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Brunei Darussalam to host the prestigious Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2024
Brunei Darussalam will host the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2024, from 4 to 7 December, 2024. This prestigious event, organized by the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications (MTIC) in collaboration with the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) and InfoCom Federation Brunei (IFB), underscores the nation’s commitment to fostering innovation and technological excellence.
The hosting of this event was announced by Yang Mulia Ir. Awang Haji Mohammad Nazri bin Haji Mohammad Yusof, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications as Co-Chair I of the APICTA Awards 2024 Working Committee, during a press conference held at the Brunei Innovation Lab, Knowledge Hub (KHUB) Building, Anggerek Desa.
Present at the press conference were Yang Mulia Awang Haji Hairul Mohd Daud bin Haji Abdul Karim, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Infocommunications), Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications; Yang Mulia Awang Haji Mohd Salihin bin Haji Aspar, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Transport), Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications; Yang Mulia Awang Haji Jailani bin Haji Buntar, Chief Executive of AITI; and Pg Sarimah binti Pg Hj Abd Latiff, Chairperson of IFB as Co-Chair II of the APICTA 2024 Working Committee and Chief Judge for the APICTA Awards 2024.
APICTA Awards, an annual hallmark of innovation and creativity, brings together 17-member economies from the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, the People’s Republic of China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. This competition recognizes the most innovative digital solutions, elevating them to a regional platform to celebrate their impact and potential.
Brunei’s hosting of APICTA 2024 is particularly special as it aligns with the 20th anniversary of the Brunei ICT Awards (BICTA), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s digital journey. The event returns to Brunei after 12 years, having left an inedible mark when first hosted in 2012 by introducing initiatives that have since become cherished traditions in APICTA events.
The APICTA Awards 2024 competition will feature thirty-five (35) categories, including subcategories under Consumer, Community Services & Inclusions, Industrial, Business Services, Public Sector & Government, Students, Cross Categories, and Technology Awards. In addition, a People’s Choice Award will engage the public to vote for their favourites in the Senior Student and Tertiary Student categories. Various exciting activities are planned throughout the APICTA Awards 2024 event, including Business Networking and Students Networking sessions, where industry players, business professionals and young talent can connect, share ideas and spark innovation. In conjunction with this Awards event, the Digital Brunei Exhibition, which will also be open to the public from 4 to 6 December 2024, at the Atrium, The Mall, Gadong, featuring over 50 booths showcasing various innovations across sectors.
Members of the public are welcomed to support the APICTA Awards 2024 event and be part of the community that collaboratively supports efforts in driving the advancement of digital technology in Brunei Darussalam.
For more information and latest updates on APICTA Awards 2024, follow Instagram @apicta.awards or visit apicta2024.bn.
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