Theme for FY 2009 Informatization Month (from October 1 to 31) and Awards for Contributions to Japan’s Information Society and Youth Computer Programs

The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and six related ministries designate October every year as the "Informatization Month", rolling out programs to promote information society.

The government has decided the theme for FY 2009 Informatization Month, events to be held, and individuals, companies and information processing systems to be recognized this year for their contribution to today’s information-rich society.

Theme for FY 2009 Informatization Month

Global, Open, Green!: Usher in a New Era with Information Technology (IT)

Following the previous year’s theme, "Global, Open, Green!" and with "Usher in a New Era with Information Technology" as the subsidiary theme, the objective is to provide a platform where the public and parties concerned discuss the strategic use of IT, which is moving from its infancy to adolescence in the framework of economic and social activities.

Award for individuals, companies and information processing systems for their contributions to today’s information-rich society

This award is granted to individuals, companies and information processing systems that have contributed to today’s information society, thereby further promoting and raising the public awareness and understanding of it.

Award for young individuals who have developed outstanding computer programs

This award is designed to promote data processing education among the young, and identify and develop human resources that will play a leading role in next-generation information technology.

Opening ceremony, lectures and symposiums

1) FY 2009 Informatization Month Opening Ceremony
The ceremony held according to the schedule outlined below, with METI, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, etc. granting awards to those who have contributed to today’s information society.

Date: October 1 (Thu), 2009, from 17:00
Venue: ANA InterContinental Tokyo

2) Lectures
Lectures held on October 1 at six convention halls in ANA InterContinental Tokyo as a special event of the ceremony.

3) Other local events
At the same time, local events such as lectures, exhibitions, seminars and symposiums on today’s information society will be held nationwide.
For details about FY 2009 Informatization Month, refer to:
 http://www.johogekkan.jp/special/ (in Japanese)

Release Date

October 1, 2009

Division in Charge

Information Services Industry Division, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau

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