World Congress on Information Technology to be held in Canada in 2012

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Xinhua) -- The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) will be held in Montreal, Canada, in2012, Chairman of World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) George Newstrom announced here on Monday.

"The World Congress is held every two years in various parts of the world," Newstrom said at the opening ceremony of the 16th WCIT which held in Kuala Lumpur.

In 2006, the event was held in the United States, and will be held in the Netherlands in 2010, according to Newstrom.

"This event is designed so that the leaders of government and industry from around the world share their vision of their world and how we in information technology and communications can support their dreams and direction," Newstrom said.

Often billed as the Olympics of ICT, the 16th WCIT is themed "Enable, Empower and Enrich" to reflect its potential to enable businesses, empower societies, and enrich economics.

Held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center on May 18-22, the five-day event has drawn more than 3,000 delegates from 92 countries worldwide.

There is also an exhibition at the 16th WCIT with exhibitors showcasing their latest ICT products and services. Some 50,000 participants are expected.