BICSI conference to focus on Intelligent Infrastructure, ICT Standards

NEW DELHI: BICSI, the  association supporting advancements in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT), has announced that its India District Technical Conference will be held on April 21, 2016 in Mumbai's The Westin.

Brian Ensign, RCDD, RTPM, NTS, OSP, CSI, President, BICSI, would deliver the inaugural address and the convention would witness the presence of Paul Weintraub, RCDD, RTPM, ESS, Director of Global Development & Support, BICSI.

The dedicated new product pavilion would showcase upcoming products & services and an opportunity to engage with industry stakeholders and professionals.

The 2016 BICSI Cabling Skills Challenge will also be held concurrently. All current installers and technicians are eligible to participate and selected competitors will receive a complimentary registration & entry to the final round of 2017 BICSI INDIA cabling challenge. Winner of the cabling skills challenge will be awarded the title ‘BICSI INDIA Installer of the Year’ and the grand champion will walk away with attractive goodies.

The annual conference will feature captivating discussions on; trends and developments in copper cabling & field testing, high density copper and fiber cabling solutions by enterprises, intelligent infrastructure solutions, high-speed data-transmission technologies and ICT standards updates.

The expected 400 plus audience would largely represent End-users, System Integrators, Installers, Consultants, Distributors and OEMs from the ICT Community, members of BICSI and various other Indian IT and Software Industry Associations.

“The technical conference would illuminate and debate the latest technology trends & standards, best practices in design & installation in ICT and enterprise infrastructure, potential of Internet of Things (IoT), information and telecommunication enabled buildings, apart from exchange of up-to-date information on the deployment and use of leading edge technologies and ICT standards”, said Ketan Kothari, District Chair, BICSI India District.

With focused technical sessions and solutions showcase around next-gen technologies, BICSI annual conference will bring together industry leaders, forward thinkers and technology innovators through a series of engaging presentations.

BICSI provides information, education and knowledge assessment for individuals and companies in the ICT industry serving professionals, including designers, installers and technicians. Through courses, conferences, publications and professional registration programs, BICSI staff and volunteers assist ICT professionals in delivering critical products and services, and offer opportunities for continual improvement and enhanced professional stature.

The technology conference & expo is supported by: CommScope, Fluke Networks, Amphenol FCI, Belden, Netrack, D-Link, OBO-Bettermann, Smartlink and various industry associations, that include: Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI), InfoComm International and ISACA Mumbai chapter.