The Technology Pioneers Programme Partners

Partners are select companies who strongly support the Technology Pioneer Programme and the foundation's commitment to shape the future for the improvement of the state of the world. Partners are actively involved in the programme endeavours and they contribute their expertise and resources in order to ensure that the Technology Pioneers Programme keeps it high standards of excellence.

Accel Partners

"It is an honour and a privilege for Accel Partners to work closely with the World Economic Forum again this year in our role as Technology Pioneer Program Partner and Member of the Selection Committee. We were truly impressed with the quality, quantity and diversity of the applicants this year, thereby making the selection process the most difficult to date. I would like to congratulate the Technology Pioneers Class of 2009. These companies can be very proud of receiving such a respected and coveted distinction."

Kevin E. Comolli, Managing General Partner, Accel Partners

Kudelski Group

"As long-standing Strategic Partner for the World Economic Forum since 1998, the Kudelski Group is proud to join the Technology Pioneer program this year for the first time. Technology innovation is at the core of our business and we are sure that the amazing group of Tech Pioneers clearly represent those entrepreneurship and creative values mandatory to succeed in the challenging environment the world is facing."

Christophe Nicolas, Senior VP and Chief Technology Officer, Kudelski Group

BT

"In the time BT has been a Strategic Partner of the Technology Pioneers programme, I've been struck by the demonstrable capacity to innovate shown by the 400 or so companies. The 2009 list is truly global and proves that, when it comes to innovation, talent has no passport."

Matt Bross, Chief Technology Officer, BT Group and BT Innovate CEO  

KPMG

“KPMG is proud to have participated in the selection of this year’s Technology Pioneers innovators. For the last 10 years, the programme has continued to identify compelling companies that drive technological innovation to the benefit of business and society. This year’s distinguished group of innovators meet that criteria by providing us with technology solutions that enhance the way we work, communicate and live. Congratulations to this year’s winners on being recognized as true technology leaders and for continuing to push the boundaries of the world’s technological transformation.”

Gary Matuszak, Global Chairman, KPMG Information Communications and Entertainment (ICE)