ENGAGING EVENT FORMAT
1-on-1 MEETINGS
90 Sec Smartpitch
SMART WORKSHOP
EXPERT KEYNOTES
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
ICT INDUSTRY AWARDS
ICT CRICKET TOURNAMENT
GATES ICT CHANNEL CRICKET TOURNAMENT 2022
GATES will organize India’s First – all ICT Channel Partners Cricket Tournament 2022 on 1st of Nov 2022 in Cochin. Hosted along the GATES Channel Summit 2022, this Tournament will honour channels and vendors for sporting performance and help build team spirit and resilience in a post pandemic world.
Registration will close on 10th of October 2022.
WHY INDIA
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector contributes over 13 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and India’s digital economy generates about $200 billion of economic value annually from business process management (IT-BPM), e-commerce, domestic electronics manufacturing, digital payments, digital communication services (including telecom), etc. By 2025, India is expected to have an overall digital economy of about $800 billion. According to KPMG, the market size of the India’s ICT industry is currently estimated at $180 billion and projected to grow to $350 billion by 2025. The market breakdown by category is: IT services (52 percent), ITeS BPM (19 percent), Engineering and R&D Software (20 percent) and Hardware (9 percent).
EVENT PARTNERS
CHANNEL EXECUTIVE AWARDS
CHANNEL EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR 2022
Each year GATES aims to recognize and reward exceptional executives for their years of industry leadership, commitment to the channel community and social contribution. Following a nomination process, the 2022 honoree was announced at the Gala Dinner at GATES India Business Channel Summit in Cochin on 03 November 2022.
Mr. Atul Gaur, Director and Board Member of Savex Technologies Pvt. Ltd has had a distinguished career in the ICT industry. He currently serves as Director and Board Member of Savex Technologies, one of India’s largest distribution companies. A fellow channel executive described Mr. Gaur’s “real commitment to win-win relationships with partners” as a reason for his nomination. Another cited him as “proof that good works can also be good for business,” citing his efforts to bring internet access to remote villages across India.
CHANNEL EXECUTIVE AWARD OF THE YEAR 2019
Mr. Paramjit Singh Juneja, CEO of Secant Technologies was recognized for his 20+ years of leadership in the ICT Industry in India, working in partnership with the industry’s leading brands. The award also highlighted his social contributions and strong support for non-profit organizations in the area of educational advancement for underprivileged children in Punjab. He has proven that good business and good citizenship do indeed go hand-in-hand.
SPEAKERS
HARISH PILLAY
VINAY BHARTIA
Vasudevan K
PRADIP SOMAIA
Sanjiv Razdan
Atul Gaur
SAURABH SHARMA
PARAMJIT SINGH JUNEJA
Mohan Rajmani
Ashish Kapahi
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
FOR CHANNEL
GATES provides a Platform for
- Understanding market trends and insights
- Introduction to new and innovative products
- Business solutions, tools and enablers to achieve greater efficiency & effectiveness
- Learning about new innovative business models and best practices
FOR VENDORS
GATES is a must-attend Senior Executive summit focused on the ICT and CE industry catering to those looking for opportunities to
- Expand channel foot-print
- Improve operational efficiencies
- Grow revenue and profitability
- Understanding market trends and insights
PRODUCT & SOLUTIONS
Communication Solutions
Data Center
Display Solutions
Document Management
Energy/Power Management
Storage Devices & Solutions
Printing & Imaging Solutions
Information Security
Computers & Workstations
Internet of Things (IOT)
Network Equipment/Service Providers
Software & SAAS Solutions
Security and Surveillance
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME & AGENDA
| All Day | GATES CRICKET TOURNAMENT |
GATES ICT Channel Partners Cricket Tournament 2022 on 1st Nov & 2nd Nov in Cochin.
| 08:00 – 13:00 | Set-up and Registration |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Opening Lunch |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Keynote Presentation |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Smart Pitch (90 sec) |
| 16:45 – 18:45 | 1-on-1 Meetings |
| 19:30 – 21:00 | Welcome Cocktail |
| 21:15 – 00:00 | Entertainment & Dinner |
| 08:00 – 09:30 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Keynote Presentation |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Panel Discussions |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | 1-on-1 Meetings |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 18:30 | 1-on-1 Meetings |
| 14:00 – 17:30 | Workshop |
| 20:30 – 23:00 | Gala Dinner & AWARDS |
| 08:00 – 09:30 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 – 12:30 | Informal 1on1 meeting |
| 12:30 | Onwards Departure |
THE VENUE
KOCHI MARRIOTT HOTEL
Kerala, India
Kochi Marriott Hotel in Kerala, India, located in the city center offers refined comfort for every traveler. Savor delicious international cuisine in the restaurants and lounges, get pampered at our spa, go for a swim in our outdoor pool, or work out in our 24-hour fitness center. Our expansive venues offer a sophisticated backdrop for meetings, social events and weddings, each complemented by our world-class catering and services. We look forward to welcoming you to the luxury Kochi Marriott Hotel in India.
WHY SHOULD ONE ATTEND
GATES provides the participants with a compelling mix of rich content based sessions, ranging from market intelligence and insights from leading researchers and subject matter experts through a mix of workshops and breakout sessions on the latest trends and topics facing the channel.
The conference offers delegates fresh insights into the Indonesia ICT market and showcases ideas & best practices that can help business’s improve profitability. Attendees will feel energized by gaining insights that they can apply to their business when they go back.
EVENT LOCATION
Kochi Marriott Hotel
