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ad:tech New Delhi 2012 to open on 22 Feb

Ad:tech, the world’s number one digital marketing, media and advertising event, is going to open on 22 February and continue through 24 February at Hotel Leela Kempinski Gurgaon in New Delhi. The event has a packed agenda full of insightful keynotes, panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities.

The first day of this conference and exhibition will be dedicated to in-depth master-classes on social media and search techniques for marketing professionals. The Master Classes will comprise of a hands-on, interactive workshop to provide in-depth learning on developing a web presence, digital brand building, SEO 2.0, evolution of and technologies in pay per click, social media monitoring, and imbibing search and social into an organisation’s DNA. Leading experts from Google, Communicate2, Simplogy, Quova and Value Pitch will be conducting sessions during these pre-registered master classes.

"This year is going to be a big game-changer for India in the digital marketing arena, and ad:tech is proud to be at the forefront in bringing the very best of minds together on one platform. Global digital heads of top brands like Nestle and Pepsi among over 90 expert speakers from India, APAC and the world – it doesn’t get any bigger than this! If you are in digital marketing, you can’t afford to miss ad:tech at any cost," says Rammohan Sundaram, event chairman, ad:tech India and founder, CEO & managing director, Networkplay Media Pvt. Ltd.

Commenting on the vibrant portfolio of people coming down to India to attend ad:tech, Rammohan says, "Apart from India, we already have confirmations from delegates and speakers of as many as 15 countries, including the US, UK, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore and Korea."

As the largest gathering of online marketers, the event also promises to showcase leading Indian and global brands, including Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Facebook, Dell, Ford India, IBM, Nokia, Sony Entertainment Television, LG Electronics, Homeshop18, Godrej Appliances, mydala.com, and IndiaMART.com.

Besides the master classes, this year’s ad:tech will also feature an exclusive exhibition area for start-up companies in the digital space, which is almost fully booked already.