---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mani A a.mani.cms@gmail.com Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 8:32 PM Subject: [IndiChix] Free Computer Technology Convention in Kolkata To: LinuxChix-India indichix@linuxchix.org

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IOTA will organize a convention from 26th to 28th December 2008. The objectives of this convention are to create awareness on FOSS in the state, inform people about its suitability for sustainable development of the country, interact with the policymakers and other sister organizations for its adoption and come up with a road-map for the institute's activity. An exhibition will also be organized along with the convention.

In recent times researchers, professionals, developers and activists in different prestigious academic and research institutions in the world, as well as in several companies in India and abroad have actively become involved with development and adoption of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and Open Hardware. This convention will act as a unique catalyst to accelerate the endeavor and ensure involvement of academia, government departments and companies in the promotional activities of FOSS-based systems and applications. The organizing committee is taking steps to ensure good participation, both in terms of quantity and quality, through

* A strong technical program * Panel discussions * Industry Forum

The convention will be attended by academicians, business leaders, researchers and designers from all over India. Invited speakers from all over India and abroad will present their thoughts, experiences and research results.

Registration has been Extended (Beyond 18th Dec): http://www.iotawb.org/fctprog.html

Best

A. Mani

-- A. Mani Member, Cal. Math. Soc

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