The UK has a proven track record of using major sporting occasions to drive a strong business agenda that promotes the country’s business credentials, both for trade and investment.

The GREAT Global Investment Conference is a high profile event, bringing together government leaders and senior potential and existing investors from key target markets.

The event will showcase how the UK continues to be a world leader in areas such as design and innovation, and is a centre for global trade.

The GIC will be a platform to demonstrate how the UK’s design and creative industries are driving forces for growth, evidenced through some of our most high profile and iconic brands and entrepreneurs.

Key speakers from across the design and creative industries will disclose their secrets to success and opportunities for investment.

This will be followed by a focus on financial services and global industry where leaders will share their views on the rapidly changing world of finance and asset management.

Registration - 8AM

Lunch - 1PM - 3PM

The Olympic Opening Ceremony has long since evolved from a ceremonial event into an evening of entertainment in its own right. From the parade of the athletes to the eagerly anticipated artistic programme, this is the moment that Rio has been preparing for since October 2nd, 2009.

To mark the occasion British House will be hosting an exclusive screening with live BBC coverage of the ceremony. With London 2012's "Isles of Wonder" still fresh in our minds what will Rio, the city of carnival and celebration, have in store?