‘CIIS CONNECT 2010’ TO ROAD MAP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN TN FOR NEXT 10 YEARS
Posted on: 19/Aug/2010 1:38:53 AM
Mr S Mahalingam, announced that the 10th edition of ‘CII Connect 2010’ will lay road map for Information Communication and Technology growth in the State for the next 10 years, About 200 firms are taking part in event to be held on September 8 and 9.
Addressing the media, he said that over the last 10 years, CII showcased State`s immense potential in the IT/ITES sectors; That Tamil Nadu could now move into the next stage of creating an eco-system for collaboration between IT and other industries and assume industry leadership in both domains. That we would come out with vision ICT 2020.
Currently the State ranks second in software exports and continues to attract greater investment and Foreign Direct Investment flow. The ICT sector has created 0.8 million direct employment and 2.2 million indirect employment as per Mr. Mahalingam.
He added that ‘Connect 2010’ had been broad based to include other sectors such as automobile, healthcare, entertainment, defence and security and that It was all about the new trajectory of growth through innovation and entrepreneurship for IT/ITES industry.
About 200 firms are taking part in Connect 2010 to be held at Chennai Trade Centre on September 8 and 9. The annual event is organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), State government, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology A. Raja will deliver the inaugural address, while Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will deliver the valedictory address.
The event will feature three keynote panel discussions on smart sourcing – the future of India, eco-system –future focus and entrepreneurship and innovation feature and theme based sessions. The theme of valedictory panel discussion will be ‘ICT 2020: Tamil Nadu surging ahead`.
Lifetime achievement award, entrepreneur award and emerging entrepreneur award will be presented at CII Connect Awards function.
