphy and Financial Times Technology News Editor Murad Ahmed also featured discussions on the future of AI in the United States and the UK, and how AI can be developed ethically, with benefits that reach all members of society.

Governor Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the Choose New Jersey Delegation Attend Business Roundtable with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati LLP

Governor Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the Choose New Jersey Delegation participated in a roundtable discussion with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati LLP, the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. The Governor presented the advantages of doing business in New Jersey in the Biotech, MedTech, and HealthTech sectors, including the state’s strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and highly-skilled talent pool.