Infocom 2006 -The biggest ICT exposition in India The world’s window to Indian ICT
Aim:
To showcase emerging opportunities in the various sectors while offering a high- quality networking platform for the largest congregation of ICT specialists, policy makers and industry leaders both nationally and internationally.
Organizers:
Businessworld & NASSCOM-partners for the fifth consecutive year.
Venue:
Conference at ITC Sonar Bangla, Calcutta
Exhibition at the Salt Lake Stadium Grounds
Dates:
December 6-10, 2006
Theme:
“Innovate to differentiate"
Inauguration :
The President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Event Format:
Conference (4 days)
Audience:
Industry leaders and specialists (CEO's,CIO's,CTO's,CFO's) from leading software, IT, manufacturing and telecom companies from India and abroad
International corporates
Best known corporates in India
Academia
Government
Focused policy makers
Media
Users of IT & Communication products
Conference – December 6 - 9, 2006
Venue: Hotel ITC Sonar Bangla, Calcutta
Speakers from amongst well-known industry leaders, top corporates, government officials & academia from India and abroad.
25 sessions over 4 days in 2 parallel tracks
Over 2000 delegates from large corporates, SMEs, state & central policymakers, academia & media
70 Sponsoring companies
The CEO Conclave to be held on December 6, 7 and 8, 2006.
Special forums: Innovators Forum, Global Forum, BPO – KPO Forum, ICT in Manufacturing Forum, Future Technology Forum,Communication Technology
Specially focused forum on E-Governance on December 9, 2006 (Venue: ITC Sonar Bangla, Calcutta)
Special sessions like the IT Ministers’ Roundtable and the Bengal CM’s Interactive
Exhibition – December 6-10, 2006
Venue: Salt Lake Stadium grounds, Calcutta
200,000 sq. ft of air-conditioned exhibition space
350 Exhibitors
Over 150,000 expected footfalls
Focus Pavilions on IT/ITES/Telecom
Jobs Mart & Edufair
Special Innovations Hub
Special CeBIT European Pavilion and International Pavilion
Infocom Quizzit ’ 06
Covered by leading media- Print, Electronic & Online
Special Attractions
Infocom CXO Roundtable in India and Munich
This year two high profile Infocom CXO Roundtable were held at Calcutta and Munich where each roundtable had focus on a specific vertical. At these roundtables, top notch CXOs defined their specific sector related issues and requirements whereas IT heads and domain experts suggested ways to address those besides discussing the developments in these verticals.
Focus Verticals
Calcutta : Retail on August 17, 2006 Munich : BFSI segment of Europe on October 2, 2006
Infocom CXO Golf Tournament – December 5, 2006
For the second time the Infocom CXO Golf Tournament will be held this year on December 5, 2006 at the Royal Calcutta Golf Course. This tournament will be a unique opportunity to chill out on the lush greens of the oldest golf course outside England as one would join the Corporate bigwigs in a 18 hole, day long Golf Tournament.
Who’s invited? CXOs from across the country and the who’s who of Calcutta.
Infocom Future Leadership Awards (IFLA) – December 6, 2006
Awards to be given by The President of India at the Inaugural ceremony to Top Six Papers submitted by First Year Business School students from India and abroad.
Networking Dinner – December 6, 2006
The first day’s conference ends with the Networking dinner, an opportunity to wine, dine and network with the who’s who of the corporate world.
Entertainment Evening & Gala Dinner – December 7, 2006
A fun filled entertainment evening followed by a colourful gala dinner full of exotic cocktails and a delightful menu. All in all an ideal evening to relax after a day long conference.
Infocom Quizzit ‘06 – December 6-10, 2006 at the exhibition
For the last three years, Quizzing has been an integral part of Infocom – the biggest ICT exposition in the country, with the best minds battling it out at the Infocom Quiz- the quiz with a twist. Infocom Quizzit’06 promises to take quizzing to the next level. Infocom Quizzit’06 will be held at the exhibition for all days of the exhibition.
