WITSA holds its signature events - The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) and Global Public Policy Summit (GPPS) in different host countries on a biennial basis. Through these platforms, WITSA presents world class programs that facilitate the global exchange of ideas and policies on ICT as well as networking between ICT players.
World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT)
A premier global ICT congress, WCIT brings together more than 2,000 global leaders in business, government and academia from over 80 countries to
impact economic and social development through the exchange of policies, practices, trends and ideas on ICT.
WITSA incorporates six (6) key components in the hosting of its World Congresses:
- The congress with world class speakers from industry, government and academia
- Business-to-Business (B2B) matching program
- ICT awards program
- ICT exhibition
- Social events
- Ancillary activities including pre and post event tours and spouse programs
Olympics of the ICT World
Often referred to as the ‘Olympics of the ICT World’, WCIT has been held every two years since 1978.
| WCIT Locations at a Glance: | |
| 2012 - Montreal, Canada | 1994 - Yokohama, Japan |
| 2010 - Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1990 - Washington D.C, USA |
| 2008 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1988 - Paris, France |
| 2006 - Austin, USA | 1986 - Toronto, Canada |
| 2004 - Athens, Greece | 1984 - Tokyo, Japan |
| 2002 - Adelaide, Australia | 1982 - Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 2000 - Taipei, Taiwan | 1980 - San Francisco, USA |
| 1998 - Fairfax, Virginia, USA | 1978 - Barcelona, Spain |
| 1996 - Bilbao, Spain | |
Global Public Policy Summit (GPPS)
Over the years, WITSA has increasingly assumed a leading advocacy role in
the area of public policy due to the fact that global ICT leaders have shown tremendous interest in supporting the development of international public policy. WITSA recognizes the importance of public policies that promote and facilitate the growth of the ICT industry and the expanded use of ICT in all aspects of society. In response to this recognition and demand, WITSA established the Global Public Policy Summit (GPPS).
GPPS is a signature event of WITSA aimed at enhancing international dialogue and global cooperation on key public policy issues that affect the growth of the ICT industry and use of ICT. Between 300-500 senior industry executives, government officials and policy makers from across the globe gather at this event, offering the most current and comprehensive information on the state of public policy related to ICT as well as unprecedented networking opportunities.
Scheduled once every two years, the GPPS was first held in 1999.
| GPPS Locations at a Glance: | |
| 2009 - Bermuda | 2005 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 2007 - Cairo, Egypt | 1999 - Buenos Aires, Argentina |