According to the organizers, the four-day event drew around 46,000 visitors. The event, which was held at DECC Hall at United World Trade Center, featured a total of 51 stalls of 35 different companies.[break]
Suresh K Karna, president of Computer Association Nepal (CAN), said quality of visitors was better this year as most of the visitors had certain requirements and they represented different sectors.
Exhibitors also termed the event successful, saying that they were able to interact with their potential clients and also introduce their new services. Umesh Raghubasni, CEO of InfoDevelopers, said the event was successful and that visitor turnout met their expectations. “We are hopeful that the event would be helpful in expanding our services,” he added.
Participants of the event showcased new applications for web and mobile, along with new web portals for online shopping, free advertisement and other purposes. Most of the exhibitors showcasing anti-virus solution provided special offers which attracted huge number of visitors. Likewise, mobile applications for Andrioid users like nLocate and Facebook Scheduler, among others also drew huge crowd.
Narayan Neupane, general secretary of CAN, said the event was a great success and that the association has met all its objectives. “Visitors have finally understood the difference between InfoTech and SofTech. They were no longer looking for gadgets like they used to do in previous editions,” Neupane said, adding that the objective of SofTech was to inform visitors rather than promoting sales.
At the sidelines of the SofTech, CAN also organized an interaction on Microfinance MIS Challenges and Opportunity and a workshop titled ´Challenges and Opportunities in ICT Investment´.
CAN to embrace ´federation´ concept
Computer Association Nepal (CAN) has hinted that it would adopt ´federation´ concept in the near future.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of CAN SofTech here on Sunday, CAN President Suresh K. Karna, “As the association is growing, it is important to take CAN under the ´federation´ concept to make it more organized and exert pressure on the government for the development of ICT sector.”
CAN, at present, has 56 branches in various districts.
“Once we adopt ´federation´ concept, other ICT related association will also be able to join us, which will help us strengthen our activities,” he said.
CAN officials along with exhibitors, ICT experts and software developers, among others were present in the closing ceremony.
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