COMPASS celebrates its 30 years with a two-day conclave positioning it as “IT Ka Mahakumbh”

COMPASS, the IT association of Eastern India, celebrated its 30 years in IT industry with much fanfare. It hosted a dynamic and influential two-day Conclave on August 25th and 26th at The Westin, Kolkata. This year the COMPASS Conclave positioned it as “IT Ka Mahakumbh”. The event was dedicated to training, productive knowledge sharing, acknowledgement, and motivation.  

More than 260 IT channel partners gathered at the conclave from across West Bengal. The event witnessed the support from 25 OEMs including Seagate, CP Plus, HP, Gigabyte, Asus, BenQ, Dell, Epson, Intel, Lenovo and others. 

V K Bhandari, Mentor Compass and Chairman/Managing Director of Superton said, “We had a vision to have an event where all the Eastern India partners, software developers, retailers, distributors, system integrators and all the brands could 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 witnessed the presence of 16 companies that showcased their latest technological innovations. The business sessions proved to be highly insightful, as companies unveiled their future product roadmaps, and shared 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 followed by 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, the attendees were enriched by a guest speaker during a talk show. 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 who attended the event discussed about the success and how it has benefited the IT fraternity. Sameer Bhatia, Asia Pacific and Country Manager, Seagate Technology announced that Seagate will continue to support the future events 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 spell bounding speech by the motivational speaker Sonu Sharma. 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.

The Conclave showcased an array of sponsors, each contributing to the event's success and prominence:
Diamond Sponsors
CP PLUS
HP

Gala Night Sponsors
SEAGATE SUPERTRON
Powered By Sponsor
GIGABYTE

Gold Sponsors
ASUS
BENQ
DELL
EPSON
INTEL
LENOVO

Silver Sponsors
FRONTECH
FOXIN
GEONIX
LAPCARE
ZEBRA/INGRAM
AMD
Supporting Sponsors
ANT ESPORT
APC
COOLERMASTER
CORSAIR
CRUCIAL
EKIN
MSI
SIMMTRONICS
STARLITE