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A cyber clearinghouse for local government to share IT best practices, solutions, ideas and services not only for their own mutual benefit, but for the public they serve . Pulse of local government ICT Interactive, connected, real-time Engage, discuss, share, explore
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A cyber clearinghouse for local government to share IT best practices, solutions, ideas and services not only for their own mutual benefit, but for the public they serve. • Pulse of local government ICT • Interactive, connected, real-time • Engage, discuss, share, explore • ICT solutions profiles online • ICT whitepapers, best practices, case studies • ICT solutions matched to requirements wwww.lgict.org.za @LGICT
18-21 July 2011 Birchwood Hotel Johannesburg Connecting ICT in Local Government • Providing local government IT practitioners with a platform • To connect with peers • To share IT practices, products, ideas and services • To discuss common challenges, share ideas, raise concerns anddeliberate on the way forward • To explore successful ICT implementations • To find solutions to unsolved problems • To discover new ways of streamlining service delivery • To take advantage of new technologies • To find out about the latest available services and solutions from leading technology suppliers and service providers • Providing a local government decision-maker forum for ICT providers • To connect with local government • To engage one-on-one • To share best practice solutions • To demonstrate services and solutions • To match solutions to requirements • To gain first-hand insight into critical issues • To be part of the discussion • To be part of the solution • ConnectIT has been designed for senior decision makers in local government ICT: • municipal CIOs, • CTOs, • IT managers, • IT directors, • sector specialists, • ICT project managers • ICT for development managers
18-21 July 2011 Birchwood Hotel Johannesburg Interactive sessions will provide delegates with a knowledge-sharing platform to discuss common challenges with their peers and, together, find solutions to unsolved problems including capacity and funding. Focused sessions will enable delegates to share their own experiences and learn from other local authorities that have successfully used ICT to drive down costs and improve service delivery to the citizen. Through presentations and one-to-one consultations delegates will be able to explore new technologies and learn about existing solutions from technology providers who have experience of operating similar projects.
THURSDAY, 21 JULY 07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast 08:30 – 10:30 DiscussIT: Roundtable sessions 10:30 – 11:00 Coffee & Tea 11:00 – 12:00 ExploreIT: Best practice – suppliers 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00 – 14:00 ExploreIT: Demos & one-on-ones 14:00 – 15:30 ShareIT: Best practice – practitioners 15:30 – 16:00 Wrap-up & conference closing 16:00 – 18:00Departure Programme TUESDAY, 19 JULY 14:00 – 18:00 Arrival, registration & check-in 18:00 – 19:30 LGICT Network & social media demos 19:30 – 22:00 Cocktails & networking dinner WEDNESDAY, 20 JULY 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast 08:30 – 10:00 Welcome address, LGICT Network, keynote 10:00 – 10:30 Coffee & Tea 10:30 – 12:00 ShareIT: Best practice – practitioners 12:00 – 13:00 ExploreIT: Best practice – suppliers 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch 14:00 – 15:00 ExploreIT: Demos & one-on-ones 15:00 – 17:00 DiscussIT: Roundtable sessions 19:30 – 22:00 Formal networking dinner
LEADERSHIP • Best practice solutions session (15 minutes) • ICT solutions demonstrations (2 hours) • Hosted roundtable discussions (4 hours) KNOWLEDGE • ICT requirements research profiles for all delegates • Sponsor match-making with delegate requirements (leads) NETWORKING • Attendee list to be made available prior to the event • One-to-one meetings with profile-matched delegates (2 hours) • Extensive networking opportunities during lunches and cocktails • Hosted table at formal networking dinner VALUE ADD • Onsite support team to facilitate meetings with delegates • X2 Complimentary hotel accommodations (2 nights) POSITIONING • Sponsor meeting area in ExploreIT lounge • Marketing collateral in delegate conference bags & lounge • ICT solutions profiles on SALGA LGICT Network portal • Full page advert in post-event ConnectIT magazine (6 000 distribution, including annual SALGA conference in September) BRANDING • Online banner ad on SALGA LGICT Network portal • Logo on electronic branding in plenary session • Extensive branding on conference banners through-out venue • X1 Teardrop banner in centre court yard • X1 Pull-up banner in main conference room • X2 Pull-up banners in ExploreIT lounge • Sponsor branding at closing dinner • Lucky draws and give-aways* Sponsorship opportunity