And The Awards Go To –

For the past five years, the World Investment Conference has presented annual awards for both the best investment and the most dynamic European investment promotion agency. In 2008, these two prizes have been combined to form a single award in recognition of the fact that outstanding investments do not materialize without effective support from a well-organized development agency.

Best High-Tech Investment Award
Sony and Invest in Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency have received the Best High-Tech Investment Award for two projects developed in Nitra, Slovakia in the past two years of over 100 million euros, which have created more than 3,000 jobs in the region.
This Prize has been awarded to Serge Foucher, Executive VP of Sony Europe GmbH and Peter Hajas, CEO of Invest in Slova Investment and Trade Development Agency.

Best Knowledge Management Investment Award
Saint-Edwards University and the French West Atlantic Agency have received the Best Knowledge Management Award for the setting up of the university’s European campus in Angers, France. This project is committed to helping students demonstrate knowledge of politics, economics, culture and communication through a global framework and to participate in international experiences. This is the second American University to set up a campus in France.
This Prize has been awarded to Professor George E. Martin, President of Saint-Edwards University, Texas and Jean-Luc

Best Clean Technologies Investment Award
Solfocus and Interes, Invest in Spain have been distinguished for the development of solar plant in Puertollano in Spain, creating several hundreds of new jobs and investing over 50 million dollars. This significant investment is a direct result of the Solfocus’ participation in the 1st California Technology Showcase.
This Prize has been awarded to Gary Conley, CEO of Solfocus and Begona Cristeto, CEO of Interes, Invest in Spain.