COMPASS successfully concludes a two-day Conclave celebrating 30 years in the IT industry, enhances networking and innovation

The IT association of Eastern India, COMPASS hosted a dynamic and impactful two-day Conclave from August 25th to 26th at The Westin, Kolkata. This year the COMPASS Conclave was positioned as the IT Ka Mahakumbh . The event was dedicated to Training, Productive Knowledge, Acknowledgement, and Motivation.

The event witnessed a gathering of more than 270 IT channel partners from across West Bengal, The 30th Anniversary was supported by 25 OEMs and the major OEMs were Seagate, CP Plus, HP, Gigabyte, Asus, BenQ, Dell, Epson, Intel, Lenovo and others.

V K Bhandari, Mentor Compass and Chairman/Managing Director of Superton says, “Seven years before we had a vision to have an event where all the members from Eastern India partners, software developers, retailers, distributor, system integrator and on other side all brands could participate. All partners and vendors can participate and exchange ideas on technology, the future road map etc. The COMPASS team has really worked hard by inviting 265 delegates from across the state and I am sure the IT fraternity must have benefitted from it. Our aim or goal should be the same where our voice should be strong enough to reach out to the government, nurture the experience of the veterans and benefit the IT fraternity.

Neeraj Agrawal, President, Compass said, “We are extremely excited to have organized this IT Ka Mahakumbh event for the first time and we have 25 sponsors who have supported the event. The event encompassed a diverse range of activities, ensuring a comprehensive experience for all participants. A fusion of business sessions, educational talks, entertainment, motivational speeches, bonding activities, and extensive networking opportunities provided attendees with a holistic event experience. We thank all the sponsors and Compass members who are supporting us and working hard to make this plan a success. We know that members have full trust in us and this is what makes us proud.”

The Conclave showcased an array of sponsors, each contributing to the event's success and prominence:

The Conclave witnessed the presence of 16 companies who showcased their latest technological innovations. The business sessions proved to be particularly insightful, as companies unveiled their future product roadmaps, sharing their visions for the IT industry's advancement.

The evening Gala Night was a captivating spectacle, featuring a grand entrance by committee members welcoming delegates and sponsors, patriotic performances, dance routines, and a series of enthralling musical performances by talented artists. The Gala Night evening was sponsored by Seagate.

On the second day, attendees were enriched by a guest speaker during a talk show segment. Khalid Aizaz Anwar, IAS, Commissioner, Directorate of Commercial Taxes, Govt. of West Bengal, provided valuable insights into the realm of GST, shedding light on its implications and relevance.

All the Partners and Sponsors attending the event were talking about the success and it is for sure that it has benefited the IT fraternity. Sameer Bhatia, Asia Pacific and Country Manager, Seagate Technology announced that Seagate will continue to support the future event of COMPASS. It will continue to work hard to make the Conclave an even bigger and better event in the years to come.

The grand finale of the Conclave was marked by a motivational speech by Sonu Sharma, which left the audience spellbound. His words resonated deeply, inspiring all in attendance. The event concluded on a high note, leaving participants with a sense of satisfaction, knowledge, and motivation to excel in their endeavors.