25th National Conference
Date: July 23 – 25, 2014
Venue: Nike Lake Resort, Enugu – Enugu State
Theme:
Building a Knowledge-Based Economy in Nigeria: The Role of IT
Preamble:
Modern economies are increasingly based on knowledge and information as the drivers of productivity and growth – the “knowledge-based economy”.
The
purpose of the Conference is to provide a forum through which multiple
stakeholders can engage each other on effective initiatives to build
productive partnerships in support of Nigeria’s transformation into an information and knowledge-based economy.
The
Conference will bring together scholars, business persons, IT
practitioners, government policymakers, and the general public.
Sub-themes:
1. Broadband Access for All: Strategies and Tactics
2. Business Process Outsourcing
3. E-governance Solutions: Improving Transparency and Public Sector Service Delivery through Technology.
4. Security Issues in a Knowledge-Based Economy
5. Training and Education for the Youths and IT Industry in Nigeria
6. Manpower Development and Income Generation
7. Harnessing innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship: Opportunities for the youths
8. Mobile Application Technology in Nigeria: A Case Study for Innovation & Transformation
9. IT Applications in the Different Sector of the Economy
10.Application of knowledge Technologies and Engineering in National Development
Tutorials: We invite proposals for tutorials on the following social channels:
Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+, YouTube
Featuring: 5th Research Consortium in Information Technology
Call for Papers: Closed!
Registration Fees:
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Member
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40,000.00/Delegate
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Non Member
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45,000.00/Delegate
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Member Corporate
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37,500.00/Delegate
(Minimum of 4 Delegates)
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Non Member Corporate
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40,000.00/Delegate (Minimum of 4 Delegates)
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NACOSS/NYSC
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15,000.00/Delegate
(NCS Registered Members only)
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Early Bird – May 23, 2014:
- The first 100 delegates to register by May 23, 2014 will get a special gift and also qualify for a raffle draw.
- Authors of accepted papers get 20% discount on registration fees only
(Members should login before completing the registration)
The registration fee entitles you to:
- Receive Conference materials – Bag, Proceedings (Soft Copy in CDs only), Writing Materials, Identification Badge etc
- Attend opening and Closing Ceremonies
- Attend all Plenary and Technical Sessions
- Daily Lunch
Note: Printed copies of the Conference Proceedings will be available on sale at the rate of N2,000.00 per copy.
Membership Induction Ceremony:
Induction of newly registered professionals and issuance of membership certificate will come up during the Conference on July 24, 2014 at the Conference venue. Accreditation of inductees will commence on Tuesday 23rd July, 2014 at the same venue.
Mode of Registration:
Registration is strictly online. Click Here to register online (members must login to complete the registration).
You may also pay directly into any of the following Nigeria Computer Society’s Bank Accounts before completing the registration online:
First Bank of Nigeria Plc: 2001762424 (Sort Code 011153182)
Zenith Bank Plc: 1011565784 (Sort Code 057150521)
Resort Savings & Loans Plc: 010510200000829 (Sort Code 082150169)
Cancellation:
- Request received on or before July 4th, 2014: 50% refund
- Request received after July 4th, 2014: No refund
- All cancellation requests should be forwarded to the Executive Secretary.
Exhibition and Advertisement Rates:
The 25th National Conference provides opportunities for corporate organizations to showcase their products and services during the Conference by placement of advertisement in the event brochure or exhibition.
Advertisement:
- Cover Pages N200,000.00 (3 spaces available)
- Inner Pages N150,000.00
Exhibition: N150,000.00/Space
Note: 15% discount on all rates for financially up-to-date Corporate Members only
Accommodation:
The official Conference venue is Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, Enugu State. For accommodation, special discounted rates have been obtained in some hotels as listed below.
- Nike Lake Resort
Rooms
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Rates
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Superior Room
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N20,700.00
VAT & Service Charge Inclusive
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Executive Suite
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N53,648.00
VAT and Service Charge Inclusive
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For further enquiry on registration, exhibition and advertisement, Contact:
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