World IT congress was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 February. The event was hosted by NASSCOM. Shri ravi Shanker Prasad ,Minister of Electronics & IT and law&Justice also addressed the audience along with other speakers.The event concluded on 21 February
'Enrich,Explore, Experience, Engage and Enjoy' this was the theme of the event.“
"We not only possess a growing number of innovative entrepreneurs, but also a growing market for tech innovation. We were and we remain one of the most tech-friendly nations in the world. Digital India is a journey bringing about digital inclusion for digital empowerment aided by digital infrastructure for digital delivery of services,” PM Modi said during the inauguration.