Seminar on "Transformation to Service Based Economy" September 26, 2008

The Post Graduate Department of Computer Engineering is organizing a two day seminar on “Transformation to Service Based Economy” at Pune Institute of Computer Technology on 27th and 28th September 2008. It is planned to have presentation sessions from speakers from Industry and academics on topics related to the above subject. In particular articles/ presentations on the following topics are welcome.
1. Economic landscape: Agricultural, Manufacturing and Service Economies, Issues and challenges associated with the new knowledge based economy. Vision and strategies for development of knowledge based economy.
2. Transmission of knowledge, know how and technology across borders
And the role of ICT. Internationalization of scientific activities
3. Scientific and technological advancement, complex technologies,
Knowledge industries, Transportation infrastructure, Education and training systems, Skilled and technical workforce, role of physical infrastructure, knowledge infrastructure, economic growth
4. IP regime, Effective protection and approval of IP rights
Technology transfer systems from R and D to industry and business
4. Eco system that facilitates knowledge flows and interaction
5. Financial systems that promote ventures with high risks
6. Role of IT in service based economy
7. Applications of IT in Management
8. Research in IT outsourcing based on IT systems management
9. Role of IT in successful knowledge management initiatives
10. Top management tool box for managing corporations.