DATE: 20 - 21 November 2003

VENUE: Hotel Oberoi Towers, Mumbai

Thought Leader: Infosys Technologies

Co-sponsors:

• Government of India, Ministry of Communications & IT, Department of Telecommunications
• Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT)

Endorsed by:

• Government of India, Ministry of Communications & IT, Department of Information Technology
• The All India Association of Industries
• VSAT Services Association of India

Approved by: India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)

EXHIBITION PROFILE

Banking, like many other businesses, is experiencing unprecedented challenges as it enters the new economy. In today's rapidly changing market, banking and financial institutions have increasingly come to rely on technology as a source of competitive advantage.

bank.net 2003, a purely banking and finance technology related trade show, is a unique platform for the market to explore, understand and review the needs of the bankers and latest technology offerings from leading global vendors and service providers. The event provides an ideal opportunity to initiate working relationships that serve as strong foundations for lasting business partnerships with the biggest and the best from across the globe.

The show also offers banking and financial services professionals the opportunity to discover what's new, to get updates on current trends, and to learn more about the future trends.

CONFERENCE

The concurrent 2-day technical conference will have presentations from high profile international experts from the world of banking, finance, stock market, IT, insurance and regulatory sectors providing revolutionary technology solutions for efficient functioning of the banking and financial services sector.

DELEGATE/VISITOR PROFILE

Decision-makers and key policy makers from the Reserve Bank of India, Government departments and other nodal agencies for technology up-gradation in banks.

Systems heads, IT managers from nationalized, private, co-operative and international banks, financial institutions and VC's.

Chief Information Officers and Operational heads from banks, insurance companies, credit rating institutions, non-banking finance companies, stock exchanges, merchant bankers, mutual funds, forex / money changers, finance publications, depository services etc.

Technology heads and decision-makers from the finance, accountancy, auditing departments in the Corporate sector.

Senior executives from Marketing, Public Relations, Project management, Personnel, Security, Purchase departments of banks.

Credit card companies and service providers, Insurance companies, Auditing and Accounting companies, Consulting companies and all other financial service providers.

PARTICIPANTS PROFILE

Information technology sector - Hardware and Software providers including Retail banking solutions, Core Banking, Electronic banking, Internet banking, Home banking, Mobile banking, Data warehousing, Datamining, Internet, Multimedia, e-commerce solutions providers to banks.

Banking Automation sector - Manufacturers of ATM's, currency counting & sorting machines, and Counterfeit note detectors, statement printers, cash dispensers. Office automation products including document management systems, Archive systems, Workflow systems, printers and paper shredders etc.

Currency, Banknote processing systems - Packing systems for coins and bank notes, Currency printing press, Security paper and Ink manufacturers, Coin mints.

Communication systems - Tele-working solutions, V-SATs, gateways, routers, Data networks, Internet, Intranet, Extranets, call center solutions, EDI Clearing, EDIFACT.

Card technologies sector - Suppliers of microchips, plastic card - magnetic and chip card systems, non-contact cards and card reader systems, optical disk technologies, electronic personalisation and identification procedures systems providers, biometrics.

Wap enabled financial services - Mobile Banking, Stock/News tickers, WAP enabled I.T service provider's i.e. ASP's, WAP enabled browsers (micro browsers), and Infrastructure provider

Security Systems - Identification and information systems On-line security systems, firewall suppliers, Anti-burglary and fire fighting equipment, Vaults and security systems, hardware security systems, surveillance and monitoring system providers, signature verification systems, Biometrics, Security Networks, Fault alert systems, Danger alert systems Banks, Associations, Consulting organisations.

EXHIBITION PARTICIPATION CHARGES

SHELL SCHEME: Rs. 8,000 / US$ 200 per sqm. (minimum area 9 sqm.)

The shell scheme package includes:

• Modular Shell Stand Structure ( two side walls and one back wall - height 2.44m)
• Coloured fascia with company name & booth number
• 1 information table and 2 folding chairs
• Three 100 W spotlights
• Floor carpeting
• One 15 amp power outlet
• One waste paper basket
• Daily stand cleaning

RAW SPACE: Rs. 7,000 / US$ 175 per sqm. (minimum area 18 sqm.)

CONFERENCE DELEGATE FEES

Rs. 5,000 per delegate (Both Days)
Rs. 3,000 per delegate (Per Day)
Rs. 4,000 per delegate (Both Days - PSU Banks)

The delegate fee includes entrance to the exhibition & conference, delegate kit, coffee/tea, lunch and invitation to the industry reception.