Conference Overview

The conference aims to gather both corporate and government CIOs, CTOs, IT Managers, IT Professionals and other stakeholders in the ICT sector to discuss different perspectives and to gain understanding of real-world ICT issues, challenges and emerging opportunities as well as to discuss practical ways on how latest technologies can benefit their organisations.

The theme of the conference is “Creating Synergy and Driving Development Through Collaboration and Application” it aims at providing stimulating and thought provoking topics as well as a forum for IT Professionals to share their views and experiences, promote understanding about the latest technology trends and their impact on organisations and to examine how ICT can empower citizens and revolutionize economic development of the country.

The conference also serves as a unique platform for the local IT community to exchange and share expertise, best practices and experiences between their regional and international counterparts.

The topic of interest include, nut not limited to the following:

Track 1: Overview in Oman’s ICT Sector

• The New Landscape of the IT Industry & Its Role in Oman’s Growing Economy
• Overview and the Future of IT and Telecom in Sultanate

Track 2: e-Government

• Digital Transformation of the Sultanate of Oman;
• E-Government Initiatives and Projects in Oman
• E-Payment
• E-Service, M-Services for citizens and enterprise
• E-Health, E-Education
• One-stop government – service integration
• Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

Track 3 & 4: e-Business

• eCommerce Technologies and Applications
• Software Development, CRM, BPR, BPI
• Cloud Computing
• E-Content Development
• Latest in Mobile and Wireless Communication Solutions (m-business)
• Innovative Business Models
• Commercial Information Technology
• Industrial Information Technology
• Green IT
• Information Security technology;
• Privacy and Confidentiality;
• Cyber crime / Cyber security
• Intellectual Property Rights

*above topics are still subject to change

CIOs, IT Managers & IT Professionals Forum (Post-Conference)

Forum Overview

What are the right strategies and tools that will make CIOs and IT Managers successful in 2010? What are their biggest challenges in 2010 and beyond? How can CIOs, IT Managers and IT Professionals today make their department indispensable? How can they improve their performance, create significant value and help move the organisations forward?

This one-day forum is designed for both corporate and government CIOs, Senior IT Managers, IT Professionals to explore various opportunities, address technical issues and challenges as well as to exchange ideas, best practices and practical solutions to achieve their IT goals.

The forum will focus on innovation, transformation, value, performance improvement through strategic methods and technologies.

Abstract and Presentation Details:

Proposals will be considered for the following types of presentations:

• Keynote
• 25 minutes session
• Panel Discussion
• CIO Forum
• Others

Please kindly arrange and send us the following requirements:

• Proposed / Selected Topic
• Abstract – minimum of 120-150 words under the selected or proposed topic (in MS word)
• Speakers expertise and summary profile
• Speakers information (name, title, organization, contact number, email)
• Conference Track for which you are submitting your abstract

Accepted presentation will be notified via email

• Approved Presentation – should be in PPT format (one way to attract your audience is to consider including some video clips on your presentation)

Submission deadline for Abstract on or before 8 March 2010

Submission deadline for Approved Presentation on or before 8 April 2010

Official Language: The official language of the conference is English.

Please submit your proposal by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Note:

• All presentation proposals will be evaluated and approved by the conference advisory committee.
• All approved presentations will receive confirmation including full event information and instructions.
• Please go to www.comexoman.com for more information regarding speakers’ rules & policy.

Important note: To maintain the quality of the conference and to provide a valuable experience to all delegates, we encourage all confirmed speakers to avoid including company products and/or services pitches in their presentation slides and speeches. You will have the opportunity to meet representatives during coffee breaks and luncheon breaks, networking and exhibition visit timings.