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WITSA Board of Director’s
Meeting
June 20, 2012, Brasilia, Brasil
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ChairmanChairman’’s Remarkss Remarks
DatoDato’’ Dan E Khoo Dan E Khoo
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Roll CallRoll Call
Dr. Jim PoisantDr. Jim Poisant
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Country Organization Name Remarks
1 Bermuda Bermuda Chamber of Commerce
John Kyle By Phone
2 Canada ITAC Karna Gupta Apologies
3 Chinese Taipei CISA James Liu
4 Egypt EITESAL Sameh Montasser Apologies
5 Greece SEPE Yannis Sirros
6 India NASSCOM Som Mittal
7 Japan JISA Takashi Igarashi
8 Kenya CSK Waudo Siganga By Phone
9 Lebanon PCA Nizar Zakka
10 Malaysia PIKOM Dato’ Dan E Khoo
11 Malaysia PIKOM Looi Kien Leong By Phone
Roll Call: Board of Directors (1/3)
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Country Organization Name Remarks
12 Mexico CANIETI Santiago Gutierrez
13 Netherlands ICT~Office Drs. Bernd Taselaar Apologies
14 Nigeria ITAN Dr. Jimson Olufuye By Phone
15 Republic of Korea FKII Ki-Chul Kim Apologies
16 Republic of Macedonia
MASIT Vasko Kronevski Apologies
17 Romania ATIC Dr. Vasile Baltac By Phone
18 Russia APKIT Christo Karakashev
19 Singapore SiTF Ho Se Mun
20 South Africa ITA Roger Latchman
21 Trinidad & Tobago ICTS Owen Fields
22 UK Intellect John Higgins By Phone
Roll Call: Board of Directors (2/3)
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Country Organization Name Remarks
1 Argentina CESSI Silvia Bidart Member
2 Argentina CESSI Vanessa Luchessi Member
3 Argentina CESSI José María Louzao Andrade
Member
4 Brazil ASSESPRO Roberto Mayer Member
5 Canada WCIT 2012 Francois Morin Member
6 Chinese Taipei CISA Tina Hsu Member
7 Japan JISA Junko Kawauchi Member
8 United States TechAmerica Shawn Osborne Member
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Roll Call: Others (3/3)
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Call to Order /Call to Order /
Approval of Meeting MinutesApproval of Meeting Minutes
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Welcome RemarksWelcome Remarks
ASSESPROASSESPRO
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Matters ArisingMatters Arising
Dr. Jim PoisantDr. Jim Poisant
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Matter Status
Member of the Board thought that the Sec Gen had too many KPI measurement requirements. Action: Sec Gen to group KPI’s into five major categories.
Sec Gen will group the 2012 KPI under the following headings:1.Events2.Policy3.Membership4.Financial5.Operational
The Board requesting a review and discussion of Associate Member dues during the next BOD meeting.
Associate member discussion has been placed on the June 20th BOD agenda for Board action
Mr. Gupta mentioned that five (5) names had been suggested for the Eminent Persons Award recipient. Mr. Gupta said that he would shorten the list for the Board’s consideration.
Mr. Gupta made a suggestion for the recipient. His nominee, among others will be discussed on today's’ agenda.
Matters Arising: BOD Call, Feb 14
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Matter Status
The Finance and Compensation committee would determine whether there should be a 2011 year-end bonus be paid to full-time WITSA staff, and would make a recommendation to the Board no later than March 15, 2012
The matter has been placed on today’s agenda. (June 20th)
Dr. Cassino resigned from the Board vacating the position of Audit Committee Chairman.
Vacancy is on today’s agenda. (June 20th)
Global Policy Action Committee proposed re-establishing the WITSA Advisory Council.
The WITSA Advisory Council has been established with eight (8) external members and three internal WITSA members. A briefing is scheduled for today ( June 20th).
Matters Arising: BOD Call, Feb 14
Decision Block
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1. Board of Directors and Vice Chairman Nominationsi) Argentina: Nominee recommended to serve remaining term; Silvia Bidart, CESSIii) Spain: Nominee recommended to serve remaining term; Antonio Cimorra, AMETICiii) United States: Nominee recommended to serve term; Shawn Osborne, TechAmerica
2. Membership ApplicationWITSA Vice Chairmen (in their absence the Sec Gen) to present membership applications from
their regions, where applicable.
Membership Request from:i. Scientific and Technological Association “Infopark”, Belarus
3. Establishing Membership fees for Associate Members
4. Call for Audit Committee Chairman Nominations to serve the remaining 2010-1012 term
5. Eminent Persons Awards for WCIT 2012
6. Spring 2013 meeting
7. Board attendance at WITSA events
8. Decisions arising from Committee Meetings (if any)
Nominees
Board of Director Nominations for remaining 2010 – 2012 term
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Economy Organization Resigned Nominee
Argentina CESSI Dr. Jorge Cassino Silvia Bidart
Spain AMETIC Mar Duque Antonio Cimorra
United States TechAmerica Phil Bond Shawn Osborne
Nominee:
Vice Chairman Latin America for remaining 2010 – 2012 term
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The Scientific and Technological Association “Infopark” is the largest voluntary union of software developing companies in the Republic of Belarus.
Legal status: Non-profit. Est. December 7, 2001. 69 enterprises, with more than 12,000 people,
11,000 IT professionals Application endorsed by WITSA Vice Chairman
Vasko Kronevski
Infopark (Belarus)
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Membership Request from:
Discussion
Vote
Membership ApplicationWITSA Chairman
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WITSA Bylaws allows non-voting associate membership to the following entities:
Establishing Membership Fees for Associate Members (1/3) – Anders
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Corporations;
Other business entities or
Persons from any sector of the ICT industry
Service providers supporting or offering services or products to the ICT industry
Regional ICT related associations
Economic development authorities or organizations
Non-profit organizations
Universities and other educational institutions
Non-governmental organizations; and
All others deemed eligible and acceptable at the discretion of the Board
Membership Benefits: Attendance at WITSA Meetings Web Site presence Opportunity each year to address either the GA or BOD
(only highest paying categories) Banner ads on WITSA’s web site at a discounted rate Invitation to participate in select WITSA committees
(in the event that a suitable committee is identified)
Establishing Membership Fees for Associate Members (2/3) – Anders
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Establishing Membership Fees for Associate Members (3/3) – Anders
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Economic Development Organizations$10,000 annually
Academic Institutions$1,000 annually
Corporate >10M Annual Revenue$10,000 annually
Consulting Firm > 5M Annual Revenue$5,000 annually
Corporate 1-10M Annual Revenue$5,000 annually
Consulting Firm 1-5M Annual Revenue$1,000 annually
Corporate < 1M Annual Revenue$1,000 annually
Consulting Firm < 1M Annual Revenue$500 annually
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Audit Committee Chairman NominationWITSA Chairman
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ITAC Nominee: Mike Lazaradis, Founder RIM
Eminent Person Awards for WCIT 2012ITAC
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(Born March 14, 1961, Istanbul, Turkey) A Greek Canadian businessman Founder and Vice Chairman of
Research In Motion (RIM), which created and manufactures the BlackBerry wireless handheld device.
He is also a former chancellor of the University of Waterloo, and an Officer of the Order of Canada.
With an estimated net worth of $US 800 Million (as of June 2011), Lazaridis was ranked by Forbes as the 17th wealthiest Canadian and 651st in the world.
Responsible for starting SMARTPHONE business segment
3 Qualified Candidates - Board requires 3 nominees
Eminent Persons DiscussionWITSA Chairman
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1. ITAC NomineeMike Lazaradis
2. OtherNominees?
3. OtherNominees?
Call for DiscussionChairman
Future Action
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• CISA has offered to host the Spring 2013 meeting
Spring 2013 meeting
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Section 6.3, Board of Directors Qualifications bylaws:
Presently, the individual pledges to attend the majority of meetings of the Board of Directors.
Proposed amendment:
The individual shall attend the majority of meetings of the Board of Directors, including being physically present at one Board meeting held in conjunction with a flagship WITSA event, specifically either the GPATS or WCIT, during the individual’s single term of office, failure of which will result in ineligibility for the next term of office. Exceptions, if any, shall only be granted by the WITSA Chairman.
Board Attendance at WITSA events
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Decisions arising from Committee
Meetings (if any)
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Finance / Compensation CommitteeFinance / Compensation Committee
Board Members ONLY
Closed Meeting
Compensation Recommendations
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The Finance & Compensation Committee, after due deliberation, recommends a performance bonus for FY2011 to be paid to:Sec-Gen Jim PoisantVP Admin Anders HalvorsenIn the amount of 1 month basic salary based on the last drawn salary as of Dec 2011
In addition, it is recommended that in the qualitative appreciation of her outstanding performance, a financial incentive performance award in the amount of US$5,000 be paid to Jeralyn Quinsayas
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MORNING BREAKMORNING BREAK
Discussion Block
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1. WITSA ICT Excellence Awards (October 2012)
2. Influencing Key Institutions and Governments around the World
Update on WITSA’s involvement in United Nation’s World Summit on Information Society (WSIS), Geneva (May 2012)
Status on Dr. Jimson Olufuye’s activities with the UN Report on Dato’ Dan E Khoo’s speech in China
3. Communicating WITSA’s Objectives Status on WITSA’s Upgraded Web Site WITSA / UNCTAD Global Survey of IT / Software Associations
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Awards Ceremony at WCIT 2012 Gala Dinner (Oct. 23) New Award: Sustainable Growth (in addition to the
traditional three: Private Sector Excellence; Public Sector Excellence; Digital Opportunity)
Up to 4 Nominees from Each Member Association Nomination Deadline: August 6, 2012 Awards Selection Committee to include: WITSA VCs and
key stakeholders (ICANN, OECD, World Bank, UNCTAD, Centre for Digital Government, James Liu, Graciela Roggio). Chaired by Looi Kien Leong.
The Success of the WITSA Awards Depends on You. Please send your Nominations by August 6th!
WITSA ICT Excellence Awards (October 2012)Anders
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Influencing Key Institutions and Influencing Key Institutions and Governments around the World Governments around the World
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WSIS Forum 2012 was held from May 14-18, 2012 in Geneva Switzerland
The Forum was hosted by ITU and jointly organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNCTAD and UNDPMore than 1,300 WSIS Stakeholders from more than 140 countriesMore than 35 Ministers and DeputiesAmbassadors, CEOs and Civil Society and Private SectorRemote participation over 1,000 stakeholders
Update on WITSA’s involvement in United Nation’s World Summit on Information Society (WSIS), Geneva (May 2012)
WITSA Secretary General’s Participation
Participated in the Opening High Level SessionHosted a workshop on Enhanced Cooperation between WITSA members and government officialsReferenced WITSA Policy work and upcoming eventsMade an Intervention on the importance of public/private partnershipsEnhanced WITSA’s brand and advocated for more prominent recognition and involvement at the highest level within the UN and other internationally recognized institutions
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UN CSTD WG on IGF Improvement CSTD Open Consultation on Enhanced Co-
operation on Policy Issues Pertaining to the Internet MAG; appointment to prepare for the IGF 2012 in
Baku, Azerbaijan on November 6 – 9 Other Developments Global INET 2012 Establishment of Africa Information &
Communication Technologies Alliance (AfICTA)
Status on Dr. Olufuye’s Activities with the UN
Speaker at the CHITEC – China Strategic Emerging Industry Development
Keynote at Grand Opening Ceremony, Great Hall of the People
Keynote at Emerging Tech Industry Forum
Presented message on “Fulfilling the Promise of the Digital Age” Demographic transition Impact of digital technologies
The challenges
Report on Dato’ Dan E Khoo speech in China
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Communicating WITSA’s Communicating WITSA’s ObjectivesObjectives
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Word Press template Key: Full control over content by Staff Added Functionality: Blog/Discussion Forum; Fully
Integrated Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
Expanded News Section/Functionality Technical Assistance by Amado Espinosa & Staff
(Thanks!) Draft Template Ready for Demonstration
http://witsa.site90.net/Witsa/
Status on WITSA’s Upgraded Web SiteAnders / Amado
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Explored role of associations in supporting local software industry development
Comprised of four parts: Background information; Information about the member companies in the software and IT services industry, Information about the IT/software association, and Policy considerations
Will feature prominently in the UNCTAD Information Economy Report (IER) 2012
Responses from 38 national associations, covering over 50% of the global market
Survey results circulated last week
Thank you very much for making the survey a success!
WITSA / UNCTAD Global Survey of IT / Software Associations – Anders
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• Top three barriers to growth of the software industry: #1 Limited access to venture capital;
#2 Lack of qualified human resources; and
#3 Lack of government procurement of software and IT services.
• The greatest growth potential was seen in:#1 The export markets (33%), #2 The vertical industries; banking, mining, health care, etc. (30%), #3 The government/defense sector (22%).
• The smallest growth potential was seen in the domestic sectors (14%).
• List of most important policy changes needed to facilitate the growth & development of software and IT services industry
WITSA / UNCTAD Global SurveyKey Findings – Anders
Other Discussion Items
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KPI & Strategic Planning Plan
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Strategic Planning Session (November 2010)
Passion: “Fulfilling the Promise of the Digital Age”Improving the lives of everyone on earthImportance of aligning activities to passion (where applicable/KPI’s)Add China and Germany as MembersDevelop an Advisory Council Expand WITSA Policy Platform
Strategic / Business Plan
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Key KPI Initiatives 2012 Mid-Term Report
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2012 Activities/Initiatives Status1 WCIT 2012 WCIT 2012 is on track. Program announced last week thanks to
new leadership. Revenue picture improving-Challenge ahead for WITSA delegations to attend.
2 GPATS 2013 Contract Signed. Much work ahead in a relatively short period. 3 WCIT 2016 Award Brasilia Announced its intention to bid
Belarus (Decision in Prime Ministers’ office)4 The Digital Planet/ Publication and
Sales Global Insight to propose alternative arrangement (Free Digital Planet Data w/not continue
5 Global Partners A number of proposal are pending6 Establish a WITSA Advisory Council Eight external Members confirmed(ahead of schedule)7 Seek Grants No Progress8 Produce at least one major paper on
Public PolicyPolicy Committee (Advisory Council)identified there priority areas) Papers in progress
9 Maintain Relationship w/Internationally Recognized Institutions
Increased through Advisory Council Membership
10 ICT Excellence Awards In Process11 Membership Development/
Retention New members increasing /A number of existing members delinquent in paying dues
12 WITSA Eminent Persons Program Nominations under Consideration13 Financial Responsibility 92% Under Budget (Pending receiving 25K from WCIT 2012)
reduced expenses and increase of revenue as of May 31st.14 Website Update Upgrade nearly completed thanks to Dr. Espinosa and staff.15 Conduct Annual Survey To be conducted at year end16 Produce Newsletters First Qtr produced-Web site will post news as it occurs17 Global Recognition Speeches, workshops, committee and Council work active in first
half 2012
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WITSA TreasurerWITSA Treasurer’’s Reports Report
Roger LatchmanRoger Latchman
Committee ChairmanCommittee Chairman
• Cash Balance
Cash Balance
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Capital One Bank $263,288.79 (Rewards & Money Market)
Wachovia Bank $79,273.06 (Checking & Money Market)
Middleburg Bank $252,732.52 (Original Investment $250,000)
Total Cash Balance
$595,294.37 (May 31, 2012)
Investment Amount
Start date Tenure Interest %
$151,349.06 June 15, 2011
24 months
1.20%
$101,383.46 June 15, 2011
36 months
1.85%
Accrual Balance
Total Net Equity $960,000.44 (WITSA’s accumulated earnings since inception) Net worth of WITSA as of 5/31/2012
WITSA HAS NO LONG TERM DEBT
Under budget by 92.66% due to less expenses and more proceeds being earned
Reasons for Improvement: Next slide~
Financial Report
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Reasons for Improvement: Expenses were in the following areas: (Legal
Fees, Accounting Fees, Printing and Copying, Supplies, Consultant Fees, Travel, and Contingency Fees).
Looking Ahead Expect to continue to be under budgeted in the
aforementioned areas and to include Medical Expenses.
Financial Report
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Members that are not paid in full by July 31st each year are not in “Good Standing” and cannot vote on WITSA matters
List of delinquent members 2011 & 2012 (refer to next slide)
Dues Report
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Memberships not paid in 2011:
Dues Report
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Members 20111 ACIST-portuguese Comm 525.002 Afghanistan 275.003 Benin 275.004 Bulgarian Association of
Information Tech525.00
5 Cambodia 275.006 France 5,025.007 Gambia 275.008 ICT Norway 1,275.009 Indonesian Telematic Software
Association525.00
10 Israeli Association of Software Houses
1,025.00
11 Mongolia 275.0012 Morocco 525.0013 Netherlands - Curacao Info &
Comm525.00
14 Pakistan 525.00
Members 201115 Republic of Moldova 525.0016 Rwanda ICT Association 275.0017 Senegalese Information
Technology Assoc275.00
18 Serbia 525.0019 Sri Lanka Information and Comm
Tech Assoc525.00
20 Syrian Computer Society 525.0021 The Tanzania ICTA 275.0022 Trinidad and Tobago 525.0023 Tunisian IT Chamber 525.0024 Turkish Informatics Industry
Association1,275.00
25 Uganda 275.0026 Ukraine 525.0027 Zimbabwe 275.00
18,175.00
Memberships not paid in 2012:
Dues Report
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Members 20121 ACIST-portuguese Comm 525.002 Afghanistan 275.003 Algeria IT Association 525.004 Argentina (CESSI) 1,275.005 Armenian 275.006 BCS-Bangladesh Computer Samity 275.007 Benin 275.008 Bulgarian Association of Information
Tech525.00
9 Cambodia 275.0010 Chilie 525.0011 Ecuadorian Assoc of Software 525.0012 Egypt-Commission/L Franz Travel 525.0013 France 5,025.0014 Gambia 275.0015 Greece 1,025.0016 Haitian Assoc. for the ICTs 275.0017 Hungarian Assoc. of IT Companies 525.0018 ICT Norway 1,275.0019 India 2,525.00
Members 201220 Indonesian Telematic Software Association 525.0021 Israeli Association of Software Houses 1,025.0022 Jamaica 275.0023 Japan Information Technology 10,025.0024 Korea 2,525.0025 Lao ICT Commerce Association 275.0026 Lebanon 525.0027 Lithuania 525.0028 Mongolia 275.0029 Morocco 525.0030 Myanmar 275.0031 Nepal 275.0032 Netherlands – Curacao Info & Comm 525.0033 ITAN (Nigeria) 512.0034 Pakistan 525.0035 Republic of Macedonia 525.0036 Republic of Moldova 525.0037 Romania 525.0038 Rwanda ICT Association 275.0039 Senegalese Information Technology Assoc 275.0040 Serbia 525.00
Memberships not paid in 2012:
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Members 2012
41 Singapore Infocomm Technology Federatio 1,025.00
42 Sri Lanka Information and Comm Tech Assoc 525.00
43 Syrian Computer Society 525.00
44 The Tanzania ICTA 275.00
45 Trinidad and Tobago 525.00
46 Tunisian IT Chamber 525.00
47 Turkish Informatics Industry Association 1,275.00
48 Uganda 275.00
49 Ukraine 525.00
50 Uruguayan Chamber of IT 525.00
51 Venezuelan Chamber of IT Companies 525.00
52 Zimbabwe 275.00
44,787.00
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Global Policy Action CommitteeGlobal Policy Action Committee
John HigginsJohn Higgins
IntellectIntellect
GPAC has agreed the 2011 brochure remains timely Based on member priorities, additional work is being
undertaken on:
Three working groups have been established to develop WITSA’s position on these issues
Update on WITSA’s Policy Actions for 2012
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Data Protection Internet Governance International Trade
Covering privacy, jurisdiction, data retention and other data related policies and regulations
Preparatory to the ITU World Conference in December
Especially supporting the expansion of the ITA, and continued support for multilateral initiatives
Update on WITSA’s Advisory Council
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WITSA Members Chairman John HigginsDirector General Digital Europe / Chairman, WITSA Global Policy Action & Trade Committee
Dr. James H PoisantSecretary General
Timothy ConwaySenior Policy Advisor
Corporate Members Kevin JonesVice President, Services, Dell Inc.
Nick TsilasMicrosoft
Vint CerfChief Evangelist, Google (Confirmed)
HP, Intel Cisco (Pending)
Governments Honorable H.E. Ivo IvanovskiMinister of Communication and Information Society, The Republic of Macedonia
Datuk Badlisham GhazaliCEO, Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), Malaysia
Update on WITSA’s Advisory Council
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Global Institutional Members Dr. Thomas StelzerAssistant Secretary General for Policy Coordination & Inter-Agency AffairsDepartment of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)United States
Mr. Allan MarcusSenior Director, Head Information Technologies & Communication IndustriesThe World Economic Forum (WEF)United States
Mr. John S. WilsonLead Economist, Development Economics Research Group Trade and International IntegrationThe World BankUnited States
Not for Profit Members Dr. Robert Kahn (One of the Fathers of the Internet)President & CEO Corporation for National Research InitiativesUnited States
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Global Trade CommitteeGlobal Trade Committee
Dato Dan KhooDato Dan Khoo(On behalf of David Wong,
Committee Chairman)
Upcoming trade mission
WITSA Trade Mission
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Hanoi, Vietnam(Asia Pacific Region)
Montreal, Canada(North America Region)
June 26-27, 2012 October 22-24, 2012
In conjunction with Vietnam ICT Summit 2012
In conjunction with WCIT 2012
VINASA WCIT 2012 / ITAC
Cost:Registration: ComplimentaryAccommodation: USD133 (single) or USD156 (dbl) for one night
Cost:Registration: CAD575Accommodation: CAD189 for one night
Venue: Melia Hanoi
WTM to Hanoi: Event Overview
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ICT Best Practice Exhibition 26-27 June (Thu-Wed)
Site Visit 27 June (Wed) PM
Golf 28 June (Thu)
Keynote and Panel Sessions 26 June (Tue)
Presentation 27 June (Wed) AM
Business Matching 27 June (Wed) AM
WTM to Hanoi: Cost
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ITEMS USD
Registration 0.00
Hotel: Melia Hanoi
Single occupancy: (USD133 X 3 nights)
399.00
Airport Transfer (USD30 per one way)
60.00
ITEMS USD
Registration 0.00
Hotel: Melia Hanoi
Double occupancy: (USD156 X 3 nights)
468.00
Airport Transfer (USD30 per one way)
60.00
For Single Occupancy For Double Occupancy
3 days conference B2B would be arrange on October 23rd only (in parallel with the
conference) C200 Investment Forum on October 24th (in parallel with the conference) Site visit would be arrange if there is interest with a minimum of 10
participants. Global Trade Secretariat to confirm arrangement one month prior the event.
WTM to Montreal: Structure
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WITSA Global Trade Secretariat will email to all WITSA members
There is no maximum passes
Registration to WCIT with a button / box to select WTM Fee payable directly to WCIT WITSA members can choose to register for WCIT under the
partnership group (if any) WCIT delegates can attend the WTM activities
WTM to Montreal: Marketing and Guideline
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*Registration fee varies for WITSA members who signed a partnership with WCIT
Accommodation is for single / double occupancy
WTM to Montreal: Cost
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WCIT WTM
excl tax incl tax excl tax incl tax
Registration Fee *1,250.00 *1,437.19 575.00 661.11
Option 1: Hyatt Regency (per night) 0.00 0.00 189.00 220.19
4 days rate (with internet only) 0.00 0.00 756.00 880.76
Option 2: TBA
4 days rate
Gala Dinner 0.00 0.00 250.00 287.44
Accompanying Person Pass 300.00 344.93 300.00 344.93A new package (Registration + Hotel + Transportation will be provided latest by next week)
Items WCIT WTMAccompanying
Person Pass
Keynotes x xKeynotes Roundtables x xB2B & Networking Platform x xICT Showcase x x xBistro & Pavilion Lounges x x xCoffee & Refreshements x x xDaily Lunch x x xWelcome Reception x x xGala Dinner xDelegate Material x xAccompanying Person Pavilion xAccompanying Person Welcome Kit x
Pass Entitlement
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Membership CommitteeMembership Committee
Nizar ZakkaNizar Zakka
PCAPCA
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Events CommitteeEvents Committee
Dr. Jim PoisantDr. Jim Poisant
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Nominating CommitteeNominating Committee
Dr. Jim PoisantDr. Jim Poisant
Status on Board Nominees for 2012-2014 Term
Additional Nominees admitted NLT 15 days (October 7th) prior to the GA meeting on October 21st.
No Nominations will be accepted from the floor. Nominating Committee will publicize its slate of qualified candidates to
the entire Membership forty five (45) days prior to the GA and provide periodic updates.
Status Board Nominee / Process
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Nominee Organization Economy
1. Roberto Mayer ASSESPRO Brazil
2. Luis Stein Gechs Chile
3. Francis Fong HKITF Hong Kong
Bylaws/Nomination Process
Request for Nominations for Chairman and BOD
Nominations Due
Slate of officers to be published and announced
Nominating Committee to review all applicants to determine qualifications before the GA meeting
To be sent to GA on June 19, 2012
August 29, 2012 On or about September 5, 2012
Before the GA meeting on October 20,2012
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WITSA World Congress on IT WITSA World Congress on IT (WCIT) 2012(WCIT) 2012
François Morin François Morin
(CEO WCIT 2012)(CEO WCIT 2012)
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WITSA Global Policy Action and WITSA Global Policy Action and Trade Summit (GPATS) 2013Trade Summit (GPATS) 2013
Roberto MayerRoberto Mayer
ASSESPROASSESPRO
GPATS Contract Signed:
February 15th 2012
GPATS 2013
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““ICT in BrazilICT in Brazil””
Presentation by: Presentation by:
Raul ColcherRaul Colcher
Assespro, Brazil Assespro, Brazil
Meeting Calendar
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Conference CallConference Call Fall 2012Fall 2012
August 2012October 20-21, 2012
Via Go-To-MeetingMontreal, Canada
Hosted by ITAC
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Presentation by:Presentation by:
The Honorable Agnelo Queiroz
Governor of BrasiliaGovernor of Brasilia
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THANK YOUTHANK YOU
See You in MontrealSee You in Montreal