The West African Computing, Telecommunications & Broadcasting Conference and Expo

AITEC WEST AFRICA 2003
The West African Computing, Telecommunications & Broadcasting Conference and Expo
Accra International Conference Centre
14-16 May 2003
THEME : HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL AND OPPORTUNITIES OF ICTs FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT : WORDS INTO ACTION
AITEC WEST AFRICA 2003 is highly interactive event for senior executives in government and private sector seeking new insights into important strategic issues. Participants will exchange views, network and compare experiences with other key decision-makers and with experts' speakers from Information and Technology industry.
CALL FOR PAPERS
DAY ONE -WEDNESDAY 14
KEY NOTE:
HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL AND OPPORTUNITIES OF ICTs FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: WORDS INTO ACTION
POLICY
Are ICT Policies in West Africa enabling Innovation?
GOVERNMENT IT
· Participatory Democracy and Development: Role of e-Government and e-Governance

INNOVATION
· Who funds Innovation?

HARNESSING BRAIN POWER
· ICTs in Education: Matching Academic Training with Industry Requirements
· Capacity Building- Training and Coaching your Team
· Methods for Measuring Website Success
· Barrier or Facilitator? How does the Information Technology Teams work hand in hand with other departments?

CONTENT AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
· Creation and Localization of Content using ICTs
· ICTs- the Engine for Knowledge and Information Sharing

INTERNET AND E-COMMERCE
· Privacy Challenges for Internet Users in Ghana
· Harnessing the Potential and Opportunities of The Internet for Sustainable Development

BANKING AND FINANCE
· Towards a Cashless Society: The Role Of Banks and Financial Sector in Ghana
· Transactional Convergence: Opportunities and Challenges

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
· Telecommunications; Building Demand for Broadband
· Avoiding Last Mile Pains: What can Wireless Access Offer
· Towards A Level Playing Field: The Public Interest in Regulating Communications Technologies

Day Two - Thursday May 15

HANDS ON WORKSHOPS
· Linux and Open Source Workshop- Comprehensive demonstrations on most aspects of Linux and Open Source
· Power Leadership Training for Information, Technology and Communication Managers
· VSAT Workshop, in association with the Global VSAT Forum
· Securing the Enterprise: Re-engineering Information Technology Security for your Organization

Day Three - Friday May 16
· Business Partner Forum
· Networking and Exhibition
· National Forum on ICTs ( Public Forum on the past, present and future of ICTs in Ghana)

PRESENTATION PROPOSALS
We hereby invite Organizations and individuals to propose presentations or papers for the conference. Presentation outline and biographical note on the presenter should be e-mail to [email][email protected]

Closing Date: 28th February 2003

AITEC GHANA
Kwami Ahiabenu,II
Tel: +233-21-7012137
[email][email protected]

AITEC UK
Sean Moroney
Tel: +44-1480-831300
[email][email protected]