If you are a business in the engineering and technology sectors seeking knowledge, inspiration or looking to make connections a special event begins today just for you.

ABB, a global leader in power and automation technologies, is bringing its latest product innovations to Gloucester and is inviting local companies to get involved.

As of 10am this morning (Wednesday, February 26) the ABB Innovation and Technology Event will run in partnership with Engineering Technologies at the University of Gloucestershire.

The free, two-day event will provide local industry with an opportunity to get up close and personal with the latest technologies set to revolutionise UK manufacturing - including Robotics and virtual technologies.

According to organisers the offer is a varied programme consists of talks and seminars presented by leading experts from ABB UK and includes break-out sessions giving attendees the chance to take part in demonstrations, network and meet students from the university; our skills of the future.

All of which is takes place at the University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH.