WCIT 2004 WCIT 2004 Athens, Greece Athens, Greece

May 19 – 21, 2004May 19 – 21, 2004

Federation of Hellenic Information Technology Federation of Hellenic Information Technology & Communications Enterprises& Communications Enterprises

(SEPE)(SEPE)

Athanasios PouliadisAthanasios PouliadisChairman of the BoDChairman of the BoD

Introducing SEPEIntroducing 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 GREECE and the 2004 Olympic Games2004 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

creatingnew investment opportunities

in Greece

ALL YEAR ROUND

GREECE todayGREECE todayGREECE 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 2004The 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

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The ConceptICT: 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

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Progress of Works

State-of-the-art conference facilities

In the heart of Athens

In close proximity to central hotels

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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 2.400 rooms

(February 2002)• New hotels under construction

(scheduled to operate in 2003)

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Accommodation

Infrastructure TransportationTransportation Athens Metro Suburban train New Athens International Airport

“E. Venizelos” Piraeus Port

(destinations to the Aegean and Ionian Seas)

Other AmenitiesOther AmenitiesRestaurants, offering a great variety ofinternational “cuisine” and high qualityservices

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Side eventsOpening Ceremony

o Through the tunnel of timeo Revival of the Oath of the Ancient School

of Posidonio

Congress Partyo Nights of the Aegean Sea

Gala Dinnero Luxurious dinnero Exclusive forest area

The WCIT 2004 Sailing Championshipo Technical Tourso Congress Tours

WCIT 2004 WCIT 2004 SOCIAL SOCIAL PROGRAMPROGRAM

www.worldcongress2004.orgwww.worldcongress2004.org

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