COMPUTER SOCIETY OF INDIA

The seed for the Computer Society of India (CSI) was first shown in the year 1965 with a handful of IT enthusiasts who were a computer user group and felt the need to organize their activities. They also wanted to share their knowledge and exchange ideas on what they felt was a fast emerging sector. Today the CSI takes pride in being the largest and most professionally managed association of and for IT professionals in India. The purposes of the Society are scientific and educational directed towards the advancement of the theory and practice of computer science and IT.

The CSI Vision: "lT for Masses"

Keeping in mind the interest of the IT professionals & computer users CSI works towards making the profession an area of choice amongst all sections of the society. The promotion of Information Technology as a profession is the top priority of CSI today. To fulfill this objective, the CSI regularly organizes conferences, conventions, lectures, projects, awards. And at the same time it also ensures that regular training and skill updating are organised for the IT professionals. Education Directorate, CSI helps physically challenged citizens by providing training ‘Punarjani’. CSI also works towards a global approach, by seeking out alliances with organizations overseas who may be willing to come forward and participate in such activities. CSI also helps governments in formulating IT strategy & planning.

Benefits for CSI Members: Knowledge Sharing and Networking

Being a CSI member one can avail the opportunities like:

  • Opportunity to participate in the international, national, regional and chapter events of CSI such as conferences, seminars, symposia, workshops, technical talks, free lectures on latest technological advancements in IT at discounted rates between 10%-50%.

    • Other important Chapter activities which offers a platform for networking with distinguished industry leaders, scientists, academicians include :-

  • CSI-SPIN events
  • Knowledge Forum Activities
  • Security Forum Activities
  • Symposia
  • CIO Meets
  • Annual CIO Summit
  • Opportunity to offer workshops/ trainings in collaboration with CSI.
  • Join Special Interest Group (SIG) for research, promotion, and dissemination
    • activities for selected domains, both established and emerging.
  • Opportunity to deliver guest lecturers in educational institutes associated to CSI
    • across India. .Right to vote in CSI elections.
  • Opportunity to become part of CSI management Committee at Chapter, Regional and National levels subject to the eligibility criteria.

Benefits of CSI

  • There are many ways in which a business can support and impact people through its CSI programme, all of which can contribute significantly to the upliftment of the community. These include creating job opportunities, improving facilities at schools, offering bursaries and empowering people through skills development.

Benefits for CSI Members: Knowledge Sharing and Networking

  • Opportunity to participate in the international, national, regional and chapter events of CSI such as conferences, seminars, symposia, workshops, technical talks, free lectures on latest technological advancements in IT at discounted rates between 10%-50%