Internet Commerce Conference Organised for 4th Consecutive Year

Interested to know how to "dot.com" your company? How to crystallize your e-commerce strategies? How to reinforce your e-Security or manage your intellectual property rights in Cyberspace? The answers to these questions will be revealed during the 4th Internet Commerce Conference (ICC) jointly organised by...

Singapore, 11 July 2000 | For Immediate Release

Designed to Share Insights on e-Commerce in the Evolution of the Digital Economy

Interested to know how to "dot.com" your company? How to crystallize your e-commerce strategies? How to reinforce your e-Security or manage your intellectual property rights in Cyberspace?

The answers to these questions will be revealed during the 4th Internet Commerce Conference (ICC) jointly organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) and Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA). Invited speakers for the conference possess in-depth knowledge of the e-world. They will share with participants their experiences thus far in the e-world and caution all on the "dos" and "don'ts". (See Annex A (23.50KB) below for programme details)

Details of this ICC are as follows:

4th Internet Commerce Conference - "e-Revolution@Business World"

Date	25 July 2000(Tuesday)
Time	8.30 am(Registration) 9:00 am to 12:30 pm(Main Conference - in English 2:15 pm to 5:20 pm(in English and Chinese sessions
Venue	Mandarin Ballroom, 6th Floor South Wing, Mandarin Singapore
Fees	Before 15 July 2000 - $65 After 15 July 2000 - $80

(Registration fees include conference materials, lunch, tea breaks and 3% GST). The ICC has been recognised as one of the most important bilingual annual forum for local enterprises since its inaugural launch in 1996. Many attend the ICC to gain updates on the Internet technology and on the various creative applications they can use to expand their businesses. With the Internet creating a whole new computing paradigm, the issue today is not whether or not to embrace the Internet, but how to build an e-business that realises one's company's strategic business goals. In the planning of one's Internet strategies, it is imperative to understand the current state of electronic commerce, and the key trends that are affecting its development.

The 4th ICC is designed to enable participants to make informed decisions about electronic commerce, to gain an understanding of the evolution of the digital economy, its impact on electronic commerce and the key trends and issues ahead, and to develop effective e-commerce strategies that will enable one's company to compete and win in the new Internet economy.

In support of the conference, Dr Kaizad Heerjee, Assistant Chief Executive, Online Development, IDA said, "It is no longer a question of whether local enterprises should adopt e-commerce but a question of when and how they can e-enable their businesses and make the quantum leap in business productivity which in turn could lead to greater profitability."

A concurrent "Solutions Gallery" will be held to demonstrate the latest e-commerce technology and services by more than 50 infocomm vendors. The gallery will showcase solutions on how local enterprises can "dot.com" themselves and their business needs to stay connected in order to reap the benefits of the network economy. (See Annex B (21.50KB) below for list of some participating vendors)

Interested parties are welcome to contact Ms Sherlene Gwee or Ms Jayne Han at Tel: 6337 8381 or email: sherlene@sccci.org.sg or jayne@sccci.org.sg.

JOINT PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY:
SINGAPORE CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND
INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
About Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is a dynamic organisation with an integrated perspective to developing, promoting and regulating info-communications in Singapore. In the fast-changing and converging spheres of telecommunications, information and media technologies, IDA will be the catalyst for change and growth in Singapore's evolution into a vibrant global info-communications technology centre. For more information, visit www.imda.gov.sg.

About Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry

The SCCCI was founded in 1906. Since its inception, SCCCI has been committed to promoting local trade and industry, improving strategic skills through education and training, and making significant contributions towards culture and society.

Today, SCCCI is not only the representative body of the Chinese business community in Singapore, but also the largest business grouping here with about 4,000 corporate and individual members. It also has 115 trade associations in its membership.

For more information, visit http://www.sccci.org.sg.

For media clarifications, please contact:

Ms Jennifer TOH
Assistant Manager, Corporate Communication
Tel: (65) 6211-0508
Fax: (65) 6211-2227
Email: jennifer_toh@imda.gov.sg

Ms Mabel Loy
Senior Executive, Public Relations & Marketing
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Tel: (65) 6337 8381
Fax: (65) 6339 0605
Email: mabel@sccci.org.sg