RECOGNIZING UNIQUELY SMART CONTENT AND INNOVATION FROM AROUND THE WORLD

WSA HALL OF FAMEWHO ARE THE WORLD SUMMIT AWARD WINNERS?

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Those you likely know….

* Angry Birds Winner 2010, Finland: www.rovio.com | Clear Out Pigs! Pure Fun!

* Uepaa Winner 2013, Switzerland: www.uepaa.ch | Alpine Safety App!

* Farmerline Winner 2012, Ghana: www.farmerline.org Empowerment for farming communities

Those you should know* Boston Citizen Connect Winner 2010, USA: www.cityofboston.gov Smart Citizens Engagement

* Mini-Mundi Winner 2013, Guatemala Gaming for Green Education

* iChemist Winner 2014, Sri Lanka Chemistry Labor on your mobil

• Not just global, but uniquely innovative• Not just 25.000 entries, but uniquely 40 best• Not just once, but uniquely sustained for 12 years• Not just newest tech, but uniquely social value• Not just networked in 175 countries, but uniquely UN multi-stakeholder (business, government, civil society)

YOUR BENEFIT AS PARTNER

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WSA uses the mechanisms of a contest and an independent jury process to select, demonstrate and promote outstanding content and mobile solutions with global relevance. Mobile devices are the closest and most critical objects for people in today’s information society. The mobile revolution has reached all sections of society & access to mobile networks has become a primal factor for everyone’s life.Mobile content developers create exciting content and innovative ap-plications that do more than just meet basic needs of communication.

ABOUT THE

WORLD SUMMIT AWARD

Prof. Dr. Peter A. Bruck, WSA Chairman

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They impact the daily lives of millions with mobile content and apps that connect minds.The WSA promotes and awards local innovations that have an impact on society and are best practice examples.The activities of the World Summit Award are conducted within the framework of the United Nations’ (WSIS - Plan of Action), in collabora-tion with UNESCO, UNIDO and ITU. Building a global network of national experts, non-governmental groups, government offices and other pro-fessional associations, WSA-mobile ensures the selection of quality content in more than 178 UN-member states.

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A unique process to find the most innovative and diversive applications world-wide.

African Content AwardMobile Innovation from and for Africa

Arab eContent AwardMeet the best Arabic Apps

Latin American Content AwardEmpower Latin American Entrepreneurs

Regional Awards

WSA Global Congressfeaturing Innovation Keynotes, Start-Ups,

Mobile 4 Development, Interactive Workshops

WSA, THE ONLY AWARD REACHING OUT GLOBALLY!

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National Contests in 178 countries reaching more than 100.000 developers world-wide + Workshops on mobile Innovation

500 national winners submitted for WSA

40 Global WSA winners

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WSA OFFERS YOU A YEARLY CYCLE OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

178National Contests and

pre-selections in 178 countries

Announcement ofNational Winners

Winners are nomminated for WSA

68 international IT expertsevaluating online the WSA Nominee Shortlist

WSA workshops at international IT and UN conferences

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African Content Award Jury

Arab eContent Award Jury Grand Jury Meeting selecting the 40 WSA Winners

Announcement of 40 WSA Winners

WSA GLOBAL CONGRESS

WSA at regional App Challenges WSA Content Forum

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WSA GLOBAL CONGRESS: TRANSFORMATIVE ENCOUNTERS FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL MINDCONFERENCE | EXHIBITION | GALA

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THE WSA GLOBAL CONGRESS is conducted each year to….• Present the 40 world´s best applications• Discuss latest industry trends• Work together in interactive break-out sessions

THE THE PARTICIPANTS• Start-Ups and young entrepreneurs• Corporates• Students• United Nations and Government representatives

WSA GLOBAL CONGRESSES TOOK PLACE IN: Geneva, Tunis , New York, Venice, Monterrey, Cairo, Montréal, Colombo, Abu Dhabi, Sao Paulo

WSA GLOBAL CONGRESS: TRANSFORMATIVE ENCOUNTERS FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL MINDCONFERENCE | EXHIBITION | GALA

“I was impressed by the great quality in startups and their respective pitches were often moving and passionate” Jean-Luc Scherer, Ericsson

“After WSA Global Congress I will come back to my job, being a better professional and person, because all the exchange I had with everyone!” Manar Alhashash, KFAS Kuwait

“It was amazing how many times a discussion would start among randomly assembled people, and the brilliance of those in the discussion would contribute an idea, an insight, or a help connection.” Carlos Abler, 3M

“I got really amazed by the diversity that I could see during the event. So many people from so many different places! This has opened my eyes to reach abroader audience with my solutions. The WSA was an amazing event to meet new people from all over, make new friends and possibly new business opportunities”. WSA Winner, Brazil

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GET INVOLVED AND INVEST IN WSA KEY OBJECTIVES• start-ups and mobile innovation• ICT 4 Development• United Nations and Post-2015 Agenda• Global Network in 178 Countries

CONNECT WITH BEST PRACTICES IN • Business & Commerce • Government &

Open Data • Learning & Education • Entertainment & Lifestyle • Tourism & Culture • Media & News

• Environment & Health • Inclusion & Empowerment

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SHAPE WSA EVENTS AND PRESENT YOUR COMPANY• Share your vision on stage• Discuss with the next generation and conduct a workshop• Position your Brand

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Under the patronage of UNESCO

United NationsEducational, Scientific and

Cultural Organization

The United Nations framework provides the World Summit Award with…• International Respect & knowledge development• Global Network and Recognition• Policy Framework & multi-stakeholder approach

UNITED NATIONS ... can be of value to you and your company.

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H.E. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary

General UNCTAD, Ses Flyd,

WSA Winner and Prof. Dr. Peter

A. Bruck, WSA Chairman

MEDIA PARTNERS

WSA RECENT SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

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WHO PARTNERS WITH USSTRATEGIC | SPONSORING | MEDIA

YOUR CONTACTProf. Dr. Peter A. Bruck, Chairman of the WSA Board of Directorschairman@icnm.net

Ms. Nora Wolloch, WSA Manager, wolloch@icnm.net Ms. Manuela Wagner, PR & Network Development, wagner@icnm.net

WSA Office: ICNM | Leopoldskronstraße 30, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

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