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WITSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. December 5, 2015 Maple Room, Leela Hotel, New Delhi, India. BLOCK 1: INTRODUCTION. Chairman’s Remarks / Introductions Santiago Gutierrez. Roll Call Anders Halvorsen. Board of Directors. Board of Directors. In Attendance: Non Board Members.
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WITSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING December 5, 2015 Maple Room, Leela Hotel, New Delhi, India
BLOCK 1: INTRODUCTION
Chairman’s Remarks / Introductions Santiago Gutierrez
Roll Call Anders Halvorsen
Call to Order / Approval of Minutes Santiago Gutierrez
Welcome Remarks NASSCOM R. Chandrashekhar
Treasurer’s Report Eng. Tarek Monem Taha
Comparative Income Statement (1/2) For the Ten Months Ended October 31, 2015 and 2014
Comparative Income Statement (2/2) For the Ten Months Ended October 31, 2015 and 2014
BLOCK 2: PLAN AND BUDGET
2016 Business Plan & Budget Discussion Santiago Gutierrez
Budget Changes Required by Business Plan Staffing/Public Policy & Administration Santiago Gutierrez
BLOCK 3: BOD DECISIONS
Vote 2016 Business Plan and Budget
Director Change Request(Anders Halvorsen) JISA, Japan Discussion Vote Replace for the remainder of the 2014-2016 Term
Director Change Request(Anders Halvorsen) FKII, Korea Discussion Vote Replace for the remainder of the 2014-2016 Term
Strengthening WITSA’s Public Policy Deliverables Discussion Vote Proposal: Membership Discount Contingent on Policy Paper contributions
Discussion Vote Travel Allotment for Chairman’s Travel (Yvonne Chiu)
Announcement on AMITI, Mexico Santiago Gutierrez
BLOCK 4: DISCUSSION
Dates for WCIT 2017 & WCIT 2018(Dr. Jim Poisant) • WCIT 2017 : • WCIT 2018 :
Status on WCIT 2016 Brasilia Raul Colcher
WCIT Program Committee(Tim Conway) • Objective: to provide governance and quality assurance to maintain brand value and manage risks for future WCIT and other WITSA events • Possible structure: • WITSA Deputy Chair • Member Representative of host country + project director • Relevant Regional Vic-President • Secretary-General
Status on WCIT 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 Dr. Jim Poisant - Santiago Gutierrez in country promotion
Presentation from ASOCIO on Asian Regions WCITs Synergies David Wong
Update on Nizar Zakka • Conference call on November 13th (Friday) • No new developments since then • Lawyers and family
Experience Sharing Session (Open Discussion) Association Corner New addition to BOD agendas to addresses BOD members requests to share information about Association management and best practices. The purpose of the first such session is to poll the BOD to determine subject matter. (Time permitting members can engage in exchange of information) • UNCTAD expressed utilizing the results of this program for developing countries to development of ICT industry representation. • Initial effort to be led by Secretary General Dr. Poisant
WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards & Eminent Persons Award 2016 (Anders Halvorsen) • Will take place in conjunction with the October 4, 2016 Gala Dinner at the 2016 World Congress on IT in Brasilia, Brazil • Maintaining 5 Categories: Public, Private, Digital Opportunity, Sustainable Growth, Mobile Excellence • Selection Committee: WITSA Chair, Deputy Chair, Vice Chairs, others (invited)- Volunteers (including Chairman)
WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards & Eminent Persons Award 2016 (Anders Halvorsen)
BLOCK 5: FOLLOW UP ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS & SUMMARY OF THIS MEETING
BLOCK 6: MEETING CALENDAR & ADJOURNMENT
Meetings Calendar Spring 2016 Meeting • Week of 7 March – Canberra, Australia (national capital) • Coincide with AIIA’s annual flagship event • 2016 “Navigating Privacy and Security” (Tuesday 8 March – National Convention Centre • Sub-Committees: Wednesday 9 March; (Trade Mission?) • Board: Thursday 10 March. • Possible: Trade Mission events • Sydney, Monday 7 March; Melbourne, Friday 11 March Fall 2016 Meeting • In conjunction with the WCIT 2016 • October 1st – 2nd • Brasilia, Brazil
Meeting Wrap Up • Action items from this meeting • Other agreements