National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS) is organizing a workshop on “Mobile Banking/Commerce Opportunities and Challenges” on October 12, 2010.
In Pakistan M-banking/Commerce is one of those fields which really need attention because in Pakistan with wide income divides, banking services are primarily for middle and upper classes but now more than 98 million people own a mobile connection.
The key challenges for m-banking/commerce will be identified. There will be a detailed discussion on the prospects, scope and possibilities of m-banking/ commerce in Pakistan. Different ways will be discussed to meet the challenges in this field such as technological, Government regulations etc.
Effects of m-banking on a common person will be analyzed and different individuals from the industry will share their experiences.
Registration fee for professionals is Rs. 1,000 while for students its Rs. 500. NUST students can join for free.
For further details, please see the NUST School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS) website.
Around 6-7 years back when I gave presentation on mobile banking opportunities for telecom operator, a NUST senior faculty member couldn’t digest it, and all those present started laughing on the idea which wasn’t new but I presentedd some more additions to it.
I see them organizing a workshop on it now.