WCIT2006 Inspire. Connect. Lead

What is the World Congress? World Congress on Information Technology 2006 (WCIT 2006) – Premier forum of the World Information Technology Services Alliance (WITSA), consortium of 65 IT associations – 24 year track record – Hosted every 2 years in a different continent – May 1-5, 2006 in Austin, Texas, USA Convenes global leaders to: – Discuss IT policy – Direct the future of technology – Drive economic development Represents unprecedented collaboration of business, government and academia

Who will Attend WCIT 2006? Approximately 2,000 global leaders from business, government and academia BusinessGovernmentAcademia Chief Executive OfficersForeign MinistersChancellors Chief Operating OfficersAssociation LeadersPresidents Chief Financial OfficersPresidentsProvosts & Vice Provosts Chief Information OfficersMinisters of IT, Education & TradeVPs of Information Tech Chief Marketing OfficersMinisters of Industry & ScienceVPs of Legal Chief Security OfficersMinisters of CommunicationsVPs of Government Affairs Senior IT ExecutivesMinisters of Foreign AffairsVPs of Public Affairs Industry AnalystsAmbassadorsEconomists Association LeadersTexas Elected OfficialsDeans of Schools Nobel LaureatesFormer Senior OfficialsNobel Laureates Presidents of Nonprofit OrgsNobel LaureatesLeading R & D Scientists Investment PartnersSenior AdvisorsPublic Policy Academicians Legal & Financial PartnersSecretaries of Tech PolicyAssociation Leaders

Value of WCIT 2006 to Delegates Business Spur business growth and revenue Gain access to new markets and channels Strengthen brand recognition globally Network with global IT thought leaders Influence technology innovation Garner knowledge of technology business in Texas and the Americas Understand how technologies are converging Understand acceleration of global business growth through technology Develop partnerships and alliances Government Advance global technology policies and standards Accelerate businesses partnering Stimulate capital investment Showcase regional technology Academia Exchange intellectual capital Enhance connections between research and education Foster partnerships with business and government Forge an entry for academics in business

WCIT 2006 Delivers Access to… MARKETS INNOVATION COLLABORATION Identity Revenue Products Services Patents Country Company Channel Brand extension and media exposure. Economic and revenue opportunities. Access to markets. Showcase products and inventions. Forum to discuss future technology. Dialogue with senior business, government & academia leaders. New partners and services. OBJECTIVES STRATEGY WCIT 2006 DELIVERS

Texas as the Host Showcasing technologies to the world – telecom, semiconductors – bioinformatics, biotech – nanotech, fuel cell, oil, gas – film, music, digital media – financial services, aerospace Extend Texas Opportunities as a Gateway to the USA and the Americas Texas is the 2 nd Largest Economy in the USA Involvement by Universities, Technology Associations, City Chambers, etc. Demonstrate Access to Texas Technologies and Corporations Show Innovations and Promote Globalization

WCIT 2006 Sponsors to Date

WCIT 2006 Speakers Confirmed – Ann Mulcahy, Chairman & CEO, Xerox – John Chen, Chairman, CEO and Pres, Sybase – Michael Dell, Chairman, Dell – Paul Ottellini, CEO, Intel – Hector Ruiz, CEO, Advanced Micro Devices Booked on their schedules – almost confirmed – John Chambers, CEO & Pres, Cisco – Michael Capellas, CEO & Pres, MCI – Bill Joy, Founder, SUN – Ray Ozzie, CEO, Groove Network – Tony Scott, CTO, from GM to Disney Additional Targets – World Political and Academic Leaders

Value to Arab ICT Associations & Others Increase Global and Regional Branding Forge Strategic Relationships and Gain Access to New Markets Influence Global Technology Innovation Gain a Better Understanding of Directions of Internationalization and Technology Attain Better Understanding of Technologies to Efficiently Grow and Streamline Business and Regions Exchange Ideas, Innovations, and Brain Sharing on: – ICT, – Digital Divide and – Knowledge Society Issues View and Interact at a Premier Level: – WITSA’s World Policy Steering Meeting – Global Industry Technology Business and Leaders

WCIT 2006 Potential Program Topics Information AccessTrade and InvestmentIT Impact on IndustriesFuture of Technology Next Generation Semiconductors Effects of IT on Emerging Markets IT and Healthcare Technologies to Predict and Prevent Global Crisis Securing the InternetGlobal OutsourcingIT and AgricultureNew Energy Sources Broadband Accessibility and Adoption Foreign Investments in Global Markets IT and the Environment Digital Media Convergence eGovernment Standards and Practices Impact of IT on Commerce and Trade IT and Energy Global Wireless Opportunities Global Disaster Resources and Solutions Investments in IT Solutions for Global Security IT and Education Digital technologies at Home, Mobile and Business

Fairfax, Virginia 1998Taipei, Taiwan 2000Adelaide, Australia 2002 ATTENDEES  1900 delegates from 93 countries ATTENDEES  1790 delegates from 86 countries ATTENDEES  1807 delegates from 55 countries MEDIA EXPOSURE  Over 300 media  500 million reader impressions MEDIA EXPOSURE  200+ international press reinforced Taiwan ’ s IT leadership in Asia. MEDIA EXPOSURE  150 international press; 300 local media from across Australia. SPEAKERS INCLUDED  Steven Forbes (Forbes)  Michael Dell (Dell)  Former President Mikhail Gorbachev  Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher  Phil Condit (Boeing) SPEAKERS INCLUDED  President Chen, Shui-bian, Taiwan  Bill Gates (Microsoft)  John Chambers (Cisco)  Carly Fiorina (HP)  Robert Young (Red Hat) SPEAKERS INCLUDED  Australian Prime Minister John Howard  Former US President Bill Clinton  John Chen (Sybase)  Ram Ramadori (TCS) Past World Congresses

Schedule of Events During WCIT 2006 Business Forum – May 1-2, 2006 – Networking, meetings, business-matching will unlock trade secrets in Americas – Innovation and commercialization of technologies will be showcased – Trade promotion will be facilitated World Congress Forum, May 3-5, 2006 – Highly interactive program, panel sessions and provocative discussions with global thought leaders Cultural, social and tourist activities throughout the week

WCIT Thank you! Adrienne Hughto Executive Vice President & Secretary, Board of Directors Chair, Founders Advisory Council Clay Pope Board of Directors and Executive Council Founding Sponsor