

Infotel 2010 - Flagship ICT Expo to be held in Sep-Oct 2010
About
FITIS: FITIS - the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri
Lanka - comprises the Hardware chapter - Sri Lanka Computer Vendors
Association (SLCVA), Software chapter - Sri Lanka Association for the
Software Industries (SLASI), the Training chapter Association of
Computer Training Organizations (ACTOS), the Telecommunications chapter
Lanka Internet Service Providers Association (LISPA)/(TPA) and the
Professional Chapter - Information Security Audit & Control (ISACA).
FITIS has been in operation for the past 18 years as the unified
umbrella organization of the ICT industry in Sri Lanka and actively
engaged in developing the ICT with many programs and initiatives.
Sri Lanka's flagship
ICT Expo - Infotel 2010 - will be held under the theme "IT's about
Growth" from 30th September to 4th October 2010 at BMICH organized by
the Federation of Information Technology Industry of Sri Lanka (FITIS).
A series of programs parallel to the Infotel 2010 ICT Expo will be
organized coinciding with the National ICT Week 2010.
"As Sri Lanka is poised for a new chapter of accelerated economic
growth, this year's Infotel theme "IT's About Growth" epitomizes the
vital role of IT in building Sri Lanka's new economy" said Govind
Nangrani, Chairman - FITIS. "Infotel 2010 offers an ideal platform for
ICT stakeholders in Sri Lanka and the neighbouring South Asian Region to
explore and capitalize the new growth and wealth creation opportunities
in Sri Lanka" he further added. "One of the key highlights of the
Infotel 2010 Expo is the participation of global telecommunications
vendors building value similar to the GSM Congress in Spain" he
continued.
The participation of multi-national ICT giants and key regional technology players showcasing their latest ICT technologies will no doubt add value to the ICT Expo. This year's Infotel ICT Expo will provide conference and breakout facilities for sponsors and exhibitors to showcase their products, technologies and solutions.
An interesting and knowledge enhancing program of activities has been planned for the ICT Week coinciding with the Infotel 2010 Sri Lanka ICT Expo, and includes the CEO conclave and walk, student day & career guidance fair where large number of students from schools in the western province are expected to participate. In addition the Infotel FORUM, FITIS Young Computer Scientist (YCS) Awards, ICTer2010 International ICT Conference and the National Best Quality Software (NBQSA) awards ceremony will also adorn the National ICT Week. The glamorous Infotel Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner will be held on 3rd October, and part of the proceeds from the event will be donated to build computer training infrastructure in the north and east. The best exhibitor award and the ISACA IT Security awards will be a highlight of the Infotel Awards ceremony.