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Incorporating the ICCA General Assembly
Provisional Programme
Contact Details 03
Message from the ICCA President 04
Message from the Chairman, Indian LHC 05
Dates & Official Venue 06
An Event Not to be Missed! 07
Programme Overview 08
First Time Attendee Programme 10
General Assembly 10
Chapter Meetings 10
Sector Meetings 10
Congress Education Programme 11
Expert Advice Appointments 18
ICCA Best Marketing Award 20
Business Exchange 21
Spotme 23
Silent Auction 24
Social Programme 24
I&MI Charity Golf Classic 25
Registration Information 26
Hotel Accommodation 28
Optional City Tour 29
Accompanying Guest Programme 30
Pre & Post Tours 32
Getting There 33
General Information 34
Acknowledgements 35
Committees 38
Contents 03
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ICCA Events Department is
the secretariat for the Congress.
Please contact us at:
ICCA Head Office
Phone
Fax
And ask for:
Mieke van Loenen
Direct phone
Nigel Brown
Direct phone
Jill Frazer
Direct phone
Tadeja Pivc
Direct phone
The latest information and updates to
this provisional programme can be
found on the ICCA Congress website:
Toren A
De Entree 57
1101 BH Amsterdam
The Netherlands
+31 20 398 1919
+31 20 699 0781
Director Events
+31 20 398 1902
Project Manager Events
+31 20 398 1961
Events Executive
+31 20 398 1912
Events Assistant
+31 20 398 1910
www.iccaworld.com/dbs/congress2010
Contact Details
HICC demonstrates their commitment to the principle of environmental sustainability by achieving the highest level of the Green Globe Earthcheck Certification programme managed by EC3 Global
India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich
cultural heritage. India stands for its incredible culture, spectacular forts & places and great traditions. Be it the people, lifestyle or the mystical charm-Incedible continues to amaze you with her uniqueness.
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ICCA colleagues:
get ready for Incredible India!
The timing of ICCA's first congress in India - actually, I should say the timing of India's first
significant international meetings industry event - could not be more auspicious. This is a
country on the move. Mobile phone use is growing by 15 million handsets each month (!) and
will reach 800 million in under two years; there will be 100 million broadband connections
within three years and a national strategy will link up every university, library and research
insititute; this is where globalisation can be seen in its most astonishing and exotic
incarnations; and literally tens of millions of citizens are climbing out of poverty each year.
Our own meetings industry in India is similarly on the move, with major new infrastructure
projects - airports, congress venues, hotels - and a tremendous commitment to learn how to
be as competitive as possible. Hyderabad points the way to India's future, with the country's
first world-class convention centre, a global award-winning airport, and a diary packed with
international events.
But of course the ICCA Congress is never only about the host country - ours is a truly global
event. Once more we'll be bringing in clients and outside expert speakers from all around
the world; we'll be debating issues that cover a wide variety of market sectors - corporate,
association and intergovernmental - and geographical interests; we'll be sharing data on
what the hot issues are today, and revealing brand-new studies that consider where our
industry is likely to be in 10 years' time. There will be more chances than ever for delegates to
exchange leads and background information on meetings that have been recently hosted, to
conduct creative business with one another, to spend some invaluable time thinking about the
strategic future of our industry and to find new solutions to today's seemingly intractable
challenges.
I'm very excited about meeting in India, and over the last few months have heard the
enormous enthusiasm and weight of expectation that has already built up amongst ICCA
members. This is truly going to be a unique experience, and I look forward to sharing it
with you all as my time as your President comes to an end!
Namaskar!!
It is Hyderabad's privilege to be the host city for the 49th ICCA Congress and we would like
to take this opportunity to welcome you to India - the land of many colours. We are delighted
to invite all our colleagues from different parts of the world and we encourage you to
experience Indian hospitality at its glorious best.
It is pertinent that this Congress should take place at a time when India is fast growing in
meetings industry tourism and is developing its meetings-related infrastructure. Over the
last few years, the world has seen our economy open up, and emerge as one of the preferred
destinations for new business investment and connectivity.
ICCA 2010 will be a unique platform for some of the world's leading meetings professionals
to experience India and network with their Indian colleagues to explore new business
opportunities, for ICCA members to learn from India and India to learn from ICCA.
Incredible India has a lot to offer – it has always been an exotic destination for the leisure
traveller, with the likes of Kerala, “God's own country”, Goa, the land of beaches, the rugged
deserts of Rajasthan and the snow-capped Himalayas in the north. In Hyderabad you will
enjoy the city's many contrasts: from the dramatic boulder-strewn horizon to landscaped
gardens; from quaint, historic Charminar to towering global corporate HQ buildings; from
colourful bangles in the Old City to cutting-edge international designers; and from delectable
“haleem” to cuisines from all over the world. In Hyderabad you will see all faces of India,
modern and ancient.
We are certain that ICCA 2010 will prove to be a tremendous forum for enriched learning,
networking and education. I invite you all to join us for a memorable and valuable Congress
experience in Hyderabad!
Message from the ICCA President Message from the Chairman, Indian LHC
Leigh Harry
ICCA President
Chief Executive
Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
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Philip J. Logan
Chairman of the Local Host Committee
General Manager
Hyderabad International Convention Centre &
General Manager Development - Special Projects
Accor India
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06 Dates An Event Not to be Missed!
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Official Venue
www.hicc.com
The Hyderabad International Convention Centre is the official venue for the ICCA Congress 2010.
Hyderabad International Convention Centre
(HICC)
Novotel & HICC Complex, (Near Hitec City)
P.O. Bag 1101, Cyberabad Post Office
PIN-500 081 Hyderabad, India
Hyderabad International Convention Centre is
India's first purpose-built convention facility
located in the emerging business hub of India -
Hyderabad. Developed by the Cyberabad
Convention Centre Private Limited, a joint venture
between Emaar Properties (PJSC) of Dubai and Andhra Pradesh Investment Infrastructure Corporation
(APIIC), this convention facility is managed by Accor, one of the world's leading hospitality and tourism
management companies.
Built across a 15-acre landscaped environment, HICC is a pillar-free internal hall of net 6,480 sq. metres
which can be partitioned into six halls in an open capacity, which can hold up to 400 tables in Banquet setting
and 6000 in cocktail. The pre function foyer area also exceeds 6500 sq. metres in addition to this internal
space. The convention centre has mobile operable walls, which when expanded accommodates up to 5000
people. The mobile operable walls are soundproof, built in the US and have been covered with teak and silk.
The main hall has an inbuilt rear projection screen of about 18 feet by 16 feet screen capacity along with the
latest sound systems built into the roof to provide a complete concert-like experience on a flick of a switch.
But statistics can't begin to explain how it feels to be a delegate! Here are some quotes from ICCA
members who were at last year's Congress in Florence:
"Just returned....excellent experience".
"My first ICCA Congress...I feel I've been given a wonderful gift of inside information".
"Congratulations - the best ever that I have attended".
"Great conference with balance of intimate and larger networking as well as some great education".
"You made me feel particularly welcome".
"The quality of the programme was better than ever...it was a real pleasure to attend".
"Great conference with a lot of really good sessions".
"The highlight of the year".
"Profitable for anyone working in the meetings industry".
"For networking ICCA is invaluable and worth attending".
"One of the most worthwhile investments anyone in my field can make".
"The single most important event in the meetings industry".
Discover why ICCA Congresses consistently receive great evaluations from the toughest imaginable
audience: ICCA members - the top meetings professionals from around the world. Here are some
highlights from our delegate evalution scores from 2009:
96.6% of delegates stated that they would recommend attending the Congress to a colleague or friend.
*Aggregated scores for all individual sessions combined with general evalutions.
**Average scores for Copenhagen Lecture + Best Marketing Award session.
***Combination rating of networking opportunities plus electronic and printed networking tools.
28.8% 50.2% 17.8% 3.2%
63% 30% 6.2% 0.8%
39.4% 41% 17.4% 2.3%
38.5% 48.6% 11.6% 1.3%
42.6% 48.4% 7.9% 1.1%
Excellent Good Satisfactory Below standard
Education sessions*
Plenary sessions**
Networking***
Organisation
Registration
First Time Attendees Introduction Programme
ICCA General Assembly
ICCA Congress
Saturday 23 October 2010
Sunday 24 October 2010
Monday 25 October to Wednesday 27 October 2010
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Saturday 23 October
Sunday 24 October
Monday 25 October
Morning I&MI Media Charity Golf Tournament
07.30-13.30 CMP Exam
08.00-18.00 Registration
09.00-12.30 Optional City Tour
13.30-17.00 Optional City Tour
15.00-17.30 First Time Attendees Introduction Programme
17.30-19.00 ICCA Board of Directors Welcome Drinks for First Time Attendees
17.30-19.00 Accompanying Guests Welcome Reception
08.00-18.00 Registration
08.30-09.00 Business Exchange Introduction Session
09.00-10.00 Sector Meetings
10.00-10.30 Networking Break + Business Exchange Preparation
10.30-11.30 Sector Education
11.30-11.45 Change over time
11.45-12.45 Sector Education
12.45-14.00 Lunch Sponsored by:
14.00-15.30 Chapter Meetings
15.30-16.00 Networking Break + Business Exchange Preparation
16.00-18.00 ICCA General Assembly
18.00-20.30 Welcome Reception at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre
Whole day Expert Advice Appointments
08.30-18.00 Registration
09.15-10.30 Opening Ceremony
10.30-11.00 Networking Break
11.00-12.30 Education Sessions
12.30-14.00 Lunch Sponsored by:
14.00-15.30 Education Sessions
15.30-16.00 Networking Break
16.00-17.30 Education Sessions
17.30-18.15 Fringe Meetings / Business Exchange
Evening CAT Night
Tuesday 26 October
Wednesday 27 October
Thursday 28 October
Whole day Expert Advice Appointments
08.30-18.00 Registration
09.15-10.30 Best Marketing Award
10.30-11.00 Networking Break
11.00-12.00 Skills & Techniques Workshops
12.00-13.30 Lunch Sponsored by: Thai Local Host Committee, ICCA Congress 2007, Thailand
13.30-14.30 Skills & Techniques Workshops
14.30-15.00 Networking Break
15.00-16.30 Education Sessions
16.30-18.00 Fringe Meetings / Business Exchange
Evening Gala Dinner
Whole day Expert Advice Appointments
09.00-16.00 Registration
09.30-10.30 Copenhagen - Denmark Lecture
10.30-11.00 Networking Break
11.00-12.30 Education Sessions
12.30-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.30 Education Sessions
15.30-16.00 Networking Break
16.00-17.00 Closing Session
17.00-18.30 Next Destination Reception
09.00-12.30 Optional City Tour
Friday 22 October
12.00-18.00 Registration
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We're very excited about this year's Congress education programme, which is shaping up to be the
most ambitious ever.
The consolidated results of the massive Convention 2020 future study into where our industry is heading
will be released at the Congress and will provide background data and predictions that will drive a series
of strategic discussion forums throughout the programme. A great collection of business leaders and
corporate and association meetings clients will be joining us to lead innovative and thought-provoking
sessions. We'll be covering structural changes to our business environment, deep analysis of specific
industry sectors, client objectives and psychology, advocacy issues, and of course lots of new
approaches to winning business and developing competitive advantage, including lessons from the
Indian business world. Once more, dozens of ICCA members will be lining up to share their knowledge,
experience, and expertise. Almost every session is being created specifically for this ICCA Congress,
so no standard speeches or repeat presentations from other industry events, instead we're delivering
content that's tailor-made to meet the interests of ICCA's global mix of senior-level delegates with lots
of choice within every timeslot of the programme.
Tomorrow's big new channels to market.
Creating new events from scratch.
New models of destination branding.
Trend-setting, risk-taking corporate events.
Lighting, mood, and emotions.
Meetings industry Apps - what's out there and who's creating them.
How to win UN and EU meetings.
Powerful meeting brands and cutting edge events.
Indian corporate outbound market potential.
Going green as a "whole destination" strategy.
Big issues in Disaster/Risk/Security.
Global strategies of international associations.
Understanding the mindset and objectives of association ambassadors.
Business travel professionals - competitors or new sources of business?
ICCA data (advanced & introductory)
Advanced presentation skills
CEO mediator/peacemaker/diplomat skills
Meetings Mindset (helping delegates extract value from meetings)
Basic international association bidding techniques.
Improving your PR function.
Everything you wanted to know about ICCA
Sessions will include:
Practical workshops will include:
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ICCA has a longstanding tradition in embracing those delegates who are attending the ICCA Congress
for the first time. Every year we arrange a special programme for first timers to make them feel at ease
and immediately part of the great ICCA family. If you would like to participate in this specially designed
programme for first timers please make sure to indicate when registering that you are a first timer and
would like to join the special First Time Attendee session on the Saturday afternoon. First timers will be
pre-assigned seats and matched up with Mentors coming either from the same branch or region.
These Mentors are either experienced ICCA congress delegates, or have recently been a first timer
themselves and understand how you feel and what questions you might have.
The Mentors will share their experiences with you as well as advise which sessions they think you may
find useful for your professional and/or personal development. They will be available throughout the
Congress, however can also be contacted prior to, as well as after the event.
So, if this ICCA Congress is your first and you would like to ensure your greatest return on investment,
please sign up now for the First Time Attendee Programme and plan to arrive on time to experience the
entire programme starting on Saturday 23 October at 15.00 hours.
Note: This session is mainly aimed at people who are relatively new to ICCA and the industry. For people
who have been in the industry for some time, but have never attended the ICCA Congress before, this
session might not bring much new information, however it is an excellent opportunity to meet other
newcomers and start the networking and exchanging of business early!
This is the annual meeting for ICCA members to conduct the legally required business of the association
and to set its strategic future direction, and includes such matters as future budgets and fee levels,
exclusions from membership, and voting for new members of ICCA's Board of Directors. The President
and Chief Executive Officer report on past performance, the challenges facing the industry as a whole
and new business initiatives, and ICCA member delegates are able to vote on a range of important
issues. Time is allocated during the day for delegates to meet in Sector and Chapter groupings to debate
the key issues and to share relevant information with one another.
Chapter meetings are scheduled to enable delegates to discuss ICCA matters with colleagues from
the same geographical region, and to hear about new developments and regional initiatives.
Delegates will first meet in their Sectors (industry supplier segments) to discuss issues of relevance
to their branch of the meetings industry, to debate the merits of policy changes and other proposals
recommended by ICCA's Board of Directors, and to develop new ICCA projects and promotions. After
discussing those important internal matters, different sector education sessions start and delegates
can choose which sector meetings they would like to join regardless of which sector they belong to.
General Assembly
Chapter Meetings
Sector Meetings
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Laurent Haug, Founder & CEO,
LIFT Conference, Switzerland
“I am an entrepreneur and researcher who is passionate about understanding how
technological innovation is reshaping society and culture. My job is to identify and
understand upcoming shifts, spread the word, and help transform changes from
threats to opportunities.
I am the founder and CEO of the Lift Conference (three days events in Europe and Asia
to discuss the social implications of technologies), the co-founder and CEO of Lift Lab
(a boutique consulting practice doing research projects), also a blogger, start-up
adviser, and way-too-frequent-flyer attending conferences around the globe as a
speaker or moderator.
After growing up in France and graduating from the university of Lausanne, I spent most of my early career
developing and implementing technological solutions to solve business problems, first in a start-up, then at
Arthur Andersen and Pictet. I maintain a disclosure page where you will find all the activities I am involved in.
You can contact me by emailing
Isabella Quattrocchi, Head of Conference Organisation Unit,
European Commission, Belgium
Isabella Quattrocchi has been an official of the European Commission since 1975. She
graduated from the Milan Interpreters School and worked as an interpreter in the
European Commission from 1975 until 2002. In 2002 she was appointed Head of
Sector in the Conference Organisation Unit and in 2005 became Head of the
Conference Organisation Unit.
She has responsibility for the organisation of 45/50 events per year in Brussels and
outside of Brussels. She is also in charge of the meeting clerks and logistical assistance
for all meetings and events organised in the buildings of the European Commission.
Dilki da Silva, Secretary General,
Icsid – International Council of Societies of Industrial Design, Canada
After several account management positions in the UK and Canada, Dilki joined
the City of Toronto in 1986 and focused on her interest in international relations and
economic development. During her work, she has been successful in creating a
positive climate of collaboration among organisations' key stakeholders, public-
private partnerships and international agencies including the World Bank, UNESCO,
and UNDP. Dilki was appointed Icsid Secretary General and working director of the
Executive Board in 2004. She is also a consultant for various companies and
organisations and speaks on economic development, international partnerships and
association management related topics.
Vesa Honkonen, Architect SAFA, A-MSA, Lighting Designer, Professor at
Furniture Design / Konstfack Stockholm
Vesa Honkonen works in his own offices in Helsinki and Stockholm in the field of
architecture, lighting design, interior design and design. From 1993 until 1998 he
worked with Steven Holl in New York and Helsinki as Kiasma's project architect.
The co-operation still continues. Now his projects vary from large scale urban lighting
and interior lighting commissions to interior design, public buildings, one family
houses and lighting fixture design. Today he has projects in progress in Finland,
Norway, Sweden, Poland, China and Turkey. One goal is to find projects, where the
architectural and lighting design skills could be combined.
Tina Altieri, News Presenter, Media Trainer, Public Speaking Coach
Media Australasia Xchange (MAX), Singapore
Tina Altieri is a dynamic and engaging communicator who has earned great respect
through her 20 years in the Australian broadcast news business. As a TV presenter,
Tina has developed an exclusive result-oriented communications program - Engaging
Executives™ - for professionals seeking the skills, strategies and confidence for
powerful public presentations and media interviews.
Her communications company- Media Australasia Xchange (MAX) has provided
coaching to an impressive list of senior managers in banking and finance, professional
services, construction, media and marketing and politics. Critical to her success as
a public speaking trainer is Tina's ability to dramatically enhance performance through
a series of practical techniques. She conveys a thorough understanding of the process of precision
communication and shows how the ability to sell yourself well and pitch your ideas effectively can be the
difference between failure and success. Tina has provided consulting and training to business leaders of 30
Australian and international corporations including The Reserve Bank of Australia, Apple (Asia), McDonalds
Australia, Ernst and Young, BHP Billiton, CapitaLand, Starwood Hotels, Police Dept of Western Australia
(WA) and Dept of Education and Training (WA).
Dag Lausund & Cecilie With, Founders,
InnoTown, Norway
www.innotown.com
InnoTown is a private company consisting of founders Dag Lausund (52) and
Cecilie With (59). We fired ourselves from good management jobs in
1998/1999 to pursue our passionate dream of developing our own conference
concept baby, InnoTown.
We work hard at making InnoTown the most untraditional, inspirational and
motivational business conference there is to be found. Through InnoTown we
want to surprise our attendees and move their minds, to help them open the
door to new ideas, opportunities, and increased innovation - with a What?, How?, Why?
Wow! and a final Aha!!
Our professional backgrounds are deeply vested in various management positions within the Norwegian
industry, with main focus on areas like marketing, communication, sales and branding.
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Guest speakers include:
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David Grant, Director and Event Producer
dg3, Australia
Since 1987, David's company, David Grant Special Events, has produced over 3,000
corporate and private events from Sydney to New York – from glamour luxury brands
to blue ribbon corporates and numerous high profile private clients. Many of his events
have become landmarks on the Australian social calendar and innovative benchmarks
in the industry. He works extensively throughout the world, particularly in the United
States on events such as SuperBowl, the NBC New York “Upfronts”, the Sports
Illustrated Swimsuit tour, all through his New York office “Our Man in New York, inc”.
He has also produced the VIP and Sponsor Hospitality for the International Olympic
Committee and several international sponsors for a record 7 Olympic Games .
In 2009, David gave the very successful DGSE business away to two of his key staff. DG3 was born, and
now, with three equal partners, David continues to work as actively as always, but concentrating on the
creative and technical aspects of DG3's events.
David has appeared on several Australian TV series relating to food and events, most recently as The Critic
on the Channel 9 series, “The Chopping Block”. David is currently in pre production on a prime time event-
based series.
He has been the recipient of MEA's “Australian Special Event Organiser of the Year” a record 10 times and
has won over 30 industry awards in Australia and internationally. David was honoured with an Order of
Australia (AM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours list of 2006 for his pioneering work in events and event
education.
Luc Maene, Director General,
International Fertilizer Association, France
President, ESAE (European Society of Association Executives)
Luc Maene is a Belgian national. He graduated from the University of Gent in 1970
with a degree in agricultural engineering and soil science. He joined the Belgian
Administration for Development Cooperation and was stationed, first in Tunisia,
followed by Malaysia. During that time he was lecturing in soil science and soil
conservation and responsible for research in these fields. In 1980, he went back to
headquarters in Brussels and was involved in project evaluation.
In 1982, he joined the United Nations as the Team Leader of the Fertilizer Advisory,
Development and Information Network for Asia and the Pacific, based in Bangkok.
In 1987, he joined IFA, first as its Executive Secretary responsible for Agro-Economic
and Technical matters, later as its Deputy Secretary General, Secretary General and finally Director
General, a post he currently holds. Luc Maene has been during many years Vice Chairman of the Board of
the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC). He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
Fertilizer Industry Round Table (FIRT). He is a member of the Board of Directors of CEDAP, the French
organization of Association Leaders and currently the President of the European Society of Association
Executives (ESAE). In addition, he has been nominated to serve on The Center for Association Leadership
Board of Directors. He was awarded a Doctorate honoris causa in Agriculture by the Universiti Putra
Malaysia (UPM) in 2006.
Carole McKellar, Executive Director, UK and Ireland,
HelmsBriscoe, United Kingdom
Carole is the Executive Director, UK and Ireland for HelmsBriscoe with responsibility
for Associates and Business Development. Previously, Carole created and managed
a group of companies specialising in association management, venue search, event
management and training/professional development. She has a particular interest in
the development of people and organizations and, as part of her role within
HelmsBriscoe's International Division; she will develop a global training and
development plan for the organisation.
Carole's career progressed from archaeology to training & development, and in 1993
while on maternity leave, she established her first company which she developed into a
team of forty people. She is highly committed to flexible working and creating an environment which allows
individuals to succeed in line with their personal goals and ambitions. Carole's business success has been
recognised through the North West Woman of Achievement Award; Duke of Westminster Award for
Business and Industry; and Employer of the Year award.
Professor Nobhojit Roy, Head of Surgery,
BARC Hospital, India
Dr. Roy holds an MS in General Surgery, as well as an MPH from John Hopkins University.
He currently is the Head of the Department of Surgery at BARC Hospital,
a 300-bed community healthcare provider to 100,000 people in Mumbai, India
(the second most populous city in the world). He is also involved with the Bhabha Atomic
Research Centre (BARC), the apex institute for Nuclear Preparedness in India.
Dr. Roy is a Visiting Professor at Jamshedji Tata Centre of Disaster Management,
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, in Mumbai, India. The Jamshedji Tata Centre for
Disaster Management trains disaster managers from various specialties, in the
developing world context. His teaching there focuses on Public Health in Disasters and
Ethics in complex humanitarian emergencies. His interests in disaster health include trauma delivery systems,
violence, emergency medicine, patient safety, and public health disaster preparedness in South Asia.
Luc Hendrickx, Executive Director
International Diabetes Federation, Belgium
Luc Hendrickx joined the International Diabetes Federation in September 2001 as its
Executive Director responsible for managing the Executive Office in Brussels. With the
growing remit of IDF following the passing of the United Nations Resolution on
diabetes and the exponential increase of activities, including the in-sourcing of the
World Diabetes Congress, Luc has become more involved in the organization's
governance review, in developing the strategic direction of the World Diabetes
Congress and in expanding the diabetes congress portfolio.
Before joining IDF, he was in-house Conference Director of the Federation of European
Cancer Societies, managing ECCO - the European Cancer Congress.
Luc is also the current President of the Associations Conference Forum (or AC Forum), a networking
platform of leading international and European medical associations that organize the majority of their
congress activities in-house.
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Professor Edison Liu, Executive Director of the Genome Institute of Singapore
and President of the Human Genome Organisation (HUGO)
Dr. Edison Liu was born in Hong Kong, China, and emigrated to the United States in
1957. He received his bachelor's degree (Phi Beta Kappa) in chemistry and psychology
from Stanford University where he remained to complete his M.D. in 1978. This was
followed by internship and residency in internal medicine at Washington University,
St. Louis, and clinical cancer fellowships at Stanford University (Oncology), and at the
University of California at San Francisco (Hematology). He then pursued post-doctoral
studies as a Damon-Runyan Cancer Research Fellow at the University of California at
San Francisco in the laboratory of Dr. J. Michael Bishop identifying transforming genes
in human leukemic states. In 1987 he joined the faculty of Medicine at the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There, he developed programs in leukemia and breast cancer research
centering on molecular epidemiology and cell signalling. In 2001, Dr. Liu assumed the position of Executive
Director, Genome Institute of Singapore which is a flagship programme of the Biomedical Sciences Initiative
of Singapore. At the GIS, he is building an international research institute of 300 individuals focused on
integrating genomic sciences with cell and medical biology. His scientific investigations have spanned
molecular epidemiology to molecular biochemistry of human oncogenes and his current scientific research
investigates the dynamics of whole genome gene transcription that explains biological states in cancer.
Francis Hayes, Director, Conferences, Contracts and Facilities ManagementWorld Meteorological Organization, Switzerland
Professor Alois Saria, PhD, Treasurer FENS (Federation of European Neuroscience Societies), Austria
Additional high-level speakers shortly to be confirmed from TED conferences; CVent; IPCAA (pharmaceutical industry representatives); Route Development Group; NeuroFocus and a range of other companies and institutions.
As more speakers confirm their attendance and the details of session titles, formats and content are finalised, these will be posted on the Congress website, along with links to supplementary and supporting information and references. A small number of slots in the programme have been deliberately left open at this stage to enable us to include late-breaking-news-related topics or exciting last-minute suggestions from members. Proposals and concepts should be sent to ICCA CEO Martin Sirk,
Lee Yong Tsui, Associate Professor,
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Organising Chair of SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group on Graphics and Interactive
Techniques) Asia Conference 2008, Singapore
Lee Yong Tsui obtained his BSc (1977) and PhD (1983) in Mechanical Engineering from
the University of Leeds, England, and his MS (1980) from the University of Rochester,
New York. After his PhD, he worked as a software engineering in PAFEC Ltd.
in Nottingham, developing systems for CAD, CAM and engineering analysis. He left
England and joined the then NTI as a senior lecturer in the School of Mechanical and
Production Engineering. He mainly teaches in computer related subjects, such as first
year Computing, Computer-aided Design, Visualisation and Virtual Reality, and
Foundations in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing. He is the Director of the
CAD/CAM Lab and MSc program in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing. He is also
the Assistant Chair (Students) in the School.
He was the Conference Chair for SIGGRAPH Asia 2008, a major computer graphics conference held in
Singapore from 10-13 December 2008.
Outside work, he enjoys sports, and was a keen squash player until a rupture of his Achilles tendon put paid
to that career. Now he walks and jogs, but doesn't enjoy that as much as squash.
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www.conventionindustry.org
Fringe Meetings
Sector and Chapter Meetings
www.iccaworld.com/dbs/congress2010
Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Designation and
Recertification.
ICCA supports the aims of the Convention Industry Council in promoting the CMP designation as a
respected professional accreditation programme. CECHs are necessary for the submission of the CMP
application and CMP re-certification. Education sessions applicable for CECHs are indicated in the
programme, including the number of hours which can be obtained and the corresponding blueprint section.
For more information on the CMP programme visit the Convention Industry Council website at
Spotme will be used to track which education sessions you have attended. You must be present for the full
session in order to obtain your CECHs. After the congress, you will have access to your Spotme 'briefcase'.
Here you will be able view and print off a list of CECHs you obtained during the congress.
ICCA has again created timeslots for members who want to organise any of the following during the
programme:
User groups (we advise all ICCA members who sell their services/products to other members to consider
setting up a User Group for clients and prospective clients).
Marketing consortia.
Follow-on discussions on presentation topics.
If you wish to arrange a meeting, please contact Mieke van Loenen
There will also be numerous other topics to be discussed during the Sector and Chapter sessions in the
programme. Members should submit topics they wish to see on the agenda to their respective
Chairpersons.
See the ICCA Congress Website for the latest information on
confirmed speakers, including ICCA members who have volunteered to share their knowledge and
experience.
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Congress Education Programme Congress Education Programme
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Sponsored by:
"Committed to deliver effective appointments at every exhibition".
This important new element in the Congress programme will enable delegates to obtain practical solutions
for their most important challenges and advice that is specifically designed for their individual needs and
unlocks a tremendous expertise that exists within the ICCA membership.
Throughout the Congress programme delegates will be able to attend pre-booked 20-minute one-on-one
appointments with experts (drawn from both ICCA members and guest speakers) covering a wide range of
topics which includes:
• Marketing representation in different regions.
• Effective PR and advertising strategies - global and country specific.
• Understanding how to do business with specific market sub-segments.
• VAT and other tax issues.
• Technical and IT solutions for venues, destinations and events.
• Videoconferencing; webcasting.
• Designing effective websites.
• Social media strategies.
• Improving your brand and collateral material.
• Researching ICCA data more effectively.
• Simultaneous interpretation and translation issues.
• Building research and internship programmes with universities.
• Venue design and feasibility studies.
• Strategic planning consultancy & change management.
• How to cost-effectively source conference products.
• How to implement environmental and CSR strategies.
Key dates to note:
June-July 2010:
1 August-mid October 2010:
Experts will confirm when they will be available during the Congress programme; full details of all areas
of expertise will be published. Some experts will be available during the majority of the programme, while
others will be available for shorter durations.
Online booking system will be open for all delegates to fix up one-on-one appointments.
NB All delegates will be able to see the full education programme at this time, and will be able to select when
they wish to attend educational sessions, and when they would like instead to discuss important specific
issues with one of the experts. Delegates may book as many or as few appointments as they wish.
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The ICCA Best Marketing Award, established in 1997, recognises the excellence and
outstanding achievements of organisations in their effort to market their destination
or product. Entries can range from:
• Innovative marketing to boost attendance or sponsorship for individual events
(either established or brand new)
• Integrated marketing campaign covering all areas of the marketing mix by a
venue or meetings management company.
• Re-branding of a city or country destination.
• Successful collaborative promotional event by a consortium of ICCA members.
• Tactical marketing campaign to overcome a negative business environment.
• Creative use of limited marketing budget to generate excellent return on investment.
• Launch campaign of a new meetings industry product or service.
The Best Marketing Award is open to all ICCA members, regardless of their sector and the finalists will receive
one complimentary registration to the ICCA Congress in Hyderabad in order to present their campaign.
The business or organisation that wins the competition will be announced at the ICCA Congress Closing
session on Wednesday 27 October 2010. They will receive:
• A valuable marketing package worth approximately €10,000 offered by Best Marketing Award sponsor,
Bedouk, and ICCA.
• A personalised Best Marketing Award
• A personalised Best Marketing Award logo
• A framed certificate
• Acknowledgement on the ICCA Website
• Acknowledgement in Members Update Online
• Acknowledgement in ICCA Intelligence
ICCA Best Marketing Award 2010 Sponsored by Bedouk Meetings & Events Media
ICCA's success over four decades has been built on the principle of members exchanging commercial
information with one another about recently hosted events. This is the foundation of ICCA's Association
Database, and will be a central component of this year's congress. To apply for the Business Exchange (BE)
each delegate will be requested to provide data on one major international event they have recently been
involved with, and to be willing to share their insights and inside knowledge about this event with other
delegates throughout the congress. ICCA Data will support delegates in ensuring that an unprecedented
amount of commercially important data will be exchanged during the congress, turning the event into a
massive intelligence gathering opportunity.
The format is designed to ensure that commercial confidentiality issues are respected whilst encouraging
interaction between the different sectors of ICCA membership. Adequate time and space will be scheduled
during the congress to enable pre-set and ad hoc meetings and information exchange to take place between
delegates. Spotme will help delegates to identify leads and to send meeting requests to other BE participants.
There will be a dedicated Business Exchange Coffee Zone which will facilitate one-on-one meetings with small
tables for quick-fire discussions.
All 49th ICCA Congress delegates are invited to take part in the Business Exchange. It is necessary to pre-
register and it is open to ICCA members only.
Business Exchange
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The deadline for applications is Friday 10 September 2010.
www.iccaworld.com/dbs/bma
"Winning the ICCA BMA is extremely important to Norway Convention Bureau and we are so pleased to have
received this recognition from our colleagues in the industry! As we said and believe: our colleagues can be
our best ambassadors!
It really gives a lot of motivation for our stakeholders in Norway to continue the work we have started as a
team. I believe that it also motivates other Convention Bureaus around the world to see that you can achieve
great results from small budgets, - if the strategy is the right one. Thank you all for voting for Norway, and
thank you ICCA!”
www.bedouk.com
For more information, please visit the Best Marketing Award website:
Apply now to showcase your finest marketing achievements to your peers from around the world!
Bente Bratland Holm, Convention Director, Norway Convention Bureau, Norway, winner of the BMA in 2009
• Today, Bedouk Meetings & Events Media publish some of the most popular guides and websites for
International Conference, Meeting and Incentive Planners, including a highly respected annual global
directory. Bedouk are pleased to offer the Best Marketing Award winner a promotional campaign of the
following choices: either a 1 page editorial in the Bedouk Worldwide Meeting Planners' Guide plus a 1 month
banner on the website ; or an additional page of an advertisement and a special
position, when the advertisement is booked before winning the Best Marketing Award. Additionally the
winners are allowed to use around 1000 qualified contacts from the Bedouk database for marketing and
sales actions. The winner will also receive a complimentary full page advertisement in the ICCA
Membership directory, worth €2500.
ICCA Best Marketing Award 2010 Sponsored by Bedouk Meetings & Events Media
Co-sponsored by Seoul Tourism Organization and Mexico Tourism Board
The networking tool Spotme will be available again at this year's ICCA Congress & Exhibition. Spotme is a
handheld device which will be given to all delegates at the congress. The device will facilitate networking
and business exchanges as follows:
• Throughout the event delegates will be able to access information and photos of all attendees in the
people database, as well as the events they wish to exchange information about. Using customisable
search criteria, delegates can browse the list of participants.
• Expert advise appointments. All pre-set meetings will be loaded on to Spotme, giving each delegate
a personalised programme.
• The device has a radar function which displays the photos and details of all people standing up to 30
meters away. It provides a completely new way to discretely decide who to meet during coffee;
to personally identify the people sitting nearby at lunch; or simply to look up forgotten names.
• The device can be set to discretely alert users when a target contact comes within 10 meters. A pop-up
description and photo appears and the user can then decide whether to take the plunge and make that
crucial handshake.
• Messaging, much like text messaging on mobile phones, lets delegates handle the logistics of where
and when to meet. Each attendee can reach every other attendee to set up appointments and to confirm
meeting requests. For every message received, the sender's photo and details can be immediately
viewed at the simple press of a button. Appointments made and congress programme are all saved to
the device for easy access.
• Delegates can exchange electronic business cards in a simple point-and-shoot action. At the end of
the event, a personalised contact log, with the collected cards and photos, will be accessible for every
participant. The contacts can then be copied and pasted directly into any personal information
management software.
• After the event delegates will also be able to see which continuing education credits they have collected,
in addition to being able to download speaker presentations from their personal Spotme webpage.
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Support the Education of Young Meeting Professionals!
www.iccaworld.com/dbs/congress2010
Participate in this year's ICCA Silent Auction and contribute to a
good cause while increasing your profile before, during and after
the ICCA Congress
The ICCA Silent Auction is an annual event which takes place at the
ICCA Congress and supports the ICCA Education Fund providing
educational opportunities for young meetings professionals. The
fund financially supports the Forums for Young Professionals at
EIBTM and AIME. At the Silent Auction Stand, open throughout the
Congress, participants can review all prizes donated and bid.
Prizes you could donate can be big or small, packages or single
prizes, leisure-related, meetings-related, objects, etc.! Be creative!
To donate or get inspiration from last year's prizes visit the Silent
Auction section on the ICCA Congress Website:
If you would like to receive more information, contact Rosario Gómez, email:
Silent Auction
The I&MI Media Charity Golf Classic will be held on Saturday 23 October 2010. All
proceeds raised by the tournament will be donated to Nireekshana ACET (Aids Care,
Educaton & Treatment). Nireekshana ACET is a not-for-profit, community based,
non-government organization (NGO) dedicated to the compassionate and holistic
care and support of people with HIV/AIDS. Nireekshana's work is based both in the
medical clinic and in community outreach in Hyderabad and surrounding districts. Its key work focus is on:
• Providing free medical treatment and care to poor and HIV-infected individuals.
• Providing nutritional and education support for families of HIV-infected individuals.
• Clinical research into HIV/AIDS.
• HIV/AIDS prevention & education activities including training workshops for professional groups,
presentations in schools, colleges and churches and at international conferences.
Once more information becomes available this will be added to the congress website and registered
delegates will be informed accordingly. Please note, if you are a First Time Attendee you will still be able to
attend the First Time Attendee programme in the afternoon.
Social Programme
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I&MI Charity Golf Classic
Sunday 24 October 2010
Monday 25 October 2010
Tuesday 26 October 2010
Wednesday 27 October 2010
Welcome Reception
This evening will take place in the scenic and expansive Poolside Lawns situated right between the boulder lined natural water body and the beautiful swimming pool. While you enjoy the evening with gourmet cuisine, there will be a showcase of culture and classical Indian music. The venue invites you to indulge in the delectable smells and tastes that India has to offer – made “a la minute”.
CAT Night at Taramati Baradari -
This historical monument located at Ibrahim bagh, Hyderabad was built by Abdullah Qutb Shah, VII Sultan of Golconda Fort, as an ode to his favorite courtesan Taramati. It is a perfect place for a weekend getaway - away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There is also a souvenir shop for visiting travelers to pick up something for their near and dear ones.
Gala Dinner at The Qutub Shahi Tombs - Sponsored by Marroitt Hyderabad Hotel & Convention Centre
Experience the perfect blend of Indian and Persian architectural forms, constructed in gray granite decorated with exquisite ornamentation. Get enchanted with the minarets at the corners surrounding the tombs.
'Leipzig 2011' Reception at Hyderabad International Convention Centre Sponsored by the German Host Committee 2011
Meet your hosts for next year’s congress destination: Germany, a land of a thousand possibilities. Get set to be a part
of the 50th ICCA Congress in a land of castles, palaces and abbeys that are the epitome of German romanticism.
Poolside Lawns at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre
Sponsored by CAT Publications
Dress Code - Smart Casual
Dress Code - Casual Wear & Flat shoes
Dress Code - Indian Ethnic Wear & Flat
Dress Code - Smart Casual
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To register for the congress and reserve hotel accommodation, please register online through the ICCA
Congress website:
To qualify for the early registration fee, the completed registration form must reach ICCA Head Office by
Friday 3 September 2010. Registration online will automatically "cut-off" at midnight Amsterdam time on
Friday 3 September 2010. After this date, the system will automatically charge you the late fee.
If you register on or after Saturday 9 October 2010, we will not be able to include you in the networking guide.
www.iccaworld.com/dbs/congress2010
Registration Information Registration Information
Member delegate
Member co-delegate
Observer
Accompanying guest
A member delegate is the first person from an ICCA member company to register for the event.
A member co-delegate is an additional person registering for the event from the same ICCA member
company as the delegate.
Non-ICCA members who are granted Observer status are entitled to attend the ICCA Congress
incorporating the General Assembly once only in order to better understand the workings of ICCA. As
suppliers of professional services to the international meetings industry, Observers are strongly
encouraged to apply for ICCA membership. For more information on attending as an Observer, please
contact Patricia Soen, Director Membership ( )
Registered accompanying guests can attend all social functions, the accompanying guest welcome
reception and the accompanying guests' tour programme. Please note, accompanying guest are not able
to attend any other aspect of the Congress programme (chapter / sector meetings, general assembly,
education sessions etc).
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Airport Transfers
Method of Payment
Cancellation Policy Registrations
IMPORTANT
Travel and Health Insurance
The new airport in Shamshabad is about 30-40 minutes drive from HICC and the official hotels. The
Government is also increasing the infrastructure in this district by way of flyovers & new roads.
Special arrangements at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport have been made with the leading car rental
companies for your arrival & departure transfers.
Payment of the Registration fee can be made by one of these methods:
Bank transfer to:
ABN-AMRO Bank N.V.
Apollolaan 171
Amsterdam
The Netherlands
IBAN: NL68ABNA0484748203
SWIFT code / BIC code: ABNANL2A
Cheque, made payable to:
ICCA (please add an extra € 25 cheque costs to your total amount)
Credit card:
AMEX, MasterCard or Visa
To facilitate tracking of payments, please clearly indicate the invoice number.
Notification of cancellation of registration must be sent in writing to the ICCA Events Department.
• For cancellations received up to and including 17 September 2010, a cancellation fee of €100 will be
charged. Accompanying guests (incl. Child 3-15 registration) will be charged €50.
• For cancellations received on and after 18 September 2010, no refund will be given, full amount
required.
• Name changes are not accepted, unless the participant is from the same company.
• All refunds will be processed after the event.
When you complete your registration, you commit to paying the applicable registration fees. This means if
you cancel before you transfer the payment, you are still obliged to pay the cancellation fee (up & including 17
September) or the full fee (on & after 18 September). This is also the case if you don't show up at the event.
It is strongly recommended that participants take out insurance to cover loss (including registration fees)
incurred in case of cancellation, medical expenses and damage to or loss of personal effects. The organisers of
the 49th ICCA Congress will not be responsible for any medical costs incurred by participants. ICCA and the
Local Host Committee will not accept liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging
to Congress participants, either during or as a result of the Congress or during any tours.
Registration Fees
Up to and including3 September 2010 up to & including 8 9 October 2010
October 2010
Member delegate €850 €950 €1150
Member co-delegate €750 €850 €1050
Observer €950 €1050 -
Accompanying guest €320 €320 €370
Kids age 3-15 €150 €150 €200
Early Registration Late Registration On-site Registration
On & after 4 September On & after
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Official hotels
(Near Hitec City)P.O. Bag: 1101 Cyberabad Post Office Hyderabad - 500081India
This hotel is attached to the Hyderabad International Convention Centre where the ICCA congress will be held.
Mindspace IT ParkMadhapurHyderabad - 500081India
Plot No. 7, IT Park, Nanakramguda Gachi BowliHyderabad - 500008India
RatesThe rates per night, which apply to all three hotels are:
Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre
www.novotelhyderabad.com
Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
www.starwoodhotels.com/westin
Ista Hyderabad
www.istahotels.com
Hotel Accommodation
Please note that the prices exclude tax and include breakfast. The applicable taxes are 5% (subject to change)
on the rack rate. For up-to-date conversion rates please visit www.xe.com
Hotel reservations will be made by the ICCA Events Department. Please fill in the appropriate section on the
registration website when you register specifying single, double or twin room, check-in/check-out dates and
any other requests. No advance payment is necessary but credit card details are required to guarantee your
hotel reservation. Payment for your accommodation and extras should be settled in Indian Rupees (INR) at
the hotel reception upon check-out.
If you cancel your room on and after 18 September 2010, ICCA reserves the right to charge your credit card
with a cancellation fee of two overnights stays. If you fail to attend (no-show), the hotel reserves the right to
charge your credit card for the whole stay. An early departure fee of one night stay will be charged if you check
out prior to the reserved departure date; please advise the hotel at check-in of any changes to the departure
date in order to avoid being billed the early departure fee.
Hotel Reservation Procedure
Cancellation /No-show Policy
Optional City Tour
Hyderabad
It is said that Hyderabad is to cities, what the Taj Mahal is to buildings; a monument of love. Both were built
by romantic kings for their beloved wives. While one continues to remain the ultimate symbol of love,
Hyderabad continued to evolve over time from a bustling trading town known for its diamonds and pearls to
a modern day city with international facilities for the IT sector and other industries. Today, the several
century old tombs, palaces and the towering Golkonda Fort share the space on the skyline of the city with
the IT parks and high rise buildings.
On this city tour, you will get a chance to witness a part of Hyderabad's rich and glorious past through its
impregnable fort, magnificent palaces and colorful bazaars.
The Golkonda Fort
Programme:
Departure from HICC - 9:00 / 13.30
Drive to Golkonda – 9:00 to 9:45 / 13.30 to 14.15
Golkonda Fort Tour – 10:00 to 11:30 / 14.30 to 16.00
Drive back to HICC – 11:30 to 12:30 / 16.00 to 17.00
The Golkonda Fort is one of the most impressive forts in the country. The architecture includes some
amazingly advanced acoustics systems that were used for signaling approaching enemy as well as for
detecting conspiracies being hatched in palace corners.
The climb up the Fort is a sometimes steep, sometimes easy climb of about 360 steps and has excellent
views of the Qutb Shahi tombs just outside the Fort area, the Charminar in the distance and the rest of
the city's landscape.
The tour is free of charge and you can choose one of the following timings:
Saturday morning 9.00 - 12.30
Saturday afternoon 13.30 - 17.00
Thursday morning 9.00 - 12.30
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INR 9400 Double occupancy
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Salar Jung Museum
Departure from HICC: 9:00
Drive to Salar Jung Museum: 9:00 to 10:00
Salar Jung Museum Tour: 10:00 to 12:30
One of the greatest collections of art pieces in the world is
housed in Hyderabad. This treasure trove is a fascinating
amalgam of antiquity and modernity and represents the three
Salar Jungs' efforts to find the most exquisite pieces from across
the world. It is believed that during the colonial period a lot of
the art wealth of the country was shipped to the metropolitan
countries and the Salar Jungs are credited with bringing back
some of it to enrich the collection. Some of the most well known pieces that you can find in this museum is
the Veiled Rebecca, a masterpiece in marble carved by Giovanni Maria Benzoni and the Musical Clock made
by Cook & Kelvy of England that features a woodcutter who comes out every hour to strike the hour.
Hussain Sagar Lake
Drive to Hussain Sagar Lake 13:30 to 15:00
Boat cruise
Drive back to HICC: 15:00 to 15:00
The Hussain Sagar was built in 1562 to provide drinking water
for its citizens. The construction of the lake was supervised by
Hussain Shah Wali, a much revered Sufi Saint of the sixteenth
century. The Lake stands as a jewel in the centre of the city and
separates Hyderabad from its twin city Secunderabad. In 1992,
as a testimony to the huge role that this region played in the
spread of Buddhism in ancient India, an eighteen metres high
Buddha was installed in the centre on a huge lotus pedestal. A pleasant boat ride from Lumbini Park takes
you to the centre where the magnificence of the Buddha statue can be experienced at close quarters.
Qutub Shahi Tombs
Departure from HICC: 9:00
Drive to Qutub Shahi Tombs: 9:00 to 10:00
Qutub Shahi Tombs: 10:00 to 11:00
Drive back to HICC: 11:00 to 12:00
The rulers of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty had a tradition of
constructing their tombs during their lifetime. The Emperors
tried to outdo their predecessor and the magnificence of the
architecture advanced over time. The tombs tower over the
landscape majestically. This architecture is a fascinating mix of
Persian and the local styles. Remnants of the blue tile work on
some of these elegant structures give us a peek into the richness of which was a trademark of this dynasty.
FULL DAY TOUR - Tuesday October 26, 2010
HALF DAY TOUR - Wednesday October 27, 2010
Welcome to Hyderabad!!
Are you one of those travellers who is keen to know what makes the city tick? Do you believe that the city's
best kept secrets are more interesting than its imposing monuments? If you want to discover more of the
city through the culture and its people and want a peep into their well kept secrets, read on…...
Detours is a Hyderabad based firm that specialises in offbeat customised and personalised tours for
individuals and small groups. Keeping the ICCA schedule in mind, we have customised some tours which we
think would interest adventurous travellers like you. While your spouse is involved in the conference
sessions, you may want to take a chance to sample what this city has to offer, especially if you are a first time
visitor to this region.
Each group will be accompanied by one of our Travel Companions, all of who are well versed in the culture,
tradition and history of this region. Rather than reading from a prepared script, the interaction will be more
like travelling with a local friend who will answer any of your questions, however random or silly.
Ramoji Film City
Departure from HICC: 9:00
Drive to Ramoji Film City: 9:00 to 10:45
Departure from Ramoji Film to HICC: 15:30
Arrival at HICC: 17:00
Ramoji Film City, the largest film studio complex in the world, is
the place where Bollywood dreams are given a celluloid life.
A complete facility where you will be transported to magical
lands amidst sprawling gardens, incredible movie sets and be
entertained by the numerous shows.
Purani Haveli
Departure from HICC: 9:00
Drive to Purani Haveli: 9:00 to 10:00
Purani Haveli Tour: 10:00 to 11:00
Drive back to HICC: 11:00 to 12:00
Purani Haveli is one of the older palaces of Hyderabad that
saw some of its glorious times during the rule of the Sixth Nizam
who made it his official residence. The most unique feature of
this Palace is the 240 feet long wardrobe that was used by the
Sixth Nizam. A dapper man very conscious of his looks, he would
never wear the same clothes a second time. The long wooden
cupboards still have unused rolls of the finest fabric, shoes worn only once and other pieces of his attire.
The Palace also contains some of the most magnificent gifts that the seventh Nizam received from royals
across the world on completion of twenty five years of rule.
FULL DAY TOUR -
HALF DAY TOUR - Monday October 25, 2010
Sunday October 24, 2010
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Pre & Post Tours Getting There
International Airlines flying out of Hyderabad
Airlines Destination
Lufthansa Frankfurt
British Airways London
Emirates Dubai
Qatar Airways Doha
Oman Air Muscat
Air Arabia Sharjah
SaudiArabia Airways Riyadh
Silk Air Singapore
Malasian Airlines Kuala Lumpur
Thai Airways Bangkok
Ethihad Airways Abu Dhabi
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA)
The world-class Rajiv Gandhi International Airport was opened in 2008. With direct flights to important
international destinations Hyderabad, and India, have never been so accessible. The RGIA, though new, already
has a number of feathers in its cap. From being rated the No. 1 airport in the world (in the 5-15 million passenger
category), to being ranked 5th worldwide (in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) annual survey by the Airports
Council International (ACI) to being the first airport with the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design New Construction (LEED NC) silver-rated certification by the US Green Building Council, an A380-
compatible runway, to name a few. The RGIA is the first in Asia and one of the only two airports in the world to
have achieved green status so far.
Various ICCA members are offering special discounts and packages for ICCA Congress delegates. Please refer to the ICCA Congress website for more details: www.iccaworld.com/dbs/congress2010.
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Taj Mahal - Agra Khajuraho - Madhya Pradesh
Cochin - Kerala
Acknowledgements34 General Information
Hyderabad, the fifth largest metro in the country, is the state capital of Andhra Pradesh, located in South
India. This 400-year old city sees the traditional and the modern co-exist in perfect harmony, and offers its
patrons experiences worth treasuring. With its burgeoning economy, mainly in the fields of IT, finance,
pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, ably supported by well-connected air routes and future-centric city
infrastructure, Hyderabad is today known as the Convention Capital of India.
From its topography dotted with rocks and boulders to landscaped gardens, from the quaint Charminar to
towering global giants who have made the city their home, from the colourful bangles of the old city to
multitude of international designers, and from the delectable haleem to cuisines from all over the world, in
Hyderabad, you will find the historical and the contemporary, side by side.
Hyderabad is known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, and a rich and
varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance. The city is over 400 years old and is noted for its natural beauty,
mosques and minarets, bazaars and bridges, hills and lakes. It sprawls over an area of 260 square
kilometers and is home to more than 2 million people. A multitude of influences have shaped the character
of the city. Its palaces and buildings, houses and tenements, gardens and streets have a history and an
architectural individuality of their own, which makes Hyderabad a city of enchantment. In the recent years,
the city has undergone a tremendous transformation. In addition to its more traditional industries such as
consumer electronics, leather and textiles, Hyderabad is now a key centre for software development,
pharmaceutical and biotech research.
All foreign nationals need a visa to enter India. The only exceptions to this rule are nationals of Nepal and
Bhutan. Please contact your local Indian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission Office for the specific
requirements for your country of origin. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. It cannot be
damaged and any alterations/extensions must be endorsed by the Home Office or relevant Embassy.
The currency in India is the Rupee (INR) and the Rupee is divided into 100 Paise (for up to date exchange
rates please see ). Bank opening hours are from 9am to 6pm during weekdays and are closed
on Saturday and Sunday.
o o oThe maximum temperature remains at a pleasant 22 - 25 Celsius. The minimum can go down till 11
Celsius.
Required clothing: Lightweight clothes are worn most of the year with warmer clothes during evenings,
particularly in winter.
Five and a half hours ahead of GMT (+5.30 GMT)
220-240 volts at 50Hz.Most hotels can provide transformers and adapters.
In restaurants & hotels, tips are pooled and shared by all working staff. The standard is 10-15 per cent.
The venue for the ICCA Congress is a non-smoking venue and smoking is prohibited throughout, except at
designated areas.
Passport and Visa Information
Currency
www.xe.com
Climate in October
Time
Electricity
Tipping
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ICCA and the Indian Host Committee would like to thank the sponsors for their very generous support:
• ACCOR
• Andhra Pradesh Tourism
• Bedouk Meetings and Events Media
• Canadian Host Committee, ICCA Congress 2008, Victoria
• CAT Publications
• Certain Meetings and Events Technology
• Danish ICCA members
• Dubai Convention Bureau
• EIBTM/Reed Travel Exhibitions
• German Host Committee, ICCA Congress 2011, Leipzig
• Government of India
• Greek Host Committee, ICCA Congress 2006, Rhodes
• I&MI Media
• IMEX
• Italian Host Committee, ICCA Congress 2009, Florence
Marriott Hyderabad Hotel & Convention Centre
• Meet Taiwan on behalf of Bureau of Foreign Trade
• Mexico Tourism Board
• Seoul Tourism Organization
• Spotme
• Thai Host Committee, ICCA Congress 2007, Pattaya
Please see the ICCA Congress website for additional sponsorship opportunities or contact Mieke van
Loenen ( ).
ICCA is proud to be strategically collaborating with Bosch Congress Rental Network, Brähler ICS
Konferenztechnik International Congress Service, CAT Publications, EIBTM/Reed Travel Exhibitions, IMEX
and I&MI Media to develop continuously improving commercial benefits for ICCA members world-wide.
•
ICCA Business Partners
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ICCA Board of Directors
Liability
Disclaimer
Leigh Harry, CFE – President
Chief Executive, Melbourne Exhibition Convention Centre (MECC), Australia
Jurriaen Sleijster - First Vice President and Treasurer
Executive Vice President, MCI (Incon Group), Switzerland
Eduardo Chaillo – Second Vice President
Regional Director USA & Canada,Mexico Tourism Board, Mexico
Nina Freysen-Pretorius - Third Vice President
Managing Director/Owner, The Conference Company, South Africa
Christian Mutschlechner - Immediate Past President
Director, Vienna Convention Bureau, Austria
Brian Horsburgh,
Director of Sales, Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, United Kingdom
Steen Jakobsen,
Convention Director, Wonderful Copenhagen, Denmark
Miranda Ioannou
Managing Director, SCS Ltd, Cyprus
Sus Nygaard
Manager Conventions & Events, Scandinavian Airlines, Denmark
Bart Heinrichs
Managing Director, Parthan the meeting services company, The Netherlands
Martin Sirk
CEO, ICCA, The Netherlands
Handan Boyce
General Manager, Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau, Turkey
Alec Gilbert
Chief Executive, Adelaide Convention Centre, Australia
Mariano Castex
Vice President, ICS Congresos Internacionales S.A. (Incon Group), Argentina
Juan José Garcia
Director of Marketing & Sales, Viajes Iberia Congress, Spain
The Local Host Committee and ICCA act as agents only in securing hotels, transport and travel services
and in no event shall be liable for acts or defaults in the event of injury, damage, loss, accident, delay
or irregularity of any kind whatsoever during arrangements organised through contractors or the
employees of such contractors in carrying out services. Hotel and transportation services are subject to
the terms and conditions under which they are offered to the public in general. The Local Host Committee
reserves the right to make changes where deemed necessary, without prior notice to parties concerned.
All disputes are subject to Indian law.
ICCA reserves the right to make changes to the programme if necessary. ICCA is not responsible or liable
for non-delivery of services beyond its control.
Acknowledgements
Indian Host Committee
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Committees
Philip Joseph Logan
Hyderabad International Convention Centre
Monimita Sarkar
KW Conferences Pvt. Ltd.
Divesh Chaturvedi
Ministry of Tourism Government of India
Chander Mansharamani
Alpcord Network Travel & Conferences Management Company
Prasant Saha
Conferences & Incentives Management (I) Pvt Ltd
Raji Gomber
Cox & Kings (India) Limited
Rohit Kohli
Creative Travel - Plan it! Meetings and Conferences
Raveen Pius Maxim Pinto
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd
Ambeesh Sinha
Global Conferences & Exhibitions
Ghulam Naqshband - ICCA Honorary Member
Rajani Nair Deb
Hyderabad International Convention Centre
Sudip Sinha
International Travel House Ltd
Lalit Chadha
Kuoni Destination Management India
Swadesh Kumar
Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Suku Verghese
Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces
Ajay Singh Sain
Travel Corporation (India) Ltd
Jurriaen Sleijster, Deputy CEO, MCI (INCON Group), Switzerland
Corbin Ball, CSP,CMP,CEO, Corbin Ball Associates, U.S.A.
Mariano Castex, Vice President, Congresos Internacionales S.A., Argentina
Rajani Nair Deb, Director of International Sales, Hyderabad International Convention entre, India
Miranda Ioannou, Managing Director, SCS Ltd., Cyprus
Bruno Lichtinger, Managing Director, INTERPLAN Congress, Meeting & Event Management, Germany
Francesca Manzani, Congress Marketing and Sales Manager, Newtours S.P.A.
Sarah Markey-Hamm, National Manager, ICMS Pty Ltd., Australia
Mathias Posch, President, International Conference Services Ltd.
Monimita Sarkar, Director, KW Conferences Pvt. Ltd. India
Sadly, Ghulam Naqshband part of the Indian host committee and honorary member of ICCA
passed away in March 2010
ICCA Meetings Advisory Group (MAG)
