CAN Info-Tech 06 from January 25

January 11, 2005
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The 12th CAN Info-Tech (2006) is set to kick off on January 25 at the Birendra International Convention Centre in Kathmandu.

Officials of the Computer Association of Nepal (CAN), the organiser of the mega IT event, informed at a press conference Tuesday that more than 100 different companies working in the different field of information and communication technology are going to participate in the 6-day exhibition.

President of Computer Association of Nepal (CAN), Biplav Man Singh speaking at a press conference on the upcoming 6th CAN Info-Tech 2006 beginning Jan 25th in Kathmandu, Wednesday, Jan 11 06. nepalnews.com/rh

President of CAN, Biplav Man Singh, said the Info-Tech is aimed at promoting the information and communication technology and disseminate information about the latest developments in the IT sector. According to him, around 300 thousand visitors are expected during the Info-Tech. Over 230 thousand people had visited last year’s exhibition.

Latest information and communication technology, hardware and newly developed software will be the main features of the exhibition, which will have over 110 stalls, according to CN Upadhaya, coordinator of the Info-Tech. “This year’s event will be grander than the previous ones,” he said, adding that preparation for the event have almost completed.

He also informed that various companies are going to introduce new products while a number of conferences including the International Information Technology Conference on Leveraging ICT to Create an Engine of Growth for Nepal is also scheduled to be organized during the exhibition.

The association has been organising the IT event annually since last 12 years.