MIT’s Technology Review, Inc and CyberMedia have entered an agreement to launch Indian editions of the EmTech (Emerging Technologies) Conference and the award-winning magazine Technology Review. “We met with several excellent potential partners and went through a rigorous selection process,” said Jason Pontin, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Technology Review. “It was a difficult decision, but given CyberMedia’s decades of experience in technology publishing, they were the clear choice in the end. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership,” he added. The launch of EmTech India, the premier technology conference for corporate leaders, is planned for early 2009. The Indian edition of Technology Review will be introduced at the conference and then published monthly. “We are excited at the prospect of introducing the conference and the publication to the Indian technology community,” said Pradeep Gupta, Chairman, CyberMedia Group. “This will be the 16th media offering for us, expanding our existing presence in the technology sector. MIT’s Technology Review brings the best and latest developments on emerging technologies that have the power of transforming the Indian technology sector,” added Gupta. This will be the first time a EmTech Conference will be held away from MIT and outside the United States. The relationship with CyberMedia marks the fifth deal for an international edition signed in recent years by Technology Review. “Technological innovation remains a driver of future economic growth for industries worldwide,” said Kathleen Kennedy, Chief Strategy Officer, Technology Review. According to Pankaj Nath, Senior VP, CyberMedia, “As India continues its stride to become a knowledge powerhouse, the impact of emerging technologies will be felt far and wide. The conference will benefit not only India but also the entire Asian corporate community. We look forward to making EmTech the premier technology event in the entire region.” “Bringing together these two great media companies has been an extremely enriching and rewarding experience,” said Chander Rai, President and CEO, Cross Border Media.
