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Mission to India
General Information:
When: September 24 - 28, 2008
Where: Mumbai, India
India is poised to become a large market for automation technologies. The Automation Technologies Council and its trade groups, the Automated Imaging Association, the Robotic Industries Association and the Motion Control Association will host a mission to India to help our members become familiar with the Indian market and learn how to do business there. The mission is timed so that we can attend the biennial Automation show in Mumbai. We will investigate future exhibiting opportunities, including pavilion options for our members.
Facts about the Trade Show:
Thursday, September 25 through Sunday, September 28, 2008
Bombay Exhibition Center - Hall No.1, 5 and 6
Goregaon, Mumbai, India
Exhibitors in 2006: 422 | Visitors in 2006: 34,569
Mumbai Fast Facts:
- A Visa is required to visit India from most countries. Please contact your local Indian consulate. For Visa from the US, go to: www.indian-visa.com
- Languages: Hindi, English
- Currency: Indian Rupee, Code: INR, Symbol: Rs
(On August 5th 100 rupees = 2.366 US Dollars) - Electrical Plugs: 230-240V 50Hz
- Time Zones: Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
- More information available on Wikipedia
Proposed Mission Schedule - $100 Fee to Participate:
| Wednesday, September 24: | Arrive in Mumbai Group dinner "Doing Business in India" (cost included) |
| Thursday, September 25: | Attend the Automation 2008 show Networking dinner (cost included) |
| Friday, September 26: | Attend the Automation 2008 show ½ day Possible site visit to local company using automation Optional informal group dinner (additional cost may apply) |
| Saturday, September 27: | Attend the Automation 2008 show ½ day or full day Optional local area tour (additional cost may apply) Optional informal group dinner (additional cost may apply) Possible departure day |
| Sunday, September 28: | Attend the Automation 2008 show Possible departure day |
Depending on where you are traveling from, North American participants may need to leave on Monday to arrive Tuesday evening to be there in time for a Wednesday start.
Hotel Room Block Information:
Grand Sarovar Hotel Standard Room: USD $240 + Taxes | Double Room: USD $250 + Taxes Taxes are the "Luxury Tax" of 10% and the "Government Service Tax" of 3.09%Rate includes: Buffet Breakfast and Airport Transfers |
Distance to international airport: 7 kilometers Distance to domestic airport: 9 kilometers Distance to exhibition center: 3 kilometers |
How to Register:
The fee to participate in the Mission to India is $100 USD. Deadline for registration is August 15, 2008.
Simply fill out the attached Participation Form and fax back to us. We will secure your hotel reservation for you.
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