bahrain international egovernment forum brochure-2013

Under the patronage of H.H. Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al KhalifaDeputy Prime MinisterChairman of the Supreme Committee for Information and Communication Technology

Organized by: Co-Organized by: Strategic Partner:

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Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 20138th - 10th April, 2013, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel and Spa

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Chairman’sMessage

I am delighted and honored to welcome you to Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2013, formed under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Information and Communication Technology (SCICT).

The upgrading technology in Bahrain has grown to a wide scope, assisting every sector in improving the country's quality of life. Technology boom has also accelerated technological diffusion in the economy - allowing the country to create the optimum business environment and ensuring that it earns strong development of home-grown success.

Since its debut, the highly-anticipated forum has cemented its place as one of the region’s leading ICT events, growing steadily and expanding its reach year-by-year. It aims to share and exchange productive technological concepts, exhibit and highlight innovations as well as provide a platform for the latest technological practices and trends through featuring numerous up-to-date topics and workshops that embrace Innovation and Open Data, Mobile Trends, Cloud Computing and Shared Services, Social Networks, and eGovernment.

Delivered by a large number of ICT representatives, senior public sector officers and business leaders; the hot topics and the abundant practical workshops will draw together participants, experts, decision-makers and specialists in the purpose of deriving productive outcomes through the exchange of IT knowledge proficiencies.

The event will also comprise a specifically-designed exhibition that will combine local and international flavor by drawing a diversified participation of prominent experts from all spheres of ICT to share their professional knowledge and experience.

More than 20 recognized speakers and nearly 700 internationally praised delegates - from private, public and NGO sectors, and from every region in the globe - opted to be present during this highlighted event.

Giving Bahrain a world-class presence in the ICT field, Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2013 grants every involved individual and segment the opportunity to enrich their ICT knowledge.

I wish everyone on board a successful, flourishing event.

Nawaf Abdulrahman Chairman

Bahrain has grown to a wide scope, assisting every sector in improving the country's quality of life

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TheForum

Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Information and Communication Technology (SCICT), Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2013 will take place from 8th - 10th April, 2013 at The Ritz Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa.

The forum, in its sixth version, is organized by the eGovernment Authority in coordination with Bahrain Internet Society, and Project Management Institute - Arabian Gulf Chapter. This year, the forum aims to explore the cutting-edge development concepts in the field of information and communication technology; enable experts to spread, share experiences and expertise; as well as develop ICT in the Kingdom across various sectors by going in line with the eGovernment program activities.

The forum provides an ideal environment to exchange information in the field of ICT; as this year’s event will address the latest developments in technology with focus on a variety of key topics and programs relating to:

• Innovation and Open Data

• Mobile Trends

• Cloud Computing and Shared Services

• Social Networks

• eGovernment

The total number of expected delegates to the forum, with the accompanying IT Expo and workshops, exceeds 700 participants from in and out of the Kingdom. Last year’s forum attracted over 500 delegates from the ICT sector, senior officials of the public sector, business leaders as well as experts from institutions and international companies. This fact indicates that this year’s forum promises to craft a global platform for a variety of topics; where guests will interactively share experiences with the participating experts, decision-makers and professionals in the areas of eGovernment and ICT.

Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2013

8th - 10th April, 2013The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel and Spa, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain


Being a valued sponsor within the event will strengthen, enhance and enforce the organization’s position and active role on the international scene. The event will also feature the presence of a high number of top level local and international senior officials from the government, private and public sector as well as eminent society members. Additionally, the level of visibility and activities of the sponsor will have distinguished presence within the forum’s activities.

Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2013 Sponsorship Packages:

BenefitsPremier Diamond Forum Dinner Platinum Gold

BHD 15,000 BHD 7,500 BHD 6,000 BHD 5,500 BHD 4,000

Company name and logo will be presented in branding and marketing materials in proportionate sizes

Full Full Full Half Quarter

Company will be honored with a plaque by the forum patron at the opening ceremony

Special PlaqueYes Yes Yes Yes

Entitled for stand fittings at the exhibition hall

15 Sqm 12 Sqm - 9 Sqm 6 Sqm

Included forum delegates 10 5 4 3 2

Publicity material included in the forum’s pack

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Company name, logo and brief profile published on the forum website in proportionate sizes

Full Full Full Half Quarter

Executive officers will be treated as VIPs during the event, official lunches and dinners

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Company logo will be displayed in the forum hall Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Company name and logo will be published in the forum proceedings

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Company advertisement in the exhibition guide 2 Full Pages 2 Full Pages 1 Page 1 Page ½ Page

Company name and logo will be in Above The Line (ATL) activities (TV ads, outdoor campaigns etc.)

Yes Yes Yes

Advertisements on one of the following options:

• Forum delegate badges• Projector Ads during breaks• One paper Ad distributed with coffee

and tea (Ad paper is to be provided by the sponsor).

• Luncheon (one day only)

Yes

SponsorshipBenefits


SponsorshipForm

Companies are invited to become official sponsors of the numerous events that are taking place during the forum. The enclosed sponsorship form describes the various sponsorship categories along with the benefits. The sponsorship will allow companies to promote their products and services to the Middle East audience, and the opportunity to interact with the attending professionals.

Detailed information regarding sponsorship can be obtained from:

Mr. Ahmed NaeemiHead of Sponsorship and Exhibition

Telephone: (+973) 39454567Email: [email protected]

Our company is pleased to sponsor the following expenses of the conference:

Premier Sponsor BHD 15,000

Diamond Sponsor BHD 7,500

Forum Dinner* BHD 6,000

Platinum Sponsor BHD 5,500

Gold Sponsor BHD 4,000

*For more information, please contact forum secretariat on (+973) 17387587

Company Name:

Contact Person:

Mailing Address:

City: Country: Postal Code:

Telephone: Fax: Mobile:

Email:

Signature: Date:

Payment Methods:

Banker’s draft/cheque payable to Bahrain Internet Society

Through bank transfer:

IBAN: BH04BBME00001333590001Bank: HSBCSociety Name: Bahrain Internet Society




WorkshopDetails

Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2013 promises a diversified global platform of topics and guests conflating participants, experts, decision-makers and specialists in the eGovernment and ICT fields. The event also includes abundant practical workshops organized alongside the forum sessions aiming to derive productive outcomes by exchanging ICT knowledge proficiencies.

ICT and Entrepreneurship Aims to deliver useful insights to attendees on essential tools to create entrepreneurial businesses and induce entrepreneurial values to existing business enterprises. The workshop will also address the importance of ICT orientation and development in businesses through selective case studies and bring-up critical factors affecting the growth of business enterprises in general. An important element of the workshop is to focus on the topic of innovation and entrepreneurship vis-a-vis business development.

Mobility Aims to discuss the emerging opportunities for mobile platforms, as this arena requires a mind shift for organizations as well as developers of traditional desktop and web-based. The hands-on workshop attendees will have the opportunity to interact with world-class experts in this field as they are going to cover how to use technology to develop mobile devices, provide ideas to attendees, showcase success stories as well as present essential toolkits and tips on how to enhance mobile apps for organizations.

eGovernance eGovernance workshop will highlight various aspects such as cutting-edge techniques, benefits of using technologies and electronic methods to serve stakeholders, how to govern the organization more effectively through focusing on the benefits of electronic governance for organizations, benefits of eGovernance for service users, as well as increasing interaction and communication. The workshop aims is to prove the importance of using new improved technologies to better sustain organizations.

IT Talent Management Aims to cooperate with highly talented information and technology skilled individuals by attracting, preserving and gaining their achievements to improve business.

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WorkshopDetails

Risk Reality Whether it is information security or our daily actions, we often perceive certain actions as being risky. Most people perceive flying in an airplane to be very risky, yet have no problem sitting behind the wheel of an automobile which has a higher incident of death and injury. What drives those perceptions and how can we make people better understand and judge risk?

The Social Media Strategic Planning ProcessStrategic planning in social media is understanding broad strategies and vision for the organization, then drilling down to specific tactics and tools. It is where the foundation is set for implementing social media into any small or large company. This workshop will assist in determining how social media can best be leveraged to advance the greater goals of the organization and align a social media strategic plan with overall strategic objectives.




Workshop

Registration Fees

BHD USD

ICT and Entrepreneurship 100 270

Mobility 150 390

eGovernance 100 270

IT Talent Management 100 270

Risk Reality 150 390

The Social Media Strategic Planning Process Seminar

150 390

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Conference Registration Workshop Registration

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Registration Fees

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Delegate 220 585

Student 100 270

Payment Methods:

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Workshop

Registration Fees

BHD USD

ICT and Entrepreneurship 100 270

Mobility 150 390

eGovernance 100 270

IT Talent Management 100 270

Risk Reality 150 390

The Social Media Strategic Planning Process Seminar

150 390

Registration

We would like to offer you an opportunity to benefit from Tamkeen’s newly-launched scheme entitled:Conference Attendance Support.

Through this scheme, Tamkeen subsidizes the attendance fees of Bahraini individuals (employees, jobseekers, business owners, tertiary-level students) by 80%, while the remaining 20% is either borne by the individual or his/her employer.

For more information about Tamkeen Conference Attendance Support scheme, please contact Tel: (+973) 17387587Email: [email protected]

Registration Policy

• Payment is due in full at the time of registration and includes lunches, refreshments as well as detailed conference materials.

• Your registration will not be confirmed until payment is received and may be subject to cancellation.

• You may nominate or substitute delegates at any time by providing reasonable advance notice to the organizers in writing.

• Registrations cancelled in writing in no less than 30 days before the event will be refunded 50% of the registration fees, thereafter, cancellation.

Tamkeen Conference Attendance Support Scheme

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Venue

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel and SpaBuilt in 1994, this recently renovated beacon to sleek elegance has trumped other hotels in the capital time and again. Aside from the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain's 600m pearly white beach, its very own island, and a 22-berth marina for its boat-loving guests; the 20 acres hotel sits to house some of the city's best restaurants, including the venerable Plums. The in-house spa comes with a hammam, plunge pools, indoor and outdoor swimming pools along with a host of treatment rooms. And in true Ritzy style, the hotel rooms are equally opulent and all encompassing. The yellow and black deluxe rooms all boast flat screen TVs, incredibly comfortable beds piled with pillows, and more importantly, a port where you can hook up your iPod and listen to your own tunes via TV. What more could you want? Nowhere beats the Ritz-Carlton when it comes to stylish elegance.

• Located 15km from Bahrain International Airport.

• Hotel rooms that offer stunning views of the turquoise blue waters of the Arabian Gulf.

• Situated at the edge of Manama Bay, the resort is on its own private beach.

For Room Reservation at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel and Spa:The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel and SpaP.O. Box 5557, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17580000Fax: (+973) 17580333Email: [email protected]: www.ritzcarlton.com

Visit Visa InformationFor a short-term visa, please visit the website www.bahrain.bh or check your eligibility from www.evisa.gov.bh




Organizing Committees

Executive Committee Technical Committee Members

Sahayer Al Hashimi - eGALamya Hasan - eGA

Sponsorship and Exhibition Committee Members

Abdul Majeed Al Gassab – PMI-AGCAli Darwish - eGAAbdul Nabi Al Sabah – PMI-AGCSafa Safar - eGA

Logistics and Administration Committee Members

Raad Abdulla Al Haddad - BISAbdulla Al Kooheji - BISAli Darwish - eGAAli Janahi - eGAMohammed Shuqair – eGA Noora Hilal – eGA

PR and Marketing Committee Members

Ali Janahi - eGAFarah Al Kubaisy - eGA Abdulrahman Adam - eGAManahel Al Hujairi - eGASafa Safar - eGAAli Al Binjassim - eGAWafa Saeed - eGA Arwa Al Mahmood - eGA

eGA - eGovernment AuthorityBIS - Bahrain Internet SocietyPMI-AGC - Project Management Institute - Arabian Gulf Chapter

Mr. Nawaf Abdulrahman ChairmanHead of Technical CommitteeBIS

Mr. Mohammed Ziad AsfourVice ChairmaneGA

Mr. Ahmed Naeemi Head of Sponsorship & Exhibition CommitteePMI-AGC

Ms. Lulwa Sami EbrahimHead of PR & Marketing CommitteeeGA

Mr. Ali DarwisheGA

Mr. Abdulla ZuwayedHead of Logistics and Administration Committee BIS

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