IndicThreads Goes Green For Its 4th Annual Conference On Java Software Development
IndicThreads.com Conference On Java Technology is the oldest independent event on Java technology in India and the best place in India for Java learning & discussion.
Tweet-- IndicThreads.com Conference On Java Technology is the oldest independent event on Java technology in India and the best place in India for Java learning & discussion. The 4th edition, 2009 conference will be held on 11-12 Dec 09 in Pune, India. In a novel initiative aimed at promoting a green & eco-friendly ethic amongst delegates, the conference has come up with several green initiatives at conference 09
Harshad Oak, founder of IndicThreads says "We were deliberating on which social initiative to take up at conference 09 and that's when the unseasonal rains & cyclone struck Maharashtra, highlighting how human exploitation is hurting the environment. Being avid nature lovers ourselves, we took no time in deciding on Green IT & Green Lifestyle as the social initiatve at conference 09"
Sangeeta Oak co-founder IndicThreads adds "The conference theme "Turning The Corner" is supposed to be a statement on the state of Java technology today. However it looks like 'Turning The Corner' is applying just as much to our weather. Pune like most other cities in India is turning the corner and entering an era of polluted existence and wild weather fluctuations. Our green initiativs encourage everyone to do their bit to reduce pollution & work towards a greener tomorrow.
The green initiatives at the conference are
- Green IT Bicycle Challenge
Green IT is about using Information technology and associated devices efficiently and effectively with minimal or no impact on the environment. Participants in the Green IT Quiz stand to win a cool - green new bicycle. Though our lives are hectic and cities clogged with traffic, cycles are still a wonderful way to exercise, enjoy the city streets and do our bit for the environment.
- Walk the Talk
The conference encourages delegates to walk, cycle, car pool or use public transport to get to the conference. Each participant who does that, gets a cool goodie bag from IndicThreads.
- Plant a Tree
Instead of giving away free t-shirts & swag, the conference this year, in association with a prominent Pune NGO would give away free saplings of native Indian trees to all delegates. Delegates can collect a free sapling at the conference and plant it in their housing society or office premises.
- Eco-Awareness
The conference will have awareness posters put up to raise awareness on environmental matters such as garbage segregation and reducing plastic usage.
- Nature Trail
The day after the conference, delegates can choose to head out on a nature trail in a forest near Pune, where they can experience nature first hand. Besides enjoying the cool environs of nature, delegates can also take this opportunity to network beyond the conference.
4th IndicThreads.com Conference On Java - http://j09.indicthreads.com/
Details of IndicThreads' Go Green Initiative can be found at http://j09.indicthreads.com/indicthreads-go-green/
Notes to Editor
IndicThreads.com is one of India's leading software developer portals. It organizes an annual International Conference On Java & another on Software Quality . It also offers ground breaking courses in business & technology education under IndicThreads Education.