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Progress Update on PIKOM's International Affairs Event: Sharing Knowledge for Economic Growth

The International Affairs Event themed “Sharing Knowledge for Economic Growth: ICT for Industry, Government and Society” took place at the prestigious Putrajaya Convention Center. Featuring an impressive venue with five halls and numerous meeting spaces, it attracted participants from various sectors. Key updates include the establishment of WCIT 2008 Sdn. Bhd., progress on sponsorship announcements, and a structured program focusing on political, technological, and economic themes. This event emphasizes the importance of harnessing technology for global development and collaboration.

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Progress Update on PIKOM's International Affairs Event: Sharing Knowledge for Economic Growth

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  1. Progress Update KL Looi PIKOM Chairman of International Affairs

  2. Event Summary - Recap Theme “Sharing Knowledge for Economic Growth: ICT for Industry, Government and Society”

  3. Event Summary – Recap Venue: Putrajaya Convention Center

  4. Event Summary – Recap Venue: Putrajaya Convention Center • World-class convention center, located on a commanding hill in Putrajaya. • Within PJCC, there are 5 halls, 10 conference rooms, 33 meeting rooms, VVIP lounges and restaurants. • The largest meeting can seat 3,000 people

  5. Event Summary - Recap Putrajaya Convention Center

  6. Event Summary - Recap Putrajaya Convention Center

  7. Event Summary - Recap Putrajaya Convention Center

  8. Progress Update • May 2004 – official endorsement from WITSA • May 2004 – celebration cocktail in Athens • July 2004 – WCIT 2008 Sdn. Bhd formed • September 2004 – signing of JV agreement between PIKOM & MDC • March 2005 – signing of agreement with WITSA

  9. Progress Update WCIT 2008 Sdn Bhd • 50:50 PIKOM & MDC • Authorized Share Capital: RM 5 Million • Paid up capital : RM 1 Million • CEO to be appointed in 2006

  10. Progress Update Program Structure • To support and continue WITSA’s excellence, every effort will be made to develop and deliver a program of the highest quality.

  11. Progress Update Program Structure • 3 Focus Areas as framework • Day 1: Political/Social Theme • Day 2: Technology Theme • Day 3: Economic Theme

  12. Progress Update Program Structure • Some topics of interests will include the following subject matters: - • Harnessing Technology for the Global Community • Global ICT Policies and its Implications • Technology and Business Trends • Regional Integrations through ICT • Economic Perspectives of ICT

  13. Progress Update • Registrations of interest • www.worldcongress2008.org • www.wcit2008.org • www.wcit-malaysia.org ….

  14. Progress Update Looking Ahead • Next Steps • May 2006 – Sponsorship Announcement in Austin • May 2006 onwards – Marketing and promotion • Jan 2008 onwards – Logistics arrangements

  15. Contact Information • Khoo Hock Aun, Executive Director, PIKOM khoo@pikom.org.my • Jagdish Dhaliwal, VP, MDC jagdish@mdc.com.my

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