26.02.2008 1 IGF 2008 - INDIA 3 rd – 6 th December 2008 THE VENUE – CITY OF HYDERABAD AT HICC ( HYDERABAD INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE)

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IGF 2008 - INDIAIGF 2008 - INDIA

33rdrd – 6 – 6thth December 2008 December 2008

THE VENUE – CITY OF HYDERABADTHE VENUE – CITY OF HYDERABAD

AT HICCAT HICC((HYDERABAD INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION HYDERABAD INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

CENTRE)CENTRE)

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MumbaiMumbai HyderabadHyderabad

New DelhiNew DelhiDubaiDubaiHong KongHong Kong

SingaporeSingapore

FrankfurtFrankfurt

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

7 ½ Hours

4 ½ Hours

4 ½ Hours

2 Hours

1 Hour

5 Hours

London 8 ½ Hours

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HyderabadHyderabad

Fifth largest city in IndiaFifth largest city in India

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

Renowned monuments, mosques and bazaarsRenowned monuments, mosques and bazaars

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

Convention Capital of IndiaConvention Capital of India

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

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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 Fall Rain 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 Winter Winter : : Max 20Max 20° ° C C

Min. 13.8Min. 13.8° ° CC

December TempDecember Temp :: Max 24Max 24º Cº CMin 16° CMin 16° C

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

STD Code STD Code :: 91- 04091- 040

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New International Airport in New International Airport in HyderabadHyderabad

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New International New International AirportAirport

Located 30 minutes drive from HICCLocated 30 minutes drive from HICC

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

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

The development of the airport and surrounding The development of the airport and surrounding

infrastructure would involve a modular pattern infrastructure would involve a modular pattern

and would consist of the airport terminal building, and would consist of the airport terminal building,

a 10,000 sqft ‘airport village’, cargo and a 10,000 sqft ‘airport village’, cargo and

warehousing complex, a mini golf club, warehousing complex, a mini golf club,

commercial complexes and hotels. commercial complexes and hotels.

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Flight ServicesFlight Services

9 Domestic and 11 international airlines already fly direct into 9 Domestic and 11 international airlines already fly direct into

Hyderabad.Hyderabad.

Including Lufthansa, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, KLM, Thai 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, Airways, Malaysian Airlines, US carriers such as American Airlines,

and Asian carriers such as JAL, Korean Airways, Cathay Pacific and Asian carriers such as JAL, Korean Airways, Cathay Pacific

Airlines are scheduled for market entry in 2008 along with British Airlines are scheduled for market entry in 2008 along with British

Airways in 2009. Airways in 2009.

Perfect geographic positioning with travel 8-10 hours travel time Perfect geographic positioning with travel 8-10 hours travel time

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

Middle East. Middle East.

One can travel and arrive same day from most destinations across One can travel and arrive same day from most destinations across

the world, bringing down the opportunity cost. the world, bringing down the opportunity cost.

Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh - IndiaHyderabad - Andhra Pradesh - India

International Airlines

British Airways

Lufthansa

Singapore Airlines

Thai Airways

KLM

Qatar Airways

Malaysian Airways

Emirates

Air India

Jet Airways

And Many More

Direct Flights toHyderabad from :

AmsterdamBangkokColombo

DohaFloridaLondon

OsakaRiyadh

New YorkDubai

KuwaitMuscat

New York Seoul

SharjahSingapore

TaipeiTehran

TokyoTorontoViennaZurich

Many International flights connect to New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and other cities which are very well connected to the city of Hyderabad.

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HICC- The VenueHICC- The Venue(Hyderabad International Convention Center )(Hyderabad International Convention Center )

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HICC Physical HICC Physical InfrastructureInfrastructure

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

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

partitioned into six hallspartitioned into six halls

Accommodates 400 tables in Banquet setting and 6000 in Accommodates 400 tables in Banquet setting and 6000 in

CocktailCocktail

6500 sq meters pre function area6500 sq meters pre function area

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

Inbuilt rear projection capacity Inbuilt rear projection capacity

Inbuilt sound systemsInbuilt sound systems

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

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

Cat walking facility Cat walking facility

Simultaneous Interpretation capacity for 12 languagesSimultaneous Interpretation capacity for 12 languages

100 rigging points provided on the ceiling can hold 100 rigging points provided on the ceiling can hold

weight of 1000 kgs eachweight of 1000 kgs each

International standard exhibition capacity with fully International standard exhibition capacity with fully

equipped service pits at every 6 meters in the hall equipped service pits at every 6 meters in the hall

(power, water, outflow/waste, cables and phone lines )(power, water, outflow/waste, cables and phone lines )

Floor loading - 20,000kg per sq.metersFloor loading - 20,000kg per sq.meters

Ceiling height of 12.5 metersCeiling height of 12.5 meters

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

environmental sustainable practicesenvironmental sustainable practices

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

• 12.5 Meters High free ceiling height with 12.5 Meters High free ceiling height with

catwalks and mobile operable wallscatwalks and mobile operable walls

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

• In-built power back-up generation capabilityIn-built power back-up 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

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HICC Inbuilt Audio VisualHICC Inbuilt Audio Visual Sound Reinforcement systemSound Reinforcement system

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

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

Video Distribution of the proceedings of the Hall to the Video Distribution of the proceedings of the Hall to the

entire Convention Centre through various Plasmas & TVs entire Convention Centre through various Plasmas & TVs

placed at selected locations/rooms. placed at selected locations/rooms.

State-of-art Digital Congress Network, equipped with State-of-art Digital Congress Network, equipped with

Chairman & Delegate microphone units enables conferences Chairman & Delegate microphone units enables conferences

& discussion seminars.& discussion seminars.

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

interpreted languages or floor language along with video interpreted languages or floor language along with video

directly on the DVDRs. directly on the DVDRs.

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All aspects in regards to security as per international All aspects in regards to security as per international

standardsstandards Access control system - 24x7 physical securityAccess control system - 24x7 physical security CCTV surveillance internal and external CCTV surveillance internal and external Easy access to emergency services- paramedics, Easy access to emergency services- paramedics,

police and fire brigadepolice and fire brigade Baggage scanner on requestBaggage scanner on request Crowd control systemCrowd control system Hand held detector and door frame metal detectorHand held detector and door frame metal detector

Security

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

Reaction Team and Emergency Response Reaction Team and Emergency Response

Team Team Building evacuation control - Building evacuation control - 32 fire exits32 fire exits Latest technology in smoke detectors, fire Latest technology in smoke detectors, fire

alarm systems and sprinkler systems alarm systems and sprinkler systems Traffic management system - HICC works Traffic management system - HICC works

hand in hand with Cyberabad Police & hand in hand with Cyberabad Police &

Govt. agencies Govt. agencies

Security

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

Novotel HICC : 150 roomsNovotel HICC : 150 rooms Novotel Shamshabad Novotel Shamshabad

(adjacent to new airport : 200 rooms)(adjacent to new airport : 200 rooms) Ista : 80 roomsIsta : 80 rooms

Ella Compass : 70 roomsElla Compass : 70 rooms

Taj Deccan : 75 roomsTaj Deccan : 75 rooms

Taj Krishna : 75 roomsTaj Krishna : 75 rooms

Taj Banjara : 50 roomsTaj Banjara : 50 rooms

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Hotels Envisaged (USD 50 -1 Hotels Envisaged (USD 50 -1

25 )25 )

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

min)min) Tara Residency : 20Tara Residency : 20

Kasani GR : 40Kasani GR : 40

Luxor : 20Luxor : 20

Ohri’s Banjara : 20Ohri’s Banjara : 20

Other Budget hotels : 250Other Budget hotels : 250

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

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

Luxor Inn (Budget Hotel)

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

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Extensive Local AttractionsExtensive Local Attractions

Charminar:Charminar:  Hyderabad is almost synonymous Hyderabad is almost synonymous with the Charminar. Build by with the Charminar. Build by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, in 1591 at founder of Hyderabad, in 1591 at the centre of the original city the centre of the original city layout. Charminar lies in its entire layout. Charminar lies in its entire splendor in the middle of Lad-splendor in the middle of Lad-Bazaar – Hyderabad’s famous Bazaar – Hyderabad’s famous bangle destination. The monument bangle destination. The monument is illuminated in the evenings. is illuminated in the evenings.

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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 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.

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Shopping Delight for Shopping Delight for DelegatesDelegatesHyderabadi pearls & banglesHyderabadi pearls & bangles

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

Zardozi - Embroidery WorkZardozi - Embroidery WorkA Specialty of Hyderabad is zardozi (Silk thread and A Specialty of Hyderabad is zardozi (Silk thread and cord) embroidery work. There is an amazing cord) embroidery work. There is an amazing collection of embroidered sarees, Lacchas (Long tops collection of embroidered sarees, Lacchas (Long tops paired with long skirts and dupatta), ghagra and paired with long skirts and dupatta), ghagra and cholis (skirt and blouse), salwar kameez and even 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 Hyderabad has sarees to please every woman, in the world. Ikkat saris are the famous ones that are locally world. Ikkat saris are the famous ones that are locally woven. However handloom sarees from all over the woven. However handloom sarees from all over the country are available in abundance locally.country are available in abundance locally.

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Gala Reception Venue - Chowmahalla Gala Reception Venue - Chowmahalla PalacePalace

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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