WELCOME TO IIT 2011 GLOBAL CONFERENCE
NEW YORK CITY
FALL 2011

Join us in the city that never sleeps, home to some of the finest culture and entertainment in the world, attractions featuring magnificent architecture, museums, theater, restaurants and shopping. 

             Conference details will be announced shortly

New York City offers up a feeling of energy, excitement and value that is unmatched and a different experience waiting around every corner.

Previous Speakers

Bill Clinton

President Bill Clinton

42nd President of the United States of America

Bill Gates

Chairman of the Board

Microsoft

Jack Welch

Former Chairman & CEO

General Electric

Tom Friedman

Author, Reporter & Columnist

Hillary Clinton

US Secretary of State

Nandini Nilekani

Chairman

Unique Identification Authority of India

Dr. Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister of India

Aneesh Chopra

Chief Technology Officer

US Government

The conference will host a series of plenary sessions and panels featuring an exciting line up of executives and strategists. We are planning a packed agenda over the three days to facilitate discussion, networking, entertainment and career development.

Conference Kickoff

On the 1st day of the conference, IIT alumni will ring the opening and closing bell on the NASDAQ exchange. The NASDAQ closing bell will showcase the companies founded by IIT alumni that are listed on the Exchange. The celebration will be broadcast live on the giant TV screen in Times Square.

The conference will open with the IIT 2011 Global Conference Torch Lighting ceremony. The Torch will be lit by distinguished dignitaries from US and India, symbolizing the contribution of IIT Alumni to bilateral trade ties between the US and India.

Moderated Sessions

Plenary Sessions will cover important and topical areas of interest in:

• Finance
• Energy and CleanTech
• Technology and Mobile Media
• Life Sciences
• Digital and Social Media
• Consumer Products

Panel Sessions will feature several high level executives as panelists who will provide sector-specific views and discuss opportunities to enhance bilateral opportunities:

• Entrepreneurship
• Real Estate
• Consulting - The Consulting Life, Corporate Governance, and Corporate Ethics
• Social Media
• Academics
• Research
• Media- Bollywood meets Hollywood!

Entertainment and Other Programs

Entertainment featuring exciting performances will be announced shortly.

Offsite programs are being planned for attendees to enjoy New York City’s sightseeing, shopping, and exciting night life:

• Afternoon Museum Tours
• Day Sightseeing Tours of New York City
• Night Tours of the City
• Shopping discounts with major retailers
• College Campus Tours of Columbia University and NYU
 

Discounted hotel rates are being negogiated and details will be made available to attendees.

Job Fair for employers and job seekers

Exhibit Booths featuring leading companies from India and US

About PanIIT

PanIIT is an umbrella organization representing an alumni network of the most recognizable symbol of India's intellectual excellence, achievement and leadership: the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) system.