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Goals for OSIW 2008: #1) Foster spirit of innovation and contribution amongst techies The Keynotes, the TechZone, and FOSS India Awards are going to be the key drivers in this direction. #2) Update software developers with the latest trends, technologies and best practices from the open source world The TechZone will have dedicated tracks for software developers. Plus, the Keynotes and focused workshops will certainly help further this goal. #3) Equip IT implementers with latest open source solutions and best practices The TechZone will have dedicated tracks for IT Implementers (aka IT Pros) too. Plus, focused workshops are being planned to achieve this goal. #4) Accelerate adoption of open source software amongst SMEs and Enterprise customers The CXOSummit, a black-tie event introduced last year, was successful in achieving this goal. This year, along with Delhi, the CXOSummit will be held at Mumbai too. #5) Motivate IT firms (and entrepreneurs) to adopt open source business models The CTOSummit, being held at India's Silicon valley--Bangalore, will be the key driver for this goal. #6) Enable IT firms to reduce their costs, and improve their quality, by leveraging open source tools and technologies Again, the CTOSummit being held at Bangalore will drive this initiative too. #7) Accelerate development of Linux & open source software for Mobile Devices A technical seminar at B'lore will highlight the latest developments that promise to make FOSS a key enabler for developing mobile devices, and their software. #8) Promote ‘technopreneurship’ based on FOSS values amongst the young techies A half-day seminar by Canaan Partners at B'lore will apprise you of what it takes to be a technopreneur, the key parameters that VCs look for in startups, and how the scenario changes for FOSS firms. #9) Highlight IT Tools for the disabled A half-day seminar at Delhi will showcase IT tools that address the challenges of disability and accessibility, and lay the roadmap for future development.