CeBIT India to showcase ESDM in Karnataka

BENGALURU: CeBIT India, the international IT expo, has partnered with the Consortium of Electronic Industries of Karnataka (CLIK) to boost the Electronic System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) sector in the state. The three-day event scheduled for October 29-31, 2015, at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) is expected to provide a global platform for MSMEs to showcase their innovations at the CLIK pavilion.

While India is already a dominant global force in the sector of IT software and services, through Make in India initiative, Karnataka government aims to fuel growth in the electronics manufacturing sector. CeBIT India aims to catalyze this growth by showcasing innovations in the Indian ESDM sector on its globally renowned platform, creating a network of business opportunities for various stakeholders in the ecosystem.

According to recent reports, the ESDM market is expected to reach USD 400 billion worldwide by 2020, and the state of Karnataka aims to tap 10 percent of the total market. The MSME sector is poised to play a critical role in catering to the supply chain demands of the ESDM sector. The collaboration between CeBIT and CLIK is expected to further promote growth in the ESDM sector and provide newer forays for collaboration between member MSMEs, government, and service providers, as well as encouraging global investment in the state.

“CLIK is a strong association of over 400 MSMEs dedicated towards promoting the electronic industry in Karnataka. Since our inception, we have played an active role in encouraging vibrant growth of MSMEs in the state. We believe that CeBIT India is a perfect platform for our members to share the stage with global leaders and garner more business opportunities,” said Mohandas U, Vice President, CLIK.

Last year, India’s maiden CeBIT was attended by over 450 exhibitors from 35 countries, along with 90 startups from the field of IT, IT-enabled services, and electronics. The event also showcased 127 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across 19 States, providing a stimulus to technology buying in the country as well as attracting strategic investments in the sector. The SMB industry makes up to 22 per cent of the country's workforce and is a critical driver of India’s GDP.  "Our association with CLIK is a step forward in recognizing the immense potential of SMB/MSMEs in the state of Karnataka and create new business opportunities in the state, well known as the IT capital of India,” said Mehul Lanvers-Shah, Managing Director, Hannover Milano Fairs India, the organizer of CeBIT India

Hannover Milano Fairs India (HMFI) is a subsidiary of the global joint venture of Deutsche Messe (Germany) and Fiera Milano Group (Italy) in India — leaders in the fields of trade fair organization, venue management and conferences. HMFI organizes 7 international trade fairs annually.