Archive for October 2006
23-25 Dec 2006 – Pan IIT Global Conference, Mumbai
October 27, 2006TiE CON 2006, the annual TiE conference in Southern California
October 27, 2006The participating chapters of TiE in this event are: LA County, Orange County, San Diego County, Austin TX and Arizona
The theme of the conference is “Innovation Meets Globalization”
Event Dates: 3rd and 4th of November 2006
Event Venue: The Hyatt Regency, Anaheim, CA
Event Website for information and Registration: http://www.tieconsouthwest.org
Featured Panel Discussions:
Emerging Technologies/R&D Innovation: Learn about the novel breakthroughs and bleeding edge innovations that are born from the minds of graduate students, academic researchers and corporate R&D scientists. This panel will answer questions like: Where are the new growth opportunities in technology emerging from universities and corporate labs? Which technologies are VC’s and entrepreneurs focused on the most?
Private Equity Investment for India: Get an understanding of the current “hot activity” going on in this area (the latest and the greatest) as well as provide resources and specific action steps for potential investment.
Alternative Energy: Seek to examine the emerging trends in the alternative energy area. Discussion will focus on how we can achieve financial returns as well as satisfy the demand for alternatives to traditional fuels. Further, what is the future of public market opportunities given the abundance of private capital?
Online Media Content, “Content is King:” One of the biggest proponents for the resurgence of Internet Advertising and media/technology convergence is the power of online content. This panel will touch upon this subject matter with different experts discussing their experience(s) working with online content producers, media companies and user-generated content.
Media & Entertainment, “An Insider’s Look at Animation:” Get and “insider’s look” on a forthcoming American CGI animated TV series that was ‘birthed’ in the U.S. and is currently being produced in India for worldwide distribution. This panel will additionally address the state of the industry in the coming year.
Investment in India, Real Estate: The real estate sector in India is expected to show buoyancy backed by strong economic growth and increasing disposable income. This panel will discuss the investment opportunity and risks as well as the future of India’s real estate.
Media & Entertainment, Live Action: The focus of this panel is to bring together company/industry leaders and discuss the emerging trend of U.S. movies announcing their plans to shoot in India. This panel will seek to answer questions such as: What is the future of joint Indian and American film/TV production? What are the possible implications of this on the American and Indian media and entertainment industry?
Web 2.0, “The New Internet:” Take a look at emerging Internet business models and technology developments, with particular attention to the features distinguishing Web 2.0 enterprises from those of earlier generations. This panel will seek to answer the following questions: What technologies are shaping the future of Internet? What are the roles/implications of the monetization and lowered barriers to entry characterizing Web 2.0 startups? How has the relationship between entrepreneurs and VCs changed?
Global Sourcing, “The Next Wave:” Enter a discussion on global and geopolitical risks, including the impact of World Terrorism on Sourcing Decisions. Topics to be covered will also entail a breakdown of Right Placement versus Offshoring and Multi-sourcing v. Single-sourcing. Panelists will include experts from both service providers and service recipients.
Infrastructure Opportunities in India: This panel will discuss the various aspects of infrastructure opportunities in India. This panel seek to answer questions such as: Considering the recent sprout of foreign investors, will they replace domestic investors and the government as the major player in the infrastructure sector? What lies in the road ahead?
Talk by Arvind Kejriwal, Magsasay Award Recipient (SF Bay Area, Oct 15)
October 11, 2006IIT Foundation Bay Area is pleased to invite you to an evening with Arvind Kejriwal (1989 NH), recipent of the prestigious Ramon Magsasasay award for 2006, for “Emergent Leadership”.
Arvind Kejriwal (known to his KGP friends as “Kejri”), was one of two prominent South Asians who was awarded this year is prestigious Ramon Magsaysay award for his contribution to the landmark “Right To Information Act” in India and for “activating the right to information movement at the grassroots”. The nationwide law is aimed at increasing transparency in public life and helping curb corruption.
In March 2006, IIT Kanpur honored Arvind by presenting him with the Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award for displaying highest professional integrity for upholding human values
Arvind is the founder of the Indian NGO Parivartan that is fighting corruption in India . (http://www.parivartan.com).
What: “Right to information Act: eradicating corruption from the grass roots” a talk by Arvind Kejriwal
Where: India Community Center, Sunnyvale
285 N. Wolfe Road, Suite 102 Sunnyvale, CA 94085
When: Sunday, October 15 2006, 2:30pm till 4:30pm
Cost: $5.00 per person. (CASH ONLY, please). Please pay at the door. Snacks and tea will be provided.
CANCELED: Oct 19: Wireless Convergence: A Panel Discussion
October 4, 2006This Event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wireless technology is evolving fast and furious. Proprietary cellular technologies and complex wireless digital protocols are making way to consumer buzzwords like WiFi and WiMax. How are these cellular and IP wireless technologies coming together?
On the endpoint, cellular telephones are no longer simple voice devices, nor are computers the bulky desktop IP endpoints of the past. The gadgets are rapidly morphing and converging into a slew of new technologies, keywords and features. The trends are particularly interesting in the far more mobile Asian economies, including India.
Come make sense of this crazy and exciting world – find out where we will be in the next few years, from thought leaders and decision makers. Join us for a panel discussion with representatives from all parts of the wireless ecosystem.
Among the panelists will be:
- Marco Boerries, Senior Vice President, Connected Life, Yahoo!
- Prof Arogyaswami Paulraj; Professor, Electrical Department, Stanford University; CTO and co-founder, Beceem Communications
- Ojas Rege, Director Product Management, Yahoo! Mobile
- PK Dubey, President & CEO, TelASIC Communications
IIT, Bay Area! 