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The opening ceremony will take place at 10am at the New Zealand pavilion (Hall 14, Stand G38). There will be lots of suits, including Hon Pete Hodgson, New Zealand’s Minister for Economic Development, Research Science and Technology, and Tertiary Education (how the feck does that all fit onto a business card?).

The opening speech will be made by Ernst Raue, Member of the Board, Deutsche Messe AG. All going well, Minister Hodgson will then give a brief overview of New Zealand’s ICT industry and the positive relationship between New Zealand and Germany.

Thirty second later will be a tour of the New Zealand pavilion at 10.15am - offering photo and film opportunities of the Minister and VIP guests trying out the interactive technologies at the stand. After the official opening Minister Hodgson will be available for a little speed dating. Oh, I almost forgot - there will be a prize draw for stand visitors to win a return trip for two from Germany to New Zealand. That’s perked you up hasn’t it?