Stage set for CeBIT India 2015

BANGALORE: Over 170 CXOs are likely to participate in CeBIT India 2015, organized by Hannover Milano Fairs India, the Indian subsidiary of the global joint venture of Deutsche Messe (Germany) and Fiera Milano Group (Italy), slated for October 29-31.

This time, CeBIT will focus on digital solutions marketplace for India and the central theme for 2015 will be Digital Economy – The Digital Transformation. CeBIT India 2015 will bring together global and Indian audiences to discover new businesses and innovative technology possibilities at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).

"With the Government’s Digital India vision, CeBIT India 2015 will act as a platform for pertinent discussions about the digital future of India. More than 170 CXOs and CIOs from various industry verticals, including traditional sectors like BFSI, Defence, Retail, Agriculture and Aviation, will be present to discuss and understand the networking and digital solutions that can shape the furure of their businesses," a release said.

The CGC program will focus on the dominant trends that are shaping the business technology ecosphere viz Big Data Analytics, Social Business, Enterprise Mobility, Security, Internet of Things and Cloud Computing. This year’s show will see two new additions viz. a special section on Jobs and Careers, and the Public Sector Parc.

According to NASSCOM, India will generate a total of two lakh jobs this fiscal year. Industries like IT/ITeS are poised to require continuous skill upgradation as well as right counselling, with the spotlight on niche technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

"We are extremely happy to launch this year’s edition of CeBIT India. Last year, we set out to catalyze growth of the India business IT and ICT market. India’s maiden CeBIT received an exceptional response from government and enterprise alike, and we aim to up the ante this year, with a goal of paving a way to a ‘Digital India',” said Mehul Lanvers-Shah, Managing Director, Hannover Milano Fairs India.

Mehul added, “In the purview of increasing proliferation of connected devices, we see an emerging digital economy. A digital population of 500 million holds immense potential to transform India's economy, business landscape, governance and society beyond recognition. In D!Conomy, businesses require new avenues for building competitive advantage to service empowered customers. CeBIT India 2015 endeavours to provide a platform for enterprises to partake in a digital solutions marketplace and create a truly digital experience for their customers.”