1. World Congress on Information Technology
Sep 29th – Oct 1st
Guadalajara, Jalisco, MEX

2. MexicoIT and the WCIT 2014
•Mission & Objectives
•To reinforce our commitment with the WITSA
community to fulfill the promise of a Digital Age,
through the organization of a five stars worldwide
event
•To get together the most important ICT industry
players in a unique business atmosphere and as a
follow up from WCIT2012
•To highlight Mexico as a world-class quality player
for ICT solutions and services

3. Mexico’s Value Proposition
•Government, Industry and Academia working together.
•Local, State and Federal Governments declared their support
for hosting WCIT in Mexico.
•Local, National and Worldwide ICT industry organizations
already willing to support the event.
•Regional relevance and involvement. Recognizing the
significant impact WCIT can have, many organizations from the
Americas region have also shown their enthusiasm and support.
(ALETI/ICT NAFTA)
•Strategic alliances with ASOCIO & Digital Europe

4. Why Mexico?
Population: 107 million (average age, 24 y/o)
GDP: $ 1,025.37 MUSD
Per capita: $ 9,661 USD
Economic Stability:
• In Mexico people can do profitable business.
• The economic policies of the last few decades have been a determining factor in
guaranteeing the sound and stable macroeconomic environment that persists in Mexico.
• The country has well-balanced public finances and a wide margin for maneuver in critical
circumstances.
• Likewise, it shows external accounts with very moderate deficits and one of the lowest
inflation rates among Latin America’s main economies.
• Mexico has 12 International Trade Agreements.

5. Why Mexico?
Infrastructure:
• Airports: 59 international airports and
26 domestic airports.
• Highways: 360,075 km of roads, highways and toll
highways.
• Ports: 16 maritime ports open to foreign trade.
• Railroads: More than 26,000 km of railroads.
• Industrial parks: 541 industrial parks offering suitable conditions for industry to operate efficiently.
Leading Sectors:
• Aerospace • Automotive
• Electronics • IT & Software Services
• Creative Industries • Life Sciences
• Renewable Energy • Second Home – Vacations Home
• Agriculture & Food • Fashion & Decoration

6. Location: Guadalajara Mexico’s Infrastructure:
• Airports: 59 international airports and
26 domestic airports.
• Highways: 360,075 km of roads, highways
and toll highways.
• Ports: 16 maritime ports open to foreign trade.
• Railroads: More than 26,000 km of railroads.
• Industrial parks: 541 industrial parks offering
suitable conditions for industry to operate efficiently.
• As the second most important city of Mexico and one of the top tourist destinations,
Guadalajara has multiple parallel activities and adventures to offer.
• For its strategic location, Regional cuisine, culture and leadership, Guadalajara is the ideal
place for hosting this 1st class event.
• Known as the Mexican Silicon Valley, Guadalajara houses more than 600 companies dedicated
to manufacturing, developing and providing the highest technology.
Leading Sectors:
• Aerospace • Automotive
• Electronics • IT & Software Services
• Creative Industries • Life Sciences
• Renewable Energy • Second Home – Vacations Home
• Agriculture & Food • Fashion & Decoration

7. Venue: Expo Guadalajara
Considered the most dynamic, versatile and important exhibition /
Convention Center in Mexico, with an enormous projection throughout
Latin America, Expo Guadalajara is the perfect venue for the WCIT 2014.
•Expo Guadalajara enjoys a remarkable location, in one of the most
prestigious sectors of the city, surrounded by hotels, commercial and
business centers.
•8 hotels can be found in a 3-block radius providing more than 1,500 rooms.
•Expo Guadalajara currently hosts more than 100 events per year of all
industry-government- commerce areas.
•Guadalajara’s international airport is only 25 minutes away.

8. THEME:
“ICT Innovations for a Creative World”
WCIT 2014 is intended to serve as the
proper platform for the industry, policy makers
and academy to show their peers worldwide, how ICT
innovations are helping them to create new paradigms
and alternatives for a challenging world, stimulating
innovation and collaboration among them

9. Date Friday, September 26th, 2014 Saturday, September 27th, 2014 Sunday, September 28, 2014 Monday, September 29th, 2014 Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 Wednesday, October 1st, 2014
Time
07:00-07:30
Registration at Venue
07:30-08:00
08:00-08:30
Opening Ceremony
08:30-09:00
09:00-09:30 Regional
Meetings
09:30-10:00
10:00-10:30 WITSA Industry
Committee Meetings WCIT 2014 WCIT 2014 Institutional
10:30-11:00 WITSA Board WCIT 2014 Program B2B PROGRAM
Meeting Program Program Meetinngs
Meeting
11:00-11:30 WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS
TOURISTIC POLICIES POLICIES
11:30-12:00
PROGRAM
12:00-12:30 TOURISTIC TOURISTIC
Lunch PROGRAM PROGRAM
12:30-13:00 Golf Tournament Lunch Lunch
13:00-13:30 TRADE &
Lunch Lunch
INVESTMENT TOUR
13:30-14:00
14:00-14:30
14:30-15:00 WITSA Board
WITSA Meeting B2B MEETINGS Expert Meetings
15:00-15:30 WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS Ministerial
Committee WITSA
STRATEGIES STRATEGIES WCIT 2014 Meetings WCIT 2014 WCIT 2014
15:30-16:00 Meeting TRADE
Program Program Program
MISION
16:00-16:30
16:30-17:00
17:00-17:30
17:30-18:00
18:00-18:30 COCKTAIL
CLOSING CEREMONY
18:30-19:00
19:00-19:30
19:30-20:00 Gala Dinner
(Cabaña´s Institute)
20:00-20:30
20:30-21:00
21:00-21:30
21:30-22:00
22:00-22:30
22:30-23:00

10. “ICT Innovations for a Creative World”
Industry Topics: Institutional Topics:
•New Markets: Access to Information, Social
Networking and Development, and Online •Developing a Digital Economy
Administration •Energy Efficiency
•Mobility and Interoperability
•Novel Spectrum Technologies and e-Paper •Environmental Sustainability
•Healthcare Paradigm in an Aging Society
•Distribution Channels on the World Wide Web •Education and Social Care Systems
•Security and Housing
•Research, Development and Deployment of ICT
•Nanotechnology and Genomics as a Service
•Quantum and Cloud Computing
•Industry Competitiveness and Innovation
•Digital Interaction between Humans and Computers

11. Marketing and Public Relations
Pre event :
•Relevant involvement and commitment with WCIT 2012
•Direct Marketing
•Web Marketing
•Media Relations
•Advertising
•Promotions and discounts
During the event:
•National and international media coverage
•A Press Center will operate in the main venue.
• A series of networking events for the press will
be planned, including tours and cocktails
•Press releases on a daily basis.

12. Mexico´s presence at WCIT 2012

13. WCIT 2014 Pricing
Be part of the unique and valuable forum….

14. The WCIT Pass will be around $1,600 USD
Could Include:
• Gala Dinner
• Conferences program
• Trade Mission (B2B)
• Exhibition Area

15. Mexico’s high technology industry, government,
academia and supporting organizations are ready to
host a successful WCIT 2014.
We’ll provide you an experience you’ll never forget.
Give yourselves the opportunity
to enjoy Mexico’s legendary hospitality.

16. Sponsors & Organizers