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WCIT 2004 WCIT 2004 Athens, Greece Athens, Greece
May 19 – 21, 2004May 19 – 21, 2004
Federation of Hellenic Information Technology Federation of Hellenic Information Technology & Communications Enterprises& Communications Enterprises
(SEPE)(SEPE)
Athanasios PouliadisAthanasios PouliadisChairman of the BoDChairman of the BoD
Introducing SEPEIntroducing SEPE
over 400 member - companies holding more than
95% of the country’s turnover in the ICT Industry
the main objectives of SEPE are to promote ICT in
Greece and to enlarge the ICT Industry’s market
represents the interests of the Greek IT Enterprises
vis-à-vis the Greek Government and the European
Commission
GREECE and the GREECE and the 2004 Olympic Games2004 Olympic Games
2004 Olympic Games – Athens
In 2004, the Olympic Games will return to their birthplace and to the host city of their first revival
creatingnew investment opportunities
in Greece
ALL YEAR ROUND
GREECE todayGREECE todayGREECE MOVES AHEAD
• Full member of EU• EU is an economic area of 350M people• EURO: one currency• Ideal place for investment • Accelerating economy • Strategic geographical position
GREECE: THE CHALLENGE
• Reliability and guaranteed business success • Continuous economic development• Stability• Great potential
WCIT 2004The top IT event in the world. An opportunity to:
exchange knowledge and values share Know – How explore new ideas promote ICT infrastructure in Greece
WCIT 2004 Objectives: enhance global dialogue on the ICT sector facilitate business relations promote excellence in Research & Development
WCIT 2004 WCIT 2004 Athens - Greece Athens - Greece
WCIT 2004 WCIT 2004 Athens - Greece Athens - Greece
The ConceptICT: The Backbone of the New Global Civilization
Explore the New Dimensions In Business In the Market In the Environment In Family Life
Appointment of a Professional Congress Organiser following an Open Tender Procedure
Official announcement of the WCIT 2004 by the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr. Constantinos Simitis
Close cooperation with the Organising Committee of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games
Initial networking activities with potential sponsors
WCIT 2004 WCIT 2004 Athens - Greece Athens - Greece
Progress of Works
State-of-the-art conference facilities
In the heart of Athens
In close proximity to central hotels
WCIT 2004 WCIT 2004 Athens - Greece Athens - Greece
Congress venue
“The Athens Concert Hall”
• International hotel chains (InterContinental, Hilton, Sofitel, Marriott, …)
• Total capacity of 4,700 rooms• 45% of the rooms within walking distance
from the Congress venue• 55% of the rooms easily accessible by shuttle
bus service from the Congress venue• Confirmed availability for 2.400 rooms
(February 2002)• New hotels under construction
(scheduled to operate in 2003)
WCIT 2004 WCIT 2004 Athens - GreeceAthens - Greece
Accommodation
Infrastructure TransportationTransportation Athens Metro Suburban train New Athens International Airport
“E. Venizelos” Piraeus Port
(destinations to the Aegean and Ionian Seas)
Other AmenitiesOther AmenitiesRestaurants, offering a great variety ofinternational “cuisine” and high qualityservices
WCIT 2004 WCIT 2004 Athens - GreeceAthens - Greece
Side eventsOpening Ceremony
o Through the tunnel of timeo Revival of the Oath of the Ancient School
of Posidonio
Congress Partyo Nights of the Aegean Sea
Gala Dinnero Luxurious dinnero Exclusive forest area
The WCIT 2004 Sailing Championshipo Technical Tourso Congress Tours
WCIT 2004 WCIT 2004 SOCIAL SOCIAL PROGRAMPROGRAM
www.worldcongress2004.orgwww.worldcongress2004.org
be part of the future …be part of the future …
NOW!NOW!