An Exclusive B2B Platform that provides Enhanced Business networking opportunities to the regional corporate world

The show will attract industry leaders and influential entities from all over the world, and showcase the latest technologies and trends relevant to the ICT industry. CONNECT is a prime source for successful business prospects in the sector and caters to a broad spectrum of resources.

The Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) and the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) have extended complete support for CONNECT. The PSEB has booked an exclusive pavilion in the show and various software houses and IT businesses will be participating on its platform. Similarly, PTA has encouraged various telecom companies from the sector to partake in the event.

Another highlight of the event will be the premier World Cyber Games (WCG), which will be exclusively held in concurrence with CONNECT in a separate hall for its high profile ONLINE gaming competitions. Furthermore, the inclusion of consumer-oriented organisations alongside WCG in the event will highlight the tremendous potential hidden in the commercial ICT sector along with youth of Pakistani and the regional markets.

Moreover, this year CONNECT 2010 will also feature an ICT FORUM featuring exclusive interactive sessions for ICT stakeholders on IT, Youth and Telecom. Speakers from various disciplines and related industries are being targeted to update the stakeholders with the latest technology and industry knowledge, aimed to cover every facet of the industry.

CONNECT 2010 will integrate cutting edge technology and machinery with vibrant opportunities for appropriate ICT business solutions from around the globe. The participants will have an exclusive opportunity to interact with their international counterparts and brainstorm on projects of mutual interest under a highly collaborative and dynamic environment. CONNECT 2010 will attract CEO’s, CIO’s, COO’s, CMO’s and other influential dignitaries and decision makers from a broad portfolio of sectors within the ICT industry. The major sectors being focused include Telecom, Mobility, Broadcast, Cable & Satellite, Information Technology, Information Security, and Banking Automation.

CONNECT 2010 has Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) and the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) as its Strategic Partners while EEBC, Ukraine is the partner show. The event is being supported by the Federal Ministry of Information Technology Pakistan, Board of Investment (BOI), Engineering Development Board (EDB), Universal Service Fund (USF), Association for Telecommunication Industry Singapore (ATIS), and the Information Technology Department Government of Sindh. Furthermore, the show will receive extensive local and international media coverage including 15 publications and e-media partners from the world over.