Kuala Lumpur is set to be the point of convergence for the largest-ever gathering of global leaders and decision makers on information and communications technology (ICT) during the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2008).

Held once every two years, WCIT is the premier global forum that brings together leaders in business, government and academia to impact economic and social development through the exchange of policies and ideas on technology.

From May 18th until  May 22nd 2008 the Olympics of IT, WCIT 2008 ( www.wcit2008.org) will take place in KLCC, KL. On that occasion The Netherlands Minister of Foreign Trade, Mr. F. Heemskerk and the Deputy Mayor of Amsterdam, Mr. L. Asscher will visit Malaysia. 

Furthermore The Netherlands Export Promotion Board in The Hague organises a collective participation for companies in the IT conference.
The purpose is active participation in the conference, tailormade match making and promotion of the Netherlands IT industry by a Holland pavilion.
If you, or your HQ, are interested in participating in this event and be an official delegate in this trade mission you may contact:

Stichting Voorbereiding WCIT 2010
Ms.  Marjolein Zwaneveld
Tel: (0348) 49 36 35
 info@wcit2010.org
 www.ictoffice.nl/handelsreis

Registration until April 4


Information in Dutch and Registration forms to be found on:
 http://evd.nl/zoeken/showbouwsteen.asp?bstnum=206409&location=&highlight
Of course you do not have to pay the full-fee if you are based in Malaysia. The Embassy has been offered special rates for participation in this event. For more information on these rates you may contact the trade department.

Date: 18 May 2008 - 22 May 2008

Location

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre