FYI From: charlainev@ikapamedia.co.za To: charlainev@ikapamedia.co.za Subject: NEPAD ICT Africa Summit 2010 Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 08:40:51 +0200 NEPAD ICT AFRICA SUMMIT 2010 Scheduled for 9th – 11th February 2010 Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa NEPAD ICT Africa Summit 2010 is a NEPAD Council and NEPAD Secretariat continental Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) event addressing a wide range of ICT issues in Africa. Building on the successes of the last three NEPAD ICT Africa Summits, NEPAD Council together with the NEPAD Secretariat and African Events Company iKapa Media and partners, will again raise flags to organize the NEPAD ICT Africa Summit, indeed making it possible for suppliers to meet ICT decision makers of the continent at one location and, furthermore to show competence by making a professional presentation in accordance with international standards. Over 2000 high level delegates and 350 exhibitors will take part in a well placed agenda which will include plenary sessions, thematic breakaway sessions and one-to-one business meetings between participants and NEPAD ICT Africa Summit 2010 exhibitors. Key Objectives: NEPAD ICT Africa Summit aims to mobilize the key stakeholders and actors in the ICT sector including: · Stakeholders in Information Systems: Health, Community, Government and Business Informatics · Communication and Technology systems: Broadcasters, Telecommunications, Internet, Software and Hardware NEPAD ICT Africa Summit 2010 aims at promoting and supporting business opportunities in the sector of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in order to encourage further growth and development in African countries. Africa needs this summit now. The successful execution of the programme will require the mobilisation of a broad spectrum of resourceful actors and stakeholders both in Africa and the rest of the world. It is going to be a wonderful experience hosting an event of such a magnitude on South African soil and we will be more than satisfied to receive your endorsement and support. Your collaboration and partnership will definitely take the ICT agenda to greater heights in terms of its focus as well as its depth.We are committed to creating platforms that bring about economic development for the continent. With such a vision, the company has been working with various stakeholders and economic development practitioners in Africa in identifying critical areas that require further engagement to fast track the continents economic development,ICT is one of these critical components. In this regard, NEPAD Council and its partners wish to invite you and members of your organization to participate in the summit and to use the opportunity to showcase your business. In addition, you can co-operate with us during NEPAD ICT Africa Summit 2010 in any of the following ways: Plenary session:-Participate in a plenary session of interest to your firm/agency. Sponsorship:- NEPAD ICT Africa Summit will give you an opportunity for your organization to increase your visibility/awareness by making your name and corporate logo visible to the entire target audience before, during and after the summit. Specialized trade fair & exhibition:-You have the possibility of participating at the planned specialized exhibition. This will be a unique platform for your organisation to promote your services and network with the right target group and a highly focused audience. Delegate:- You can participate as a delegate attending the summit on behalf of your respective institutions or individually. Delegates are given the opportunity to participate at one of the breakaway sessions, and contribute to various discussions. Please find the attached relevant information pertaining to the summit for your reference and to find out more about our sponsorship and participation packages please contact the undersigned. Kind regards, Charlaine van der Byl Project Manager Tel: +27 21 802 1191 Mobile: +27 73 037 8115 Fax: +27 86 564 7906 Email: charlainev@ikapamedia.co.za registration@ictafricasummit.co.za Website: www.ictafricasummit.co.za Skype: charlyvdb1
