2–4 Feb 2024
COEP Technological University
Asia/Kolkata timezone

FOSS: India's Job Growth Catalyst

2 Feb 2024, 11:00
30m
Conference talks

Speaker

Mr Vishal Arya (FOSS United Foundation)

Description

  • Topic: "FOSS: India's Job Growth Catalyst"
  • Focus: Leveraging FOSS in India's fight against poverty
  • Key Points:
  • Exploring FOSS's role in everyday digital life
  • Discussing FOSS as a backbone for popular software
  • Analyzing FOSS's potential to create jobs and reduce unemployment
  • Highlighting training and skill development through FOSS
  • Connecting skilled individuals with IT companies
  • Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in tier-II/III cities
  • Outlining a future where technology aids in poverty eradication and economic growth

https://wisharya.com/can-we-eradicate-poverty-through/

Bio

Vishal Arya works as a Program Director for the FOSS United Foundation, which aims to promote the use and creation of FOSS in India. He is based out of Bangalore but keeps traveling to different parts of India to organize and participate in FOSS events. He is a 2020 batch Information Technology graduate from Cochin University of Science and Technology.

Social Links

https://twitter.com/wisharya
https://linkedin.com/in/wisharya

Headshot Link https://wisharya.com/content/images/2024/01/ztCQvI_U_400x400-1.jpg

Primary author

Mr Vishal Arya (FOSS United Foundation)

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