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SECRETARY’S REPORT 2018Addressed to the 10th Annual General Meeting,to be held on Friday, 11 October 2019, 3.00pm,Conference Room, Radisson HotelContentsA.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.Annual General Meeting filiateMeetings / DialoguesEvents / ActivitiesOther InvitesChallenges / Moving 50501 of 50
A.ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (9th) for Year 201710 May 2018, 2.30pm – 5.30pm, Conference Room, Main Atrium, Empire Hotel & Country Club2 of 50
B.ORGANIZATIONB1.Executive Council Members (2018 – 2020)No .ChairmanVice ChairDep Chair (Gov)Dep Chair (Ind)Dep Chair (Tel)SecretaryTreasurerAsst SecretaryAsst TreasurerCouncil MemberCouncil MemberCouncil MemberCouncil MemberCouncil MemberCouncil MemberSyabas TechnologiesTelekom Brunei Sdn BhdDynamik Technologies Sdn BhdProgresif Cellular Sdn BhdDST Communications Sdn BhdSprintville Technologies Sdn BhdAllied Integrated Solution Sdn BhdTech One Solutions Sdn BhdAlif Technologies Sdn BhdYi Ecomodern Solution Sdn BhdAegis Secure Data Solutions Sdn BhdBrunei International Gateway Sdn BhdHuawei Technologies (B) Sdn BhdMicrosoft (B) Sdn BhdDalplus TechnologiesSheikh Hj Abas bin Sheikh MohamadMuhd Reeda bin Haji MalikHjh Siti Rozana binti DP Hj YunosPaul TaylorAmir bin PD Hj HussinVincent ChokGary LiauLenny SaniPg Yusriyan bin Pg Hj MohammadDr Yong Chee TuanRichard NewnSteve StretchCharles Cheng HaoMohd Afif bin Mohd AliAlfred Yong3 of 50
19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.Ordinary Members (2018 – 2020)NameAbd Ghani Pg Hj MetusinHj Sulaiman bin Hj AhaiHj Matussin bin Haji AhmadKhalil IderisSiti Nursyazwani binti Hj AwangJeffrey KingVincent PaoWong Nam ChongJason Goh Yiam HongChai Sze HowGabriel HiiReza Faisal bin Mohd NorElvin HiiLouis Lim Ching TongJohn Lim Wan KeeTan Chu EuHoward HiiMas Roslee bin DP Haji IdrisHj Mohd Sufian bin Hj Mohd TahirNazri RazakLhai SantiagoMutukrishnan BalasundaramKarthikeyan KuppuswamyHj Yusoff Soffian Hj Mohd Freddie ChongJonathan King Sei HongChong How ChurnRoysten How Ho HanPg Sabtu bin Pg MostamamCompanyXecutech Sdn BhdKomputer Wisman Sdn BhdAzure TechnologiesInfomars Training & Technology Solutions Sdn BhdHAD Technologies Sdn BhdCF King EntrepriseConcepts TechnologiesCom-Tech Trading CoDanawan Technologies Sdn BhdElite Computer Systems Sdn BhdEricsson Telecommunications Pte LtdFolec Communications Sdn BhdIshajaya Technology Sdn BhdITIS Wescot Technology Sdn BhdJohn Harith Technology Sdn BhdPrimatel Communications Sdn BhdUniversal System TechnologiesZimacsilicon Technologies Sdn BhdBrusin Trading Company Sdn BhdESRI South Asia Pte LtdEDS Mobility Technology Sdn BhdJSY Systems Sdn BhdComquest Sdn BhdAV Electronics Sdn BhdPressplay EnterpriseNokia Solutions and Networks Sdn BhdProprotect Security Techno SystemDG Comm Solutions Sdn Bhd4 of 50
29. Vincent Goh30. Pg Hj Emran bin PSW Pg Hj AhmadB3.Netcom Computer HouseBorneo Middle East Trading CompanyHonorary Members1. Pg Hj Mohammad Pg Hj Kamaluddin - Hon Advisor- IFB Chairman (2007-2010)2. Abd Ghani Pg Hj Metusin - Hon Advisor- IFB Chairman (2011-2014)3. Mr Ivan Leong - Hon Legal Advisor- Former AGO Senior Legal officer By Appointment Executive Council Meeting5 of 50
B4.IFB Secretariat- Office: AITI Building- Administrator: Norhayati bte Ali- Designation: Administrative AssistantB5.New Member Admission (2018)1. Netcom Computer House (ExCo 02 Oct 2018)2. Borneo Middle East Trading Company (ExCo 02 Oct 2018)B6.Current MembershipAs at 31 March 2019, the membership of the Federation stands at 48 members and 45 with voting rights.15 Council members, 30 Ordinary members, 3 Honorary members.B7.Business Segments-System Integrators, Solutions:Telecommunication, Infrastructure:Reseller, Retails:Training, Consultancy:Security:Call Center:179106216 of 50
C.ADMINISTRATIONC1.Executive Council Meeting1.2.3.4.5.6.7.25 Jan 2018, 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Password Room, AITI09 Mar 2018, 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Cloud Room, AITI12 Apr 2018, 2.30pm – 4.30pm, IOT Room, AITI12 Jul 2018, 3.00pm – 5.00pm, Cloud Room, AITI10 Aug 2018, 3.00pm – 5.00pm, WWW Room, AITI02 Oct 2018, 3.00pm – 5.00pm, IOT Room, AITI13 Dec 2018, 2.30pm – 4.30pm, IOT Room, AITIAttendance: 08Attendance: 07Attendance: 07Attendance: 14Attendance: 11Attendance: 11Attendance: 097 of 50
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C2.Federation Websitehttp://www.ifb.org.bn- Brief description, vision, mission- Membership info- Contact infoManagement: In-house, voluntarily basisC3.Communication Channel1. Postal CorrespondenceP O Box 741, MPC, Old AirportBerakas BB3577Negara Brunei Darussalam2. Email Correspondencesecretariat ifb@outlook.com3. Mobile ApplicationWhatsApp Instant Messaging groups3.1 Group: IFB ExCo 2018 – 2020Purpose: IFB and formal business conversation3.2 Group: ExchangePurpose: Informal and social network9 of 50
C4.Correspondence1. Outgoing IFB Executive Council and Members, 12 Mar 2018- Notice of Extension of time for AGM 2017 (9th) Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam, 22 Mar 2018- Authorizing to access IFB account, Top Business Management And Consultancy Services TechXpo 2018, 04 Apr 2018- Formal letters of supporting to Government Agencies (5) TechXpo 2018, 11 Apr 2018- Formal letters of partnership to Service providers (9) D'Sunlit Sdn Bhd, 10 Jul 2018- Appointment as Event Manager for TechXpo 2018, 16-19 Aug 2018 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, O4 Apr 2018- Booking of International Convention Center, hosting venue for TechXpo 2018 BICTA 2018, 24 Jul 2018- Request for sponsorship (in-kind) too IFB ExCo and Memberso Other businesses (Baiduri, SCB, BSP, BMC, RB, Supasave, Hua Ho, CAM, Mashor, Megamas)10 of 50
Ministry of Communications, 08 Aug 2018- Formal invite to YB Dato MOC, Guest-of-Honour of TechXpo 2018 TechXpo 2018, 07 Aug 2018- Notification on change of dates to Government Agencies and Service Providers TechXpo 2018, 10 Aug 2018- Formal letter of invite to Government Agencies, Embassies, Partners, Exhibitors IFB ExCo Meeting, 02 Oct 2018- Formal acceptance of IFB Membershipo Netcom Computer Houseo Borneo Middle East Trading Company2. Incoming International Chamber for Service Industry (ICSI), India- 4th Global Exhibition on Services, 15-18 May 2018, Mumbai Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Malaysia- Courtesy Visit, Ms Hoh Jee Eng (Director), 25 Apr 2018, IFB office Brunei Information Technology Council (BIT), 10 Mar 2018- IFB Chairman, Sheikh Hj Abas, BIT Council Member (Mar 2018 - Mar 2020)11 of 50
Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd, 09 Jul 2018- Japan IT Week (28th) @ Tokyo Big Sight, Japan- Part I (10-12 Apr 2019), Part II (08-10 May 2019) Ministry of Communications, 14 Jul 2018- Endorsement of IFB as TechXpo 2018 organizer Ministry of Communications, 21 Jul 2018- Appointment of Chairman and VC, BICTA 2018 Steering Committee Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 26 July 2018- Approval of ICC as hosting venue, BICTA 2018 BIT Council, 03 Apr 2018- First Council Meeting for term 2018-2020 Authority for Info-Communications Technology Industry, 21 Aug 2018- Formal invitation to IFB ExCo and Members, BICTA 2018, 30 Aug 2018 Ministry of Communications, 10 Dec 2018- Dialogue Session, MOC and IFB, 11 Dec 201812 of 50
D.CORPORATED1.ROS Submission2017 AGM (9th) final Reports (Submitted 14 Aug 2018):- Minute of Meeting (AGM 2017)- IFB Annual Report (2017),- IFB Financial Report (2017)- Audited Account FYE 31 Dec 2017- IFB Constitution (latest release)D2.IFB Constitution- Current: Release 28 Jul 2017D3.Bank Account- Bank: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam- Account: CurrentD4.Authorized Cheque Signatories1.2.3.-D5.ChairmanVice ChairmanTreasurerAppointment: Executive Council MeetingSigning condition: Any 2 jointly at one timeProfessional Services1. Accounting: SHM Synergy Accounting Services (SHM)2. Auditing: Top Business Management & Consultancy Services (TBMC)13 of 50
E.IDENTITYE1.IFB LogoE2.IFB Jacket, Polo Shirts, Caps14 of 50
F.AFFILIATEF1.Brunei Darussalam National IT Council (BIT Council)- Board memberF2.Brunei Darussalam Vocational and Technical Education Council (BDTVEC)- Board memberF3.Brunei Info-Communication Technology Awards (BICTA)-F4.Steering CommitteeWorking CommitteeJudgesSecretariatAsian Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA)- Executive council member- JudgesF5.Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO)- Member15 of 50
G.MEETINGS / DIALOGUESG1.Ministry of Finance (MOF)Agenda:Briefing by Brunei Darussalam Accounting Standard CouncilVenue:Theatre Hall, Ministry of FinanceDate:20th Jan 2018 (Sat)Time:09.00am – 10.30amPresence: Norliah binti Hj Kula, PS (Performance), MOFAudience: Government officials, business communityIFB:Gary, Wani, YatieObjectives:- Briefing on Brunei Darussalam Accounting Standards- BDAS was adopted effective from 01 Jan 2018- Uniformity and consistency in financial reporting- BDAS material can be downloaded at www.bndasc.org16 of 50
G2.Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS)Agenda:Briefing for all participating teams on Negara Brunei Darussalam 34th National Day CelebrationVenue:Dewan Kuliah, Stadium Negara Hassanal Bolkiah, BerakasDate:03 Feb 2018Time:2.30pmPresence: MCYS officials, Government and all participantsIFB:YatiePresentation:- Program for National Day Celebration, 23 Feb 2018- Participant categories- Routing, transportation and logistics- Rehearsal and actual days road closing time- Practice and trainer details- Food and beverage- Mini flag and contingent number17 of 50
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G3.Ministry of Communications l Discussion - BICTA 2018 & TechXpo 2018SUT office, MOC26 Feb 2018 (Mon)11.00amSUT MOCChairmanMinistry of Communications (MOC)Agenda:BIT Council Meeting, 2018 (1st)Venue:Al-Mahabbah Meeting Room, MOCDate:11 Apr 2018Time:8.30amPresence: YB Dato MOC (Chair), Council MembersIFB:ChairmanPresentation/Discussion:o Presentation on background of BIT Councilo Briefing on Brunei Darussalam ICTDevelopmento Discussion on amendment of BITCouncil Terms of Reference19 of 50
G5.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)Agenda:Venue:Date:Time:HKTDC:Courtesy visit to IFBRadisson Hotel24 Apr 20188.00amMs Hoh Jee Eng (Director, Malaysia),Ms Mae Lee (Project Executive)Reeda, Vincent, GaryIFB:Discussion:o Brief introduction of HKTDCo To foster trade and explore opportunitieso Networking and exchange programsG6.Brunei International Gateway (BIG)Agenda:Introduction of BIG businessVenue:Meeting Room, BIGDate:09 May 2018Time:02.00pmBIG:Markus Tan and BIG PersonnelIFB:Chairman, Vincent, GaryDiscussion:o Presentation of 'ETIX Borneo #1', a 1st Tier III Neutral Data Centre @ Rimba Digital Junctiono Collaboration and spin-off opportunities20 of 50
G7.Ministry of Communications (MOC)Agenda:BIT Council Meeting, 2018 (2nd)Venue:Al-Mahabbah Meeting Room, MOCDate:10 May 2018Time:8.30amPresence: YB Dato MOC (Chair), Council MembersIFB:ChairmanPresentation/Discussion:o Presentation on Digital Government Strategy 2015-2020o Presentation on National ICT White Paper 2016-2020o Discussion on a Reassessment of Current Strategic Plans and Development of newBIT Council’s Directiono Endorsement of BITC Amended TORG8.InfoCom Federation Brunei (IFB)Agenda:Venue:Date:Time:Presence:9th AGM 2017Conference Room, Main AtriumEmpire Hotel and Country Club10 May 201802.30pm – 05.30pmIFB ExCo, Members, Hon Advisor, Legal Advisor,Secretariat office21 of 50
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G9.Ministry of Communications (MOC)Agenda:BIT Council Meeting, 2018 (3rd)Venue:Al-Mahabbah Meeting Room, MOCDate:10 July 2018Time:08.30amPresence: YB Dato MOC (Chair), Council MembersIFB:ChairmanPresentation/Discussion:o Presentation on e-Hijrah Strategy and Blueprint for ICT in Educationo Presentation on Development of New BIT Council Directiono Discussion on BIT Council Way Forwardo Presentation on Block Chain TechnologyG10. Infocom Federation Brunei (IFB)Agenda:Venue:Date:Time:Presence:IFB:Working Committee formation, TechXpo 2018D’Sunlit office16 May 20182.30pmD’Sunlit staffChairman, Gary, Yatie24 of 50
G11. Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI)Agenda:ExCo Meeting, APICTA 2018Venue:Garden Hotel, GuangzhouDate:27-28 Jul 2018Presence: Hjh Ismawati, AITIIFB:GaryObjectives:- Preparation for main event, 18 APICTA, 9 – 13 Oct 2018G12. Ministry of esy visit to MOC, YB Dato Mutalib binPOKSSDP Hj Mohd YusofMTIC office08 Aug 201808.15amYB Dato MOCChairman, Reeda, Rozana, Vincent, gary, Dr Yong, Richard,Charles Alfred, Afif MohdObjectives:- Introduced the Committee members and related businesses- Briefed IFB plan and activities for the current term- Ministry plan and initiatives on ICT industry development and promotion25 of 50
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G13. Ministry of Communications n on BICTA 2018 and future plansSUT Office, MOC08 Nov 20182.30pmSUT MOC, Senior officials from MOC and AITIChairman, Vincent, Gary, YatieG14. World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA)Agenda:Venue:Date:Time:WITSA:IFB:Courtesy visit to IFBIOT Room, AITI06 Dec 20182.00pmYvonne Chiu - Chairperson,Suzzan Tsai - CSOChairman, Gary,Dr Yong, Richard, YatieDiscussion:- Propose IFB to join WITSA- Bilateral cooperation memorandum with CISA- Networking and knowledge sharing betweenmember associations- cooperation in ICT and Smart Health27 of 50
G15. Ministry of Communications (MOC)Agenda:Venue:Date:Time:Presence:Dialogue Session – MOC and IFBAl-Fath Hall, MAPBD HQ11 Dec 20188.30amYB Dato MOC, SUT, TSUT, AITI CE, Senior Officersfrom MOC and AITIIFB:Chairman, ExCo and members (21 companies)Discussion: ICT Strategic Development in Brunei- IFB permanent premises- Opportunities and challenges now- Licensing and duties- Direct international company participation- Regional head office presence- IFB as mediator as international payment- Q&A28 of 50
BICTA 2018 Steering Committee Meeting (1 5, 19 Feb – 30 Aug) Working Committee Meeting (1 15, 01 Feb – 30 Aug) Secretariat Team Meeting (1 2, 11 Apr – 30 Aug)G16. Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI)Agenda:Venue:Date:Time:Presence:IFB:Steering Committee Meeting, BICTA 2018Bilik Al-Mahabbah, MOC19 Feb 2018 (Thu)2.00pmMOC, AITI, Appointed SC MembersChairmanSubsequent Steering Committee MeetingAl-Mahabbah room, MOC25 Apr 20182.00pmSteering Committee e:IFB:Steering Committee MeetingAl-Mahabbah Room, MOC04 Jul 20188.30amSteering Committee MembersChairman, Gary, Yatie29 of 50
G16.3Agenda:Venue:Date:Time:Presence:IFB:Steering Committee MeetingAl-Mahabbah Meeting Room, MOC23 Jul 201810.30amSteering Committee e:IFB:Steering Committee MeetingDewan Al-Mahabbah, MOC20 Aug 20183.30pmSteering Committee MembersChairman, YatieG16.5Agenda:Steering Committee Meeting- BICTA CeremonyDewan Al-Mahabbah, MOC13 Nov 201810.00amSteering Committee MembersChairman, Reeda, YatieVenue:Date:Time:Presence:IFB:30 of 50
G17. Authority for Info-Communications Technology Industry (AITI)Agenda:Working Committee MeetingVenue:Dewan Seri Kerna, AITIDate:01 Feb 2018 (Thu)Time:2.30pmPresence: MOC, AITI, Appointed WC MembersIFB:Chairman & YatieSubsequent Briefing & new updates on BICTA 2018Bilik Asyura, MOC27 Feb 2018 (Tue)2.00pmMOC, AITI, Working :IFB:Working Committee meetingDewan Seri Kerna, AITI24 Apr 20182.00pmWorking Committee membersDr Yong, ing Committee MeetingIOT room, AITI03 May 20182.00pmSponsorship GroupYatie31 of 50
G17.4Agenda:Venue:Date:Time:Presence:IFB:Working Committee MeetingIOT Meeting Room, AITI17 Jul 201810.00amLogistics & Invitation :Working Committee MeetingDewan Seri Kerna, AITI05 Jul 20182.30pmWorking Committee MembersGary, Dr Yong, ing Committee MeetingDewan Seri Kerna, AITI05 Jul 20182.30pmWorking Committee MembersGary, Dr Yong, ing Committee MeetingCloud Room, AITI02 Jul 20182.30pmLogistics & Invitation GroupVincent32 of 50
G17.8Agenda:Venue:Date:Time:Presence:IFB:Working Committee MeetingDewan Seri Kerna, AITI13 Jun 20188.30pmWorking Committee MembersReeda, Gary, ing Committee MeetingAl-Mahabbah Meeting Room, MOC23 Jul 20182.30pmPrizes & Refreshments B:Working Committee MeetingCloud Meeting Room, AITI19 Jul 20189.00amWorking Committee e:IFB:Working Committee MeetingCloud Meeting Room, AITI02 Aug 20189.00amWorking Committee MembersReeda, Vincent, Gary, Dr Yong, Yatie33 of 50
G17.12Agenda:Venue:Date:Time:Presence:IFB:Working Committee MeetingCloud Meeting Room, AITI03 Aug 20182.00pmJudging panel GroupDr Yong, Gary, king Committee MeetingLibrary Cafe04 Aug 20184.30pmSponsorship Group – Sheikh HamdaniChairman, Vincent, Gary, Yatie, Ivan king Committee MeetingCloud Meeting Room, AITI14 Aug 20182.00pmWorking Committee IFB:Working Committee MeetingDewan Al-Mahabbah, MOC15 Aug 20182.30pmProtocol & Usher GroupRichard, Hj Matussin, Pg Emran, Yatie34 of 50
G18. Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry iat Team MeetingCloud room, AITI11 Apr 2018 (Tue)9.00amSecretariat Team - Steering & Working CommitteesYatieSubsequent at Team MeetingCloud room, AITI02 Jul 20182.00pmSecretariat Team– Steering and Working CommitteesYatieSecretariat Team MeetingCloud room, AITI18 Aug 20182.00pmSecretariat Team– Steering and Working CommitteesYatie35 of 50
TECHXPO 2018G19. Infocom Federation Brunei (IFB)Agenda:Kick-Off MeetingVenue:D’Sunlit officeDate:10 Apr 2018 (Tue)Time:2.30pmPresence: D’Sunlit staffIFB:Chairman, Gary, YatieObjectives:- Working Committee formation- Date & Venue- Theme- GOHSubsequent Working Committee MeetingD’Sunlit office26 May 20182.30pmD’Sunlit :Working Committee MeetingD’Sunlit office07 June 20182.30pm D’Sunlit staffChairman, Gary, Yatie36 of 50
G19.3Agenda:Venue:Date:Time:Presence:IFB:Working Committee MeetingD’Sunlit office11 Jul 20182.30pm D’Sunlit staffChairman, Gary, ru Sponsorship on InternetTelbru office18 Jul 20184.00pmTelbru reps, D’Sunlit :Working Committee MeetingD’Sunlit office06 Aug 20182.30pmD’Sunlit staffChairman, ing Committee MeetingD’Sunlit office13 Aug 20182.30pmD’Sunlit staffChairman, Gary, Yatie37 of 50
H.EVENTS /ACTIVITIESH1.PC Fairs 2018 (Q1)Dates:18 – 21 Jan 2018Venue:Q-Lap MallGOH:IFB Chairman Organizer:IFB and Q-Lap Mall Participant: IFBMembers (24 booths)Organizing Committee: Syazwani (Lead), Lenny, Jeffrey, Vincent Pao, Yatie- Organizing Committee Meeting, 22 Nov 2017 4pm @ Sprintville Technologies.o Attendance: Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Syazwani (org chr), Lenny, Yatie & Legal Advisor- Site visit @ Q-Lap Mall, Thu 23 Nov 2017 10am.- Attendance: Chairman, Syazwani, Jeffrey, Yatie & Hon Legal Adviser38 of 50
H2. Brunei Darussalam 34th National Day Celebration Parade-H3.Practice session 1 - 10 Feb 2018, 4.00pmPractice session 2 – 13 February 2018, 4.00pmDry Run – 20 Feb 2018, 9.00amCamera Rehearsal – 21 Feb 2018, 8.15amFull Dress Rehearsal – 22 Feb 2018, 8.15amNational Day – 24 Feb 2018, 8.00am IFB Contingent Companies: 29 Participants: 218Industry Briefing on Data 27 Feb 20189.00amDewan Seri Kerna, AITIAITI - Smart Nation Strategy & ProgramGovernment officers and Industry playersExCo and MembersCollaboration to Develop Common Data Analytics and Internet of Things Platform(Data Platform)Objectives: To facilitate the formation of “Alliance” among the industry players to develop the Data Platform39 of 50
H4.Creative Computing Final Year Projects 2018 Exhibition DayDate:30 Apr 2018Time:9.00amVenue:Phase 2 labs, UTBInvite:UTB - School of Computing and Informatics GOH:VC UTB Prof Dr Hjh Zohrah binti Hj Sulaiman Presence:Government officers, Industry players, general public IFB:Vincent, GaryObjectives: To showcase the final year projects (22) work of UTB students from BSc (Hons) in CreativeMultimedia and BSc (Hons) in Digital Media.40 of 50
H5.TechXpo 2018 – Opening o:Game:Prize:Innovative Technology For All18 Aug 20189.30amPlenary Hall, ICCYB Dato MOCDM MOD, SUT MOC, TSUT MOC, Diplomats,Senior Government Officers,Invited Guests, ExhibitorsChairman, ExCo, Members, Hon Advisor18 – 21 Aug 2018TechXpo Cyber Games Tournament 2018BND15k41 of 50
H6. Brunei ICT Awards 2018 – Patron marks:30 Aug 20189.30amPlenary Hall, ICCMOC, incollaboration with AITI and IFBHRH Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee BillahYB Dato MOC, Dep Ministers, Diplomats,Senior Government Officers, Invited GuestsChairman, ExCo, Members, Bon Advisor, Legal AdvisorAn annual event to stimulate ICT industry’s innovationand creativity. IFB members involved extensively atSteering, Working, Judging and Secretariat levels42 of 50
H7.APICTA 2018Date:Venue:Delegate:IFB:09 – 13 Oct 2018Guangzhou, ChinaAITI, IFB, 8 teams comprising of winners & runners-up BICTA 2018Chairman, Gary (alternate) – APICTA ExCoDr Yong - Advisor to judging panelGary – Event judgeCompetition:22 categories, 24 winner awards, 77 merit awardsParticipation:15 member economies, 274 innovation teams, 343 entry nominations, 80 international judgesAchievements:5 merit awards - Mindtrex, IHA, Hope Mental Health, BruLife, MechSim43 of 50
H8.Brunei ICT Awards 2018Programs / Activities- Roadshowso Government Tertiary, 30 Apr2018o Private Tertiary, 01 May 2018o Government Tertiary, 02 May 2018o Government Secondary Schools, 03 May 2018o Private Secondary Schools, 03 May 2018o Startups and ICT Industry, 04 May 2018- BICTA Plus Bootcampo Program: Secondary Schools/Tertiary/Industryo Date:8 May to 31 July 2018o Venue:AITI & iCentre- Site Visit to ICCo Logistics and Invitation Group, 03 Jul 2018o Logistics and Invitation Group, 15 Aug 2018o Prizes & Refreshments Group, 20 Aug 2018o Working Committee, 23 Aug 2018- Site Preparationo Logistics and Invitation Group, 25 Aug 2018o Working Committee, 27-28 Aug 2018- Rehearsalo Dry Run, 28 Aug 2018o Full, 29 Aug 201844 of 50
H9.TechXpo 2018Programs / Activities-Partner signing ceremony, 13 Jul 2018Partner signing ceremony, 19 Jul 2018Partner signing ceremony, 10 Aug 2018Partner signing ceremony, 16 Aug 2018Press conference, 13 Jul 2018Press conference, 19 Jul 2018Press conference, 09 Aug 2018Site preparation, 15-17 Aug 2018Rehearsal, 17 Aug 201845 of 50
I.OTHER INVITESI1.Ericsson BruneiEvent:Date:Time:Venue:IFB:I2.Dewan Perniagaan dan Perusahaan Melayu Brunei n's 10th Anniversary in Brunei05 Feb 2018 (Mon)12.00pm – 3.30pmIndera Samudra, The Empire Hotel & Country ClubExCo and MembersPower Lunch 2018 Series07 Mar 201811.00am- 2.00pmFunction Room, Radisson HotelBAG NetworksChairmanDewan Perniagaan dan Perusahaan Melayu Brunei (DPPMB)Event:Date:Time:Venue:Invite:IFB:4th World Café 201805 May 20188.00am - 1.30pmD & T BuildingBAG NetworksNo rep46 of 50
I4.International Chanber for Service Industry, IndiaEvent:Date:Venue:Invite:IFB:I5.Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry h Global Exhibition on Services15 - 18 May 2018Bombay Exhibition Center, MumbaiIndia High Commission, Brunei DarussalamNo repMajlis Doa Kesyukuran in Conjuction with WTISD 201818 May 201810.15amAs-Saliheen Mosque, PMOYB Dato MOC,DMEI, SUT MOC, TSUT MOC, AITI CE, andSenior Government OfficersChairman, Rozana, Lenny, Yatie & Techone staffConnecTechAsia Summit 2018(A brand new umbrella event encompassing CommunicAsia,BroadcastAsia and the new NXTAsia)Date:26 - 28 June 2018Time:8.00am - 5.00pmVenue:MBS, SingaporeInvite:US Embassy, Brunei DarussalamIFB:No rep47 of 50
I7.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (KHTDC)Event:Date:Time:Venue:Invite:IFB:I8.ABAC PNG & ABAC CT (in conjunction with APEC CEO Summit 2018)Event:Date:Venue:Invite:IFB:I9.Belt n Road Summit 201828 Jun 20188.00am – 5.00pmHong Kong Convention & Exhibition CenterHKTDC, MalaysiaNo repDigital Innovation Forum (DIF)19 - 20 Jul 2018Taipei International Convention CenterYB Nik Hafimi (ABAC member)No repBrunei Advanced Speakers’ ClubEvent:Date:Time:Venue:Invite:IFB:Brunei Advanced Speakers’ ClubDinner Meeting10 Aug 20187.30pmLevel 8, Presidential Lounge, RizqunInternational HotelRozana Yunos, President, Brunei ASCChairman - GOH48 of 50
I10.NextBigTech Asia 2018Event:Date:Time:Venue:IFB:I11.NextBigTech Asia Conference and Exhibition2 – 3 Oct 20188.00am – 5.00pmConnexion@Nexus, Bangsar, Kuala LumpurNo repHari Raya Aidilfitri Open Office-Microsoft, 27 June 2018, Indera Kayangan ballroom, Empire Hotel & Country ClubBAG Networks, 28 June 2018, Design & Technology BuildingHuawei Technologies, 03 July 2018, Mutiara Ballroom, Radisson HotelComquest, 09 July 2018, Mutiara Ballroom, Radisson HotelDST Communications, 10 July 2018, JIS Arts Center, JISTelbru, 11 July 2018, Indera Samudra, Empire Hotel & Country ClubProgresif Cellular, 12 July 2018, Serambi Suluh Hall, Brunei Arts & Handicraft CentreBrusin, 12 July 2018, Indera Samudra, Empire Hotel & Country Club49 of 50
J.CHALLENGES / MOVING FORWARD-K.Planning / StrategyRevenue / SustainabilityProgram / ActivityMembership / PromotionCONCLUSIONTechnology is constantly evolving and a driving force behind the economy. It has been an exciting time for the industrywhere we have seen the rapid adoption of digital technologies changing the way we work, learn and engage. To remainrelevant, IFB will continue to represent companies in the information technology sector as well as companies which usetechnology as the core driver in their businesses. The digital future is for everyone, and no one should be left behind.The past year has been most challenging and rewarding for us individually and professionally. The friendship and bondingestablished between Council Members and the opportunity for business and social networking have been invaluable.On behalf of the Council and Members, I want to thank you for your kind support for the IFB in 2018. It has been a privilegefor me to work with this team of leaders and I look forward to more members playing an active role to taking thefederation further.Last but not least, I also wish to thank the Secretariat for putting in the hard work to drive all the initiatives.Yours sincerely,Vincent ChokSecretary, IFB11 Oct 201950 of 50
o Presentation on National ICT White Paper 2016-2020 o Discussion on a Reassessment of Current Strategic Plans and Development of new BIT Council's Direction o Endorsement of BITC Amended TOR G8. InfoCom Federation Brunei (IFB) Agenda: 9th AGM 2017 Venue: Conference Room, Main Atrium Empire Hotel and Country Club
