New Delhi: To develop the cities of tomorrow, the Central govt. is planning to roll out 109 smart cities and upgrade existing cities under the Smart Cities Mission. To bring both public as well as the private sector together, the Exhibitions India Group will play host for the One Mega Event 2017 from May 10-12 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
The One Mega Event will focus on “Smarter Solutions for a Better Tomorrow.” Every aspect of urban life will be covered at the event, including smart governance, uninterrupted clean power and water supplies, smart environment, efficient solid waste management, smart ICT, improved low emission public transport, electric and hybrid vehicles for private use, smart buildings, and so on. The event is being co-organized by a govt. of India enterprise, under the Ministry Of Commerce, and has been supported by other ministries as well.
“The One Mega Event takes forward the Government of India’s vision of strengthening cities through comprehensive and interconnected approach combined with increased public participation. With emphasis on those who actively plan and implement smart projects, the event’s central goal is to establish connections between major players from the worlds of commerce, politics, research and development, making the event an unmissable occasion for the industry and decision makers alike,” said Prem Behl, Chairman, Exhibitions India Group.
The three-day premium business event will attract world-wide attendance and participation of over 500 exhibitors from around 40 countries across 20,000 square-metres of exposition space. The One Mega Event will feature action-packed conference sessions, panel discussions, plenary sessions, and provide opportunities for one-to-one meetings, group discussions and networking activities.
Delegates will have access to over 50 sessions in a single venue, enabling them to collaborate and share best practices across a wide range of smart technology areas.
This trade show will bring together global industry leaders, exhibitors, industry associations, speakers, government administrators, municipal bodies, urban planning experts, investors, pioneers, technology innovators, architects, academia and the media to envision the cities of tomorrow. Government and business delegations are expected from the European Union, France, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Ontario, and so on.
“India is at the cusp of a digital transformation and it is our collective responsibility to make sure that this metamorphosis is a successful one. We believe that the One Mega Event will provide a platform for the entire stakeholder ecosystem to come together and deliberate upon the future of Smart cities and the Digital India mandate. This event gives a great opportunity for public and private players to come together to not just showcase their offerings, but also to explore opportunities to collaborate. Given our global experience with governments and our technology prowess, Oracle is excited to be a part of this event and is committed towards making the Smart Cities as well as the Digital dream a reality,” said Shailender Kumar, Managing Director, Oracle India.
