1. Hallo Howdy Ciao Salut Guten Tag Hola Hej WCIT 2006 Progress Report WITSA Global Policy Meetings Athens, Greece May 2004 Olά

2. 2 Accomplishments Unveiled WCIT 2006 at Texas launch event, Feb. 2004 - Attended by 400 leaders including the Governor of Texas - Secured media coverage across Texas - Created awareness and built brand identity key constituents statewide Secured $1M Pinnacle sponsorships - State of Texas and City of Austin - A catalyst to help drive economic development Acquired federal appropriation funding - Used to build a permanent wireless infrastructure for Austin Convention Center Board appointments completed. Hired a CEO for WCIT 2006

3. 3 Funding and Sponsor to Date GOLD SPONSORS PINNACLE SPONSOR Private Sector: $1.5M to Date Public Sector: $2.5M US Government, State of Texas, City of Austin to Date SILVER SPONSORS C lay P ope

4. 4 Planning for 2005 and 2006 Finalize strategic plan and two year roadmap Continue to build organization Recruit regional, national and global sponsors Create awareness of WCIT 2006 nationally and internationally Build relationships and develop key alliances Stay abreast of critical IT policy positions Develop program and content for WCIT 2006

5. 5 WCIT 2006 Planning Milestones Strategic Planning, June – Aug., 2004 State and National Media Tour, Sept. – Dec., 2004 International Marketing Campaign, October 2004, Ongoing Federal Launch, Washington D.C., January 2005 WITSA Steering Committee Meeting, April 30 – May 3, 2005 WCIT 2006 May 1 – 5, 2006 - Global Technology Summit May 1-2 - WITSA Board Meeting and Welcome Reception, May 2 - World Congress Forum, May 3-5

6. 6 Questions… Your thoughts on our planning? How may we get you involved? Questions for us?

7. Thank you Gracias Merci Danke Grazie www.wcit2006.org See You in Austin in 2006! Tack Så Mycket Obrigado