The World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT) 2019 is an information and communications technology (ICT) event which took place from October 6 to 9, 2019 in Yerevan, Armenia.[1] The 23rd World Congress on IT featured discussions related to the evolution of the Digital Age. It included sessions on topics ranging from artificial intelligence, virtual reality, smart cities to cybersecurity, climate change, and more.
 View of Yerevan, Armenia | |
| Date | October 6–9, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex |
| Location | Yerevan, Armenia |
| Theme | The Power of Decentralization: Promise and Peril |
| Website | www.wcit2019.org |
The 2019 World Congress had over 2000 delegates from 70 countries, with over 31 sponsoring organizations.
Overview
editThe Congress has been organized since 1978 by the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) and takes place every two years in different countries - since 2017 annually.[2]
WCIT 2019 events and programs
editSunday, October 6th
editPre-Opening Celebration: World's First AI Concert on Republic Square of Yerevan, Armenia, conductor Sergey Smbatyan and special guest Armin Van Buuren
Monday, October 7th
editSubstantive Sessions WCIT 2019 Keynote Address
Tuesday, October 8th
editSubstantive Sessions Ministerial Session
Wednesday, October 9th
editSubstantive Sessions Genomics
Speakers
editAmong the featured speakers were internationally recognized leaders from government and industry.
Business
edit- Alexander Yesayan, President of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises
- Yvonne Chiu, Chairman of the World Information Technology and Servies Alliance
Government
edit- Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia
Academia/Media/Other
edit- Kim Kardashian, American media personality, businesswoman, socialite, model and actress
- Serj Tankian, Armenian-American musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, poet and political activist
Sponsors
edit- Government of Armenia
- World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA)
- Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises
Partners
editPalladium Sponsors
edit- Ucom
- SoftConstruct
- DigiTec Expo
Gold Sponsors
edit- Taiwan Excellence
- Smart Taiwan
- TeamViewer
Silver Sponsors
editBronze Sponsors
edit- InecoBank
- Codics
- HachTech
- Digitain
- IUnetworks
- Renderforest
- Virtlo
- Joomag
- Storaket Architectural Studio
- Pikasso
- Adrack
- Ardshinbank
- Interprint
- Coca-Cola
- Digifield
- Karas
- Converse Bank
- The Crowdfunding Formula
- Sproot
- HD Studio
Special Partner
edit- All.me
- Multi Group Concern
Branding Partner
edit- Maeutica Branding Agency
Travel Partner
edit- Armenia Travel
Digital Marketing Partner
edit- MAROG Creative Agency
Gallery
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WCIT 2019 banner in Yerevan -
WCIT 2019 logo on Republic Square
See also
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References
edit- ^ "World Congress on Information Technology 2019". wcit2019.org. Retrieved 2019-10-08.
- ^ "WCIT".