The second annual BMI-T Digital Cities Forum is to be held in Gallagher Estate Midrand in the first week of October 2006.
The two-day event will focus on the development of municipal and community networks and the wiring up of cities.
The event has drawn increased interest from delegates as a host of international speakers such as Dianah Neff, CIO of Philadelphia; Chris Vein, CIO of San Francisco; and Bailey White, senior partner of Civitium, the global leading consultancy in municipal networks are expected to share their experience and insights into the exciting prospect of creating digital communities. Case studies of SA`s major metros will be presented and the event will be opened by deputy minister of communications Roy Padayachie.
Denis Smit, managing director of BMI-TechKnowledge, says Philadelphia is widely considered as the global de-facto case study for municipal networks and San Francisco is at the forefront of new city broadband business models involving Google and Earthlink.
"We are extremely pleased with the reaction to this year`s BMI-T Digital Cities Forum event, with the speakers and delegates reminding us that the issue of municipal broadband is becoming an increasingly hot topic within the industry and government.
"We are bringing to SA the thought leaders in this space and we have the CIOs of SA`s top metro participating," adds Smit.
The BMI-T Digital Cities Forum is expected to showcase the latest development in terms of municipal networks from international and local perspectives.
"The deployment of a municipal network holds the dual the promise of allowing the city to assist in economic growth and enhance its overall service delivery," concludes Smit.
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