The last 10 years, the technology and business services sector has had an unparalleled impact on the India economy. The recent global economic crisis has led to a slowdown in growth in the Indian technology and business services sector and has forced all organization to draw a new strategy to manage the downturn, Industry and Government recognizes that the next ten years will be fundamentally different from the past and require all stakeholders to develop strategies and insights to identify new opportunities and mitigate the risks.

There are several global megatrends which offer new opportunities and new challenges which need to be thought of now by the Industry,Government and other stake holders . New macroeconomics, demographic, social, business and technology trends are likely to alter the landscape of global business and society. For us the new mantra could be catalyzing inclusive growth through ICT -enabled solutions in healthcare, education, financial services and public services which can drive socio economic inclusion each year, faster, cheaper and more effectively than traditional models.

eRevolution 2009 the flagship forum of this region hosted by Government of Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab and STPI in association with Nasscom, TiE and India Angel Networks will discuss "Transforming Region: Harnessing Technology for Inclusive Growth & Entreprenuerhsip unleashed" on September 3rd and 4th, 2009 at the Taj Chandigarh.

The forum and conference is a platform for companies in the region to congregate and discuss performance management issues, share best practices and build strategies for ensuring performance excellence. The key highlights of the conclave will include an array of keynote presentations and a panel discussion by the industry experts and will touch upon Building India as a market, the topic healthcare, financial services, education and public services which can drive socio - economic growth and maximize potential of ICT solutions.