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#TECH: More partners pledge support for WCIT 2022

PETALING JAYA: The World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT 2022) Malaysia, happening in 55 days, has onboarded more than 80 sponsors and supporting partners and this number is expected to increase to 100 by September, as announced today at the Countdown to WCIT 2022 event.

Pikom, the National Tech Association of Malaysia, is the organiser of WCIT 2022 Malaysia, with Penang State Government as Host and Malaysia Digital Economic Corporation (MDEC) as the strategic enabler.

Pikom chairman Dr Sean Seah said "It is 55 days to WCIT 2022 Malaysia. We are very excited to have more than 80 partners signed up to support this global tech congress, which is leveling up above and beyond digital, innovation and technology. This global event hosted by Malaysia will have the participation of all Malaysian states to showcase Malaysian innovation and technology to the WITSA global community of over 80 economies. WCIT 2022 Malaysia will definitely involve and include tourism and FDIs."

"Since its inaugural staging in Barcelona, Spain in 1978, WITSA's World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) has gained an endearing reputation as the Olympics of the global tech industry. Delegations comprising captains of industry, leaders of government, chiefs of information & innovation, heads of academia and tech talent from six continents where WITSA's members operate will converge for three days of impactful discussions, investment opportunities, policy action recommendations, business insights, innovative exhibits, talent recruitment possibilities, global awards and networking sessions at the WCIT 2022 in Penang, Malaysia to participate in fulfilling the Promise of the Digital Age," said WITSA chief executive officer, Datuk Dan E Khoo.

Meanwhile, MDEC CEO Mahadhir Aziz said that WCIT 2022 Malaysia will be an opportunity for Malaysia to showcase its robust digital ecosystem and innovations.

"WCIT 2008, which was held in Kuala Lumpur, was a historic moment in Malaysia's digital journey, leading to over RM8 billion in investments and more than 20,000 jobs created. We have no doubt that WCIT 2022 will be pivotal in accelerating Malaysia's digital economy, in line with the goals of Malaysia Digital to empower Malaysians to participate in the global digital revolution," he said.

"Come September, WCIT 2022 will not only be welcoming the convergence of Malaysia's 14 states in Penang but also opening our doors to global tech giants of the world. WCIT 2022 will be essential to Malaysia Digital's mission to attract digital investments, where its flexible and agile digital investment facilitation will allow investors to thrive in the nation. Moving forward, we will continue to strengthen public-private partnerships in bringing positive change to Malaysia," added Mahadhir.

There are also special travel deals for delegates of WCIT 2022 from Malaysia Airlines and Firefly announced at the event. Delegates who travel via Malaysia Airlines and Firefly will enjoy a 20 per cent discount on air tickets purchased from now till Sept 10, 2022 for the travelling period from Sept 5 to 23, 2022. On top of that, delegates can enjoy a 10 per cent discount on hotels booked via MHholidays and Firefly Holidays for the same booking and travelling period.

WCIT 2022 Malaysia provides a platform to connect and power the conversations and collaborations from the quantum-leaps of transformations from the various nations joining via the digital economy. Google projected that the region's growth will triple to 240 billion USD in the next seven years as a result of technological adaptation, digital innovation, and foreign investment.

Go to: www.wcit2022.com

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