Hallo Howdy Ciao Salut Guten Tag Hola Obrigado Hej WCIT 2006 Progress Report WITSA Global Policy Meetings Johannesburg, South Africa September 2004 2 Accomplishments Completed strategic planning: developed marketing, PR and sponsorship plans Secured and identified additional sponsors and partners Building brand identity and creating state, national and international awareness Began program content development and speaker acquisition for WCIT 2006 Planning underway for WITSA Meeting in 05 and Texas Executive Summit 3 WCIT 2006 Milestones Texas Leadership Breakfast Briefings -- Oct. 04 to Jan. 05 State and National Media Tours -- Oct. 04 - Jan.05 - Federal Launch, Washington D.C. Jan. 05 Intl Marketing and PR Campaigns Oct. 04 Ongoing WITSA Steering Committee Meeting and Social Event - Tuesday, May 3 --Texas Executive Summit & Social Event- - Wednesday, May 4 WITSA Press Conf & Reception - Thursday, May 5 WITSA General Session & Policy Meetings - Friday, May 6 Tour of Austin and Key Sties 4 WCIT 2006 Milestones (Continued ) WCIT 2006, May 1 5, Global Executive Summit --May 2 - WITSA Board Meeting and Welcome Reception -- May 2 - World Congress Forum --May 3-5 Thank you Gracias Merci Danke GrazieKiitt te Tack S Mycket We appreciate your involvement. We will be contacting you soon