National Conference On Information Society
By Achong Tanjong

Bandar Seri Begawan - Several keynote speakers will discuss related topics at the two-day National Conference on Information Society, which start today and ends September 8, at the International Convention Centre in Berakas.

Each speaker will deliver five topics at the conference followed by a question and answer session. Topics to be addressed include "Enabling Environment and Policies" and "Pirated vs Original Software: Which One Will You Buy?", that will be presented by Dr Sommuk from Thailand.

Another speaker, Lord John E Shazell, CEO President of Teleconsult, will speak on "Is Brunei Darussalam Producing Enough Right & Capable People in ICT Industry?". He will also discuss "Human Resource Capacity Development

Mr Jeff Perlman, Director of Visa, Asia Pacific, will present the topic "Content and Applications", where he will speak on "Is OnlineAccess and Payment Secured, Convenient and Economical?".

Speaking on "Bridging the Digital Divide" will be Mr Ambarish Dasgupta, partner of PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

He will speak on "Is Internet Access Expensive in Brunei Darussalam" while Dr Milagros Rivera of the National University of Singapore, will present his topic "What are the Universally Accepted and Ethical Values of the Information Society?".

He will also speak on "Media's Role in Shaping Moral Values of Brunei Youth?".

Participants to the conference will also witness the launching of the e-Application Expo. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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