Transcript INTRODUCTION ON SEPE

WCIT 2004
Athens, Greece
May 19 – 21, 2004
Federation of Hellenic Information Technology
& Communications Enterprises
(SEPE)
Athanasios Pouliadis
Chairman of the BoD
Introducing SEPE
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over 400 member - companies holding more
than 95% of the country’s turnover in the ICT
Industry
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the main objectives of SEPE are to promote ICT
in Greece and to enlarge the ICT Industry’s
market
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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
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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
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Reliability and guaranteed business success
Continuous economic development
Stability
Great potential
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WCIT 2004
The top IT event in the world. An opportunity to:
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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
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The Concept
ICT: The Backbone of the New Global
Civilization
Explore the New Dimensions
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In Business
In the Market
In the Environment
In Family Life
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Progress of Works
 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
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Congress venue
“The Athens Concert Hall”
 State-of-the-art conference facilities
 In the heart of Athens
 In close proximity to central hotels
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Accommodation
• 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)
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Infrastructure
Transportation
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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
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SOCIAL PROGRAM
Side events
Opening Ceremony
o Through the tunnel of time
o Revival of the Oath of the Ancient
School of Posidonio
Congress Party
o Nights of the Aegean Sea
Gala Dinner
o Luxurious dinner
o Exclusive forest area
The WCIT 2004 Sailing Championship
o Technical Tours
o Congress Tours
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