World Congress on Information Technology in Montréal
The 2012 World Congress on Information Technology took place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
Mon, 10/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0573-007
The Governor General delivered the welcoming remarks: "I urge you to ask yourselves as leaders how we can maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of a global digital society, not just for young people but for everyone. How do we create a digital society that balances excellence and equality of opportunity? There are some wonderful examples of such leadership in our world today, in which social and technological innovation are proceeding hand in hand."
Mon, 10/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0573-009
The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT)is organized under the auspices of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA). It brings together global leaders in business, government and academia from over 80 countries to discuss the opportunities that IT applications offer, as well as policies, best practices and trends.
Mon, 10/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0573-010
Mr. Dan E. Khoo, CEO of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), delivered remarks.
Mon, 10/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0573-013
Mr. Karna Gupta, President and CEO of the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) also delivered remarks.
Mon, 10/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0573-015
Mr. François Morin, Chair of the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) addressed the audience.
Mon, 10/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0573-016
Mr. Clay Shirky, writer, consultant and teacher of Technology and Social Media, delivered the keynote address.
Mon, 10/22/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0573-022