6th SEEITA & 5th MASIT Open Days Conference Conference of the SEE IT Associations and Businesses 21-23 September 2008, Ohrid,  Republic of Macedonia

See the Conference Profile In the period between September 21st and 23rd, 2008, some of the most powerful technology and business leaders from the SEE Region will come together in Ohrid to exchange policies and ideas on technology in order to impact the ICT development in the SEE Region.     This year the conference incorporates a three-day event to address regional impact issues such as: ·          Public-Private Partnership ·          Public Procurement ·          EU Projects / IPA Funds ·          Workforce Development ·          Industry Standards ·          IT Service Management ·          ICT in Agribusiness  & Tourism ·          Electronic Communications  Liberalization ·          Strategic Alliances  and Globalization ·          Business Angels / Investment Funds See the Conference Agenda   The conference will host the first meeting of the Management Board of the SEE ICT Private Sector Forum (a private sector initiative supported by the Business Advisory Council for South East Europe). Find out more about the SEE ICT Private Sector Forum www.seeictforum.org .   A must-attend event for: ·          Chief Executive Officers ·          Chief Financial Officers ·          Chief Information Officers ·          Chief Operating Officers ·          Senior IT Executives ·          Management Consultant ·          Senior Government Officials ·          Venture Capitalists ·          Industry Analyst ·          Research Scientists Why should you attend? ·         SEEITA&MASIT Open Days Conference offers a unique opportunity to network and forge regional ties with ICT players from the SEE Region. ·         Opportunity for interaction and cooperation on future mutual projects ·         Gain valuable insights on regional business trends, socio-economics and current world issues from some of the most prominent and respected regional personalities in ICT industry. ·         Participate in and gain a first-hand perspective of regional industry players’ stand on current issues relevant to ICT.

Keynote Speakers: Mr. Ivo Ivanovski, Minister of Information Society (confirmed) Mr. Blaz Golob, Director, SEE Center for e-Governance development (confirmed) Ms. Mare Bogeva Micovska, Director of Public Procurement Bureau   Official language: Official language of the Conference is English. Participation fee: ·          Special price for registration and payment until 8th August: 100 eur + 18% VAT ·          Special price for registration and payment until 1st September: 150 eur + 18% VAT ·          Full price for registration and payment after 1st September: 200 eur + 18% VAT ·          Additional discount for MASIT Members & ICT Experts Council Members and group discounts available (please call for details).   Hotel accomodation: ·          The conference organizer will book rooms for the participants at special discounted price. Please book your room at the registration form. Available hotels:   Hotel BB Price (in 1/1) including VAT BB Price (in 1/2) including VAT Inex Gorica 5* 69.00 € 59.00 € Belvi 4* 46.00 € 35.00 €     Register now!