Conference on ICT for SMEs Conference on ICT for SMEs
The Concept

The current business environment presents a threat as well as an opportunity for local SMEs. The rapidly growing economy provides SMEs with the impetus to expand to these liberalising markets. Technology has also increased the effectiveness and efficiency of operating a global business. To stay abreast of the intense competition, SMEs need to discover their niche in the market and improve their connectivity with other businesses.

Surfing the Wave of Increasing Competition”, aims to equip local SMEs with the tools and resources they need for business readiness and staying ahead of market trends. Hear from our panel of distinguished speakers as they discuss case studies and share success stories on key issues in reviving businesses, minimizing risks and maintaining an edge in the market.

This one-day event will provides SME owners and managers the opportunity to understand how to grow their business and exactly what technology will be suited to their environments. The event will showcase presentations by experts on the role of technology in SMEs.

The event also promises to contribute to the sustainable development of SMEs by providing information on and raising awareness of available and upcoming IT technology and solutions.

Agenda
Session I: Inaugural Session
  • Current Scenario of SMEs in India
  • Present role of ICT in SMEs Sector
  • Barriers to ICT Adaptation
  • Does ICT have a strategic significance or it has only an operative significance for the SME’s?
Session II: How can SMEs grow their business and boost profits with an online presence?
  • Case studies and the way forward in Online Space
  • ICT triggering the Business growth
  • Digital presence- How would it help?
  • ICT for Sustainable growth?
  • Is it an adaptive challenge or technical challenge?
  • Online B2B Market place for SMEs
Session III: How to Maximize ROI with minimum resources
ICT can be deployed in order to efficiently support customer-specific orders. The decisive success factor for competitive advantage is the quality of products and services. The competition in the target markets is fierce. Companies need to stand up to powerful competitors. At the same time, markets suffer in most cases from a low growth rate.
  • Role of ICT for Process Optimization
  • ICT for increasing efficiency
  • Right technology and cost effectiveness
Session IV: ICT for Innovation and Acceleration of business in time of recession
  • Impact of ICT for Innovation in SME sector
  • ICT for cutting-age R&D
  • What support is needed to enable SMEs to realize their full potential?
  • Financial Support to SMES
  • Acceleration of business in time of recession
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