Marijke van Hees
More public and private eHealth initiatives on an international level
“We should see opportunities in health care as a chance to contribute to economic growth, instead of being a threat to the economy,” Track Leader eHealth Marijke van Hees emphasizes. “I hope that insight will contribute to more public and private initiatives and working together on this agenda on an international level. The meeting of the delegates at the eHealth Track at WCIT 2010 is a relevant step in further developing this cooperation.”
26 May
Finance Special
The Finance Special holds an important position in WCIT 2010 in many respects. The special was recently added to the 9 other tracks of the conference. The Finance Special will take place on 26 May 2010 only.
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What Project Canvas could mean for the future of media usage
Throughout media history the BBC has always been hated or loved by many media professionals.It's business model is always a point of discussion both in British politics as in British pubs. But it is undeniable that the BBC has been one of the leading companies in developing media technology.
Steven Luitjens & Arno Thijssen
eGovernment
"The key question is how ICT can play a role in accelerating and improving government services. At the same time, a great deal is changing in society. ICT creates a more level and faster society. Government organizations have to respond to these developments."
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In healthcare you are not alone
"A hospital is no place to be sick", Samuel Goldwyn (from MGM) once said. And he was right. Because ultimately nobody wants to be in the hospital. But we cannot deny the fact that everyone will be a patient sooner or later. Maybe short and only irregular if you're lucky - or for long periods and often, if you are the not so lucky.
Host city
Amsterdam
The host city for the 2010 World Congress on Information Technology is Amsterdam.
Supported by
European Commission
The European Commission will participate in the further development of the WCIT 2010 program. It will actively engage in the detailed shaping of the various content tracks of the congress and contribute to the showcases being prepared for the exhibition. Furthermore the Commission will provide financial support and contribute to the Declaration of Amsterdam.