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Last week, the third edition of IoT Congress was successfully hosted in partnership with the Exhibitions India Group, a trade promotion organisation. The event was aimed at getting a deep understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its future. Technologies such as AI and blockchain, which have the potential to transform businesses, were also discussed during the event. Additionally, the Global Mobile Conference (GMC) 2018, which is the brainchild of Rajasthan-based consultancy company The Brand Cocktail, was successfully hosted as a part of Delhi International Trade Fair. At the event, the audience received insights into technologies such as home automation, video content, virtual/augmented reality, and machine learning. Gurugram-based community platform 91Springboard also hosted Startup Open House, which gave the participating startups an opportunity to showcase their products to an audience comprising potential partners and customers. After an eventful week, we are here to book your calendars for another busy week ahead! Here is Inc42’s latest edition of startup events coming up this week. Local Startups Meet 2018: Mumbai The Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur, a non-profit student-run entrepreneurial organisation, along with Mumbai-based investment firm Z-Nations Lab, is organising Local Startups Meet 2018 this week in Mumbai. The event, which is being conducted in association with 91Springboard and Spacewhiz, is aimed at helping the youth cultivate the spirit of entrepreneurship. An invite-only event, the meet will be attended by nearly 40-60 people consisting of investors, venture capitalists, and influencers, along with early-stage startups and some incubated startups. During the event, the audience will engage in a knowledge sharing networking session which will be followed by a pitching session where five selected startups from products and services will be pitching in their ideas. Who Should Attend: Startups, entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts Date: October 15, 2018 Venue: Z Nation Lab, WeWork, Raheja Platinum, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai Co-Founders Meet: October 2018 Edition IndianStartups is organising the October 2018 edition of its ‘Co-founder Meet’ to help startup founders find their co-founders. The event is aimed at helping budding entrepreneurs build their own team and find co-founders with complementary skills to build a strong company. The event will also witness participation from all the community members, who will share their expertise and team up with others to create startups or join existing startups. IndianStartups is a 50K-plus member community that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and partners across India and the globe to help nurture, nourish, and empower new and growing startups. Who Should Attend: Startup entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts Date: October 16, 2018 | 5PM–7PM Venue: Wework Galaxy, Bengaluru Startup & Entrepreneurs Meet And Mixture TBL Space, a coworking space in Pune, along with business growth platform TAYS4Business, will be hosting the latest edition of 'Startup & Entrepreneurs Meet And Mixture', this week. The event is aimed at creating an ecosystem for startups, entrepreneurs, professionals and other like-minded people who will get an opportunity to connect, learn, collaborate and grow during the event. The participants will get a platform to network with startup leaders and will also receive mentoring and guidance from them, along with an opportunity for partnership, sponsorship, and collaboration. Who Should Attend: Startups enthusiasts, entrepreneurs Date: October 16, 2018 | 6PM–8PM Venue: Inscape Cowork Pvt Ltd, Koregaon Park Pune Fees: INR 500 NASSCOM Product Conclave: Anniversary Edition NASSCOM is all set to host the latest edition of the NASSCOM Product Conclave. This edition is special as it marks its 15th anniversary. The focus of the event this year is 'Product Mission 2020: Are We Ready?' During the event, industry experts and leaders will share their knowledge to guide budding entrepreneurs on the pitfalls to avoid during the journey and how to successfully build high growth products. The event will also provide a platform for speakers, entrepreneurs, CXOs, investors, and customers to share their views, develop their business, showcase their products, learn from each other, interact with their peers and get motivated by several success stories. Key Speakers: Amitabh Kant, CEO at Niti Aayog; Kush Saxena, CTO at Mastercard; Girish Mathrubootham, Founder & CEO at Freshworks Inc; Moises Cohen, Co-Founder and Board Director at The Floor among many others. Date: October 25–26, 2018 Venue: Taj Vivanta, Bengaluru Stay tuned for the next edition of Events to Attend!