The rapid growth of the IT and IT solutions providing industries in India have provided a tremendous boost to the economic growth in India. These capabilities have not only transformed urban India, but have also created numerous opportunities and a chance at a better and improved lifestyle to the rural Indian population as well.

Against this backdrop, The Economic Times IT Intelligence Conclave 2008, which was held in New Delhi on July 4, 2008, provided a platform to derive newer solutions to overcome current challenges faced by stakeholders and explore newer opportunities in the industry. With Gartner India as the Knowledge Partner and Mr. Kiran Karnik, Ex-President, NASSCOM as the Chairman of the event, the Economic Times IT Intelligence Conclave, 2008 brought together leading industry exponents to discuss various facets under the theme ‘Making technology your partner for global positioning & generating higher revenues.’

The presentations and panel discussions aimed at combining the understanding of companies' strategies and operations with the Business Technology Office skills in developing more efficient IT operations and innovative business IT solutions.