Computer Association of Nepal - USA

2^nd Annual ICT Development Conference

July 3-4, 2009, ANA Convention

Oakland Marriot Convention Center

BackgroundAbout CAN-USA’s vision

CAN-USA is a non-profit US organization born on July 29th 2007 and is dedicated to professional development of its members and technological progress of Nepal. Its members include Nepali and American professionals.

About ICT conference

Annual ICT Conference aims to bringing together the ICT professionals to share their knowledge and experience and to reach a broader recommendation for the development of ICT infrastructure in Nepal.   This also serves as a platform to showcase the ongoing advancement of the Nepali ICT sector as well as responsible public efforts while seeking to engage American partners.

We successfully completed the Inaugural US-Nepal Technology Development Conference, held on July 12-13^th, 2008 at the University of California at Berkeley.  The conference assembled leading world researchers, members of private industry, and the Nepali Diaspora on the topics of: telemedicine, rural connectivity, e-governance, and emergency telecommunications infrastructure pertinent to challenges faced by Nepal, assessed the present state of Nepal’s technological development, promoted successful efforts, and provided networking opportunities.  His Excellency, Ambassador of the Republic of Nepal to the United States, Dr. Suresh Chalise, provided the opening remarks for this conference. 

2^nd Annual ICT Development ConferenceVision

Nepalis in the ICT community have already reached a critical mass in the US.  Silicon Valley is the technology hub of the US.  Opportunely, we plan to showcase the talents of Nepali diaspora while facilitating professional networking.  Moreover, we plan to connect in more action-oriented terms with the ICT development in Nepal. 

We realize this as a significant opportunity for CAN-USA to leverage its knowledge and experience towards a high-impact high-visibility ICT conference.  Similarly, we look forward to remarkably furthering the culture of professional development during ANA conventions.

Plan

The theme for the conference will broadly be ‘Technology and Entrepreneurship.’  The conference will be held July 4-5, marked with two series of 3-hour program.   Each program will be divided into 3 events, 1-hour each.  Some of these sessions could include:

1. Tips for starting and managing successfully high-tech startup

A professional high-tech consultant will teach a 45-minute course, followed by Q/A, on starting and running a high-tech startup successfully.

2. Career Management

We will talk about various challenges and opportunities as you walk from college towards high level of professional success.

3. State of Technology in Nepal

We will develop a better understanding of the state of technology in Nepal (e.g. the Internet backbone presentation by NTC, E-governance, E-commerce)

4. Contracting opportunities with US government and International Development Agencies

We will learn about various opportunities in the US government and development organizations such as World Bank and UN and means to get to them.

5. Professional Brainstorming

We will have poster and/or PowerPoint presentations from entrepreneurs in the US who own or lead the keys ideas in their companies, especially startups

6. Featured Projects in Nepal

We will have some key high-impact projects that are in implementation or action in Nepal today.  These projects could include arenas such as rural connectivity or energy crisis solutions.

7. Taking technology to Nepal

We will have a panel with distinguished guests, who will speak about the opportunities and challenges in taking technology to Nepal.  The panelists could include senior executives from International, high-tech firms such as Intel, CISCO or Microsoft and CEOs from Nepal’s leading IT firms.

The final program will be a 1-hr social hour to promote professional networking in more casual setting, encouraging the culture of business card exchange.Future

The 2^nd Annual ICT Development Conference will help CAN-USA enable networking for the IT professionals in US and Nepal and contribute directly towards development opportunities in Nepal.  At the same time, the conference will strengthen the professional development platform that ANA convention provides.

CAN-USA Annual Conference during ANA-2009

 

Now that we have decided (as per the meeting on 12.14.2008) to have some sort of CAN-USA conference during ANA-2009 it is time for us to brainstorm what kind of conference will be appropriate, engaging, and fruitful for us.  The thought during last meeting was that this is a good opportunity to take advantage of ANA-2009 being held in Silicon Valley and CAN-USA should have a conference held during ANA 2009 where participants would be ‘WOWed’ by the display of technology and creativity.

 

Few pointers to ponder are:

 

• Academic vs. Industrial Conference
• Conference items/themes:

 

1.       Development?
2.       Green?
3.       Global warming?
4.       Technology transfer?
5.       Entrepreneurship?
6.       Career fair
7.       All of above

Please give your input …

9^th CAN ICT Conference 2009

15-16, January 2009

Kathmandu, Nepal

GENERAL INFORMATION

Date: 15-16, January 2009
Venue: City Hall, Exhibition Road, Katmandu, Nepal
Title: 9th CAN ICT Conference 2009

Theme: ICT Milestone for New Nepal

URL: http://www.can.org.np, www.itconference.org.np

INTRODUCTION:

Information Communication Technology (ICT) conference has its glorious past .It is our great pleasure to invite you again on 9^th CAN ICT conference organized by Computer Association of Nepal (CAN). On 15-16 Jan 2009 during CAN InfoTech 2009, a mega event of Nepal in ICT.

Changing Scenario of the country, Nepal has been surpassing the obstacle in every field by degrees. In this scenario, ICT assures us to play vital role in every development sector as a main tool.

Politically and Theoretically ICT is always in priority list but practically it remains silent. Now the time has come to apply practically. The main aim of this conference is to aware technological development, changes and present scenario of the world to the attendees’. We assure that this conference deals with every aspect of technology, business, management, policy and governance in the field of ICT.

OBJECTIVES:

• To provide platform to the Professionals to demonstrate and share their knowledge and make their mark in IT arena.
• To empower the person who are in one way or another associated to the field of ICT.
• To encourage the participation of the persons in creating innovative IT culture.
• To acclimate the professionals to the demands and challenges of professional IT sector.
• To kindle the interest of the professionals in creation of productive information society.
• To communicate the talent of the professional to the society at large.
• To act as a central platform for the Student related to ICT to meet and strengthen regional cooperation
• To exchange and share Knowledge that increase values

ORGANIZER OF THE PROGRAM:

Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) was established in December 1992 as an autonomous, non political, non partisan, non-profitable and service oriented organization. The Computer Association has been formed with the involvement of professionals, specialists, manufacturers, institutions and the related organization of Computer and Information Technology within the country.

SPEAKERS:

• National and International ICT Professionals will be the speakers of the conference.
• Papers from eight focused tracks will be presented in the conference.
• Speaker will be selected to cover various topic of ICT. Abstract can be sent by any professionals.

THE DELEGATES/ATTENDEES

• The event will expect to attract 200 national and international delegates form I/NGO,GO, Financial Institutions and interested individuals from the society.
• More than 300 ICT related Students throughout the nation.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CONFERENCE

• Selected National and International speakers from professionals
• 500 professional and student delegates from over the nation.
• Complimentary registrations to Sponsors of CAN Info-Tech 2009 and ICT conference Sponsors.
• Free registration for Abstract senders (Selected Abstract sender will get complimentary registration).
• Powerful conference agenda to keep you up to date with the latest on the ICT and its applications
• Eight focused tracks covering the entire spectrum of the ICT paradigm

THE EIGHT Proposed TRACKS OF THE CONFERENCE:

• E-Government,
• E-Commerce /M-commerce
• Wireless Sensor Network/ Communication,
• Security/ Cyber law /act
• Information & Knowledge Management
• Distributed System
• Industry Based Curriculum on Nepalese Universities in ICT Education.
• Young generation to minimize digital Divide

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

SUBMITTALS:

SPEAKERS

• Key Dates are:
  - Submission of abstract: 29th December 2008
  - Notice of selection: 1st January 2009
  - Submission of Final Version of Paper: 5th January 2009
• Abstract within given date by email.
• Filled admission form with personal details. (Selected abstract sender will get complimentary registration)

DELEGATES /PARTICIPATNS /ATTENDEES

Key Dates are:

Submission of complete filled form with payment: 10th January 2009
Notice of selection: 13th January 2008

• Complete filled form.
• Registration fee.

PARTICIPATION FEES:

• ASCIO Member :  US$ 50.00
• Overseas Participants:  US$ 75.00
• Local participants:   NRS 3000
• Members of CAN:   NRS 2000
• Student :    NRS 1500

This cost doesn’t include air ticket, lodging and food (except in running program). 

The conference package includes an admission to the main conference for all days, conference kit. Fees will also cover lunch and refreshments during the conference days and free visit to CAN Info Tech 2009.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS:
Computer Association of Nepal
P.O.Box No. 4982,
235/39 Matidevi Marga
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel : 977-1-4432700, 4424043
Fax: 977-1-4441998
Email : info@can.org.np
URL : www.can.org.np

www.itconference.org.np

 US-Nepal Technology Development Conference
July 12-13, 2008
Alumni House, UC Berkeley, California Computer Association of Nepal-USA (CAN-USA) cordially invites you to attend the inaugural US Nepal Technology Development Conference. Come join forces with researchers, professionals, policy makers, aid-organizations, industry leaders, and concerned citizens to create technology based solutions for critical issues facing developing nations.

About CAN-USA: CAN-USA is an American organization dedicated to the professional development of its members and technological progress of Nepal.  It is a non-profit organization with members throughout the United States.
One of our goals is to improve the quality of life in Nepal by utilizing the creativity of the talent pool of our members and the broader American community. Some of the challenges the people of Nepal face include but are not limited to:
1. Rural Mountain Connectivity
2. Remote Health Care (Tele-medicine) 3. Remote Education
4. Emergency Communications Infrastructure 5. Electronic Governance Contact Information:                Telephone:         (925) 998 5399             Fax:                   (208) 379 4249 Website:             www.can-usa.org  

Registration:      registration@can-usa.org

Sponsorship:     sponsor@can-usa.orgPaper Present:   publications@can-usa.org             Media Inquiry: media@can-usa.org