APDIS

In December 2009, 25 economies from across Asia Pacific will converge on Australia for the region's largest and most prestigious technology forum.  The Crown Promenade in Melbourne, Victoria will play host to hundreds of international technology leaders when it stages the Asia Pacific Digital Innovation Summit (APDIS) from December 16 to 17.

It is an opportunity for all Australian business to engage with the best of the Australian and Asia Pacific digital marketplaces. With the Australian Government investing up to $43 billion in National high-speed Broadband Infrastructure, the technology market place is set to explode as business, government and industry seek to establish a digital advantage.

Now is the time to maximise the opportunities that are unfolding. APDIS is a rare chance to find out about what the future ICT industry holds for your business directly from regional market leaders.

Hundreds of delegates will include: national and international ICT industry leaders; small, medium and multi-national technology companies from 25 economies Asia Pacific government officials, including industry ministers, ICT decision makers, policy strategists and technology buyers; ICT representative bodies from 20 countries; industry analysts, thought leaders and media representatives.

APDIS will focus on every element of mission critical technology in government and business. Whether your company excels in technology innovation, is looking to source the latest innovations in Green technology or understand the best possible digital solutions in modern enterprise, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

APDIS combines two of Asia Pacific's highest profile events - the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards and the ASOCIO General Assembly - with a Business-matching Exhibition, the Asia Pacific ICT Conference and the launch of the ASOCIO 2020 Report.

A comprehensive program of international speakers and topical forums will focus on each part of the value chain for technology in government and business; analysis over the course of the summit will include a focus on the emerging business imperatives associated with Digital Innovation  and, of course, Sustainability and Green IT.

Australia is now emerging as a recognised international leader in sustainable technology solutions and their integration into planning across business and industry. Two sessions addressing Sustainability and Green IT on Thursday 17 December will represent the first opportunity for the marketplace examine the implications of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.

The first session, Chaired by AIIA Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Manager Josh Millen, features a panel of Australian experts examining Sustainability, best practice data management and the latest trends in outsourcing and managed services.

The second, Chaired by Bob Hayward, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at CSC, will feature a selection of international specialists looking at the future of Green IT , its essential role in development of efficient business and industry practices that minimise energy consumption and improve productivity, and the current imperatives that every company must consider.

If your company is looking to excel in the marketplace, don't miss this opportunity to connect with most influential technology leaders and companies from Australia and across the Asia Pacific.

Visit www.apdis.com.au for full details or registration.