Country`s Largest ICT Expo Convergence India Discusses Digital India Vision with other Opportunities in Mobile Broadband, Broadcasting, IoT, Big Data & Cloud

Business Wire India
The second day of the 24th Convergence India 2016 expo observed leading names from the ICT industry continuing their discussion on building blocks that are integral to the success of the Digital India mission, namely: mobile broadband, broadcasting, digital wallets, big data & cloud, and IoT.

The opening session for the day began with ‘Digital India- Technologies & applications for citizen services including Rural Broadband’, saw presentation by Mr. A.K. Choudhary, I.T.S., Development Commissioner, Sri City, SEZ, Telangana, India, who said: “The source of computing and technology will be driving force for communication revolution. Such innovation and excellence, will not only empower citizens, but also empower India in its mission to become the most developing economy.    Broadband technology shall connect business and individuals to the global market place, and the larger economy.”

 Important topics for the day included detailed discussion on ‘Digital wallets propagating e-commerce in India’, saw one of the panelist, Vikram Upadhyaya, Chief Mentor & Accelerator Evangelist, GHV Accelerator, who said: “Global market is witnessing a paradigm shift in Indian ICT and Startup India is going to play a key role. Indian ICT skills are the backbone of Start-up Era. Digital India will be attracting 10Bn US$ in next 5 years”Also, present on the dais, Probir Roy, Co-Founder, Paymate, India said: “The Indian digital industry is on track to become the fastest growing in the World. In all respects. With I billion mobile customers, 400 million internet users and 900 million UID’s. It is poised to explode. Are we ready? Time to Stand up India. Deliver India.”

 “Building an Apps & Gaming ecosystem” was a trending session on the 2nd day of the 24th Convergence India 2016 expo which was moderated by Rahul N. Bhardwaj, Co-Founder & COO, Junglee Games, India, said: "We are witnessing the revolution of our basic ecosystem at all levels. How we eat, travel, play are all changing and its Digital essence can be found here at the expo. These Digital solutions for India will play a key role in pushing India to the forefront of the First World."

A Keynote address was given by Mr. Ajit Balakrishnan, Founder & CEO, Rediff.com, India  said: “I believe broadband is more critical a national infrastructure than roads and bridges for creating jobs for young people and generating  GDP growth.”

Other respected  speakers at the conference  included Mr. Shrikant Sinha, CEO, NASSCOM Foundation, India; Shri Jayesh Ranjan, IAS (Secretary, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C) Department, Government of Telangana); Mr. Jagannathan Balaji, President & CEO, Riversillica, India, Mr. Peter Bruce (Director, IABM); and Mr. Petr Peterka, Chief Technology Officer, Verimatrix, USA:  etc.
This year, the exhibition has attracted 434 leading brands from 29 countries including Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, UAE, UK, USA, to name a few showcasing the latest technology trends from the global ICT industry.

Please view the Conference Program: http://www.convergenceindia.org/conference-programme.aspx

Please view Speakers List: http://www.convergenceindia.org/speakers-2016.aspx

About Convergence India expo:

In its 24th edition, Convergence India 2016 expo is the most influential and relevant trade event for the ICT, broadcast and digital media industry in South Asia. The three-day event is a powerful platform for telecom operators, service and content providers, equipment and device manufacturers, information & network security, broadcasters, broadcast equipment, cable & satellite companies, digital media, etc., to showcase their products and services to the global industry.

For more information, please visit: http://www.convergenceindia.org

About Exhibitions India Group:

EIG is a trade promotion organization creating opportunities for investments, joint ventures and technology transfers. EIG acts as an interface between businesses, government, academia, society, media, etc. The organisation is certified by Trace International Inc. (USA) for transparency in international commercial transactions. EIG is a member of UFI - The Global Association of Exhibitions Industry, and is amongst a few trade promotion organizations with ISO 9001:2008; ISO 14001:2004; and OHSAS 18001:2007 certification.

EIG has been in existence since 1987 and comprises of several strategic business units. EIG is committed to providing satisfaction to its customers by organizing quality and focused international trade shows through exceptional services, employee involvement, market intelligence and continual improvement.

For more information, please visit: www.exhibitionsindiagroup.com

Photo Caption: L TO R - Prem Behl, Chairman, Exhibitions India Group; Tobias Forsell, MD, Forsway Scandinavia AB; K V Seshasayee, Founder & Director, Win Broadband Services Pvt Ltd; Aveek Roy, Regional Director- Asia Pacific & MENA, Sangoma Technologies Inc; Shrikant Sinha, CEO, NASSCOM Foundation; AK Choudhary, ITS, Development Commissioner, Sri City, SEZ, Telangana; Henrik Molagaard, Global Director, Blue Town