IGF 2008 - INDIA

3rd – 6th December 2008

THE VENUE – CITY OF HYDERABAD

AT HICC
(HYDERABAD INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
CENTRE)

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

Frankfurt 7 ½ Hours

8 ½ Hours
London

2 Hours
Dubai 4 ½ Hours
New Delhi 5 Hours Hong Kong
Mumbai 1 Hour
Hyderabad

4 ½ HoursSingapore

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 Hyderabad
 Fifth largest city in India

 400 years old - Exemplifies modern as well

traditional India

 Renowned monuments, mosques and bazaars

 Famous as the hub for IT, Biotech and

Pharma industries in the country

 Convention Capital of India

 More than 5,000 hotel rooms in the City

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 Hyderabad
( Capital of State of Andhra Pradesh )
General Information
Area : 259 sq. miles
Population : 8 million
Rain Fall : 89 cm ( June to Sept )
Summer Temp : Max. : 40º C
Min. : 20° C
Winter : Max 20° C
Min. 13.8° C
December Temp : Max 24º C
Min 16° C
Tourist Seasons : June to February
STD Code
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: 91- 040 4
New International Airport in
Hyderabad

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 New International
Airport
 Located 30 minutes drive from HICC
 Ready in 2008 (First flight Mar 2008)
 Purpose built for the A380 aircraft
 The development of the airport and surrounding
infrastructure would involve a modular pattern
and would consist of the airport terminal building,
a 10,000­sqft ‘airport village’, cargo and
warehousing complex, a mini golf club,
commercial complexes and hotels.
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 Flight Services
 9 Domestic and 11 international airlines already fly
direct into Hyderabad.

 Including Lufthansa, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, KLM,

Thai Airways, Indian, Jet Airways, Qantas Airlines, Saudi
Airways, Etihad Airways, Malaysian Airlines, US carriers
such as American Airlines, and Asian carriers such as JAL,
Korean Airways, Cathay Pacific Airlines are scheduled for
market entry in 2008 along with British Airways in 2009.

 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/ Middle East.
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 Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh - India
Direct Flights to
Hyderabad from :
Amsterdam
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Bangkok
British Airways Colombo
Doha
Lufthansa Florida
Singapore Airlines London
Osaka
Thai Airways Riyadh
KLM New York
Dubai
Qatar Airways Kuwait
Malaysian Airways Muscat
New York
Emirates Seoul
Air India Sharjah
Singapore
Jet Airways Taipei
Tehran
And Many More
Tokyo
Many International flights connect to New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Toronto
other cities which are very well connected to the city of Hyderabad. Vienna
Zurich
 HICC- The Venue
(Hyderabad International Convention Center )

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 HICC Physical
Infrastructure
 Built across a 15-acre landscaped environment
 Pillar-free internal hall of net 6,480 sq.meters which
can be partitioned into six halls
 Accommodates 400 tables in Banquet setting and
6000 in Cocktail
 6500 sq meters pre function area
 Sound proof mobile operable walls covered with teak
and silk
 Inbuilt rear projection capacity
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 HICC Physical Infrastructure
 Dimmable halogen lights across the entire facility
 Cat walking facility
 Simultaneous Interpretation capacity for 12
languages
 100 rigging points provided on the ceiling can hold
weight of 1000 kgs each
 International standard exhibition capacity with fully
equipped service pits at every 6 meters in the hall
(power, water, outflow/waste, cables and phone
lines )
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 HICC Highlights
• Cutting edge design features including
environmental sustainable practices
• 287 rooms Novotel Hyderabad adjacent to HICC
• 12.5 Meters High free ceiling height with catwalks
and mobile operable walls
• Private workspace for organizers and their guests
• In-built power back-up generation capability
• 1000+ car parking base
• Huge Loading docks
• 24/7 security with CC TVs
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 HICC Inbuilt Audio Visual
 Sound Reinforcement system
 Auto dome CCD Cameras for capturing live video of the
stage proceedings and project on the main screen
display.
 Video Distribution of the proceedings of the Hall to the
entire Convention Centre through various Plasmas &
TVs placed at selected locations/rooms.

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

Chairman & Delegate microphone units enables
conferences & discussion seminars.

 DVD Recorders enable recording & storage of all the

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 Security
 All aspects in regards to security as per
international standards
 Access control system - 24x7 physical security
 CCTV surveillance internal and external
 Easy access to emergency services- paramedics,
police and fire brigade
 Baggage scanner on request
 Crowd control system
 Hand held detector and door frame metal
detector

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 Security

 Fully trained fire fighters as part of

First Reaction Team and Emergency
Response Team
 Building evacuation control - 32 fire
exits
 Latest technology in smoke
detectors, fire alarm systems and
sprinkler systems
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 Hotels Envisaged (USD
150-250)
 Novotel HICC : 150 rooms
 Novotel Shamshabad
(adjacent to new airport : 200 rooms)
 Ista : 80 rooms
 Ella Compass : 70 rooms
 Taj Deccan : 75 rooms
 Taj Krishna : 75 rooms
 Taj Banjara : 50 rooms

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Hotels Envisaged (USD 50 -1
25 )
( Travel time by coach to venue - 25
 Tara Residencymin)
: 20
 Kasani GR : 40
 Luxor : 20
 Ohri’s Banjara : 20
 Other Budget hotels : 250
 Service apartments : 350

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Rooms & Suites

A 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)

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 Luxor Inn (Budget Hotel)

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.
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 Tara Residency (Service
Apartments)

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 Extensive Local Attractions
Charminar: 
Hyderabad is almost
synonymous with the
Charminar. Build by Mohammed
Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of
Hyderabad, in 1591 at the
centre of the original city layout.
Charminar lies in its entire
splendor in the middle of Lad-
Bazaar – Hyderabad’s famous
bangle destination. The
monument is illuminated in the
evenings.
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 Extensive 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
Hyderabadi pearls Delegates
& bangles
Pearls from all over the world are said to come to
Hyderabad, because the artisans here are skilled
in piercing and stringing pearls without damaging
them. Hyderabad was a princely state and a very
rich one too! The royal patronage beckoned many
a craftsman from the Arabian Gulf, where rare
original pearls are found in abundance.

Zardozi - Embroidery Work

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

Sarees (Traditional India Attire)

Hyderabad has sarees to please every woman, in
the world. Ikkat saris are the famous ones that are
locally
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woven. However handloom sarees from all 24
over the country are available in abundance
Gala Reception Venue - Chowmahalla
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 You

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