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Interactive Session on U.S. Visa Application

September 16, 2019 - An interactive session with senior officials from the U.S. Consulate General Chennai was held at World Trade Center Kochi. The programme organized jointly with the Indo American Chamber of Commerce had Ms. Christine Saclarides, Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Consulate General Chennai speaking on the subject. Ms. Saclarides gave clarifications to the doubts that the participants had regarding non-immigrant visas like H1B, L1 and B1. The programme had participation from sectors like – IT, manufacturing, food processing, hospitality, real estate, healthcare, tourism etc. The programme was held at WTC Kochi Seminar hall. Ms. Mary Louis, Visa Assistant, from the Consulate was also present. Read More

Demystifying Cloud Security

September 16, 2019 - WTC Kochi organized a talk on "Demystifying Cloud Security." This programme was done jointly with NASSCOM and IDFC Bank and was conducted at the Seminar Hall, WTC Kochi. Mr. Jude S. Collins, Manager- Technology Risk was the speaker. Mr. Jude spoke about the trends, common pitfalls, compliances and security best practices while operating in a cloud environment. He categorised the types of clouds and how it is being used by various users. According to EY, a well architected cloud is even secure that in house server. Like any computing environment, cloud security involves maintaining adequate preventative protections which means we know that the data and systems are safe and can monitor the current state of security. There were also discussions on "Data Localisation" and the much awaited "Personal Data Protection Law." Representatives from businesses using/ contemplating Cloud, SaaS based service providers, Cloud Architects, CISOs, CROs, CTOs etc. attended the programme. Read More

Relief Material Collection Center at WTC Kochi

September 16, 2019 - Kerala was struck by floods in August 2019. The northern districts of Kozhikode, Malappuram & Wayanad were impacted. With the intention to help the affectees and to coordinate the collection of relief materials, a center was set up at the World Trade Center Kochi. This was a joint effort by WTC Kochi, GTech, CII and Natana. Several companies inside Infopark contributed essentials like – Cleaning materials, clothes, drinking water, first aid kits etc. Four truckloads of materials were distributed between 13th and 23rd August 2019. Read More

Seminar on recent amendments in Labour Laws

August 14, 2019 - In the wake of the recent reforms in labour laws, the World Trade Center Kochi jointly with GTech conducted a seminar which discussed these amendments, HR policies and documents. Sessions were handled by Adv.Bindhu Antony, Partner and Adv. Vineed Abraham – Managing Partner, Brands & Bonds. The seminar also covered topics like - Maternity Benefit Act, ESI Act and the Wage Protection Laws passed by Kerala, Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, various agreements between employer and employee, Social Media Policy, Kerala Shops & Establishments Act and the new Wage Code Bill passed by Parliament. HR professionals from different industries participated in this workshop. Read More

Emerging Economic and Market Scenario in India

August 14, 2019 - A talk on "Emerging Economic and Market Scenario in India’’ was held at World Trade Center Kochi. Dr. V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services was the Speaker at the event which covered major economic developments in India with respect to current socio political conditions. The programme had representation from IT, EXIM companies, Consultancies and start-ups. Read More

Workshop on Mindfulness and Workplace Wellness

August 14, 2019 - The World Trade Center Kochi organized a full day certified workshop on Mindfulness and Workplace Wellness. Mr. Gokul Raghunathan, Founder, Mindelligence was the faculty. The programme began with brief activities to explain to the participants the concept of Mindfulness. There were also numerous group tasks for the participants to enhance their knowledge on Mindfulness. Participants also took various self-assessment tests to improve their Mindfulness skills. The attendees were from IT, Finance, Consultancy, Media, Food processing, Manufacturing, Trade association, Chartered Accountants, Travel and Students. Read More

Investment Opportunities in Pennsylvania, USA

July 12, 2019 - The World Trade Center Kochi organized a seminar on “Investment Opportunities in the State of Pennsylvania, USA.” It was done in association with Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and was attended by representatives from IT, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Consultancies, Healthcare and Start-ups. Ms. Supriya Kanetkar, Associate Director, Pennsylvania India Office and Mr. Minu Desai, Welcome Hotel Group, PA, USA were the speakers Read More

Seminar on DevSecOps

July 12, 2019 - On July 3, World Trade Center Kochi organized a seminar on DevSecOps. Mr. Praveen Sasidharan, Partner and Mr. Naveen Kumar S., Manager - Cyber risk Advisory, Deloitte were the Speakers.The seminar was attended largely by IT professionals. It provided the audience an overview of the DevSecOps methodology which focuses on adding the element of Security to the DevOps process. Read More

Seminar on GST

July 12, 2019 - With the deadline for filing GST Annual Returns for FY 2017-18 fast approaching, World Trade Center Kochi organized a seminar on “Practical Insights into GST Annual Return Compliance” on June 11th at Four Points by Sheraton. Mr. Pullela Nageshwara Rao, Chief Commissioner-Customs, Central Excise and Central Tax was the Chief Guest. Mr. Dinesh Kumar, Associate Partner from BDO India and Mr.Sankar, Manager - Indirect Taxes from BDO were the other speakers. The sessions helped the participants to stay updated on the latest in Annual Returns. Read More

World Environment Day at WTC

June 13, 2019 - WTC Kochi commemorated the World Environment Day on 5th June 2019 by planting saplings in our Kochi campus. This was done together with CII Kerala, Indian Women Network and Young Indians. Ms. Shalini Warrier Chief Operating Officer Federal Bank was the Chief Guest at the event. Read More

Workshop on Key Account Management

June 13, 2019 - A workshop on managing 'Key Accounts' was held for sales and marketing professionals at WTC Kochi on 22nd May 2019. These Key Accounts are those generating significant volume of business and profit. This workshop focused on ways to nurture, grow and retain them. Mr. Naveen Kumar, Director of Capitaire--a management consultancy firm--was the speaker and the session was attended by professionals from IT, Furniture, Manufacturing, Media Houses, Pharma, Logistics, Finance, Hospitality, Food processing as well Agri sectors. Read More

Talk “Unleash your Potential’’

June 13, 2019 - The World Trade Center Kochi organized a talk “Unleash your Potential: Be the Woman you want to be” on 21st May 2019. This programme held at the WTC was conducted in association with the Indian Women Network, the women forum of CII Kerala. Ms P.K. Shiby, Founder & Chief Mentor, Spinach--a training and HR consultancy company--was the speaker. The programme was attended by women managers, entrepreneurs and students. Read More