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IT News Announcement:
CTO 2009
hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service Nigeria on May 11 - 15, 2009
at the MUSON Center, 8/9 Marina - Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria
The U.S. Commercial Service Nigeria
will host CTO 2009 from May 11 – 15, 2009, at the MUSON Center in Lagos.
The Theme of CTO 2009 is "Growing the Market Through Partnerships in
Technology." The CTO
exhibitions and seminars are the largest in West Africa where local
companies representing or working with U.S. suppliers and manufacturers
of computers, telecommunications and office equipment showcase the very
best of American technology, equipment and services available in Nigeria
for the sub-region.
CTO exhibitions features an all-day, special-event seminar on the first
day and a four-day exhibition with private seminars, workshops,
product/service launching and demonstrations.
According to promotional material from the US Commercial Service, "CTO2009
will feature an all-day seminar on May 11, focusing on the theme of
“Growing the Market Through Partnerships in Technology.” The exhibition
and seminars are open to the public, but attendees younger than 18 years
old are not permitted on the exhibit floor, except on Thursday, May 14,
2009, when college and university students are permitted to attend.
CTO seminars help policy makers, industry leaders and professionals
understand global trends and to appreciate local market dynamics. They
provide a unique platform for local and international experts to
interact on critical issues, especially those related to technology
diffusion, alliances and partnerships between firms, service delivery,
market institutions, bilateral relations, and entrepreneurship. CTO 2009
will help define the path Nigeria may take to prepare its citizens for
enhanced professional service delivery and to plug into the global
marketplace through partnership in hardware and software technology with
US firms.".
The release also stated that, "The U.S. mission in Nigeria believes that strategic partnership in
technology with US firms is the most effective way to empower Nigerian
professionals to play a more proactive role in the development of their
country. Over the years, American firms have demonstrated that they have
competitive advantage in providing specialized training, capacity
building, and technology transfer in Nigeria and other emerging markets.
CTO 2009 will highlight and feature U.S. technologies, tools and
services that Nigeria needs to enhance its service sector through
partnership in technology. Partnerships and collaborations with US firms
will enhance service delivery across the country and drive local
economic development through technology diffusion and value creation. It
will create trade and investment opportunities leading to growth in the
quantity and quality of jobs available to Nigerians. These are
foundational conditions for Nigeria to diversify its economy and to
achieve its vision 2020".
For CTO 2009 registration, send your payment and one-page company
profile by courier, email, or by hand delivery to Budget/Admin Assistant
Dominica Nwosu, Tel: 460-3654,
Dominica.Nwosu@mail.doc.gov. For companies new to the U.S. Commercial Service,
basic registration is mandatory at
www.buyusa.gov/nigeria . If you require any clarification or
assistance on the registration process, contact Commercial Assistant
Folashade Egbayielo, Email:
Folashade.Egbaiyelo@mail.doc.gov
Organizations that wish to participate in CTO 2009 as event partners or
facilitators may send an expression of interest to Senior Commercial
Specialist Anayo Agu, who coordinates the event planning and manages the
exhibition. Tel: 01- 460-3654 Email:
Anayo.Agu@mail.doc.gov
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