MIRC and iTrain are organizing the KL TechNite which is the local chapter of the informal networking session between entrepreneurs, representatives from the local industries, the ICT industry, the SME industry and Government agencies.

The main objective of organizing the KL TechNite is to support MIRC's objective to provide a range of programs that will bridge the digital divide. Another objective of the KL TechNite is to provide a cozy and comfortable platform where participants get together and network among each other.

The KL TechNite is often held at a Starbucks outlet as it is essential that the participants share and exchange ideas on the current technologies over a good cup of coffee and relaxing ambience. The KL TechNite supports networking among the participants by providing interactive games where attendees get to know their team members and work together to achieve a certain goal.

There will be a different topic focus every month, ranging from fun activities like a Christmas celebration to sessions for developers and entrepreneurs. The main reason for this variation is to ensure people from all sectors and levels are able to benefit from attending such an event.

The KL TechNite supports local companies by encouraging entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative products and services during the event. With the KL TechNite as a platform, this will be a golden opportunity for these companies to educate the market that they too have reliable and innovative ideas.

The first KL TechNite was held on 25th August 2006 where presenters from TMNet, Microsoft & WCIT 2008 were invited to speak on exciting topics. Yang Berhormat Dato' Kong Cho Ha, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation was also present to support this event.

AMD sponsored the second KL TechNite where the participants were updated with the current AMD technology whereas British Telecom who was also invited gave an informative talk on their “Innovation Programme” where it will nurture SMEs to be globally competitive. The third TechNite was sponsored by Maybank where they shared on their Maybank2e.net Internet Banking and how it could benefit organizations.

The Christmas Edition TechNite which was graciously sponsored by MDeC was a favourite among the crowd as there were technology updates, fantastic food, Christmas goodie bags and gifts for the games & lucky draw winners. According to Muhammad Aziph bin Dato' Mustapha, Manager of Knowledge Management & BI Corporate Office, “The event was a blast. All participants were clearly having fun, and that atmosphere makes it a lot easier to get our message across. We found that this event allowed us to engage with a unique segment of the ICT market that would have been difficult for us to reach ourselves.”

Companies that want to present their technology are welcome to contact us. For more information on the event or sponsorship, please call 03-7957 7321 or e-mail to lyn@itrain.com.my