November 20-22, 2002
The Grand Ballroom, Hotel Intercontinental
Makati City, Philippines
Conference Program and Schedule
Who Should Attend:
E-Commerce Professionals, Chief Information Officers, Wireless Content Provider/Entrepreneur, IS/IT Managers, MIS Managers, IT Professionals, Policy Makers, Legislators, Educators, Project Managers, Web Developers, Law Enforcement Personnel, Incubators, Start-Ups, Venture Capital Firms, and those responsible for the development and implementation of business strategies geared towards E-Commerce.
Conference Fee:
P2,500.00 per day, inclusive of snacks, lunch, and conference materials.
Discounts:
15% for PICS members
10% for students, academe, and government personnel
10% for 3-day full conference attendance.
Day 1 November 20, 2002, 9:00am-5:00pm
E-Government Track 9:00am-12:00nn
Republic Act 8792, The E-Commerce Law, mandated all government agencies to be e-commerce enabled in two (2) years time. Seven (7) government agencies were specifically mentioned in the law to play an important catalyst role in making this happen. This session roll out the various activities of these government agencies, what they have done to-date to make e-commerce and e-government a reality for all Filipinos.
State of E-Commerce Compliance by Philippine Government Agencies Department of Trade and Industry
E-Government Budget Allotment Department of Budget and Management
E-Banking and E-Payments Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
E-Commerce Project Standards National Computer Center
RP-Web Update Department of Transportation and Communications
Use of VAS in E-Government National Telecommunications Commission
Audit Initiatives and Issues Commission on Audit
Wireless Track 1:30-5:00pm
Multimedia Messaging System (MMS): The Next Big Thing in Wireless
Touted as the next key driver of mobile communications, this session on the Multimedia Messaging System (MMS) will discuss the technology behind MMS, issues related to its roll-out, its vast economic potential and a sneak peak at some rich multimedia content including images, text, audio, and video.
Surviving the Advertising Slump Through Wireless Technologies
The fall of dotcoms was largely attributed to weak advertising spending. The downturn in the world economy has likewise impacted on the finances of traditional media. Innovation and technology, particularly Wireless, however, has enabled enterprises to survive the crushing times. This session will discuss the challenges they faced, the steps they took to build a revenue base from non-traditional sources, and a glimpse on how Wireless would continually impact business and industry.
Location-Based Services & Telematics
The power of wireless communications has gone beyond making voice calls, sending receiving text messages, and downloading ringtones and logos. Wireless communications today could be used to control anything, virtually. Imagine shutting off your car's ignition via SMS; locking or unlocking doors with a simple text command; turning on home appliances; and, remotely monitoring your shops and your homes. The possibilities are limitless! The country's premier provider of location-based services and telematics solutions discusses the real-world applications of this emerging industry and find out how your businesses could benefit from it!
Mobile Commerce: How Wireless Technology Makes Business
The cellular phone can do more than just help people communicate. With advances in GSM technology, the mobile phone can now be used to purchase goods, pay bills and transact business with traders and merchants. Companies stand to profit from this technology as goods can be sold and traded securely with the least possible cost to both vendor and client. Learn how this technology can work for you, whether you are a consumer or in business. See how this empowers both consumers and businesses to transact with ease, convenience, and security.
Day 2 November 21, 2002, 9:00am-5:00pm
E-Commerce Track 9:00am-12:00nn
Electronic Cash Management: Creating Value for Your Business in the Digital Age
A discussion on trends in electronic commerce suited for the B2B model. Learn the different electronic cash management tools that can enable your business. Choose the right services for your company needs.
Best Practices in Doing E-Commerce by Successful DotComs in the Philippines: The e-2-door.com and MyAyala.com Case Studies
Amidst disturbing trends and developments amongst technology companies nowadays, there are still several Philippine dotcoms which serve as successful models both in B2C and B2B as they survive the challenges in the market. How do these dotcoms manage to sustain their online business? What are the challenges that they faced in doing and sustaining e-business despite worldwide economic downturn? What are their best practices in doing electronic commerce? Listen and learn from their shared e-business experiences/lessons learned and how they have structured their online operations as one of the key success factors.
Interactive Online Banking
The development of new Internet Banking solutions continues in the Philippines and around the world. With over 350 million Internet users around the world the demand for more sophisticated, easy to use Internet Banking and Online Financial Solutions continues to grow. With over 1.5 million Internet Banking users in over 80 countries around the world HSBC is utilizing its worldwide presence and customer experience to improve its online solutions. This session will discuss the importance of developing interactive online financial services that caters to the growing financial demands of Internet users.
Internet & Web Technology 1:30-5:00pm
Best Practices in E-Commerce Project Management
Learn from an E-Commerce guru the best practices in project management from planning, developing, implementing, and sustaining programs to re-engineer processes and methodologies inside a corporation and its trading networks. Note the key success factors in implementing your web and IT based projects --- the art of project management.
Implementing Logistics: A Case Study
An appreciation of how E-Commerce work in the area of logistics -- see how a logistics company successfully integrates Web in its operation in documentation tracking; and implements web technology as used successfully in its financial services program.
Web Technology and Services - Microsoft.NET
This session will introduce new standards and cutting edge technologies to Web Services which will enhance the implementation of E-Commerce. Leading provider, Microsoft Philippines, will discuss these technologies and packages, together with the best practices of web services.
Day 3 November 22, 2002, 9:00am-4:00pm
Outsourcing Track 9:00am-12:00nn
The Philippine Software Development Outsourcing Industry: A Self Assessment
How competitive is the Philippines' software development outsourcing industry vis-a-vis global players? How are we faring in terms of global competition? What should be the industry's roadmap? This session will present a comprehensive assessment on the present state of the software development business and industry situationer in the Philippines. It will discuss the industry's key players experiences, the industry's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges. Software Ventures International, a leading software development house, has established itself maturely in catering to outsourced software maintenance services for some of the biggest global companies in the US. The company will provide real world case presentation on a Philippine outsourcing service capacity to handle the intricacies of offshore outsourcing operations.
2003 Global Forecast for IT Services Outsourcing Market
Know the fearless global business forecast for 2003 in IT Outsourcing in this session. The presentation will focus on the Y2003 prospects for the global IT services outsourcing market. Participants will have a glimpse of the business realities from the leading analysts and think tank for the global marketplace. Forecast figures will allow Philippine IT industry players to re-evaluate their respective global strategies for outsourced IT services market.
Global Market Opportunities in Outsourced Software Development Business
Three panelists will present various business prospects and opportunities for the outsourced IT services market from the US, Europe, and Japan. The presentations will enable the participants to have a meaningful understanding of the business dynamics peculiar to each of the three (3) leading global markets. At the end of the presentation, the participants are expected to gain better understanding on which market would be best suited given their respective business models and directions. Further, the Philippine IT companies/participants will know to go about doing outsourced IT services for clients from any of the three (3) global markets.
Policies Track 1:30-4:00pm
Know the major legislative bills currently being deliberated in Congress. This session will discuss emerging policy concerns affecting the development of ICT in the Philippines. The different topics revolve around the creation of a legal and regulatory environment that encourages the growth of the IT industry and stresses its importance in national development. A panel of speakers will elaborate on the following initiatives:
Convergence Bill -- This bill will govern the development of physical infrastructure as well as lay the basis for allowing technological innovation to thrive.
Optical Media Bill -- This bill is intended to regulate optical discs and reproduction facilities. However, its goal of protecting Intellectual Property will have an impact on the use of this media by the IT industry.
Terrorism Bill -- While the fight against global terrorism is a priority concern, the proposed law should tread lightly in the area of cyberterrorism in order to distinguish between true cyberterrorists and harmless script kiddies.
Cyber Crime Bill -- A landmark step in crafting a regulatory framework for newfangles offenses, this bill deserves further study to assess its effectiveness and its relevance to the IT industry.
Conference slots are on first-come, first-served basis.
Please make check payable to: Fiera de Manila, Inc.
Hotel Reservation
Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City, Philippines
Hotel Rates:
Local Delegates
Deluxe Room Php 3,800.00++ (Single) Php4,000.00++ (Double)
