Now in its 26th year, the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) is the premier forum of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), a growing consortium of over 65 information technology associations representing over 90 percent of the world IT market.

Once every two years WCIT brings together the most influential business leaders, researchers and policy makers to chart the future of IT. Approximately 2,000 delegates will form valuable new alliances, discuss today's most pressing IT and policy issues, and establish the direction of future innovation.

Texas Hosts World Congress 2006

In 2002, Texas was chosen from numerous competing locales throughout the world to host WCIT 2006. The World Congress will be held in the state's capital city. Austin is known for its mild climate, rolling terrain, creative culture and thriving high-tech industry. The city's state-of-the-art convention center will function as WCIT 2006 headquarters.

WCIT 2006 will be held in Austin, Texas from Monday, May 1 to Friday, May 5, 2006. The World Congress begins with a two-day Global Business Forum, convening today's fastest growing technology companies from around the globe. The actual WCIT forum begins on the third day and features a wide variety of keynotes, panel discussions and break-out sessions led by today's most influential IT leaders. It all takes place at the state-of-the-art Austin Convention Center.

Today's IT Leaders Converge

Fortune 500 executives, leading researchers, heads of state and high-level ministers will converge at WCIT 2006 to exchange ideas, form new relationships and lay the groundwork for tomorrow's information technology. They are the most respected individual's in their fields, responsible for driving global trade and commerce, distributing research dollars and fueling innovation.

WCIT 2006 Vision

Improve People's Lives on a Global Scale.

WCIT 2006 Mission

Be a catalyst for social and economic development through the exchange of policy, ideas and technology.

WCIT 2006 Purpose

The 15th World Congress will unite delegates with a mandate - to discuss how technology can be applied effectively to improve lives on a global scale. Proposed discussion topics include information access, global infrastructure challenges, trade and investment, and the impact of IT on industry. Leaving national borders behind, delegates will identify opportunities to drive social and economic development worldwide.

Interactive Program to Inspire, Connect and Lead

WCIT 2006 leaders and delegates will inspire new ideas through collaboration and discussion. Delegates will have an opportunity to connect with global leaders who drive technology innovation and influence policy decisions. World-renowned speakers will lead provocative discussions on global infrastructure challenges and highlight how IT is impacting industries across the world.

At the World Congress, the most respected individuals in their fields will integrate diverse perspectives and generate rich conversations and novel outcomes. Delegates will have the opportunity to connect in highly-charged interactive sessions, one-on-one meetings and break-out sessions featuring the most relevant issues and ideas facing global communities today.

Preliminary Program Topics

Information Access

Next Generation Semiconductors
Securing the Internet
Broadband Accessibility and Adoption
eGovernment Standards and Practices Opportunities
Global Disaster Resources and Solutions

Trade and Investment

Effects of IT on Emerging Markets
Global Outsourcing
Foreign Investments in Global Markets
Impact of IT on Commerce and Trade
Investments in IT Solutions for Global Security

IT Impact on Industries

IT and Healthcare
IT and Agriculture
IT and the Environment
IT and Energy
IT and Education

Future of Technology

Technologies to Predict and Prevent Global Crisis
New Energy Sources
Digital Media Convergence
Global Wireless Opportunities
Digital Technologies for Home and Business

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