SynchronicITy in Cebu
July 1-3 2004, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Cebu Normal University Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City
Theme: Industry, Government & Academe: Matching Jobs & People
A 3-day Conference-Workshop on ICT-related topics with COMDDAP Exhibit Show and Technology Updates

OVERVIEW
The Philippine Computer Society (PCS) and the Philippine State Universities and Colleges Computer Education and Systems Society (PSUCCESS), with the participation of Cebu Education Development Foundation in Information Technology (CEDF-IT), are bringing the SynchronicITy event in Cebu City. Hosted by Cebu Normal University and the Coaliation for Better Education, this conference-workshop aims to encourage a concerted effort toward the use of ICT as a tool for Philippine progress. This event is endorsed by the Office of the President, Information Technology E-commerce Council (ITECC), Commission on Higer Education (CHED), Department of Education (DepEd), and Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

SychronicITy in Cebu will be held concurrently with COMDDAP Expo, an ICT exhibits and technology updates event organized by the Computer Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers Association of the Philippines (COMDDAP) at Cebu Trade Hall, SM Cebu City.

ENDORSEMENTS
Office of the President, Malacañang [1] [2]
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Department of Education (DepEd)
Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) [1] [2]

OBJECTIVES
This conference aims to encourage a concerted effort towards the use of ICT as a tool for Philippine progress. Specific objectives of the conference are:

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES - JULY 1, 2004, Thursday
Time
Activity
Invited Speaker
8:00 Registration  
9:00-9:15 Invocation
National Anthem
  
9:15-9:30 Opening Remarks
Ms. Bing P. van Tooren
President, Philippine Computer Society (PCS)
MIS Director, AC Nielsen Phils., Inc.
9:30-9:45 Welcome Remarks

Dr. Ester B. Velasquez
President, Cebu Normal University/
Coalition for Better Education
9:45-10:10 Keynote Topic 1:
Industry’s Demand on ICT
 Mr. Robert L. Go
President, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry
10:10-10:35 Keynote Topic 2:
The Cebu Education Development Foundation for Information Technology (CEDF-IT) Initiatives
 Mr. Sabino R. Dapat
President & CEO
President, Mitsubishi Motors
10:35-11:00 Keynote Topic 3:
e-Government in the Philippines: Benchmarking Against Global Best Practices 		Hon. Tim M. Diaz de Rivera
Director General
National Computer Center
11:00-11:15 Question and Answer

11:15-12:00

 Project Mangement for IT Initiatives Mr. Ruben O. Manga
Director for Customers
Ark Systems, Inc.
12:00-1:15 Lunch Break
1:15-2:00 Innovation in the Philippines and the Government Programs for Innovation Support Dr. Maripaz L. Perez
Assistant Secretary for Technology Transfer Department of Science and Technology
2:00-2:45 Emerging Technologies in Telecoms Mr. Francisco Fernando J. Claravall IV
Head, Application & Solutions Delivery Group, INNOVE Communications, Inc.
2:45-3:30 Mobility Mr. Ricky F. Banaag
Country Manager
Intel Microelectronics Phils.
3:30-3:45 Coffee Break
3:45-4:30 Use of Industry Competency Standards to define ICT Educational and Training Requirements Mr. Roger Mathers
Industry Adviser for ICT,
Philippines-Australia Quality Technical Vocational Education
4:30-6:00 Workshop Orientation Goal Setting Fellowship
6:00 Dinner

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES - JULY 2, 2004, Friday
Time
Activity
Invited Speaker
7:30 Registration  
8:45- 9:30 Outsourcing and Other ICT-related Business Mr. Rene D. Almendras
President
Cebu Holdings, Inc.
9:30-10:15 Conflict and Confrontation Management
 Mr. Titus C. Manuel
President, CM Technologies
Vice President, ISSSP
10:15-10:30 Coffee Break
10:30-11:15 Updates on Electronic New Government Accounting System (eNGAS) Dr. Camela S. Perez
Director IV, GAFMIS
Commission on Audit
11:15-12:00 Policies on Telecommunications Hon. Jorge V. Sarmiento
Deputy Commissioner
National Telecommunications Commission
12:00-1:15 Lunch Break
1:15-3:00 Workshop Proper
3:00-3:15 Coffee Break
3:15-5:00 Viewing of COMDDAP Exhibits at SM Cebu

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES - JULY 3, 2004, Saturday

Time
Activity
Invited Speaker
7:30 Registration
8:30-8:45 Future of Financial Computing

Mr. Eduardo Z. Lucero
Technical Consultant
Infomax
8:45-9:00 Micro Focus: Academic Grant Program for Colleges Ms. Kaye G. Nuguid
Associate Solutions Consultant
Infomax
9:00-9:30 IT in Education Fr. Jose Marie B. Legaspi
President
Learning.ph Foundation
9:30-10:15 Partners in Learning and Other DepEd Distance and e-Initiatives Hon. Fe. A. Hidalgo
Undersecretary for Programs & Projects
Department of Education
10:15-10:30 Coffee Break
10:30-11:15 Presentation of Outputs
11:15-12:00

Panel Reaction

 

12:00 Closing Ceremonies
Awarding of Certificates
Lunch

 
1:30 City Tour

Some topics and speakers may change prior to the event.
The organizers reserve the right to effect changes as needed.

DELEGATE FEES:

Category
Fees
PCS/PSUCCESS/COMDDAP Member
Php 3,200.00
CNU/CBE/CCCI/CEDF-IT Member
Php 3,200.00
DepEd/TESDA/CHED/OP employee
Php 3,200.00
Non-member in government or academe sector
Php 3,600.00
Non-member in private sector
Php 4,500.00

ENTITLEMENTS:

• Access to all Synch sessions
• Free entrance to COMDDAP Expo
• Delegate’s kit
• Scheduled lunches and snacks and fellowship dinner on July 1, 2004
• Certificate of Attendance/Completion

NOTE:
1. Please make cheques payable to the PHILIPPINE COMPUTER SOCIETY. Payments may be made via deposit to the account of the Philippine Computer Society, Bank of Philippine Islands current account number 0071-0335-97, no later than June 29, 2004 or in person at the conference venue before the start of the proceedings on July 1, 2004.

2. Travel and hotel arrangements are the responsibility solely of the delegate.. Check out the list of hotels and contact numbers near Cebu Normal University.

3. For individual invitation, please click here.

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