World Information Technology and Services Alliance
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Predecessor | World Computing Services Industry Association |
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Formation | 1978 |
Type | International Trade Association |
Headquarters | Vienna, Virginia, United States |
Chairman | Yannis Sirros |
Vice Chairman | Sean Seah |
Website | http://www.witsa.org |
The World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) is a consortium of associations from the information and communications technology (ICT) industry around the world. The group claims that it represents over 90% of the world ICT market through its global membership, and has a goal of advancing the growth and development of the ICT industry. WITSA was founded in 1978 as the World Computing Services Industry Association, and participates in advocacy in international public policy that affects the "global information infrastructure". It voices the concerns of the international IT industry in organisations such as the World Trade Organization, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the G8.
WITSA represents IT industry associations in over 84 countries or economies.[1] WITSA's motto is "Fulfilling the Promise of the Digital Age".
WITSA World Information Technology and Services Alliance re-elected the 2020-2022 chairman and board of directors on the 18th, and Yannis Sirros, a member of the Greek Federation of Information Technology and Communication Enterprises (SEPE), was elected as the new chairman
World Congress on IT (WCIT)[]
- 2021, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- 2020, Penang, Malaysia
- 2019, Yerevan, Armenia
- 2018, Hyderabad, India
- 2017, Taipei, Taiwan
- 2016, Brasilia, Brazil
- 2014, Guadalajara, Mexico
- 2012, Montreal, Canada
- 2010, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 2008, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2006, Austin, Texas, USA
- 2004, Athens, Greece
- 2002, Adelaide, Australia
- 2000, Taipei, Taiwan
- 1998, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
- 1996, Bilbao, Spain
- 1994, Yokohama, Japan
- 1992, London, England
- 1990, Washington D.C., USA
- 1988, Paris, France
- 1986, Toronto, Canada
- 1984, Tokyo, Japan
- 1982, Copenhagen, Denmark
- 1980, San Francisco, California, USA
- 1978, Barcelona, Spain
For additional information regarding the WCIT, see the "WCIT - A Proud History" document [PDF]
Other programs and events[]
WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards[]
The WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards [1] honor achievements in the application of information technology around the globe. Winners have exhibited excellence in one of four categories: Public Sector Excellence, Private Sector Excellence, Sustainable Growth and Digital Opportunity. A Chairman's Award is presented to a nominee selected from the entire pool of candidates from all three awards categories. The award ceremonies are a signature event of the proceedings at the World Congress on Information Technology.
Global Policy and Trade Summit (GPATS)[]
WITSA's Global Policy and Trade Summit (GPATS) debates public policy issues including electronic commerce, privacy, education, and ICT in developing countries. The conferences are held every two years, on alternate years from the World Congress on Information Technology. The following is a list of past events:
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (1999)
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2005)
- Cairo, Egypt (2007)
- Hamilton, Bermuda (2009)
- Guadalajara, Mexico (2011)
- São Paulo, Brazil (November 12–13, 2013)
See also[]
- Information and communications technology
- WCIT 2019
- Health information technology
- Information technology
References[]
- [WITSA Elects New Leadership for the 2020-22 Term: Selects Mr. Yannis Sirros as its First Chairman from Europe https://witsa.org/witsa-elects-new-leadership-for-the-2020-22-term-selects-mr-yannis-sirros-as-its-first-chairman-from-europe/]
- [Greek Scientist Elected Chairman of Global IT Flagship Organization https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/11/18/greek-scientist-appointed-chairman-of-global-it-flagship-organization/]
External links[]
- Official website of WITSA
- WCIT INDIA 2018
- WITSA Global ICT awards
- Winners of the 2006 Global IT Excellence awards Photos
- WITSA white papers
- WITSA presentations
- WITSA newsletter
- 2010 World Congress on IT; Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2010
- 2008 World Congress on IT; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 2008
- Organizations established in 1978
- International professional associations
- Information technology lobbying organizations
- International organizations based in the United States
- 1978 establishments in the United States