The 4th PICS National E-Commerce Congress & Exhibit 2005
INVITATION
Greetings from the Philippine Internet Commerce Society (PICS).
We are pleased to invite you to attend the 4th E-Commerce Congress and Exhibition on October 25-26, 2005 at Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City, Philippines.
This year’s conference theme is: “Who says the World is Round? Flattening the World Through Technology” as PICS continues to advocate the use of IT/Internet/Mobile/Wireless technology tools to do business globally.
PICS, as a private sector advocate of electronic and mobile commerce, will conduct two (2) day conference and exhibit discussing current global e-business trends and bringing technology to full use of small and medium enterprises in order to reach wider markets and do business globally.
The Philippine business community is largely composed of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), accounting 99.6% of registered firms in the country. It is the SMEs that fuel the country’s economy into the path of development and progress. The Philippine SMEs have to go global, it has to go digital! It is for this reason that we have to build the SMEs at the frontier of Philippine business and equip them with proper technology to use so they can do business globally.
Leading technology and software vendors, internet and web services providers, IT and Management consulting companies, mobile and wireless telecom companies, training institutes, software development companies, e-banking and financial institutions, content providers, and government agencies, will showcase and demonstrate the latest wireless and mobile, internet, e-commerce & e-business solutions, technologies, and innovations at the exhibit floor.
Conference Program, Topics, and Schedule
- Day 1, October 25, 2005, Tuesday
* Keynote Address
* Industry Situationer: ‘IT/E-Commerce/Mobile/Wireless as Technology Tools for SMEs’
* Relevant Legislation on ICT/E-Commerce/Mobile/Wireless Affecting SME Business
*E-Commerce In a Nutshell: A Starter Course’
(Building web sites, planning substantive content for web sites, choosing your ISP, domain name registration, search engine optimization, and affiliate program)
*Presentation and Panel Discussion on Database Marketing, Web Advertising, Mobile Marketing
*Creating Consumer Evangelists: Blogging and Other Participative Technologies
* ICT and Telecom Presentation
- Day 2, October 26, 2005, Wednesday
* Industry Situationer on Mobile Payment
* Available e-Payment Solutions (Panel Discussion with presentations)
* Mobile Micro Payment in Small Business
* Security on Mobile Payment
* Business Efficiency and Productivity Through Technology
(Best Practices and Case Study on e-Enterprise for SMEs)
*Available Financing for SMEs
* ICT and Telecom Presentation
Conference Registration Fee
P7,000.00 for two (2) days, inclusive of snacks, buffet lunch and conference kit
P5,500.00 for two (2) days, for PICS member
P5,500.00 for two (2) days, for academe and government
US$220.00 for two (2) days, for foreign delegate
Exhibit Profile
Computer hardware, software and peripherals, E-Commerce Solution providers, Internet and Web development services/solutions, Telecommunications, Mobile and Wireless communication products, Management and IT consulting, Training Institutes and Education centers, E-Learning centers, Financial Institutions, Internet Banking, Software Development Companies, Internet Security Products, Internet Service Providers, IT Support Centers, Call Centers and CRM, Online Media, and e-Government services.
Who Should Attend
E-Commerce Professionals, SMEs, Entrepreneurs, Businessmen, Chief Information Officers, Wireless Content Entrepreneurs/Providers, Financial and Internet Bankers, IT/MIS Managers, IT Profesionals, IT Project Managers, Cyber Lawyers, Policy Makers, Legislators, Educators, Web Developers, Law Enforcement Personnel, Venture Capital Firms, Managing Directors and CEOs, CRM Managers, Direct Marketing Managers, Database Managers, I.T. Managers, Brand and Product Managers, Customer Care Managers, Call Center and Telemarketing Executives, Marketing Directors and Managers, DM and CRM Agency Owners, General Managers/Owners, and those responsible for the development and implementation of business strategies geared towards E-Commerce.
You can register through our web sites: http://www.fmi.com.ph, http://www.pics.org.ph should you decide to join the above conference. Other marketing opportunities are also offered below.
Call us now for more details +632-8960639, 8960637, 8996893, email:
See you at the conference. Thank you.
NORELYN T. BABIERA
Vice President for Membership and Treasurer, PICS
Vice President, Fiera de Manila, Inc.
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Other Marketing Opportunities
Regular Booth Participation Fee :
P25,000.00 (inclusive of VAT), Philippine-based companies
US$650.00 (inclusive of VAT), foreign-based companies
* 2×2 sqm. exhibit space, carpeting, wall panels, fluorescent lighting, negotiation table and chair, convenience outlet, and fascia
Conference Bag Sponsorship - your company will have special exposure and mileage with 200 conference attendees per day as they carry a conference bag sponsored by your company. Investment Rate: P100,000.00
Congress Badge/ID Sponsor - your chance to prominently feature your company to all trade visitors, conference attendees, and guest wearing the Congress badge all over the exhibition site and congress hall. Investment Rate: P75,000.00
Advertisement in CD Rom Souvenir Program - place your company advertisement in the Congress Souvenir Program in CD Rom format which will be distributed to all conference attendees, VIPs, Foreign Embassies based in the Philippines, chamber of commerce in the Philippines, government agencies, and other trade organizations. Your full color ad will be in jpeg or pdf format. Insertion Rate: P10,000.00
Banner Ad on PICS Web site - place your company ad in PICS Congress web site hyper link to your company’s web site for one year exposure. Advertisement Rate: P15,000.00
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Conference Registration Form
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October 25-26, 2005.
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Conference Registration Fee:
P7,000.00 for two (2) days, inclusive of snacks, lunch and conference kit
P5,500.00 for two (2) days, for PICS member
P5,500.00 for two (2) days, for academe and government
US$220.00 for two (2) days, for foreign delegate