IGF 2008 IGF 2008 -- INDIAINDIA

33rdrd ��66thth December 2008December 2008

THE VENUE THE VENUE ��CITY OF HYDERABADCITY OF HYDERABAD

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AT HICCAT HICC

((HYDERABAD INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE)HYDERABAD INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE)

FrankfurtFrankfurtFrankfurtFrankfurtFrankfurtFrankfurtFrankfurtFrankfurt

Where is Hyderabad?Hub of India and equidistant between Dubai & SingaporeHence strategic location between financial and development hubs

7 ½ Hours7 ½ Hours7 ½ Hours7 ½ Hours

LondonLondonLondonLondon 8 ½ Hours

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MumbaiMumbaiMumbaiMumbaiMumbaiMumbaiMumbaiMumbaiHyderabadHyderabadHyderabadHyderabadHyderabadHyderabadHyderabadHyderabad

New DelhiNew DelhiNew DelhiNew DelhiNew DelhiNew DelhiNew DelhiNew DelhiDubaiDubaiDubaiDubaiDubaiDubaiDubaiDubaiHong KongHong KongHong KongHong KongHong KongHong KongHong KongHong Kong

SingaporeSingaporeSingaporeSingaporeSingaporeSingaporeSingaporeSingapore

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HyderabadHyderabad

nn Fifth largest city in IndiaFifth largest city in India

nn 400 years old 400 years old -- Exemplifies modern as well traditional India Exemplifies modern as well traditional India

nn Renowned monuments, mosques and bazaarsRenowned monuments, mosques and bazaars

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nn Famous as the hub for IT, Biotech and Pharma industries in Famous as the hub for IT, Biotech and Pharma industries in the countrythe country

nn Convention Capital of IndiaConvention Capital of India

nn More than 5,000 hotel rooms in the CityMore than 5,000 hotel rooms in the City

Hyderabad Hyderabad ( Capital of State of Andhra Pradesh )( Capital of State of Andhra Pradesh )

General Information General Information

AreaArea :: 259 sq. miles 259 sq. miles

Population Population :: 8 million 8 million Rain FallRain Fall :: 89 cm ( June to Sept ) 89 cm ( June to Sept ) Summer Temp Summer Temp : : Max. : 40Max. : 40º Cº C

Min. : 20Min. : 20°°C C

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Min. : 20Min. : 20°°C C

Winter Winter : : Max 20Max 20°°C C

Min. 13.8Min. 13.8°°CC

December TempDecember Temp :: Max 24Max 24º Cº C

Min 16Min 16°°CC

Tourist Seasons Tourist Seasons :: June to February June to February

STD Code STD Code :: 9191-- 040040

New International Airport in HyderabadNew International Airport in Hyderabad

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New International AirportNew International Airport

nn Located 30 minutes drive from HICCLocated 30 minutes drive from HICC

nn Ready in 2008 (First flight Mar 2008)Ready in 2008 (First flight Mar 2008)

nn Purpose built for the A380 aircraft Purpose built for the A380 aircraft

nn The development of the airport and surrounding infrastructure The development of the airport and surrounding infrastructure

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nn The development of the airport and surrounding infrastructure The development of the airport and surrounding infrastructure

would involve a modular pattern and would consist of the airport would involve a modular pattern and would consist of the airport

terminal building, a 10,000-sqft ‘airport village’, cargo and terminal building, a 10,000-sqft ‘airport village’, cargo and

warehousing complex, a mini golf club, commercial complexes warehousing complex, a mini golf club, commercial complexes

and hotels. and hotels.

Flight ServicesFlight Services

nn 9 Domestic and 11 international airlines already fly direct into Hyderabad.9 Domestic and 11 international airlines already fly direct into Hyderabad.

nn Including Lufthansa, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, KLM, Thai Airways, Including Lufthansa, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, KLM, Thai Airways,

Indian, Jet Airways, Qantas Airlines, Saudi Airways, Etihad Airways, Indian, Jet Airways, Qantas Airlines, Saudi Airways, Etihad Airways,

Malaysian Airlines, US carriers such as American Airlines, and Asian carriers Malaysian Airlines, US carriers such as American Airlines, and Asian carriers

such as JAL, Korean Airways, Cathay Pacific Airlines are scheduled for such as JAL, Korean Airways, Cathay Pacific Airlines are scheduled for

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such as JAL, Korean Airways, Cathay Pacific Airlines are scheduled for such as JAL, Korean Airways, Cathay Pacific Airlines are scheduled for

market entry in 2008 along with British Airways in 2009. market entry in 2008 along with British Airways in 2009.

nn Perfect geographic positioning with travel 8Perfect geographic positioning with travel 8--10 hours travel time from the 10 hours travel time from the

heart of Europe and a 4heart of Europe and a 4--5 hrs from the heart of Asia/ Middle East. 5 hrs from the heart of Asia/ Middle East.

nn One can travel and arrive same day from most destinations across the world, One can travel and arrive same day from most destinations across the world,

bringing down the opportunity cost. bringing down the opportunity cost.

Hyderabad Hyderabad -- Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh -- IndiaIndia

International Airlines

British Airways

Lufthansa

Singapore Airlines

Thai Airways

Direct Flights to

Hyderabad from :

Amsterdam

Bangkok

Colombo

Doha

Florida

London

Osaka

Riyadh

New YorkKLM

Qatar Airways

Malaysian Airways

Emirates

Air India

Jet Airways

And Many More

New York

Dubai

Kuwait

Muscat

New York

Seoul

Sharjah

Singapore

Taipei

Tehran

Tokyo

Toronto

Vienna

Zurich

Many International flights connect to New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and

other cities which are very well connected to the city of Hyderabad.

HICCHICC-- The VenueThe Venue(Hyderabad International Convention Center )(Hyderabad International Convention Center )

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HICC Physical InfrastructureHICC Physical Infrastructure

nn Built across a 15Built across a 15--acre landscaped environment acre landscaped environment

nn PillarPillar--free internal hall of net 6,480 sq.meters which can be free internal hall of net 6,480 sq.meters which can be

partitioned into six hallspartitioned into six halls

nn Accommodates 400 tables in Banquet setting and 6000 in CocktailAccommodates 400 tables in Banquet setting and 6000 in Cocktail

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nn 6500 sq meters pre function area6500 sq meters pre function area

nn Sound proof mobile operable walls covered with teak and silk Sound proof mobile operable walls covered with teak and silk

nn Inbuilt rear projection capacity Inbuilt rear projection capacity

nn Inbuilt sound systemsInbuilt sound systems

nn Automated telescopic tiered seating for 2500Automated telescopic tiered seating for 2500

HICC Physical InfrastructureHICC Physical Infrastructurenn Dimmable halogen lights across the entire facilityDimmable halogen lights across the entire facility

nn Cat walking facility Cat walking facility

nn Simultaneous Interpretation capacity for 12 languagesSimultaneous Interpretation capacity for 12 languages

nn 100 rigging points provided on the ceiling can hold weight of 1000 100 rigging points provided on the ceiling can hold weight of 1000

kgs eachkgs each

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kgs eachkgs each

nn International standard exhibition capacity with fully equipped International standard exhibition capacity with fully equipped

service pits at every 6 meters in the hall (power, water, service pits at every 6 meters in the hall (power, water,

outflow/waste, cables and phone lines )outflow/waste, cables and phone lines )

nn Floor loading Floor loading -- 20,000kg per sq.meters20,000kg per sq.meters

nn Ceiling height of 12.5 metersCeiling height of 12.5 meters

HICC HighlightsHICC Highlights•• Cutting edge design features including environmental sustainable Cutting edge design features including environmental sustainable

practicespractices

•• 287 rooms Novotel Hyderabad adjacent to HICC 287 rooms Novotel Hyderabad adjacent to HICC

•• 12.5 Meters High free ceiling height with catwalks and mobile 12.5 Meters High free ceiling height with catwalks and mobile

operable wallsoperable walls

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operable wallsoperable walls

•• Private workspace for organizers and their guestsPrivate workspace for organizers and their guests

•• InIn--built power backbuilt power back--up generation capabilityup generation capability

•• 1000+ car parking base1000+ car parking base

•• Huge Loading docksHuge Loading docks

•• 24/7 security with CC TVs24/7 security with CC TVs

HICC Inbuilt Audio VisualHICC Inbuilt Audio Visual

nn Sound Reinforcement systemSound Reinforcement system

nn Auto dome CCD Cameras for capturing live video of the stage proceedings Auto dome CCD Cameras for capturing live video of the stage proceedings

and project on the main screen display. and project on the main screen display.

nn Video Distribution of the proceedings of the Hall to the entire Convention Video Distribution of the proceedings of the Hall to the entire Convention

Centre through various Plasmas & TVs placed at selected Centre through various Plasmas & TVs placed at selected

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locations/rooms. locations/rooms.

nn StateState--ofof--art Digital Congress Network, equipped with Chairman & art Digital Congress Network, equipped with Chairman &

Delegate microphone units enables conferences & discussion seminars.Delegate microphone units enables conferences & discussion seminars.

nn DVD Recorders enable recording & storage of all the interpreted DVD Recorders enable recording & storage of all the interpreted

languages or floor language along with video directly on the DVDRs. languages or floor language along with video directly on the DVDRs.

nn All aspects in regards to security as per international standardsAll aspects in regards to security as per international standards

nn Access control system Access control system -- 24x7 physical security24x7 physical security

nn CCTV surveillance internal and external CCTV surveillance internal and external

nn Easy access to emergency servicesEasy access to emergency services-- paramedics, police and fire paramedics, police and fire

brigadebrigade

Security

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brigadebrigade

nn Baggage scanner on requestBaggage scanner on request

nn Crowd control systemCrowd control system

nn Hand held detector and door frame metal detectorHand held detector and door frame metal detector

nn Fully trained fire fighters as part of First Fully trained fire fighters as part of First

Reaction Team and Emergency Response Team Reaction Team and Emergency Response Team

nn Building evacuation control Building evacuation control -- 32 fire exits32 fire exits

Security

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nn Latest technology in smoke detectors, fire alarm Latest technology in smoke detectors, fire alarm

systems and sprinkler systems systems and sprinkler systems

nn Traffic management system Traffic management system -- HICC works hand HICC works hand

in hand with Cyberabad Police & Govt. agencies in hand with Cyberabad Police & Govt. agencies

Hotels Envisaged (USD 150Hotels Envisaged (USD 150--250)250)

nn Novotel HICC : 150 roomsNovotel HICC : 150 rooms

nn Novotel Shamshabad Novotel Shamshabad

(adjacent to new airport : 200 rooms)(adjacent to new airport : 200 rooms)

nn Ista : 80 roomsIsta : 80 rooms

Ella Compass : 70 roomsElla Compass : 70 rooms

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nn Ella Compass : 70 roomsElla Compass : 70 rooms

nn Taj Deccan : 75 roomsTaj Deccan : 75 rooms

nn Taj Krishna : 75 roomsTaj Krishna : 75 rooms

nn Taj Banjara : 50 roomsTaj Banjara : 50 rooms

Hotels Envisaged (USD 50 Hotels Envisaged (USD 50 --1 25 )1 25 )

( Travel time by coach to venue ( Travel time by coach to venue -- 25 min)25 min)

nn Tara Residency : 20Tara Residency : 20

nn Kasani GR : 40Kasani GR : 40

Luxor : 20Luxor : 20

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nn Luxor : 20Luxor : 20

nn Ohri�s Banjara : 20Ohri�s Banjara : 20

nn Other Budget hotels : 250Other Budget hotels : 250

nn Service apartments : 350Service apartments : 350

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Rooms & SuitesA choice of studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites is available,

depending on space and family requirements.

Modern amenities include keycard security, individually controlled

air- conditioning, Wi-Fi and broadband Internet, 32" LCD, DVD

player, equipped kitchenette (for suites), minibar / fridge, personal safe

and bed size options. Live where you work and play

Taj Deccan(5 Star Hotel) Taj Deccan(5 Star Hotel)

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Luxor Inn (Budget Hotel)

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Located at Madhapur, in HITECH , The Luxor Inn, houses 32 fully

furnished luxury rooms spread across 4 floors, located in the heart of

the Hi-Tech city - Close to everything that matters.

Elegantly furnished with everything from air-conditioned rooms to a

well-equipped kitchenette, Wi-fi internet access, business lounge and

more, The Luxor Inn is professionally maintained with round-the-

clock service.

Tara Residency (Service Apartments)Tara Residency (Service Apartments)

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Extensive Local AttractionsExtensive Local Attractions

Charminar:Charminar:

Hyderabad is almost synonymous with the Hyderabad is almost synonymous with the Charminar. Build by Mohammed Quli Charminar. Build by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, in Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, in 1591 at the centre of the original city 1591 at the centre of the original city

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1591 at the centre of the original city 1591 at the centre of the original city layout. Charminar lies in its entire layout. Charminar lies in its entire splendor in the middle of Ladsplendor in the middle of Lad--Bazaar Bazaar ––Hyderabad’s famous bangle destination. Hyderabad’s famous bangle destination. The monument is illuminated in the The monument is illuminated in the evenings. evenings.

Extensive Local AttractionsExtensive Local Attractions

Golconda Fort

Golconda is one of the most famous forts of India. The name comes from the Telugu words ‘Golla Konda’ meaning ‘Shepherd’s Hill’. Golconda was

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‘Shepherd’s Hill’. Golconda was originally a mud fort, which was rebuilt by the first three Qutb Shahi kings over a period of 62 years. The fort is well known for its acoustics among other attractions like the palaces. The exclusive Sound & Light Show takes you right back in time.

Shopping Delight for DelegatesShopping Delight for DelegatesHyderabadi pearls & banglesHyderabadi pearls & bangles

Pearls from all over the world are said to come to Hyderabad, Pearls from all over the world are said to come to Hyderabad, because the artisans here are skilled in piercing and stringing because the artisans here are skilled in piercing and stringing pearls without damaging them. Hyderabad was a princely state and pearls without damaging them. Hyderabad was a princely state and a very rich one too! The royal patronage beckoned many a a very rich one too! The royal patronage beckoned many a craftsman from the Arabian Gulf, where rare original pearls are craftsman from the Arabian Gulf, where rare original pearls are found in abundance.found in abundance.

Zardozi Zardozi -- Embroidery WorkEmbroidery Work

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A Specialty of Hyderabad is zardozi (Silk thread and cord) A Specialty of Hyderabad is zardozi (Silk thread and cord) embroidery work. There is an amazing collection of embroidered embroidery work. There is an amazing collection of embroidered sarees, Lacchas (Long tops paired with long skirts and dupatta), sarees, Lacchas (Long tops paired with long skirts and dupatta), ghagra and cholis (skirt and blouse), salwar kameez and even ghagra and cholis (skirt and blouse), salwar kameez and even sandals with embroidery work. sandals with embroidery work.

Sarees (Traditional India Attire)Sarees (Traditional India Attire)

Hyderabad has sarees to please every woman, in the world. Ikkat Hyderabad has sarees to please every woman, in the world. Ikkat saris are the famous ones that are locally woven. However saris are the famous ones that are locally woven. However handloom sarees from all over the country are available in handloom sarees from all over the country are available in abundance locally.abundance locally.

Gala Reception Venue Gala Reception Venue -- Chowmahalla PalaceChowmahalla Palace

Once regarded as the center of Hyderabad, the magnificent Chowmahalla Palace

was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty where the Nizams entertained their official

guests and royal visitors. Built over 200 years ago, Chowmahalla is renowned for

its unique style and elegance. A synthesis of many architectural styles and

influences, the Palace Complex has been meticulously restored.

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Thank YouThank You

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