JOIN THE 7TH EDITIONOF THE LEADING ICT EVENT IN BAHRAIN

HELD IN PARALLEL WITH

www.meetict.com

Under the Patronage of H.E Eng.Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed,The Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications

المهندس رعاية سعادة تحت كمال بن أحمد محمد وزير المواصالت و ا�تصاالت

2017

SMART WORLDTHROUGH DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SMART WORLDTHROUGH DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Gulf Convention CentreGulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain

7th - 9th February 2017

CONNECT WITH US

BITEXBahrain

MeetICTBahrain

WORKSMARTEVENTS

2017

www.bitex.bhwww.meetict.com

ORGANIZERSTRAINING PARTNERBRONZE SPONSOR AFFILIATED PARTNERSINTERNATIONL MEDIA

PARTNER

your professional business events partnerGULF FUTURE BUSINESS

STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSTRATEGIC PARTNER DIAMOND SPONSOR OFFICIAL TELECOM PARTNER STRATEGIC ICT PARTNER DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PARTNER

2

Organizer’s Message

Businesses have always made changes. This may be as a result of changes in the marketplace or changes in capabilities. When transformation is in progress everyone has an opinion on what should be created, how it should be built, and even whether it should exist at all.

MEETICT and BITEX this year will explore what are the essential steps required to bring a traditional business on the road of a digital business transformation.

The organizing committee of MEET ICT and BITEX has put all their efforts to ensure that this year’s event is organized with the right activities and programs that would meet the growth of the ICT industry has seen in the recent years in the region. The event will host delegates and speakers from over 30 countries and it will be the best place to gain information about the latest ICT trends and development in the Middle East.

MEET ICT Conference themed “Smart World through Digital Transformation” which is the most hyped concept today and everybody feel they must go digital. We will host high-caliber experts to tackle and share their outstanding knowledge for the conference mainly focusing on Internet Of Things, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Smart World, Digital Transformation and The Future Enterprise.

I am pleased to invite you to Bahrain’s leading ICT event and I look forward to seeing multi-stakeholder collaboration in enriching every visitor’s ICT knowledge.

The entire business model has been transformed… and this is only the beginning.

BTECH’s Message

Digital transformation is a new engine for economy growth, and it will also empower the innovation of other industries.

According to forecasts, by 2025 there will be four billion new broadband users, more than 100 billion things will be digitally connected, and every person’s consumption of data will increase more than 500-fold. What does all that mean? It means imagining the world differently—because we must, and because we can.

We in BTECH work hard with other related governmental, and non-governmental, entities, together with ICT companies to make the kingdom of Bahrain ready for this wave of digital transformation. To achieve such goals, BTECH:

- Sees the ICT sector as playing a central role in this digital transformation of Bahrain.

- Utilizes ICTs to attain developed country status by 2030. This will involve growth of the ICT sector and the application of ICT in all sectors and at all levels to achieve rapid and sustained development.

For us in MEET ICT & BITEX, while we observe this phenomena, and insist to make the Middle East countries part of it, realize the challenges hindering the world to properly meet its objectives.

We look forward to be an integral element of this digital transformation which will make our world not only different, but also prosperous.

Looking forward to meeting you in the coming MEET ICT & BITEX 2017

Messages

Ahmed AlhujairyGroup CEO Worksmartfor Events Management

Ubaydli UbaydliChairman

BTECHBahrain Technology Companies Society

www.meetict.com

> Gain insights on the latest ICT trends.

> Unique opportunities for discussion on current thinking and practices in applications of technology.

> We aim to lead your business growth through ICT

advancements.

In an industry where convenience is key, we have developed a way for you to meet and interact with the people who matter most to your business. This event will gather:

CEO’sCOO’s Chief Information

Officers

Project Managers

IT ManagersICT GOVERNMENT

PRIVATE BANKINGTELECOM

IT Directors

Government SeniorExecutives

IT specialists

Software Engineers

Business Development

Managers

ICT Security Specialists

Program Developers

ICT Network Engineers

ICT Professionals

ABOUT MEET ICT

KEY TOPICS

WHY ATTEND? WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

MEET ICT is being organized with multiple activities that will enhance the experience of the participants and enable them to exchange knowledge and ideas on different platforms. Imagine all the top business and ICT professionals in one venue, sharing knowledge and exchanging insights on new trends in the field. Making business connections has never been this easy.

Cloud Computing

DigitalTransformation Big Data

Internet of Things

Smart World

The Future Enterprise

IT Security

4

OPENING CEREMONY

ARAB UNION FOR ICT COMPANIES SOCIETIES ANNUAL MEETING

Participants from Local andInternational

300+

30

4

77+

4

Renowned Speakers andModerators

SpecializedWorkshops

ComprehensiveSessions

Important EventActivities

CountriesParticipating

INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION

CIO KNOWLEDGE CLUB ROUND TABLE

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

SPECIALIZED WORKSHOPS

SPONSORS’ SPEECH

RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION AWARDS

MEET ICT HIGHLIGHTS

EVENT FACTS

www.meetict.com

This year’s event will have more than 30 speakers from international and regional organizations and they are expected to present a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the various areas on ICT.

With their wide range of expertise and experience, speakers will be able to answer all the queries that will be made by the attendees that will help enhance their skills. These speakers will be using their motivational abilities to deliver their message as they impart their experience as well to the participants.

The conference is much focused on knowledge sharing, high level engagement, strategic debate and networking with key stakeholders and experts as they share insights and debate on major issues confronting the ICT Industry.

CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS WHO WILL SPEAK ?ف

MEET ICT invited the experts from different organizations across the globe to share their knowledge and expertise in ICT.

6

The goal of this workshop is to analyze the major opportunities and challenges of digital transformation for your enterprise, identify relevant fields of action, and determine priorities for their implementation.

Digital marketing holds a powerful spot in today’s marketing field. In this workshop, expert will help you define your business’ overall mission and your digital marketing mission that fit into your grand plan. Make it even more potent by knowing not only how to reach your target audience, but also how to make them responsive to your message.

Slow and fast are subjective terms; what may seem slow to your organization may be entirely zippy somewhere else. It’s important to determine a reasonable time frame to complete an IT project based on the scope of the work, the expected deliverables and the conditions of the project.

WORKSHOP A: STRATEGIES AND SUCCESS FACTORS FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

WORKSHOP C: IOT SMART, CONNECT & SECURE: MAINTAINING IOT SUCCESS

WORKSHOP B: DIGITAL MARKETING: CRAFTING EFFECTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIES

WORKSHOP D: WHAT STRATEGIES GET ICT PROJECTS UP TO SPEED?

Once an IoT system is set in place, the day -to - day operation can be very dull. However, the hard work of maintaining a system is offset by the need for vigilance. This workshop talks about how to manage reconfiguration, penetration, detection and protection.

WORKSHOPS

A C

B D

www.meetict.com

CONFERENCE AGENDAD

ay 1

-Tu

esd

ay

Registration

OPENING CEREMONY

NETWORKING BREAK & BITEX RIBON CUTTING

SESSION 1 : INTERNET OF THINGS – FROM HYPE TO INSIGHT-Start Small, Think Big: How the Iot Impacts your Business-Is the Internet of Things Strategic to the Enterprise?-IOT: Defining New Opportunity

QUESTION AND ANSWER – SESSION 1

NETWORKING BREAK

SESSION 2 : THE NEW ERA OF CLOUD COMPUTING AND BIG DATA-Cloud Collaboration and Big Data Mitigation-The Data Explosion and Cloud to the Rescue-The Future of Cloud and Big Data – 2017 and Beyond

QUESTION AND ANSWER – SESSION 2

SESSION 3: PANEL DISCUSSION - HOW DOES IOT SHAPE THE FUTURE AND ADD VALUE TO YOUR ORGANIZATION?

LUNCH

Registration

SESSION 4 : Cyber Skills In Demand - Building Promoting & Securing A Safer Cyber Space For Tomorrow-Successfully Tackling Cybercrime & Fraud-The Latest Threats and Methods Cybercriminals are Using that we Need to be Made Aware of?-How can we Continue to Mitigate Risks and Limit our Exposure to a Potential Cybercrime Attack?

QUESTION & ANSWER– SESSION 4

NETWORKING BREAK

SESSION 5 : SMART CITIES TOWARDS INNOVATION-How Governance Must Change to Enable the Smart City?-Innovative Platforms to Foster Sustainable Cities-Financing Urban Infrastructures Towards a Smart Sustainable Cities

SESSION 6: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: ARE YOU DIGITAL-READY?-Trends of Digital Transformation-The Impact of Digital on Future Business Models-Reimagine the Role of it in Digital Age

NETWORKING BREAK

SESSION 7: THE FUTURE ENTERPRISE-Innovation Strategies and IT Implementations Promoting New Forms of Enterprises in the Digital Economy-Governance and Agilification - Managing Risk in a Transforming Enterprise-Challenges of Digital Business Innovation

Day

2 -

Wed

nes

day

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

WHY SPONSOR?

Meet ICT & BITEX 2017 will attract both local and regional top-level media coverage, extending the impact of the event, thus ensuring high levels of exposure for the sponsors and participants through:

Sponsorship packages are fully tailored to suit corporate development and marketing objectives.

Sponsoring the event would be recognized and initiated through a wide range of highly visible and attractive benefits and would provide an excellent opportunity to present and enhance the exposure and awareness of your organization to a focused international audience.

Expand your reach to the MENA

region and Arab world

Distinguish your company in an

excellent industry gathering

Build effective networking,

leading to increased sales

Boost your brand by increasing visibility

and recognition Increase positive industry relations

1 2 3 4

MAGAZINE EDITORIALS

EMAIL BLAST

PRESSCONFERENCE

SOCIAL MEDIACAMPAIGN

POSTERS

MEET THE PRESS

MONTHLY PRESSRELEASE

WEBSITE

BOOKLET

BILLBOARDCAMPAIGN

BROCHURES

TVINTERVIEWS

www.meetict.com

Diamond

_

_ _

_ _

_ __

February 7 - 9, 2017 Gulf Convention Centre

Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain WWW.MEETICT.COM

WWW.BITEX.BH

SPONSOR INFORMATION

SPONSORSHIP HIGH- END BENEFITS

PRE-EVENT

DURING EVENT

COMPANY NAME:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

OFFICE TELEPHONE:

CONTACT PERSON: POSITION:

ADDRESS: P.O. BOX:

FAX NO: MOBILE NO:

Inclusions of company name and/or logo in all relevant promotional materials such as:Invitation Flyers/ Indoor/Outdoor Banners/Billboards, Event website, Email campaigns and Print Advertisements.

Top visible 2nd level visible 3rd level 4th level

Gold Silver Bronze

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Top visible 2nd level visible 3rd level 4th level

Yes Yes

Two (2) One (1)

Yes

6x2 4x2 3x2

Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

5 3 2 1

Yes

Three Two One Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Back cover Colored Ad

10 Delegate Passes

7 Delegate Passes

5 Delegate Passes

1 Delegate Pass

Inside Back Cover

Half Page Ad NoneCompany Advertisement on the Conference Booklet

Mention of Corporate name on selected Press releases and selected news articles

Media Interview during the events

Social Media Exposure

Live acknowledgement during the opening ceremony

Logo broadcast on a widescreen at any given time during the conference

Inclusion of logo in the stage backdrop

Inclusion of logo and company profile listed in the event booklet

Display corporate roll-ups in the conference area

Branded Conference table for your nominated delegates

Opportunity to have a speaking slot of 20 minutes

Complimentary space in the BITEX exhibition

VIP seats

Delegate passes to the conference(which includes attending all the sessions and any desired workshop, coffee & lunch breaks and receiving the certificate of attendance)

2017

2017

10

BITEX HIGHLIGHTS

A technology exhibition held alongside with MEET ICT Conference will bring all ICT companies under one roof to display the latest trends in ICT. It aims to bring together the ICT community for business building as well as researching for more powerful solutions in the sector. Hence, the exhibition aims to strengthen innovative potentials and boost the process of technical restoration

of ICT industry

PRODUCT PRESENTATION

INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION BUSINESS TOURVIP TOUR

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

www.bitex.bh

With the rising demands for Information Communication and Technology, this sourcing event will feature and showcase the following categories:

IT PRODUCTSAND

SOLUTIONS

SYSTEM AUTOMATION& ROBOTICS

IT SERVICES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

MOBILE APPLICATIONS

E-CONTENT

DATA MANAGEMENTAND STORAGE

ERPSOLUTIONS

IT SECURITY

ICT CONSULTANCY

MOBILE ACCESSORIES

IT TRAININGINSTITUTE

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

NETWORKING

WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?

INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION BUSINESS TOUR APPRECIATION AWARDS

PRESS CONFERENCE

12

EXHIBITOR BENEFITS

As an exhibitor, you have a unique opportunity to showcase your products and services, highlight your brand identity, and create a strong visible presence at this gathering of experts and industry professionals. Thus, you will also be able to enjoy the following benefits:

Ultimate promotions plan that includes advertising in the official website, event directory, and other relevant event collaterals and marketing materials

Entitlement to a one full forum package and allowed to attend during the two –day conference free-of-charge

Persuasive power of face-to-face selling that will provide a greater opportunity to increase the chances of having a closed-deal than any means of marketing

Increased sales and a decrease in the marketing cost is the ultimate benefit that you can get out of this exhibition

Access in the Majlis for unlimited networking opportunities with key industry players in 3 days

Business-to-business matching that will allow you to collect high-quality leads from visitors and participants

Product Presentations and Seminars that will help you utilize your expertise and be exposed by speaking to a receptive, relevant, and active audience

www.meetict.com

WHY VISIT?

Achieve the best experience of attending an expo and conference in one mega event

Converge with the experts face-to-face in a professional atmosphere

Get fresh ideas, find the right solutions and be updated on new trends and products!

Meet the best exhibitors showing their newest products and services

Be updated on the newest trends of the industry

Build relationships and strengthen collaborations between government and private sector

Integrate your full potential as you showcase your company products and services

Take your business to the next level by uniting with senior business and ICT professionals

Establish greater ROI through exhibition, conference, and sponsorship opportunities

Expand your brand reach through our solid marketing initiatives

WHY EXHIBIT?

TAKE PART IN THE LARGEST COMMUNICATIONS EVENT FOR NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY, BUSINESS STABILITY, AND BRAND PROMOTION:

14

WHO SHOULD VISIT?

Whether you are looking for the latest information, searching for new products and solutions or exploring new businesses, this event is for you.

EDUCATION

FINANCE & BANKING

GOVERNMENT

TRANSPORTATION

HEALTHCARE

OIL AND GAS

IT MANUFACTURING

CIO’s

MANAGEMENT

CEO’s

SENIOR IT SECURITY OFFICIALS

IT MANAGERS

CONSULTANTS

CSO’s

VISITOR BENEFITS

BITEX brings together ICT thinkers, leaders and dreamers alike. Whether you wish to pursue national projects or new business leads, BITEX is the destination for all ICT professionals like you who are looking to do business in the field of ICT plus other benefits:

REGIONAL HUB Be at the strategic regional hub for business enterprises like you

THE LATESTSee the latest products on display featuring thelatest gadgets & technologies

BIG DISCOUNTSPurchase and get big discounts on ICT tools usedto modernize delivery

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIESUnlimited networking opportunities with keyindustry players in 3 days at the Majlis

LEARN FROM EXPERTSLearn from the experts at the ProductPresentations and Seminars designed just for you

The following will greatly benefit from the event:

From the following sectors:

www.worksmart.bh

Our Events:

@

www.worksmart.bh

+ 973 17180678

+ 973 17717200

+ 973 17550429

meetict@worksmartbh.combitex@worksmartbh.com

WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU:

e

@