IT is the largest component of the science and technology industry and this is why more and more governments in Africa today are placing a strong emphasis on IT sector development. IT Africa Congress (14 and 15 November 2006) brings together the finest IT leaders from around the globe to discuss and network on the latest trends and challenges faced in the IT field.
This congress takes place on 14 and 15 November 2006 at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, and will serve as a platform for executives to establish better understanding of the direction and advantages of technology. This will be accomplished through an exciting five-streamed conference and a highly structured exhibition by a selection of the major players in the IT service provider industry.
Particularly in SA, the government has implemented a number of frameworks for policies, infrastructure, partnerships and task forces that will help South African communities play a role in the global economy. While Africa has seen dramatic improvements in its communications and IT infrastructure over the past decade, the differences between Africa and the rest of the world remain enormous.
The conference agenda provides delegates with access to five strategic conference streams within one event. Each stream is equally established in its own right, a stand-alone conference with various sessions covering a range of angles within the topic area. This gives delegates the opportunity to ensure maximum benefit from the conference programme, which features excellent speakers from Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), Novartis Pharma AG, South African Reserve Bank, ING Vysya Bank, University of Johannesburg, De Beers and Barclays, to name a few. The event opens with an address by Mosibudi Mangena, Honourable Minister of Science and Technology. This particular address will take place in the exhibition hall and will be open to ALL attendees.
In today`s intricate business environment, enterprises are challenged to operate with greater competency to heightened competitive advantage and ultimately ensure business success. Many business enterprises are turning to Information Technology (IT) to achieve just that. IT has created a fundamental impact on the way business processes are being carried out and can no longer be viewed as an enhancement to traditional business procedures.
Some of the key focus areas of the conference are:
* Addressing infrastructure in the context of a strategy, thus deploying IT as an enabler to enhance the achievement of development goals.
* Utilising technology and innovation to effectively achieve business objectives.
* Employing modern communication technologies to enhance infrastructure and mobility.
* Leveraging on existing technologies and taking it a step further.
* Gaining expert advice and insight to future and emerging technologies.
* Aligning IT with business thus strengthening competitiveness.
* Mitigating and coping with emerging risks in IT and security.
* Recognising that without adequate infrastructure, technology cannot be harnessed.
* Networking and benchmarking with various international IT leaders.
Technology is now a critical driver that enables new and different alternatives to business operations. Effective IT investment and utilisation can help businesses improve efficiency, reduce cost, increase productivity and enhance value creation.
Delegates attending the conference also get to visit the exhibition area to meet, network and learn from the various solution providers.
Visitors to the exhibition have also been invited and pre-selected based on experience and exposure in the IT market place, facilitating the opportunities of those people attending the conference and/or exhibition to network with peers and strengthen and forge business relationships. Executives unable to attend the conference may attend the exhibition free of charge.
For more information about this event, please contact: Hennie Potgieter on (011) 516 1073 or email henniep@marcusevanssa.com
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