Program

May 27 - Day 3

Morning sessions

Afternoon sessions

  • Auditorium
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  • Plenary

    Session 4

    Auditorium
    14:00 - 16:00 hrs.

    Welcome Speech

    Chairman

    Mr. Charles Groenhuijsen

    Former USA Correspondent NOS News

    Mr. Charles Groenhuijsen is independent writer, producer, speaker and consultant.

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    Keynote Speech

    Declaration of Amsterdam

    Mrs. Maria van der Hoeven

    Minister of Economic Affairs, Netherlands

    From 22 July 2002 to 21 February 2007 Ms Van der Hoeven held the post of Minister of Education, Culture and Science in the first, second and third Balkenende governments. On 22 February 2007 she was appointed Minister of Economic Affairs in the fourth Balkenende government.

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    Keynote Speech

    Driving developments

    Mr. Ron de Mos

    Managing Director Business Markets KPN/Getronics

    Markets at KPN/Getronics per April 1st, 2009 and will report directly to the Board. The Business Market unit has a turnover of 2.5B Euro and more than 3000 people work for the business clients of KPN.

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    Keynote Speech

    A global digital agenda

    Mrs. Dr. Pilar del Castillo Vera

    MEP Chair European Internet Foundation

    Pilar del Castillo Vera is a Member of the European Parliament from Spain. Minister of Education, Culture and Sport from 2000 to 2004, Dr del Castillo Vera was elected to the Spanish parliament in the 2004 General Election.

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    Panel Discussion

    Declaration of Amsterdam moderated by Mr Peter Sondergaard

    Mr. Peter Sondergaard

    Global head Research Gartner

    Peter Sondergaard, senior vice president, Gartner Research, is responsible for the management and direction of worldwide research. He leads a team of 650 analysts, ensuring that the Research organization's priorities align directly with those of clients.

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    Mr. Henk Broeders

    Chairman ICT~Office

    Henk Broeders is Chairman of ICT~Office, Member Executive Committee Cap Gemini S.A. and Board member FENIT (Federations of Dutch IT and communication companies).

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    Mrs. Dr. Pilar del Castillo Vera

    MEP Chair European Internet Foundation

    Pilar del Castillo Vera is a Member of the European Parliament from Spain. Minister of Education, Culture and Sport from 2000 to 2004, Dr del Castillo Vera was elected to the Spanish parliament in the 2004 General Election.

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    Mr. Ron de Mos

    Managing Director Business Markets KPN/Getronics

    Markets at KPN/Getronics per April 1st, 2009 and will report directly to the Board. The Business Market unit has a turnover of 2.5B Euro and more than 3000 people work for the business clients of KPN.

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    Mr. Bernard Courtois

    President & CEO ITAC

    As the President and CEO of ITAC, the Information Technology Association of Canada, Bernard Courtois is an outspoken advocate for the deployment of information and communications technology tools to improve business productivity and to achieve our societal and public policy goals.

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    Keynote Speech

    Welcoming the World to Montreal, 2012

    Mr. Tony Clement

    Minister of Industry Canada

    On October 30, 2008, Mr. Tony Clement was appointed Minister of Industry, with responsibilities for competitiveness, innovation, sectoral strategies, and economic development in Northern Ontario.

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    Closing

    Crystal handover ceremony to Canada

    Dato' Dan E Khoo

    Chairman WITSA

    Dato’ Dan E Khoo is the Chairman of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), a consortium of information technology (IT) industry associations from 74 economies around the world.

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    Mr. Jim Poisant

    Secretary General WITSA

    Dr. James H. Poisant was appointed the Secretary-General of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) in June, 2006. In that capacity, he directs the day-to-day operations of the alliance.

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    Mr. Henk Broeders

    Chairman ICT~Office

    Henk Broeders is Chairman of ICT~Office, Member Executive Committee Cap Gemini S.A. and Board member FENIT (Federations of Dutch IT and communication companies).

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    Mrs. Sylvia Roelofs

    CEO ICT~Office

    Sylvia J.M. Roelofs is Managing Director of ICT~Office.

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    Mr. Tony Clement

    Minister of Industry Canada

    On October 30, 2008, Mr. Tony Clement was appointed Minister of Industry, with responsibilities for competitiveness, innovation, sectoral strategies, and economic development in Northern Ontario.

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    Mr. Bernard Courtois

    President & CEO ITAC

    As the President and CEO of ITAC, the Information Technology Association of Canada, Bernard Courtois is an outspoken advocate for the deployment of information and communications technology tools to improve business productivity and to achieve our societal and public policy goals.

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  • Please note that the preliminary program can be subject to change.