2013 WCO IT Conference and Exhibition announces official sponsors

Divided into five major categories, the sponsors include a number of prominent government, private sector and media organisations from around the world. SICPA, the leading global provider of security solutions, will serve as the Corporate Sponsors while Premiere Platinum Sponsors include Accenture, the Digital Coding and Tracking Association (DCTA), and Microsoft.The Gold Sponsors include Bureau Veritas, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), IBM, Nafith, BULL, CrimsonLogic and the Webb Fontaine Group. Dubai Media Incorporated will participate in the conference as the exclusive Media Partner, while Emirates Airlines has been named as Official Carrier for the conference.Khalil Saqer bin Gharib, Director of Corporate Communication Department at Dubai Customs, said: "The interest of international and local organizations in sponsoring the 2013 WCO IT Conference and Exhibition' stems from their understanding of the global significance of this conference. The event, which will offer sponsors a phenomenal opportunity to connect with key leaders, decision-makers and industry specific stakeholders, is set to gain high visibility thanks to the wide coverage offered by the audio-visual, print and online media across the world."Khalil Saqer also applauded the cooperation extended by various government institutions in organising the 2013 WCO IT Conference and Exhibition, stressing their crucial role in logistical arrangements, and overseeing the reception and hosting of guests. He additionally highlighted the local media's valuable contribution in reiterating the UAE's priority towards the event and the world-class infrastructure deployed for its successful management while it seeks to host the Expo 2020.

Themed 'Effective Solutions for Coordinated Border Management', the 2013 WCO IT Conference and Exhibition will promote the exchange of views and best practices on the local, regional and international level between border security agents and other government entities such as customs, environment, municipalities, health, immigration. The platform additionally provides an opportunity to initiate communication between various stakeholders, enhance trade and help maintain safer economies and societies, using best-in-class solutions.

The event is expected to witness the participation of more than 800 international, regional and local professionals representing the World Customs Organization and customs departments of more than 100 countries, specializing in customs, security and information technology, to discuss and facilitate legitimate trade, border security, and customs' coordination between countries, in addition to a number of other topics related to customs operations, such as control and inspection systems, transport and logistics.