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Regional Telecommunications Opportunities
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Outsourcing Trends in the Region
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centers in the Region
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Regional Media and Telecommunications Convergence
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Content Development for the Region
In addition to feature break-out sessions involving:
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ICT for Healthcare
- ICT for Security
- ICT for Banking
- ICT for Development
- E-Business in the Region
- E-Government in the Region
- ICT for Learning
- Financing of Innovation
ICT Agenda:
6 – 7 December, 2006
King Hussein Convention Center
Dead Sea, Jordan
Day One: Wednesday 6 December 2006
Opening Ceremony:
7:30 – 9:30 A.M Morning Late Registration (Morning Coffee)
Opening Ceremony:
10:00 – 11:00 A.M . Jordan's ICT sector is moving forward towards activating the role of the private sector, after the first phase was secured (creating an enabling environment).
. On the strategic/political level: the new ICT strateg,
e-readiness report,ICT as the engine of economic growth.
. Representing the sector by the leadership and key stakeholders
- His Majesty King Abdallah II
- Eng. Omar Al-Kurdi, Minister, Ministry of Information and Communication Technology
- Mustafa Nassereddin, Chairman, Information Technology Association – Jordan (int@j)
11:00- 12:00 A.M. . Showcasing partnership between local ICT companies & leading international ICT investors.
. Booths for sponsor companies and 15 int@j members.
12:00 – 1:30
o State of telecom competition and opportunities in the Arab World
o Jordan opportunities and updates: regulation, liberalization, investors
o Last Mile Alternatives: Wi-Fi and Wi-Max, VoIP and other technologies that promise to revolutionize the economics of low-cost last-mile connectivity (internet penetration).
o Mergers and Acquisitions towards consolidation
1:30 – 3:00 Lunch Break
Break-Out Sessions: 1. ICT For HealthCare
3:00 – 4:30 2. E-government in the Region
- Amr Hweidi, Senior Manager, Public Sector Applications MENA Region, Oracle Corporation
- Eng. Sameh Bedair, E-Government Project Director, Egypt e-Government
- Salem Khamis Al-Shair Director, Dubai eGovernment
- Hasan Hourani, E-Government Director, Ministry of Information and Communications Technology.
3. ICT for Banking
- Mohamed Al Khatib CEO, InnoKat
- Michael Wakileh, CEO, ProgressSoft
- Omar Agha, Global Chief Information Officer, Arab Bank
4. ICT for Security
- Imad Malhas, CEO, Iris Guard
4:30 – 5:00 Coffee Break & Networking
Panel Session II: Outsourcing Trends in the Arab world
5:00 – 6:30
- Offshore and Near-shore outsourcing: regional and international models (Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Czech Republic, India and Ireland).
- Jordan's efforts in attracting outsourcing business in the public and private sector.
- Dr. Claude Biegel (Video Conferencing) Chief Operating Officer, DHL Express Germany and Managing Director DHL Express Central Europe
- Jamal BenHamou, CEO, APEBI
- Kaushal Shah, CEO, Aspire Services
- H.E. Omar Al-Kurdi, Minister, Ministry of Information and Communications Technology
8:00 p.m Onwards Gala Dinner
Day Two: Thursday 7 December 2006
8:15 – 9:00 (Morning Coffee)
Panel Session III: Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centers
9:00 – 10:30
- Does the region foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship?
- Regional business incubators, innovation parks, R&D and entrepreneurship will be featured
- Value Creation in the Arab world
- Role of regulatory frameworks: IP laws in Jordan and the region
- Celebrating Success by showcasing talents (outstanding ICT students
- Dr. Piero Formica Dean of International Faculty of Economics, Emirates Center for Entrepreneurship
- Maroun Chammas, President, Berytech Technological Pole
- Laith Al-Qasem, CEO, Arabian Business Consultants for Development
- Prof. Dr. August-Wilhem Scheer, Consultant Professor, German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI)
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break & Networking
Panel Session IV: Regional Media and Telecom Convergence
11:00- 12:30
- Mobile TV
- IPTV
- Triple-Play: myth or reality in the Middle-east?
- Is regulatory convergence needed?
- What are the benefits of regulatory convergence?
- Hakam Kanafani GM North Africa, OGER Telecom
- Wael Diab Director of Marketing, Broadcom
- Mohsen Malaki, Research & Consulting Director Communications Group, IDC CEMA (Emerging Markets)
Workshop Sessions: E-business in the Region
- Salaheddin Chebarao GM, Neel & Furat
- Iyad Kamal, VP Vice President - Logistics & Ground Services, Aramex International Courier
- Walid Tahabsem, CEO, Integrated Technology Group (ITG)
- Randa Ayoubi, CEO, Rubicon
- Jamal BenHamou, CEO, APEBI
- Tania Jordan, CEO, Netcorps Jordan
- Mohammad N. Fouad, Board Member, Eitesal
- Laith Al-Qasem, CEO, Arabian Business Consultants for Development
2:00 – 3:30 Lunch Break
Panel Session V: Content Development for the Region
3:30– 5:00
- Internet and mobile penetration in the Arab world is growing offering opportunities for content providers.
- The demographics are predominantly young consumers with varied levels of disposable income.
- This session brings together content creators, platform owners and vendors to investigate what makes for compelling content and how to ensure access to it.
- Radwan Kasmiya, C.E.O, Afkarmedia
- Suhail Calis, CEO, Tocali
- Bashar Dahabreh, CEO, Info2Cell
5:00 – 5:30 Coffee Break & Networking
5:30 – 6:30 Closing Session
- This session will feature a number of key-note addresses that summarize the findings of this two-day conference, and affirm a number of actions and recommendations that need to be implemented to realize regional alliance and unity.
- Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman & CEO, Talal Abu Ghazaleh Organization ( TAGorg ) and H.E. José Maria Figueres Olsen, Ex-President of Costa Rica.
Registration
Registration will commence on December 4th, 2006 and will be open all day . Registration will re-open on December 5th , 2006 from 8:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center.