Program Details:

Venue: BICC, Kathmandu, NEPAL
Date: January 2005
Host: Computer Association of Nepal
Time: 9 am - 6 pm NST

CAN Info Tech 2005 will present a dynamic, integrated three days of not-to-be-missed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) experience @ the foothills of the Himalayas. CAN Info Tech is Nepal's largest and only ICT-focused international show and conference with the international and national participation.

The conference will present you with a holistic mix of the big picture, finer details, technical depth, and corporate level perspectives on various facets of the information and communication technology. Our distinguished panel of keynote speakers will bring a diverse set of insights on different advancements on ICT initiatives around the world.

The conference will consist of 3 days of keynotes, intense vertical tracks, in-depth technology, business, management and governance-focused sessions that will cover topics related to the information and communication technology specially on topics like outsourcing, trade, women@IT etc. The technology, business, policy and strategy sessions constitute over 3 days of focused learning and experience is the main body of the conference. There will be an open forum during the quick-hit panels provides for a healthy debate between the speakers and participants. The 7 tracks of the conference blend global trends with local market realities and perspectives.

The conference intends to discuss practical aspects of ICT as well. This conference is not only to learn from each other's experiences but also to explore new horizons and perspectives for all - developed or developing countries. It can also be seen as a common platform for sharing success/failure stories related to the use of ICT in strengthening development efforts. And also chances for exploring new horizons and perspectives for developed countries by sharing and learning from each other. For example, it would be very practical and useful for country like Nepal and others to know how ICT can be used to provide better health services. Similarly, how we can improve the quality and/or coverage of education through the use of ICT? We should see how ICT could be used to educate more poor people, to provide better and affordable public health services in rural areas and increase agricultural yields.

It would wonderful to have papers on the use of ICT in supporting the following areas of development in underdeveloped settings with very limited resources. The conference intends to discuss ways to develop IT as an industry especially in underdeveloped settings. The conference also intends to discuss various areas related to creating and maintaining environment conducive to the development of sustainable IT industries.