Third IT Forum 2020 in Nizhny Novgorod

Online, April 19, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The Third International "ITForum 2020/Informational Society" was held from April,7 till April, 9, 2010 at the Nizhny Novgorod Fair - one of the biggest city`s sights. The Forum was devoted to innovative development of the region, IT outsourcing, Russian science parks development strategies, ICT in medicine and education, e-Government and other related areas. During the forum, a series of events took place: 4 conferences, 9 round tables, 3 discussion meetings, 5 workshops, Nizhny Novgorod IT-Directors Club meeting, Russia Chief Information Officers Board meeting, Russian Internet Forum and The Russian Imagine Cup 2010 sponsored by MERA.

Major companies (MTS, MegaFon, etc.) and universities (Nizhny Novgorod State University, Nizhny Novgorod Technical University, etc.) showcased at the forum exhibition. "ITForum 2020 is a unique event for the Nizhny Novgorod Region," - said Geliy Sharov, R&D Director, MERA. - "It is a perfect opportunity for hi-tech companies, government, as well as industry associations to meet and discuss the most burning issues in one place. For business representatives it was a chance to obtain information regarding the regional development strategy and hear views on the most vital problems".

MERA is an essential member of the Nizhny Novgorod innovative ecosystem. A number of ICT companies are headquartered in Nizhny, which earns the region a solid reputation for the rapid development of information and communication technologies and their penetration in all the aspects of life including medicine and education.