Tech
Heavyweights, startups and innovators add spark with Gadgets, Gizmos &
Technology
The 2nd Edition of INDIA GADGET EXPO (IGE) country’s premier international gadget show was
inaugurated today by Shri K T Ramarao, Cabinet Minister for Information
Technology and Panchayat Raj, Telangana State, along with Shri Manish
Sharma, Managing Director, Panasonic India & South Asia, along with the
stalwarts from the Technology & Gadget Industry at HITEX Convention Centre.
IGE 2015 which serves as a platform to showcase innovative gadgets and
technologies brings together major stakeholders of the tech community comprising
of technology providers, gadget manufacturers, technology innovators,
bureaucrats, government officials, entrepreneurs and startups. The expo
showcases verities of gadgets from major manufacturers.
India Gadget Expo this year (2015) focuses on experiential technology and
brings forth innovative technologies.
IGE has over 100
stalls with the companies like Canon,Micromax, Gionee, Panasonic, WDC,
Motorola, BMW, and Mercedesdisplaying their evolving new technologies. Motorola for the first time will be launching
the phones out of e-commerce platform allowing the customers the opportunity to
touch and feel them.
Besides the plethora of innovative Gadgets and Gizmos, the
Startup Zone grabbed the
attention of the visitors with over 50 enthusiastic innovators (selected from
over 400 entries received) displaying their products for the first time. The visitors
enjoyed the Virtual reality world and were seen looking amazed at the Home
automation and other fantastic gadgets.
The IGE has
a series of seminars on current, engaging and much talked about topics with
eminent speakers like Mr Manish Sharma,
Managing Director, Panasonic India & South Asia and President CEAMA,
MrAkhileshTuteja, Partner and HOD – IT Advisory, KPMG, Mr. Gurmeet Singh – CEO
Yahoo, Mr. Ashim Warsi - Head Samsung Mobiles, Mr. Arvind Vohra - Head, Gionee,
Mr. Rishi Jaitley - Asia Head, Twitter, Mr. AnubhavNayyar - Head, Viber, MrVikasSaxena CEO Nimbuzzetcdiscussing
about the present trends and the future of Gadgets, Gizmos, Apps&
Technology in the Super Seminars.
IGE is
also hosting a 30 hour Hackathon Carnival,
a
platform for hackers to pitch their prototypes and solutions to the industry
leaders, investors, IT professionals and public at large.
To take the excitement to the next level, IGE has Five @5, which will witness a large number of Brand,
Product Launches. Daily between 5pm to 6 pm, 5 new products would be launched. IGE
will witness the launch of B.One a
product which will revolutionize the field of office and home automation &
security Owned by Blaze
Automation and product by Orvito
first time in India.
Also the Flash Sale by e-commerce between 1 pm to 4 pm will
provide massive discounts on the featured products from top brands.
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| KTR presenting the momento of India Gadget Expo |
Speaking about the India Gadget Expo 2015 Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, India Gadget Expo said, “IGE is our effort to bring together a
truly world class lineup of the latest digital lifestyle products and
technology with a local flavor to discerning Indian audience. IGE serves as a platform to unfurl
innovative technologies with a highly interactive platform bringing together
all the innovators, tech-inspired manufacturers, entrepreneurs and retailers to
reveal their brand innovations and exhibit their latest products to the thousands
of consumers. The highlight of this year’s IGE is
the unique Start Up Zone which allows
over 50 innovators selected from over 400 entries, to unveil the innovative
technology and showcase their products, to the tech savvy customers and
investors.
This year IGE also has
the first of its kind ‘Inspiring India
Innovation (I3) awards’ to recognize the best and most innovative products.
The Start up zone and I3 awards are our efforts to recognize
the potential innovations in the Tech and Gadget space and provide a platform
to promote “Make in India” an
initiative by the Government of India.”
He
further added, “This year we have witnessed that the number of stalls have
tripled. We are also hopeful that in the coming years we would be able to scale
IGE at par with other global tech expos. Moving forward we plan to organize
smaller version of similar events in other cities and promote innovation and
technology development across the country.”
The 4-day
event is expected to witness an enormous footfall of around 1 lakh visitors and
participants across the world from varied segments including Global Investors,
CEOs and Managing Directors, Technology Professionals and enthusiasts, Dealers/
Distributors, Government officials, Consumers and students.
About the organizers
IGE is an
initiative by IGE Ventures LLP which is a consortium ofMokshEvents CatproEvents
and Skits Events India Pvt. Ltd .Government of Telangana has also extended its
support to this significant event.
Highlights of India Gadget Expo 2015..
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IGE
2015 will beheld between September 18 -21, 2015 at Hitex Hyderabad
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Around
100+ national and international brands and corporates are
participating by displaying and evolving new age technologies.
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An
extraordinary showcase of the latest technology, most advanced and
sophisticated gadgets
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Startup
Zone which features
50+ startups, with innovative products with great market potential, out of
over 400 applicants
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The ‘Knowledge Conclave’ will have 9
sessions covering Smart Cities, Mobile technology, Future gadgets and Gaming
among others.
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The ‘Master Class’ will showcase pioneering
technologies and products to the members.
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The ‘Inspiring India Innovation (I3)
awards’ will provide a
platform to startups to showcase their innovative gadgets to a wide audience
that include both consumers and angel investors.
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The Hackathon
Carnival- a two day 30 hours carnival that will
provide a platform for hackers to pitch their prototypes and solutions to the
industry leaders, investors, IT professionals and public at large.
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The ‘Inspiring India Innovation (I3)’ will provide a platform to startups to showcase
their innovative gadgets to a wide audience that include both consumers and angel
investors.
·
Five@5
will
have 5 product launches every day at 5pm with an allotted time of 5 minutes
which will provide an opportunity to exhibitors and manufacturers to launch
their latest gadgets / products.
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ORVITO
& B-ONE launching the products before CES- Las Vegas in India at IGE 2015.
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Unique
Experiential Tech LED Tunnel
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Virtual
Reality sets
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Innovative
home automation
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