1. ASOCIO.APICTA SINGAPORE 2007
Event Programme your event programme guide
26 – 30 November 2007
www.sitf.org.sg/singapore2007
About ASOCIO
Since its establishment in 1984 in Tokyo, Japan, ASOCIO has dedicated itself to promoting, encouraging and fostering
relationships, while promoting trade among its member organisations. As a federation of computing industry associations
from the Asian-Oceanian region, ASOCIO’s overriding objective is to develop the ICT industry in the region. ASOCIO has been
instrumental in linking up ICT companies in its member economies.
For more information about ASOCIO, please visit www.asocio.org.
About the international APICTA Awards 2007
The distinguished Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards is an international award that intends to increase ICT awareness and
promotes ICT innovations within respective member economies. This award and its auxiliary activities provide an excellent platform
for networking, increasing awareness and product benchmarking to ICT innovators and entrepreneurs
in the region.
Winners of the respective APICTA Local League Awards will represent their own countries to compete at the international
APICTA Awards which is hosted annually in one of the APICTA member economies. This year, Singapore is proud to be the
host country and organiser for the 7th international APICTA Awards.
ASOCIO.APICTA SINGAPORE 2007
For the first time in history, Singapore will play host to both the ASOCIO ICT Summit and the 7th international APICTA Awards
from 26–30 November 2007. Held concurrently for the first time, the combined events will spark off synergy in the areas of
technology exchanges, ICT innovation and creativity, trade partnerships as well as cross-pollination of ideas and opportunities
for the ICT industry.
ASOCIO.APICTA SINGAPORE 2007 marks an important milestone for Singapore’s ICT industry as both ASOCIO ICT Summit
and APICTA Awards are widely regarded as one of the prestigious ICT events in the Asia Pacific region. ASOCIO.APICTA
SINGAPORE 2007 is organised by SiTF - Singapore’s premier infocomm industry association.
For more information about ASOCIO.APICTA SINGAPORE 2007, please visit www.sitf.org.sg/singapore2007.
Networking Golf
Monday, 26 November 2007, 1200 – 1700 hrs
Venue: Marina Bay Golf Course
Dress Code: Golf Attire
Don’t miss out on this golf session to network with other regional affiliates through our Networking Golf. Open to all ASOCIO
ICT Summit & APICTA Awards delegates, this is a golden opportunity for you to meet and catch up with other fellow industry
colleagues. Confirm your participation early as golf flights are limited.
All golf enthusiasts are welcome. Prior registration is required.
For golf registration, please log on to www.sitf.org.sg/singapore2007 -> apicta -> programme.
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2. Meet-the-Minister Session (by invitation only)
Monday, 26 November 2007, 1800 – 1920 hrs
Venue: Lavender Room, The Legends Fort Canning
An informal roundtable discussion session with Dr. Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Information, Communications and the
Arts and the Heads of IT Federation.
Welcome Reception Gold Sponsor: Sponsors:
Monday, 26 November 2007, 1830 – 2200 hrs
Venue: Palm Terrace, The Legends Fort Canning
Dress Code: National /Cultural Costume
Guest-of-Honour: Dr Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, Singapore
The Organiser would like to welcome all participants of the APICTA Awards and ASOCIO ICT Summit to the welcome reception.
A huge turnout of more than 500 guests will be expected at this event. This will be an excellent platform for you to network with
the business and government leaders of the ICT industry in Asia Pacific. Guests will enjoy a sumptuous international dinner spread
and be entertained by special performances.
Sponsors:
Site Visits (for participants of ASOCIO ICT SUMMIT only)
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 0830 – 1800 hrs
Venue: NCS, ST Electronics, e-Government Leadership Centre, HP Cooltown, Ascendas (with cocktails)
Dress Code: Business
(Bus departs from Swissotel Hotel at 0830 SHARP)
Don’t miss this great opportunity to visit the sites of some of the most prestigious ICT companies who are at the forefront of
information technologies and e-Government projects. This site visit will start off with a tour to NCS in the morning, followed by
ST Electronics. After lunch, the tour will continue to Singapore e-Government Leadership Centre and HP cooltown. Finally, the
tour will end off with cocktails at Ascendas.
Seats are limited, please book early!
Details on the companies:
NCS Pte Ltd - Find out about the innovative use of technology in defining business value for customers.
Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (STE) - Understand how STE uses leading-edge technologies, systematic design
methodologies, and a pioneering approach to create innovative and cost effective proprietary products, and delivers
purpose-built quality solutions.
Singapore e-Government Leadership Centre (eGL) - Understand how Singapore’s e-Government services function and
appreciate how e-Government can accelerate economic development and capability building.
HP Cooltown - Be wowed how everyone and everything is connected to the web through wired and wireless links.
Ascendas - Be amazed how Ascendas customises office space and e-infrastructure as part of its seamless solutions to create
'plug-and-play' business environments.
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3. ASOCIO ICT SUMMIT 2007 Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsor:
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 0800 – 1400 hrs
Venue: Raffles City Convention Centre (RCCC), Padang Room
Dress Code: Business
Guest-of-honour: Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan,
Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports
Second Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts
The ASOCIO ICT Summit 2007 is another premier event brought to you by SiTF. It is a regional platform for both ICT businesses
and government people to explore new business opportunities as well as listen to insights on the regional ICT masterplans.
More than 250 attendees from both the industry and government are expected to attend the Summit.
Programme
0800 hrs Registration 'MSC Malaysia: National ICT Initiatives'
1020 hrs
Welcome Address by Mr. Pek Yew Chai, by Dato Badlisham Ghazali, CEO of MDeC
0900 hrs
Chairman, SiTF Malaysia
0905 hrs Opening Address by Mr. Ashank Desai, 1040 hrs Break
President, ASOCIO
‘Software Industry Entrepreneurship &
Ministerial Address
Innovation - Taiwan Experience’ by
0910 hrs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Second Minister for 1100 hrs
Mr. James Liu, CEO & President of
Information, Communications and the Arts
Syscom Computer Engineering Co, Taiwan
‘Intelligent Nation 2015:
0920 hrs Singapore's ICT Masterplan' Presentation by Mr. Deepak Ghaisas,
1120 hrs
by Mr Leong Keng Thai, Deputy Chief Executive / Vice-Chairman, i-flex solutions, India
Director-General (Telecoms), Infocomm
Development Authority of Singapore, Singapore ‘ICT Opportunities & Growth Potential
1140 hrs across APJ’ by Mr. Raju Chellam, Vice President
‘New IT Reform Strategy in Japan:
0940 hrs Promoting Corporate Competitiveness in the (Asia Pacific), AMI Partners Pte Ltd
Global Market' by Ministry of Economy, Trade
Panel Discussion: ‘Growing the Economy
and Industry, Japan
1200 hrs through National ICT Initiatives’ Moderator:
'Korea ICT Masterplan: Building a Dr. Chong Yoke Sin, CEO, NCS Pte Ltd
1000 hrs Ubiquitous Society' by Mr. Hwang Jong-Sung,
Executive Vice President/Ph.D 1245 hrs Networking Lunch
National Information Society Agency, Korea
- Programme subject to change without prior notice.
Birds-of-a-feather (Admission is free)
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
Dress Code: Business
Birds-of-a-feather sessions present an excellent networking platform where ICT industry players will be able to interact and
discuss potential business collaboration. There will be three tracks: e-Services, Financial Applications and Digital. Join us for a fruitful
session and catch the latest happenings in the ICT marketplace.
Birds-of-a-feather Marketplace (Exhibition)
Time: 0830 - 1730 hrs Venue: Raffles City Convention Centre, Padang Foyer
Come and join your industry peers in the marketplace for business collaboration. Companies will showcase their products
and solutions in an informal and interactive setup.
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4. Platinum Sponsors: Gold Sponsor:
ASOCIO Gala Dinner
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 1830 - 2200 hrs
Venue: Raffles City Convention Centre (RCCC), Olivia Room
Dress Code: Formal
Guest-of-Honour: RADM Ronnie Tay, Chief Executive Officer, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Guests are cordially invited to an unforgettable evening at the Gala Dinner which will be held at Raffles City Convention Centre
(RCCC). Conveniently located in the heart of Singapore, RCCC boasts one of the largest shopping complex, Southeast Asia's
tallest hotel - Swissôtel The Stamford and the award winning Raffles City Convention Centre. Treat yourself to an unforgettable
evening of gastronomical delights, exciting entertainment and networking opportunities with ASOCIO ICT Summit and APICTA
Awards delegates.
APICTA Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner Platinum Sponsor:
Thursday, 29 November 2007, 1830 – 2200 hrs
Venue: Rasa Sentosa Resort, Sentosa, Siloso Ballroom
Dress Code: Formal
Guest-of-Honour: Ms Yong Ying-I, Deputy Chairman, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
The international APICTA Awards will be held at the Rasa Sentosa Resort, a hotel set at Singapore’s most famous island resort
of Sentosa. ASOCIO delegates / guests are also invited to join the APICTA Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner. Treat yourself to
an unforgettable evening of gastronomical delights as we announce the winners of the APICTA Awards 2007. There will be 15
award categories winners altogether. Come join us for a night of fun, excitement, appreciation and networking opportunities
with the newly minted APICTA Awards winners.
Registration Fees
Event Fees (SGD)
Networking Golf 195 (VIS)
140 (SIN/PR)
- Golf flights are limited. Terms and conditions apply, please refer to www.sitf.org.sg/singapore2007 -> apicta -> programme for more details.
ASOCIO ICT Summit 600
- ASOCIO ICT Summit fee is inclusive of Welcome Reception, Site Visits, Summit Kit, Lunch, Birds-of-a-feather session and ASOCIO Gala Dinner.
Accompanying Partner / Spouse 200
- Accompanying partner / spouse fee is inclusive of Welcome Reception and ASOCIO Gala Dinner.
Welcome Reception 80
150
APICTA Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner
For registration, please log on to www.sitf.org.sg/singapore2007.
Fees quoted are not inclusive of taxes except Networking Golf. A 7% GST will apply to all local delegates fees.
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5. Asia Media Festival Networking Cocktail
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 1830 - 2130 hrs
Venue: GV Max, Golden Village, Vivo City, Level 3
Cost: SGD 60.00 (Separate registration required)
A networking event for Asia Media Festival delegates. This is an excellent platform for companies to make contacts and
network with delegates/ buyers/ sellers/ producers from various countries.
More information at - www.asiamediafestival.com
If you are interested to attend this event, please email Jenny@sitf.org.sg
Fringe Activities
While you are here in Singapore, take the opportunity to participate in the fringe activities that are happening during the week
of ASOCIO.APICTA Singapore 2007.
SITEX
29 November – 2 December 2007
SITEX is the launch pad for Singapore's best infocomm and consumer electronic products. It's the infocomm event of the
year where consumers come face to face with innovative technologies in computer hardware and software, digital products,
wireless applications and solutions from world renowned brands. Riding on the success of last year, you can expect more
than 700,000 visitors and over 500 exhibitors spread across 200,000 sq ft of exhibition hall.
More information at - www.sitex.com.sg.
Asia Media Festival
14 November – 4 December 2007
From 14 Nov – 4 Dec this year, the world’s media industry will converge in Singapore, at Asia’s most prestigious trade
event - the Asia Media Festival (AMF). As a marketplace, AMF showcases a wide tableau of Asia’s richest and most exciting
media content and creative talents; and serves as a business exchange. AMF also features a community component with
activities to raise media literacy and appreciation among the public.
More information at - www.asiamediafestival.com.
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6. Host &
Organisers:
Supporting
Organisations:
Sponsors:
Event Platinum Sponsors:
Gold Sponsor:
Sponsors:
Lee Foundation
Held In:
Contact Us
ASOCIO.APICTA Singapore 2007 Secretariat
Singapore infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF)
c/o Singex Exhibitions Pte Ltd
1 Expo Drive, #01-01
Singapore 486150
Tel: +65 6403 2100
Fax: +65 6403 2111
Website: www.sitf.org.sg/singapore2007
General Enquiries PR Communications Pte Ltd
Ms Jenny CHUA Harpreet Kaur / Jenny Goo
Tel: +65 6403 2112 Tel: +65 6227 2135
Email: asocio@singex.com.sg Fax: +65 6227 3915
Email: harpreet@prcomm.com.sg
jenny@prcomm.com.sg
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Information accurate at time of printing.