As part of the Feedback from the first edition of the SME FORUM organised in 12 cities across India, a need was felt for a specific programme on Technology and Innovation by attendees.

The SME TechNOVation Forum & Awards 2013, thus formed, aims to equip SMEs with the tools, resources and information they need for business readiness and staying ahead in global markets with the use of different ICT solutions and innovative methodologies.

The SME TechNOVation Forum & Awards 2013, brought together the distinguished experts, speakerson a common platform with SME users from information technology/ telecom and Business sector to exchange latest information on IT solutions / IT strategies that SMEs can use in order to enhance their growth as well as address challenges faced by SMEs for IT implementation. The platform will also provide SME owners and managers the opportunity to understand how ICT will enable them to grow their business and exactly what technology will be suited to their environments. While the ground events will showcase presentations and answers by experts on the role of technology in SMEs, the Awards for the Best Innovations and Application of Technology will identify leaders and front runners for emulating. The platform promises to contribute towards the development of SME sector and increase awareness of the available and upcoming ICT Technology and Solutions. The organizers will facilitate match-making and will offer support services to the participants desirous of utilizing the services of experts in different fields.

The major take away from the platform by the participants on an ongoing basis, would be latest information and knowledge about ICT Products and Solutions. The participants can visualize the trend in the change of technologies and plan their future course of action to incorporate the latest systems in their businesses. The SME TechNOVation Forum & Awards 2013, will provide a platform for supporters to highlight their products and services as well as to highlight the latest technological developments in IT Sector for the growth of SMEs. Also the supporters will be able to evaluate the needs of SMEs and budding entrepreneurs. The Summit will provide a platform for the sponsors and supporters to highlight their products and services as well as to highlight the latest technological developments in IT Sector for the growth of SMEs. Also the sponsors will be able to evaluate the needs of SMEs and budding entrepreneurs.

What it will it Cover

Overview of the SME Sector Requirement, Adoption & Formative infrastructure for ICT in SMEs- Challenges & Opportunities Low Cost ICT solutions for SMEs: Cloud based CRM, SCM and ERP- Driving Operational Efficiency Social Networking and Digital Marketing Platforms – Driving Revenue, Boost Efficiency and Innovation Targeting customers & Driving Sales growth through Mobile, E-commerce and Digital Marketing Solutions Enterprise Mobility Solutions that transform your consumer engagement, employee connectivity and business processes. Technology and Innovation for transforming our business.

Who Can Participate

Owners, CEOs, MD’s and CTOs of Small and Medium Enterprises Government and PSU Organizations Materials, Logistics and Supply Chain Managers of Large Corporate R & D Institutes, Quality Control & Credit Rating Agencies Banks and Financial Institutions & Insurance Companies IT Service Providers, Digital Security Providers Manufacturers of IT hardware & IT Consultants IT & Project Managers, Business Analysts, Software Developers and Solution Providers Mobile / Telecom Service Providers System Maintenance Companies

Where

The SME Technovation Forum 2013 was held in Gurgaon| Hyderabad| Ahmedabad| Bangalore| Kolkata | Pune & Mumbai| over a three month period.