Antigua and Barbuda
ICT Fest 2011 Launched
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- Tuesday, 09 August 2011 13:53
- By Antigua news
Antigua St John's - The Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Science & Technology (MIBTST) officially launched the 2011 ICTFEST on Tuesday August 9th 2011 under the theme, “ICTFEST 2011: Empowering the Nation, Improving Lives.”
The FEST, which is in its seventh year, will be held on October 12th and 13th at the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Center.
The MIBTST is inviting businesses from across the twin island state and beyond to come to the FEST and present their latest work in upstream Information Communication Technology (ICT) innovation.
“ICTs for Antigua and Barbuda is one of the key pillars that this government is encouraging, and we see it as a truly empowering phenomenon for our education system.” Minister of Information, Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Science & Technology Dr the Honourable Edmond Mansoor said.
The 2011 ICTFEST will feature Interactive Exhibitions, Interactive Seminars and Technology competitions. This year’s FEST will also feature a new outdoor 15,000 square foot exhibition space.
Over the years, individuals participating in the FEST have included ICT companies, public authorities and non-profit organisations. In 2010, over 30 exhibitors took advantage of the FEST to showcase their products; that number is expected to double in 2011.
Telecommunications Officer in the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Science & Technology, Clement Samuel indicated the ICTFEST provides an ideal platform for participants to extend their business reach and make valuable new contacts.
“It has been a fantastic event over the previous six years, and there is nothing to suggest that this year will be anything less, in fact we think that this year will surpass anything that we have done before.” Samuel said.
In support of the development of information and communication technologies in Antigua and Barbuda, Digicel has committed to platinum sponsorship of the annual ICTFEST until 2014. Digicel North-Eastern Caribbean Commercial Director, Johnny Ingle, said Digicel as an innovative company is happy to be a part of the event.
“Digicel is absolutely delighted to be associated with the Ministry of Telecommunications to bring ICTFEST to the people of Antigua and Barbuda. This is an absolutely phenomenal event and it drives home the wealth of talent that is here and the future of Antigua and Barbuda in ICTs.” Ingle said.
For more information on ICTFEST 2011 contact 468-4610, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or visit www.ictfest.ag.
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2 Comments In This Article
Something HAS Changed
Stephen
TechFlop 2011
The same vendors every year. to quote a song, "It's the same ol song and dance"
Is there any hope of impressing me this year? Will Bill Gates be a speaker? If I hear how "My government did this or that" one more time I will have to be hospitalized.
JP Farnsworth
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