ATOS ORIGIN presents "Hi Tech Pune- Maharashtra 2009"!!! Conference on ”IT for Smart Governance" -under Vision 2020 Initiative" Organized jointly by Pune Vyaspeeth & Maharastra Chamber of Commerce Industries & Agriculture, MCCIA. On Thursday 26th February  & Friday 27th February 2009 at Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports City Balewadi Pune India.

“Hi Tech Pune- Maharashtra 2009”!!! – conference on “IT for Smart Governance” -A Vision 2020 Initiative” presented by Pune Vyaspeeth & on Thursday 26th February & Friday 27th February 2009 at Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune India.

IT for Smart Governance.

Our Endeavour is to make the conference intensive, participative and interactive. Pune has witnessed a huge   influx of   top notch IT companies from all corners of the globe.  "Hi Tech Maharashtra", is a convergence of Minds, an opportunity to redefine, review and consolidate the achievements and create a road map the way forward.One of the key objectives is to recognize the contributions made by IT community to the growth & development of Pune as a Knowledge corridor.In view of the stature held by you, we can capture your presence at this momentous opportunity it will certainly be of tremendous motivation to one and all.

The conference is a unique opportunity for sharing the latest on corporate governance, to network with diverse minds and integrate perspectives & practices from all sectors. The conference will feature panel discussion, keynotes and interactive sessions on February 26th - 3.30pm onwards & on February 27th from 10:30 am till 2:00 pm

Focus: Worldwide Corporates are recognizing that sustained growth of their organization requires adherence to “Smart Governance” practices. This is a responsibility and is possible only with the cooperation and support of all stakeholders. As we move into 2009, economic downturn has severely impacted the various sectors including IT, Manufacturing, construction. It is expected that the Governments would play an increasingly specific regulatory role, in the functioning of the corporate entities. Governance and IT Security will be high on the agenda

Host City Pune: Perception about Pune has changed globally. People believe that the city has the potential to become a global destination. As businesses world learns to cope with market changes and economic downturn, it is time for best of minds to network and discuss. Every Punekar should feel proud of having built world-class IT and International sports infrastructure in the city. We did a great Youth Games in 2008!

A body which works as a catalyst to promote and market the city of Pune. Its objectives are to create an enabling environment conductive to positioning Pune as a global destination. Pune Vyaspeeth aims to see Pune build on its rich traditions of educations and culture and also to develop its strengths in the areas of industry, tourism, science, technology and sports.

Creating and nurturing institutions important for business. Encouraging Linkage between Industry- Academia and Government. Pune Vyaspeeth has captains of industry, Policy makers, as its mentors who provide direction.

Pune Vyaspeeth is a non-profit organization that welcomes such Business meets, which are useful for excellence in Industrial development and creating further business opportunities for the Industry, social upliftment, modernization of society,

Pune Vyaspeeth - Catalyst for important policy changes in the City Development and IT BT policy of state.