Meftec launches 2009 Hosted Delegate Programme

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The Meftec Hosted Delegate Programme is recognised as the industry's most prestigious networking club and its 2009 edition is expected to draw more than 500 delegates - including 300 CIOs from 27 countries - in the largest ever invitation-only gathering of financial IT executives in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.

Mark Beaumont, Director International Projects at Media Generation, organisers of Meftec, comments:

'Although the official invitations have yet to go out, we are already inundated with requests from the industry's foremost buyers for invitations to this year's programme.'

'CIOs are extremely selective in their choice of events and the fact that the Hosted Delegate Programme is always oversubscribed speaks volumes of the importance that CIOs attach to Meftec,' Beaumont added.

Hosted Delegates at this year's Meftec will enjoy complimentary admission to all event activities, including the conference, exhibition, social evening and the online community. In addition, international delegates who meet the necessary criteria will enjoy a range of extended privileges which include complimentary flights, hotel accommodation and transfers.

A key enhancement to this year's Hosted Delegate Programme is the event's own dedicated online conference community. Powered by an award-winning 'visual matchmaking technology', this community is designed to help Hosted Delegates find and connect with peers and exhibitors, pre-schedule meetings, and build their own network of industry contacts.

Mark Beaumont said: 'With many new features, the Meftec 2009 Hosted Delegate Programme will again create a forum where the industry's IT leaders can collaborate with peers, examine new products and build alliances. Put simply, Meftec delivers a year's worth of contacts in just two days.'

Meftec 2009 is held under the auspices of the Central Bank of Bahrain. More than 100 technology vendors are exhibiting at Meftec 2009. Sponsors include Microsoft Corporation (Headline Sponsor); Oracle, ProgressSoft, TCS Financial Solutions, Nucleus Software, Raqmiyat and 01 Systems (Platinum Sponsors); Temenos, Thomson Reuters, 3i Infotech, ERI, Agile Financial Technologies, Bahwan Cybertek, DST International, Thinksoft, MENA Telecom and Gartner (Gold Sponsors); Misys, Fidessa, ICS London, IND and Path Solutions (Silver Sponsors); KMEFIC, Maverick Systems and NewGen Software (Bronze Sponsors); IBS Publishing, Bobsguide and Banking Technology (Media Partners); Leverage Software (Online Community Partner) and Gulf Air (Official Airline).