Coimbatore is any entrepreneur's dream. Rooted in tradition, yet modern in outlook is the secret of success. The cotton crops of the region helped the city to blossom as a great textile hub. The people are known for their hard working nature and a study published in the popular magazine 'Frontline', pointed out that the output of a Coimbatore worker is 15% more than the national average. The result? A solid economy and a reputation as one of the greatest industrial centers in South India. Industries in Coimbatore and its suburbs account for the production of 45 % of pump sets of the country, 30 % of automotive spare parts and a 50,000 million rupee hosiery industry. All with out any major Government or Quasi Government set up or corporation.

For a long time for travellers, Coimbatore was largely a transport junction, a convenient stop to head to the famed hill stations of Ooty or Kodaikanal. That has changed though. Now the city is known for its educational institutions and is fast becoming a healthcare destination. Coimbatore has one of the premier Agricultural University and a very renowned Forest college. Due to the great manufacturing base the engineering colleges produce quality graduates.

The last two decades has seen Coimbatore develop as a preferred healthcare destination. It led the country in the formation of a model of healthcare delivery by the organization of Specialty Hospitals. In many fields including Hand and reconstructive microsurgery, spine surgery, arthroscopy, advanced laparoscopic surgery, interventional radiology, infertility management, diagnostic ultrasonography, paediatric laparoscopic surgery and urology the city has emerged as a leading centre attracting patients from all over India. Quality at affordable price has been the common feature in all these centers. In addition to patient care, many institutions in Coimbatore concentrate on academic activities. Now Coimbatore has emerged as a preferred centre for teaching and training.
  
More than that people of Coimbatore are known for their hospitality and generosity towards good causes. . Every Coimbatorian is proud and feels part of any venture happening in the city and we welcome you to experience it by coming to APSICON 2011.