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Kathmandu Wednesday January 17, 2001 Magh 04, 2057.
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CAN Info-Tech from Jan 25
Post Report
KATHMANDU, Jan 16 - Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) is organizing CAN
Info-Tech 2001 Nepal Information Technology Show and Conference from January 25 to 29 in
the capital. This is seventh of the annual Information Technology (IT) show being
organized by CAN.
According to a press release issued at a press conference here today, the
exhibition not only provides venue for marketing computer and information technology
products and services, but also aims to increase IT awareness.
CAN Info-Tech 2001 will bring together hundreds of experts, professionals,
buyers, sellers, manufacturers and suppliers, and provide a forum for networking an
exchange of ideas in the field of IT. The participants will interact among themselves in
technical seminars and workshops, organized by leading companies and professional groups
discuss newer and advanced technology and products, says the release.
The exhibits expected to be included are all types of computers, PCs, laptops
and accessories from international vendors. Computer education with a pavilion of its own,
for the first time, would be the attraction for thousands of students longing for quality
education at a competitive price, the release states.
For the first time, CAN is also organizing an international conference called
"IT Revolution: A Millennium Opportunity" coincident with the exhibition. IT
professionals from USA, Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia, among others are expected
to participated in it.
According to the release, the conference aims to offer a common forum for
exploring new horizons and perspectives for IT in developing nations.
Speaking at the press conference, Lochan Lal Amatya, president of CAN, said
that more than 100 Nepali and international exhibitors are expected to participate in the
up-coming event. In addition he said over one hundred thousand visitors, are expected to
visit the exhibition.
Chet Nath Upadhyay, Treasurer of CAN, said that the
Info- Tech is attracting more and more crowd each year, which shows the growing awareness
regarding IT. Basanta Raj Shrestha, CAN executive member, said that CAN is trying to
gather cooperation in the IT sector on a regional basis, and has hence invited speakers
from international community to take part in the conference.
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