WORLD INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES ALLIANCEWITSA was incorporated in 1998 in the Commonwealth of Virginia within the United States of America.Founded in 1978, the World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) is a leading consortium of ICT industry association members from over 80 countries/economies around the world. WITSA's members represent more than 90 percent of the world ICT market.As the leading recognized voice of the global ICT industry, WITSA aims to drive transformation and grow the industry given that ICT is the key driver of the global economy:Advocating international public policies that advance the industry's growth and development;Facilitating international trade and investment in ICT products and services through our global network of contacts;Promoting industry cooperation and strengthening our national associations through the sharing of knowledge, experience, and critical information;Working closely with internationally recognized organizations to promote and facilitate growth;Awarding signature events ‐ WITSA World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) ‐ to member countries from around the world;Organizing Global ICT Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding ICT users.