Delegates from over 60 countries attend the opening of WCIT 2022

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After years of anticipation, the World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) 2022, was finally launched in Penang, Malaysia on Tuesday 13 Sept. Tuesday’s Opening Ceremony commenced with one of the world’s largest innovation and technology summits. The three-day congress kicked off with an event-filled programme with over 4,000 registered participants, more than 200 speakers, industry visionaries, government officials, captains of industry, innovators, entrepreneurs, academicians and media from over 60 countries.

After years of anticipation, the World Congress on Innovation and Technology 2022, was finally launched in Penang, Malaysia on Tuesday 13 Sept.

WITSA’s 26th Edition of the WCIT was officiated by Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak, Governor of Penang; Ismail Sabri, Prime Minister of Malaysia; and Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang. Chow expects WCIT22 to spur thedevelopment of Penang. “The Silicon Island is home to 39 Fortune 1000 companies, 300 Multinational Corporations and over 1000 thriving tech startups. 2022 is a year of celebration for Penang as we enter our 50th anniversary of industrialisation.

The three-day congress presents four stages that involves business forums, roundtable discussions, interactive panels and keynote speakers, centred around topics such as new innovative technology, NFTs, Smart City development, SpaceTech, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, 5G, EduTech, Blockchain, HealthTech, E-Commerce and the furtherance of ASEAN’s economic growth post-pandemic.

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WCIT 2022 ends as Malaysia’s largest tech event ever, Sarawak is host for 2023Malaysia becomes 2nd country to host WCIT thrice, first in Asia to do so Penang believes WCIT 2022 has positioned it as global innovation hub The 26th World Congress on Innovation and Technology 2022 (WCIT 2022) came to its grand conclusion in Penang yesterday evening, officially becoming the largest and most prestigious technology and innovation conference to date in Malaysia. The bustling three-day WCIT 2022 began on 13 September 2022, and was attended by more than 4,000 delegates (online and in person) from over 60 countries.
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