As Connect 2010 progresses, the delegates are having new things to learn with every panel discussion, every speaker and every comment. The event, which ends with an awards function this evening, is already a grand success.
On the first day, after a grand inauguration with various eminent speakers, there was a High Octane Keynote Panel discussion on Smart Sourcing. This was followed by the Global Partner Session – Taiwan International Brands Forum. The session threw new light on various possible collaborations between India and Taiwan. Post lunch, the parallel tracks began.
The different issues discussed included how Chennai can become the world leader in automotives, how technology is imperative for manufacturing excellence, Healthcare challenges and leveraging ICT for better reach of health services, Security issues and use of technology for the same and why, even Digital Entertainment and Animation! After a long day of ideas, interactions and innovations, all the delegates unwound at the Entertainment Night at Fisherman’s Cove.
The second day is progressing equally, if not more enthusiastically, than the first. Mr. Oscar Braganza, Executive Director, Marg Properties, will soon begin his talk on sustainable cities and integrated townships, in one of the panel discussions today.
Here are some photos of Marg Swarnabhoomi at Connect 2010 (we are one of the event sponsors):
Display at Venue - Marg Swarnabhoomi is one of the sponsors
We extremely glad to announce that Mr. Oscar Braganza, Executive Director, MARG Properties will be speaking at the Connect 2010 Conference, organized by CII. Marg Swarnabhoomi is also one of the sponsors of this esteemed conference.
Connect 2010 is happening on 8th and 9th September 2010, at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. Aimed at boosting the development of the ICT sector in the state, the tenth edition of CII Connect boasts of many eminent speakers including CEOs and Directors of many premier corporates. Some of the other speakers included Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan, MD & CEO, Infosys, Mr. S Mahalingam, ED & CFO, TCS Limited, Ms. Preetha Reddy, MD, Apollo Hospitals and Mr. Rajiv Menon, Director and Cinematographer.
A graduate in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, Mr. Oscar Braganza brings with him a rich experience of 35 years. During his career he has held various senior positions and key responsibilities at Philips India, Usha International, MRF Funskool, etc. His last assignment was as Managing Director and CEO of CEAT Sri Lanka. Currently, Mr. Oscar is responsible for Real Estate – Residential & Commercial, at MARG Properties.
Mr. Braganza will be addressing the conference on the feasibility of creating sustainable cities, high efficiency green buildings, integrated transit systems and integrated townships.
Mr. Oscar Braganza at CII Connect
For instant updates on Mr. Braganza’s talk and other panel discussions, read the live blog of Connect 2010 – www.connect2010.in/blog
CONNECT is a forum for Indian Information and Communication Technology Industry (ICT) to confer on latest trends & developments. The forum will also showcase Tamil Nadu’s capabilities in this sector. This is the tenth edition of the Connect Series and MARG Swarnabhoomi is one of the proud sponsors of this event.
The conference is all set to take place on 8th and 9th September, 2010 at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai. The two days will be filled with talks by eminent business persons, Directors and Managers of various IT companies, Telecommunication professionals, Network Managers, Application Developers, CXOs, Media persons and Analysts.
Some eminent personalities whom you will meet at Connect 2010:
Dr. M K Stalin,
Dy Chief Minister, Tamil Nadu
A Raja
Union Minister for Communications & IT
K Kanimozhi
Member of Parliament
Dr Poongothai A Aruna
Minister for IT, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Dr Jung-Chiou, Hwang
Vice Minister – Economic Affairs, Taiwan
Gopal Srinivasan
Chairman & MD, TVS Capital Funds Limited
Ramamurthy Sivakumar
MD, Intel – South Asia
Preetha Reddy
MD, Apollo Hospitals
Rajiv Menon
Director & Cinematographer
Vinod Dasari
COO, Ashok Leyland
Prof Idi Chandy
Deputy Director, IIT Madras
This is but a small part of the impressive list of speakers that we have at Connect 2010. The event promises many interesting discussions, interactions and lots of learning.
Register yourself as a delegate today, by logging on to www.connect2010.in
CONNECT 2010 is a forum for Indian Information and Communication Technology Industry (ICT) to present on most modern inclination & progress. It has also been intended as a platform for Tamil Nadu’s capabilities in the sector.
Developing strategies to create outsourcing and off shoring and thrive in a global economy
CONNECT 2010 is a milestone! It is the 10th edition in the series. This edition will have a very short recap on the impact of ten years of Information, Communication and Technology in Tamil Nadu and more importantly create a vision for the next ten years of the sector in the state.
The tenth edition is a showcase of the last ten years of IT Industry and a platform to ideate for the next ten years. CONNECT 2010 significant information is listed as below:
CONNECT 2010 – When, Where, Who, Why
Event Name : Connect 2010
Event Date : 8th & 9th September, 2010
Venue : Chennai Trade Center, Chennai
Convention On : Indian Information and Communication Technology Industry (ICT)
Hosted By : Government of Tamil Nadu
Co-Hosted By : Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India.
Global Partner : Taiwan
Knowledge Parter : KPMG.
Chief Guest
For 8th September 2010 : Mr. A Raja, Hon’ble Union Minister of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India
For 9th SEPTEMBER 2010 : Dr. M K Stalin, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Tamil Nadu
Key Speakers Of The Event
Mr. R Chandrasekhar, IAS, Secretary, Communication Information & Technology, Government of India
Mr. S Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, CII – Southern Region & CEO & Managing Director, Infosys Technologies Ltd
Mr. S Mahalingam, Chairman, Connect 2010 & Executive Director & CFO, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Mr. Rajeev Ranjan, IAS, Principal Secretary – Industries Department, Govt of Tamil Nadu
Mr. P W C Davidar, IAS, Principal Secretary – Information Technology, Govt of Tamil Nadu
Dr. Santhosh Babu, IAS, Managing Director, ELCOT Ltd
Dr. V Sumantran, Executive Vice Chairman, Hinduja Motors
Ms. Preetha Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals
Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, Vice Chairman, Cognizant Technology Solutions
Mr. R Ramaraj, President, TiE-Chennai Chapter
Mr. Gopal Srinivasan, Managing Director, TVS Capital Funds
Mr. K P Balaraj, Managing Director, Sequoia Capital
Mr. Ramamurthy Shivakumar, Managing Director, Intel India
Mr. Rashesh Shah, Chairman and CEO, Edelweiss
Prof. Idi Chandy, Deputy Director, IIT Madras
Dr. Sunil Shroff, Managing Trustee, Mohan Foundation
Mr. R K Raghavan, Former Director, CBI & Advisor, Tata Consultancy Services
Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman, Zensar Technologies
Mr. Rajiv Menon, Director & Cinematographer
Mr. R Dinesh, Joint Managing Director, TV Sundaram Iyengar & Sons Ltd
Mr. Ravi Santhanam, Former MD, Hindustan Motors.
Attribute Of Connect 2010
Presentation Of : CII Connect Awards
Entertainment Night @ Fisherman’s Cove.
The ‘Gold Sponsor’ Of Connect 2010
Mr G R K Reddy Chairman and Managing Director of MARG Limited has generously accorded to be the ‘Gold Sponsor’ for the tenth edition of CONNECT 2010 to Present Indian Information and Communication Technology Industry by Confederation of Indian Industry
