FutureIT and Microsoft sign a key sponsorship agreement

The FutureIT 2004 Conference and Exhibition will be the premium IT conference in the region and is being organised by Creative Knowledge in association with Bahrain Internet Society under the patronage of the Ministry of Commerce, Kingdom of Bahrain. Microsoft will also participate in the FutureIT 2004 Exhibition and its premier stand will feature its latest initiatives in the IT field. In addition Microsoft will also be sending two high-profile speakers who will deliver a keynote speech discussing the latest innovations in the IT arena.

"Microsoft is dedicated to providing our IT community of the region with the best products and technologies that add value to their IT experience," said Samir Ben Makhlouf, Business Development Manager, Bahrain at Microsoft North Gulf. "We are pleased to support this initiative with sponsorship, exhibition stand and two high-profile speakers, that will offer the delegates at the event unparalleled concentration of latest IT products and services in the region".

"The IT and business community of the region represent an audience that expects high quality and excellence in IT products and services, two cornerstones here at FutureIT 2004," said Waleed Kanoo, the CEO of Creative Knowledge. "With the supportive partnership we have with Microsoft and its illustrious regional management, FutureIT 2004 Conference and Exhibition is strongly positioned to stake our claim as the premier annual IT event in the region. Delegates at FutureIT 2004 Conference and Exhibition will be able to network will the industry's best and learn new best-practice methodologies in various IT fields."

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Ahmed Al Hujairy, the Chairman of Bahrain Internet Society said, "The support of Microsoft is yet another major proof that FutureIT 2004 has all the ingredients to succeed. Bahrain Internet Society has shown keen interest to promote the conference and exhibition that we believe will bring enormous value to the community at large. Nearly all premium stands have been booked at the exhibition and the remaining spaces are going fast."