GATES organizers announce a growing list of cutting-edge vendors and prominent speakers confirmed to participate at the fourth edition of the GATES India Summit, held 04-06 September 2018 at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat. The event facilitates one-on-one meetings between vendors and channel partners, and hosts a conference programme featuring keynote presentations and panel discussions with industry experts. In partnership with Startup-O, GATES will bring a new focus on the great promise and potential for new technologies in the channel.
Ashish Kapahi, CEO at GATES APAC said, “This event is shaping up to be the most future-forward GAT
ES ever! With speakers who provide thought-leadership and vendors who are driving innovation in our business, GATES has become a platform for pioneers. Our partner Startup-O will help channel partners identify real opportunities in the dynamic startup scene.”
Startup-O is a Singapore-based platform that curates promising startups from any location and provides them with strategic seed capital and connects with global experts. With over 950 start-ups under its umbrella, the platform is created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs who believe in going the extra mile.
Anuj Jain, CEO at Startup-O says: “Developing cross border markets remains a challenge for tech startups in South and SEA region due to its fragmented nature. We are excited to explore partnerships with regional resellers for our platform companies through our collaboration with GATES.”
Jain continues: “We are looking forward to conduct an exclusive workshop for select re-reseller partners and present them the specific opportunities with proven technology ventures selected on Startup-O platform. This will help build the go-to-market bridge with aim to execute some signed partnership that day. “
GATES’s proven concept creates an incredibly efficient business platform. The by-invitation-only event connects local reseller channel executives with top international technology vendors. In addition to pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings, GATES creates valuable networking opportunities between executives. Vendors confirmed to participate at GATES India Summit include (in alphabetical order):
ADATA
ADVANTECH
AIFA
ARIENTECH
AVERMEDIA
AVISION
BITDEFENDER
CROWDSTRIKE
CYBERPOWER
EDIMAX
IGLOOHOME
LEAPFROG
MSI
PLUSTEK
QNAP
TOSHIBA
XEROX
WHIZPACE
GALA DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT
GATES’s full service and hospitality creates valuable networking opportunities and memorable moments together with channel partners.
ICT INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
GATES will again host the prestigious ICT Industry Excellence Awards at the gala dinner on the closing night of the event. Vendors are recognized by category for their exceptional channel performance in India over the previous year. Channel executives are asked to select best vendors through live electronic voting.
GATES India ICT Reseller Summit is being held 04-06 September 2018 at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat in West Bengal, India.
