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Region's biggest ICT conference and exhibition opens tomorrow

15,000 visitors expected to QITCOM 2011

DOHA: The world's ICT leaders, experts and innovators are gathering in Doha for the opening of QITCOM 2011 at the Doha Exhibition Center tomorrow (Tuesday, May 24, 2011).

The three day event, organized by IFP Qatar in partnership with the Supreme Council of Information Technology ( ictQATAR ) will be the first opportunity for international and regional ICT companies and organizations to see what investment opportunities, partnership, research and development prospects Qatar has to offer.

Taking place at Doha Exhibition Center May 24 to 26, 2011, QITCOM 2011 will have the theme of Innovate, Connect and Transform. The Exhibition, which is being held between 9am-9pm will be open for all and will showcase Qatar's growing stature in the ICT industry and underscore the myriad of new opportunities in the country over the next decade. Held concurrently is the QITCOM 2011 Conference where keynote speakers will be opening the show. Speaking at the opening will be ictQATAR Secretary General Dr Hessa Al Jaber and the world renowned writer and ICT innovator Mr. Guy Kawasaki.

Centered on the theme of "Innovation", day one of the conference will focus on the emerging issue of the development of Arabic digital content as well as growing Qatar's broadband ecosystem. The day's proceedings will also look at nurturing the new breed of digital entrepreneurs.

The first day of QITCOM 2011 will also see the opening of the Innovation Theater. Here young ICT entrepreneurs and innovators can bring and present their ideas to the forum and seek advice and support from experts and leaders in the industry. The winner will be inducted into the ictQatar Incubation Programme and secure 180,000. QR in services over 1 year to help develop their startup idea.

"QITCOM 2011 marks the start of a very exciting period in the development of Qatar's ICT industry," said George Ayache, Managing Director of IFP Qatar. "The depth and breadth of the speaker program for the entire three days is amazing and features some of the biggest names in the ICT industry."

Other speakers for the remaining two days of the conference include Director General of the Telecom Regulatory Authority, UAE Mr. Mohammed Al-Ghanem, Chairman of the United States Access Board's Planning Committee, Mr. Phil Jenkins, Former Head of Usability and Accessibility at BBC Future Media Mr. Jonathan Hassell, and Regional Manager Gulf at Google Mr. Mohamad Mourad.

"We have developed a diverse program of speakers, panels and other events for QITCOM 2011 that will be relevant to entrepreneurs, IT professionals, policy makers, investors and business leaders. We anticipate a dynamic three days of networking, sharing of information and even innovation that will lead to lasting partnerships, new business opportunities and have a real and lasting impact on the region's industry," said Mr. Marwan Mahmoud, Executive Director of ICT Industry Development at ictQATAR .

QITCOM 2011 is also set to be one of the biggest ICT exhibitions in the MENA region with some of the biggest names in the industry showing new technology and latest products. Exhibitors include Huawei, MADA, Microsoft, Qatar Foundation, SAP, DELL, Wipro, and Juniper.

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