Technology
A platform for development?
Thursday 30 - Friday 31 October 2008
Chatham House, London
We are delighted to announce a number of exciting new speakers who have joined the speaker line-up for this major event, including José María Figueres Olsen - CEO, Concordia 21 and former President of Costa Rica, who will give the opening keynote address.
Register for this high profile international conference by the 5th of September to benefit from the early booking discount!
With technology now universally recognized as a driver for development, the event will look at key criteria for successful technology diffusion and its potential throughout the world. Sessions will address many issues including:
· Infrastructure development and scaling up
· Challenges of implementation
· Driving new investment
· The selection of optimum technologies
· Ensuring successful implementation
A unique networking opportunity
This conference will provide a unique opportunity to meet with senior figures from the technology and development sectors, including policymakers, government representatives, industry leaders and investors. Do not miss out on the early booking discount and book your place now.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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sponsorship opportunities remaining for this event, including the opportunity to build your brand by supporting the webcasting of the conference to a global audience
For further information contact Lucy Holliday on
+44 (0)20 7957 5756 or email
lholliday@chathamhouse.org.uk
Registration & information
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Speaker highlights
José Maria Figueres Olsen
CEOConcordia 21, and
Former President
Costa Rica
Ken Banks
Founder
Kiwanja.net
Alistair Lukies
Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder
Monitise
Chinyelu Onwurah
Head of Telecoms Technology
Ofcom
Mike Short
Vice President - R&D
Telefonica O2 Europe
Claire Thwaites
Head
Vodafone Group Foundation and
United Nations Foundation Technology Partnership
