*Spotlight on GK3:* *Reaching the 'Bottom of the Pyramid'* * *
*Orlando Ayala*,* *Senior Vice President, Unlimited Potential Group, Microsoft Corporation, says "Technology is a powerful amplifier for people's ideas and imagination. Although it is one piece of the solution to economic growth in emerging markets, it supports nearly every other aspect of development, and is critical investment for any country seeking to nurture growth and create new opportunities." Join Ayala and other high-level IT visionaries *John E. Davies*,* *Vice President, Sales and Marketing Group / General Manager, World Ahead, Intel Corporation; *Valerie Faudon*, Vice President, Programs, Alcatel Corporate Marketing Office, Paris; and *Bonsal Glascock*, President and Chief Operating Officer, iMalls Global, Inc. in the Emerging Markets Plenary on '*Emerging Markets: Is There a Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid?'* More: Do Underserved Communities Need a New Approach to ICT?<http://www.gkpeventsonthefuture.org/beyondtunis/dsp_page_clear.cfm/elementid/136/Do-Underserved-Communities-Need-a-New-Approach-to-ICT> * * *GK3 Sessions on Emerging Markets* 'Emerging Markets: Is There a Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid?<http://www.gkpeventsonthefuture.org/GK3/dsp_page.cfm?pageid=671#emp>' will enable open dialogue on how global corporations are changing the world for women and young people by facilitating access to knowledge and ICT through a 'double or triple bottom line' approach. 'Connecting The Diaspora: Migration as an Opportunity<http://www.gkpeventsonthefuture.org/GK3/dsp_page.cfm?pageid=671#em4>' will explore the challenges faced by Diaspora communities in emerging markets and how the phenomenon of Diaspora is opening up new opportunities such as e-remittances, i-malls and other web-based services. In 'Emerging Knowledge Opportunities (The Progress of ICT in Asia Pacific and other Parts of the World)<http://www.gkpeventsonthefuture.org/GK3/dsp_page.cfm?pageid=671#em7>', Orbicom will launch two research publications - published jointly with Canada's International Development Research Centre - which reveals the relationship and impact of ICT products, industries and overall Infostates on the emergence and growth of new markets, among other things. Quick Links:* *Conference Navigator<http://www.gkpeventsonthefuture.org/navigator>| Full Programme <http://www.gkpeventsonthefuture.org/GK3programme> | Speakers<http://www.gkpeventsonthefuture.org/GK3speakers>| Register <http://www.gkpeventsonthefuture.org/GK3registration>** *GKP Event on the Future** -** **GK3,** Third Global Knowledge Conference** "Emerging People, Emerging Markets, Emerging Technologies"* *11-13 December, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia* Find out how to participate @ www.GKPEventsOnTheFuture.org<http://www.gkpeventsonthefuture.org/>
