The Converging World 2010 achieved quite a few landmarks in the history of Exhibitions of this country and shall be memorized in the days to come. The event witnessed the World's Slimmest Plasma TV, Smallest Camera & India's most power efficient Inverters being launched for the 1st time in Converging World Exhibition. The Objective of Converging World Exhibition has always been to bring the latest technologies to the masses. More than 1,48,000 visitors thronged the show on the three-day event while around 100 exhibitors and participants from various countries showcased their products and services, making the event truly international, in all aspects.

The exhibition-cum-conference witnessed a large number of visitors from various states like Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chattishgarh, Orissa and Sikkim from Eastern India and Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka from the far South. A team of more than 200 delegates from our neighboring country, Bangladesh, actively participated in the event, much to the delight of the trade visitors. The event also witnessed the visits of enthusiastic decision makers from sectors like Telcos, Solar Power, ISPs, MSOs, Cable, DTH, Broadcasting, DOT, TRAI, TDSAT, IT Companies (Software & Hardware), Security & Surveillance, Government Departments, Ministry, Institutions, Societies, Trade Associations, Law Enforcement Agencies & Private Organisations.

The Exhibition & Conference was inaugurated by Dr. Debesh Das, Honourable Minister -in -Charge Department of Information Technology & Bio - Technology, Government of West Bengal.

Shri Siddharth, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Government of West Bengal was the Special Guest of Honour in the Exhibition.
Dr. G.D. Gautama, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Power & N.E.S., Govt. of West Bengal was the Guest of Honor in the Inaugural Ceremony.

Shree S.A. Ahmed, IAS, Chairman, Nabadiganta Industrial Township Authority & Member of 5th Pay Commission, Govt. of West Bengal, Shri Goutam Mohan Chakraborty, Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, Shri Adhir Sharma, IPS, IGP, Traffic, West Bengal were some of the Special Distinguished Guests.

Besides, Converging World Excellence Awards were also given to extra ordinary achievers for excellent products & services. Many eminent personalities from Bengal and also from Bangladesh were honoured for their great service in the fields of Electronics & related areas. This was in true sense an inspiration to others to emulate the Award Winners & take Bengal ahead to a new day of Glory.

List of Converging World Excellence Awardees:

Mr. Sushobhan Bhattacharya, Director In Charge, West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency (WBREDA), Government of West Bengal.

Mr. S.P. Gun Chowdhury, M.D., West Bengal Green Energy Development Center.

Mr. Ramendu Chattopadhyay, Chairman & M.D., Tower Infotech Ltd.

Shree S.K. Ray Chaudhuri, Managing Director, Pulse Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Shree Pulak Chamaria, Chairman & Managing Director, Infinity Infotech Parks Limited, Infinity Tower II, Saltlake, Kolkata 700091

Mr. Dileep Singh Mehta, Chairman, Multicon Group of Companies

Mr. Balaram Chowdhury, Chairman, Panorama Groups, Vice President CEAMA

Mr. Rajeev Poddar, CEO, Smart Power

Mr Gurmit Singh, Mr Shankar Chatterjee, Mr. Joy Dhar, Mr. Sudeep Ghosh,

Mr. Rajeev Dhaneeja, Mr. S.P.Saha, Directors, Manthan Broadband Services, Kolkata

Mr. Rajib Gangooly, Stranger Audio Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. S.P.Toshniwal, President, Dhanshri Electronics Ltd.

Mr. Chandan Ghosh, Head NLD, Aircel

Some of the Companies / Brands on display included, AHUJA, Panasonic, Samsung, HCL, Lenovo, Acer, Hitachi, POPE, World Phone, Hi-Focus, I-Net, Lilin, AV TECH, TAHUA, Eye View, HK Vision, Yoko, Sunsky Software Technologies Private Limited, Spy Eye India, Mat-X, Tirupati It Shope, Nidhi Electronics, Objectsol Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Aqua Marketing, Super Traders, Tab Technologies, Stranger Audio Pvt. Ltd, Computer Media, V K Enterprise, Raj Internatioanl, Maa Tara Marketing, Zeal Broadband Systems, ICFAI University, Cat-5 Broadcast, World Phone Internet Services, Shree Jee Sales, Itek Solutions, Tower Solar Systems Pvt. Ltd., Insight Solutions, S. N. Electronics Pvt Ltd, Smart Power, G. P. Tronics Pvt. Ltd., Kevin Power Solutions Pvt Ltd., Josh Tv, What's On, Belief, Galaxy Centre, Ishika Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Amigo, Sujal Infotech, Systems & Software, Proton Technologies, A.B. Enterprise, Galaxy Center, Club Mahindra & many more.

Hi-Tech Conference

Led by visionary industry leaders & eminent Industry personalities, the Hi-Tech Conference on Converging Technologies was also held fruitfully on 26th February at 'Hotel Peerless Inn', Kolkata from 10.30 am to 3.30pm. The Conference drew industry stalwarts to present key insights and put forward their vision and roadmap for the future of convergence in India.

Shri Siddharth, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Government of West Bengal inaugurated the Hi-tech Conference at 10.30 am.
Dr. G.D. Gautama, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Power & N.E.S., Govt. of West Bengal was the Special Guest of Honor.

The Hi-Tech Conference included exciting presentations on:

Role of Wimax in Telecom & Broadband by Mr. Chandan Ghosh, Head - National Long Distance, Aircel

Necessity of Video Communication & IP Surveillance in Today's scenario by Mr. Masayuki Tanaka, Regional Sales Manager, TOA

Advanced Techonologies, Applications & Marketing Strategies of 3G & Beyond,

Mr. N. K. Goyal, President, CMAI Association of India

Future of Community Radio in India by Mr. A. Bandhopadhya, General Manager, Webel Mediatronics

Importance & Utility of Solar Technology & Products in today's scenario by Mr. Ramendu Chattopadhya, CMD, Tower Group

DTH Scenario in India by Mr. Parag Kimbahune, Vice President, What's On India
Door Automation & Security Solutions by Mr. Rajiv K. Poddar, CEO, Smart Power
Security Pays by Ms. Aman Singh, Associate Editor, Director - Business Development, Security Today

Intelligent Video Surveillance by Dr. Shomit Ghosh, VP, Technology, Videonetics Technology

The 8th Converging World 2010 event was sponsored by Panasonic and associated by Aircel, Conference co-sponsor was Savitri Telecom, Invitation Sponsor - Panorama, Mobile Partner - Hi-Tech Mobile, Solar Partner - Tower Group, Video Surveillance Partner - Videonetics, Official MSO - Manthan Broadband Services, Official Channel Partner - Kolkata TV, Official Media Partner - Satellite@Internet India, R-Plus, Nakshatra TV, Official Website - Satii.TV, Associate Media Partner - Ishika Technologies, Security Today, Cable Partner - Siti Digital, Outdoor Media Partner - Ad Ideas Pvt. Ltd., Indoor Media Partner - Show World, Online Media Partner - Tender Tiger, India Mart, Trade India, Promotional Partner - Candid, Developer IQ, Event Manager - XLNC, Supporting Magazines - Telecom Era, Cable Kural, Cable Scan, Avishkar, City Outlet, Supported by - CMAI, IPTV India Forum, EIF, Emall, TUG, CEAMA, Webel, Advantage Bengal.

The event also witnessed a very wide media coverage - both in print and electronic, like Star Ananda, Kolkata TV, R-Plus, Channel 10, Tara News, Taza TV, ETV Bangla, 24 Ghanta, Naxatra News, Josh TV, Mon TV, Duranto Khabar, Akash Bangla, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, Ananda Bazar Patrika, Rajasthan Patrika, Sanmarg, Pratidin, Dainik Vishwamitra, Jansatta, Kalantar, Aaj Vikash, Janpath, and Azad Hind.

On the whole, with multiple business opportunities, the 8th Converging World 2010 Exhibition & Conference has proved to be an enriching experience for all the exhibitors and trade visitors.

Mr. Vijay B. Mansukhani, Organiser, is overwhelmed by the huge response and patronage received from the Sponsors and Exhibitors who have already given their confirmation to participate in the next event.