# INFOTECH 2007 EXHIBITION

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# ICT REGIONAL CONFERENCE 

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#  8 to 12 August 2007

**Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre**

**Mauritius**

[**www.infotech.mu**](http://www.infotech.mu/)

**Background**

INFOTECH has been organised by the National Computer Board (NCB) since
1995. This major annual Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
event is organised in Mauritius with a view to sensitise the population
on emerging technologies and boost business opportunities in the ICT
sector.

Previously conceived as a national initiative to spearhead the
development of ICT in Mauritius and to accelerate the country's
integration into the world information society, INFOTECH was given a
regional dimension in November 2006 with the holding of an ICT Regional
Conference and a Buyers-Sellers Meet.

The Exhibition held over four days November last was a big success
attracting more than 45,000 visitors. INFOTECH 2006 saw the
participation of over 275 players in the ICT industry, including foreign
delegates from 16 different countries, and players such as Oracle,
Microsoft, CISCO, Sun Microsystems and Adobe.

Detailed information on INFOTECH 2006 is available on
[**www.infotech.mu**](http://www.infotech.mu/)

**INFOTECH 2007**

The NCB ([www.ncb.mu](http://www.ncb.mu/)) is planning to organise its
14^th^ edition of INFOTECH from 8 to 12 August 2007 at the Swami
Vivekananda International Convention Centre (SVICC), Pailles.

This year, the INFOTECH event will once more include an Exhibition,
Product Demos, an ICT Regional Conference and a Buyers-Sellers Meet.
**[The theme of INFOTECH 2007 is "*Innovative Technology for an Emerging
Africa"*.]{.underline}**

## Opening Ceremony

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INFOTECH 2007 is scheduled to be inaugurated on Wednesday 8 August 2007
at 18.30 hours.

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## Exhibition 

The objectives of the exhibition are to:

-   provide information on developments and achievements in the ICT
    sector in Mauritius;

-   create awareness on emerging technologies;

-   demonstrate and promote local talents, expertise, know-how and
    export potential;

-   sensitise on the potential applications of ICT and choice of
    technology for effective business and individual solutions;

-   sensitise on career opportunities in the ICT sector;

-   position and promote Mauritius as the regional ICT hub; and

-   offer a meeting platform for local ICT operators to develop
    collaboration and deals with potential regional technology partners
    and customers.

The Exhibition is scheduled to be held over a period of four days, from
Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 August 2007 and will comprise:

i.  *An Exhibition Space* for exhibitors to showcase their products and
    services.

ii. *A Career Space* to promote recruitment and provide career guidance
    in the ICT sector.

iii. *A Cyber Space* sponsored by local Inter Service Providers to offer
     free internet facilities to visitors.

iv. *An Entrepreneurship Space* for ICT start-ups of the NCB Incubator
    Centre.

**[The Exhibition Space will allow foreign participants to promote their
products and services free of charge.]{.underline}** Detailed
information on participating exhibitors is available on the INFOTECH's
website.

**Product Demos**

Exhibitors will have the opportunity to make Product Demos during which
they shall deliver presentations to further describe the products and
services they offer. The Product Demos will be held in conference rooms
next to the exhibition hall.

## ICT Regional Conference

The ICT Regional Conference is scheduled to be held on 9 and 10 August
2007, at the same venue.

The main objectives of the ICT Regional Conference are to:

-   offer a platform for exchange of ideas among local and regional ICT
    players and stakeholders of the ICT sector;

-   encourage knowledge transfer, sharing of experiences and networking;

-   assist local ICT operators with establishing contacts;

-   facilitate exports of ICT and market expansion by organising
    meetings with potential customers and business partners in the
    region; and

-   promote the use of ICT in work, educational and social activities.

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The Conference will be structured around four sessions focusing on
themes of high importance for the development of the ICT sector in the
region, as follows -

***Stream 1: The evolving role of ICT in work & life (including themes
e-***

***health, e-education and e-tourism)***

***Stream 2: The emergence of BPO and ITES in the region***

***Stream 3: E-Governance***

***Stream 4: Role of ICT in facilitating trade in the African region***

The above four sessions will be followed by "Country Presentations" to
facilitate the exchange of experiences in the ICT sector of
participating countries.

The provisional programme is included as Annex I to this brochure.

**Buyers-Sellers Meet**

As part of the event, a Buyers-Sellers Meet will be organised on
Saturday 11 August 2007 in the form of a one-to-one meeting session. The
Meet is expected to provide the opportunity for effective business
interaction and networking. The main idea is to facilitate the
establishment of business partnerships between service providers,
potential customers and technology partners.

**Participation**

Participants from overseas will be given free exhibition space.

The ICT Regional Conference and the Buyers-Sellers Meet aim at targeting
**[ICT professionals, decision-makers, Government officials, buyers,
investors, outsourcers, entrepreneurs, service providers and the
business community at large from Mauritius, the African region and Asia
Pacific countries]{.underline}**.

The ICT Regional Conference will be open to registered participants
only. Participation in the ICT Regional Conference and the
Buyers-Sellers Meet is free-of-charge.

**Registration**

Participants in the exhibition and/or the ICT Regional Conference and
Buyers/Sellers Meet are requested to fill in the attached form to
register **at latest by Monday 16 July 2007.** A copy of the form is
also available on the website of INFOTECH 2007. The duly filled-in form
should be returned by email to [bdp@ncb.intnet.mu](mailto:bdp@intnet.mu)
or by fax on + 230 212 4240 by latest Monday 16 July 2007.

Details on accommodation and visa requirements are available on the
INFOTECH 2007 website.

**Contacts**

For further information on the INFOTECH 2007 event, kindly contact:

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**Mr Sanjay Bhunjun (Mobile: 258 8665)**

**Ms Madhavi Ramdin (Mobile: 254 7745)**

**Email: <bdp@ncb.intnet.mu>**

**Tel.: (230) 210 5520**

**Fax: (230) 212 4240**

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**7th FLOOR, STRATTON COURT, LA POUDRIERE STREET,**

**PORT-LOUIS, MAURITIUS**

**Tel.: (230) 210-5520 Fax : (230) 212-4240**

**Email: <bdp@ncb.mu> Website: [www.ncb.mu](http://www.ncb.mu/)**

**[Annex I]{.underline}**

**SECOND ICT REGIONAL CONFERENCE & BUYERS-SELLERS MEET**

**[PROPOSED PROGRAMME]{.underline}**

**[Thursday 09 August 2007]{.underline}**

11.30 -- 12.55 hrs Registration

13.00 -- 13.20 hrs Opening of ICT Regional Conference

13.20 -- 15.20 hrs STREAM 1

**The evolving role of ICT in work & life**

*15.20 -- 15.45 hrs Refreshments*

15.45 -- 17.45 hrs STREAM 2

> **The emergence of BPO and ITES in the region**

**[Friday 10 August 2007]{.underline}**

09.30 -- 11.30 hrs STREAM 3

**E-Governance**

11.30 -- 12.45 hrs *Lunch break*

12.45 -- 14.45 hrs STREAM 4

**Role of ICT in facilitating trade in the African region**

14.45 -- 15.15 hrs Panel Discussion / Summing-up session

*15.15 -- 15.45 hrs Refreshments*

***15.45 -- 18.00 hrs Country Presentations***

18.00 hrs Cocktail

**[Saturday 11 August 2007]{.underline}**

10.00 -- 12.00 hrs Buyers-Sellers Meet