ICT EXPO 2009 - KASHMIR

IThe ICT EXPO at the SKICC (8-9 October 2009) is intended to kick-start work on the Information and Communications Technology (ICTA) Association’s roadmap. The event will be organised in a trade show cum conference format and will discuss the role of ICTA, private ICT businesses, ICT consultants, and that of the government in promoting the ICT sector in the state. It will be the first event of its kind in the state drawing participation from all major ICT players in the state.

ICT EXPO will be a trade show cum conference. This event offers the best opportunity to network with the right people involved in ICT within the state of J&K. The conference will comprise of keynotes, debates, panel discussions, and workshops. There will be a good mix of speakers and content from (1) ICT Entrepreneurs From the State, (2) Government Officials, (3) Overseas ICT Experts, and (4) ICT Consultants From the State. The exhibit floor will have 24 stalls of 10fx10f size each.

Besides interacting with the IT planners/personnel from the government departments, the event aims to set a precedent for debating and discussing other important issues related to the ICT sector in Kashmir including ICT awareness in the state, services and support to ICT professionals, liaison with overseas IT players, and effective ways to promote/develop the requisite infrastructure for ICT development.

more information at http://icta.in/ICT-EXPO-09

A Pahalgam Hotel goes wi-fi

Hotel Tulyan in Pahalgam is wi-fi enabled now. They are offering free wi-fi internet access to their customers of hotel as well as those casual eaters in thier Nathus ki Rasoi (Fast Food). It's a applaudable step by the Hotel Management for allowing free internet access in that tourist destination.

Bizcomp 2009 :: Chance to get 1 Lac funding :: FREE

Information and Communications Technology Association (ICTA) of Kashmir in collaboration with Mercy Corps is organizing a Business Competion with an Award of Rs 1 lac for the best business plan submission.
Any aspiring entrepreneur who has that spirit in him and idea in his mind (IT releated) and between the age group of 20 - 35 can enter this competition, happening for the first time in J&K. One can submit the business plan as per the guidelines (http://www.icta.in/bizcomp2009) and get a change of winning not only the cash prize of Rs. 1 lac but also 6 months mentorship by the Mercy Corps eam to ensure that the business idea turns into a success.

The last date for plan submissions is September 25th, 2009 and forms can be downloaded from the URL mentioned above. Bizcomp 2009 will be a part of the ICTA organized first ICT expo in Kashmir on October 8th and 9th, 2009.