WCIT 2004 Athens, Greece May 19 – 21, 2004 Federation of Hellenic Information Technology & Communications Enterprises (SEPE) Athanasios Pouliadis Chairman of the BoD

Introducing 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 2004 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 creating new investment opportunities in Greece ALL YEAR ROUND

GREECE today GREECE 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 2004 The 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 Athens - Greece

The Concept ICT: 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 Athens - Greece Progress of Works

 State-of-the-art conference facilities  In the heart of Athens  In close proximity to central hotels WCIT 2004 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 rooms (February 2002) New hotels under construction (scheduled to operate in 2003) WCIT 2004 Athens - Greece Accommodation

InfrastructureTransportation  Athens Metro  Suburban train  New Athens International Airport “E. Venizelos”  Piraeus Port (destinations to the Aegean and Ionian Seas) Other Amenities Restaurants, offering a great variety of international “cuisine” and high quality services WCIT 2004 Athens - Greece

Side events Opening Ceremony oThrough the tunnel of time oRevival of the Oath of the Ancient School of Posidonio Congress Party oNights of the Aegean Sea Gala Dinner oLuxurious dinner oExclusive forest area The WCIT 2004 Sailing Championship oTechnical Tours oCongress Tours WCIT 2004 SOCIAL PROGRAM

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