This is the second edition of WATSummit and approximately 200 people are expected to be attending the event. The audience for the summit are expected to comprise of CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, CMOs, brand managers, venture capitalists, web developers, marketing managers, editors, publishers, entrepreneurs, small business owners, public relation & communication professionals, and digital/social media professionals.
The advent of 3G and handheld devices is making everybody a digital nomad. WATSummit will look into the future and try and answer questions on whether this is the dawn of the digital era which alters the way people speak, share, marry, travel and grow.
Speakers at the summit include Nikhil Rungta, Country Marketing Head, Google India; Vijay Shekar Sharma, Chairman, Managing Director & Founder, One97 Communications Ltd.; Carlton D'Silva, Creative Director, Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.; Muralikrishnan B, Country Manager, ebay India; and Rajiv Dingra, CEO and Founder, WATMedia.
Topics for the summit include Socialization of the Web; M Commerce in India; Search for Creative Brilliance in Digital Media; E-Commerce - The New Digital Frontier, how has it created a slur in the industry and what will be its role in 2012; and Investments for any social media start-up venture - Self funded or Venture Capital.
Commenting on the event, Rajiv Dingra, CEO and Founder, WATMedia, said: "WATSummit is a landmark event that aims to celebrate the 'Dawn of the Digital Age'. Our belief is that we are witnessing the dawn of the digital age wherein usage of tablets, internet, mobile and devices that connect one and all is on the upswing. Our endeavour is to bring industry stalwarts on one stage and bring to light ideas and insights that are powering this dawn."
Icomp is the industry partner, One97 Communications is the lanyard sponsor and TNS Global is the knowledge partner for the summit.