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familiarity with all things green gives many local businesses a sustainable foot first mentality , making the supply chain for events more capable of delivering sustainably .
Advanced engineering The area ’ s history in manufacturing has meant that many key players in advanced engineering have flocked to Coventry and Warwickshire .
Coventry University is one of the homes of advanced engineering , having been presented with numerous awards for its engineering courses . It ’ s this institution and its partnerships with business that entrenches expertise in robotics , automation and engineering in the cultural identity of Coventry and Warwickshire .
Coventry also plays host to two of the UK ’ s seven advanced manufacturing catapult centres ,
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located at the Manufacturing Technology Centre ( MTC ) and WMG at the University of Warwick . These centres work in tandem with universities to conduct research and support companies in changing manufacturing processes .
Key technologies being researched at MTC and WMG include robotics , virtual reality , energy storage and digital manufacturing . This spread of research topics means that corporate events in relevant sectors will be able to find a home in Coventry and Warwickshire , not least at the excellent conferencing facilities what exist on both the MTC and WMG campuses .
Creative industries It ’ s not all engineering and manufacturing in Coventry and Warwickshire however , the region has a thriving creative sector , with
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“ This support from local government has caused a boom in green tech , with several manufacturers changing working processes to accommodate this emerging trend .” |
the video gaming industry in particular being a powerhouse in the area .
The area known as ‘ Silicon Spa ’ in Warwick , Leamington Spa and Southam , is a standout for the gaming industry . The area has over 40 studios and makes up for 15 % of the UK games industry , playing host to micro developers to industry leaders like Ubisoft , the cluster is a standout for creativity .
Aside from video games , the region also plays host to numerous studios for film and TV , as well as research centres dedicated to sustainable materials for creative industries . Places like the Centre for Sustainable Production combine Coventry and Warwickshire ’ s background in research , investment in creativity , and sustainability chops into one site aiming to change the way production companies work . CN
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