DOHA: About 11,000 delegates from across the world are expected to attend the Qitcom, an annual ICT event that will take place at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) on May 26.
The three-day event will focus on innovation and entrepreneurship and show how global ICT developments can help drive Qatar’s economic diversification towards a knowledge-based economy, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
It is organised by fischerAppelt Qatar in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ictQATAR).
Qitcom 2014 will feature a conference, exhibition and regional awards programme showcasing the growth and aspirations of Qatar’s ICT sector and how these technological developments can play a key role in Qatar, the organisers said yesterday.
It will attract progressive businesses, innovators and industry leaders as well as ICT professionals, consumers, entrepreneurs, students and enthusiasts.
The third edition of Qitcom will feature 45 speakers and panellists, 200 exhibitors representing 15 countries and 30 international and local partners.
Panel discussions and keynote addresses will cover topics including global ICT developments, emerging technologies and opportunities for the regional market. The Qitcom exhibition allows the world’s leading companies to showcase their latest products and technologies to an industry undergoing rapid growth, while learning first-hand about new projects.
The Qitcom Awards will recognise and reward excellence in ICT development, adoption and implementation across the GCC and celebrate the many regional success stories.
Qitcom 2014 will feature a number of new initiatives including a Corporate Treasure Hunt — an interactive three-day team event using a custom-made online interface, where team members can solve puzzles related to the industry and to the event, and a mobile interview team which will collect real-time feedback from event delegates and participants and post their views on social media and on the web.
Other events will be an innovation theatre – an open platform for entrepreneurs to present their business ideas; a Tech Zone, which will serve as a launch pad for innovative products and services.
B To B Matchmaking offers an invaluable and focused networking opportunity, linking entrepreneurs with business professionals.
Qitcom Case Competitions present real-world scenarios to university students who work collaboratively to propose ICT-based solutions to the challenges.
Qitcom tours is a comprehensive “guided tour” of all the products and technologies which are relevant to our daily lives, but which may not get the media attention.
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