THE SUGAR TECHNOLOGISTS' ASSOCIATION OF INDIA An organization to promote the knowledge and practice of sugar technology & kindred branches of science (founded in 1925)

69th ANNUAL CONVENTION

&

SUGAR EXPO `08

AT

WELCOMHOTEL, RAMA INTERNATIONAL, AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA)

20TH - 23RD AUGUST 2008

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1.        INVITATION 

2.    WELCOME TO AURANGABAD

3.    S.N. GUNDURAO MEMORIAL LECTURE

4.    SUGAR EXPO 2008

5.    DELEGATION FEE FOR CONVENTION

6.    HOTELS IN AURANGABAD

7.    PAYMENT DETAILS - REGISTRATION/HOTEL ACCOMMODATION/MEMBERSHIP DUES

8.    MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION

9.    SPONSORSHIP FOR CONVENTION

10.    ABOUT AURANGABAD & ITS ACCESSIBILITY

1. INVITATION

The Association is holding its 69^th Annual Convention from 20^th – 23^rd August 2008 alongwith Sugar Expo 2008 at Aurangabad.  The Convention is likely to be attended by around 700/800 delegates from India & abroad.  Aurangabad is one of the oldest cities in Maharashtra and it has a history that goes back to 2200 years.  The royal feel of this city has still not faded and can be felt in its numerous relics and forts. The important places for excursion in Aurangabad are the Ajanta and Ellora caves.

During the convention a number of important subjects and issues relating to sugar manufacturing processes and equipment, agronomical practices, energy conservation, efficient co-generation of power and ethanol shall be presented and discussed.  A plenary session will also be held during the Convention.

The Sugar Technologists Association of India, will be happy to extend a warm welcome to participants across all sectors of industry both from India and abroad to join the convention and share knowledge on various current topics of concern to the world sugar industry.  This will unquestionably be a major event and business platform for all professionals involved in the sugar industry and provide unrivalled overview of all new happenings in the sugar sector.  It shall provide opportunity to up date on trends, products, technical developments and research. Besides, the convention also promises to offer a platform for networking, exploring business opportunities and tie-ups.

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2. WELCOME TO AURANGABAD & CALL OF PAPERS

The Sugar Technologists Association of India (STAI) is organizing its 69^th Annual Convention at WelcomHotel Rama International, Aurangabad from 20^th – 23^rd August 2008.  We cordially invite all the sugar mill managements for participation in this forthcoming 69th Annual Convention.  We also request the factory managements to kindly depute in large numbers, technical personnel from their organizations for participation in the above convention and get benefited from the deliberations during the Convention.  

Call of Papers 

We invite good quality research papers from the members in the categories of Agriculture, Manufacturing, Engineering and Co-products.  Keeping in view the significance of the event and the limited number of technical papers to be accepted & presented during the Convention, we request the authors to write quality papers, giving their latest innovations, enclosing the precise data with the achievements of their research work and its usefulness for the sugar industry.  The last date for acceptance of the paper is extended to  21st June 2008.

The author should also give certificate that "the paper/poster submitted are original and have not been communicated for publication elsewhere".  The author should give abstracts in around 150-200 words followed with keywords.  The length of paper should be 1500 to 3000 words excluding abstracts.  

The guidelines for submission of papers can be viewed here . 

Deadline : Please send your papers by 21st June 2008.

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3.  S.N. GUNDURAO MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES

The S.N. Gundurao Memorial Lecture is a tribute to Lt. Sh. S.N. Gundurao's contribution in the field of sugar technology and his services to the sugar industry in particular.  A lecture series known as S.N. Gundurao Memorial Lecture Series was started in the year 1987 and is held every year during the Annual Convention. World-renowned Indian and Foreign experts are invited to deliver this lecture. 

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4. SUGAR EXPO 2008

An exhibition will be held during the Convention from 20^th – 23^rd Aug. `08 at WelcomHotel Rama International, Aurangabad.  The exhibition will have participation from organizations and associations dealing with the sugar sector.  Space for commercial displays is also being organized by STAI.  The exhibitors will be having their stalls inside the hotel adjacent to main conference hall.  Keeping in view the importance of the event, we would like to advise the exhibitors to actively participate during the Convention. The other details are as follows :

We invite all sugar machinery manufacturers and allied product manufactures  to take part in Sugar Expo and also sponsor events during the 69th Annual Convention. 

It will be an exceptional occasion for the companies related to sugar including machinery and technology to showcase their capabilities and quality.  Sugar Expo 2008 will provide a common platform for sugar producers, traders, machinery and allied product manufacturers to display their products and enter into strategic business tie-ups.

Stalls are in limited nos. and would be allotted on first-come-first-served basis.  Therefore, we request the parties interested to confirm their booking by remitting the cost of stall to avoid last minute disappointment.

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5. DELEGATION FEE FOR CONVENTION

While registering for the Convention, please use the attached registration form.    

Registration fee for different categories of members is given below :

To avoid inconvenience to the delegates and embarrassment to the organizer’s, it 

is requested that the following instructions be strictly followed by every delegate 

attending the 69th Annual Convention 2008 :

·   The delegate should present the original receipt of the delegation fee

   paid by him at the counter of registration to procure all the necessary papers,  

   coupons, proceedings etc. 

·  The delegate should wear the badge; displaying his name at the time of 

   attending the Convention programme for all the four days.

	·  Particularly at the time of Lunch etc., the delegate must present the corresponding Coupons to the volunteer at the counter.  Entrance to Dining Hall will be       restricted to the delegates presenting the coupons.

	·  Vehicle owners are requested to purchase Lunch Coupons for their drivers.  Coupons will be available at the office counter of the convention and its cost will be Rs. 300/per meal.  

·  Additional Meal Coupons :    Registered delegates are eligible to get Meal

   Coupons for Children upto the age of 18 years on payment of Rs.500/per meal/child.

    Indian Delegates Registration form  Aurangabad Convention RegnForm

Please note that the delegation fee once paid is not refundable.

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 6. HOTELS IN AURANGABAD

All the above tariff include buffet breakfast except for Hotel Raviraj.  Apart from the above room rates, the taxes as applicable will be additional.   At present Luxury Tax in the hotel is 10% & there will also be 1.236% Govt. Service Tax payable on the total bill amount.  In case a delegate desires to book air / train tickets & requires transfer arrangements at Aurangabad, our official travel agent will be pleased to assist you.  The Check-in-time for all the above hotels is 1200 hrs., and the Check-out-time is 1100 hrs.  Please confirm your room booking by 15^th of July 2008 positively as thereafter room booking cannot be guaranteed and shall be subject to availability.  Please note that the rooms will be allotted on first-come-first-served basis.  Cancellation policy of individual hotel will apply.

Download hotel registration form from here ACCOMMODATION Aurangabad

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7. PAYMENT DETAILS

Delegates are requested to send their delegation fee, one day hotel advance for confirming accommodation and their membership dues (if any) through DD in favour of “The Sugar Technologists Association”, payable at New Delhi.  Please confirm your room booking by 15^th July `08 positively.  Accommodation requests after 15^th July 2008 will be subject to availability.

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8. MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION

Members are requested to remit their previous/current year membership.  The companion members are entitled to depute one representative as delegate by paying the delegation fee to attend the annual convention.

Details of Membership Fee :

Associate Membership Fee :         Rs.400

Fellow Membership Fee :               Rs.800

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9. SPONSORSHIPS

The Convention is attended by around 700-800 delegates from India and abroad and the delegates include Heads, Senior/Middle Management Executives from different sugar mills, sugar institutes, sugar machinery manufacturers, sugar engineers, technologists, agronomists and persons related with this industry.  This is the biggest gathering of the sugar technocrats in India under one roof. Apart from knowledge dissemination, the Convention also offers excellent sponsorship opportunities which would lead to promotion of your products to the entire Indian Sugar Industry from one platform. 

Sponsorship Packages

We have devised the following lucrative sponsorship packages for which we solicit your valued sponsorship :

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP – Rs.4 lakhs

The Platinum Sponsorship Package includes the following :

• 4 delegates can attend Convention on complimentary basis
• Display of companies name & logo in the main hall                             
• Have a prominent reserved seating in the main hall of Convention                  
• 20 minutes time slot during the Vendor’s session for presentation of their products
• Free printing of 4 Coloured Full Page advertisement in Souvenir
• Electronic display of the Company’s profile
• Complimentary distribution of company’s brochure/leaflet in delegation kit

 GOLD SPONSORSHIP – Rs.2.5 lakhs

 The Gold Sponsorship Package includes the following : 

• 3 delegates can attend Convention on complimentary basis
• Display of companies name & logo in the main hall                             
• Have a prominent reserved seating in the main hall of Convention                  
• 12-14 minutes time slot during the Vendor’s session for presentation of their products
• Free printing of 4 Coloured Full Page advertisement in Souvenir
• Electronic display of the Company’s profile
• Complimentary distribution of company’s brochure/leaflet in delegation kit

SILVER SPONSORSHIP – Rs.1.5 lakhs

The Silver Sponsorship Package includes the following :

• 2 delegates can attend Convention on complimentary basis
• Display of companies name & logo in the main hall                             
• Have a prominent reserved seating in the main hall of Convention                  
• 08-10 minutes time slot during the Vendor’s session for presentation of their products
• Free printing of Full Page B/W advertisement in Souvenir
• Electronic display of the Company’s profile

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP – Rs.75,000/-

The Platinum sponsorship package includes the following :

• 1 delegate can attend Convention on complimentary basis
• Display of companies name & logo in the main hall                             
• Have a prominent reserved seating in the main hall of Convention                  
• Electronic display of the Company’s profile

The organizations interested in sponsoring any of the above packages can send the sponsorship amount through DD in favour of The Sugar Technologists Association of India, payable at New Delhi.  The members/sponsors requiring any further information/clarification can contact the STAI Secretariat.

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10. ABOUT AURANGABAD

Aurangabad

The city of Aurangabad is known for its medieval monuments and cultural heritage. It was the seat of the Mughal Empire for a short period. The city boasts of Bibi-ka-Makbara, a tomb that has some resemblance to the Taj Mahal. The importance of Aurangabad is great, owing to its proximity with world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora. These sites have Buddhist, Jain and Hindu temples. Aurangabad is also famous for its silk and cotton textiles.

General Information

Area                   :           10,107sq.km

Population        :            22,13,779

Temperature    :            Summer  : Max - 39C, Min - 21.5C

Rainfall              :            557 mm        

Best season     :            Throughout the year

State                 :            Maharashtra

Access to Aurangabad

Aurangabad is well connected by air and train.  The members can reach Aurangabad either by Air/Train.  The details of flights and trains reaching to Aurangabad is given below :

Flights to Aurangabad

Trains to Aurangabad

Tourist Attractions

• Bibi-ka-Maqbara

• Panchakki

• Aurangabad Caves

• Daulatbad

• Ellora

• Ajanta Caves

• Museums : History Museum of Marathwada University

• State Archaeology Museum, Sonehri Maha

Accessibility

By Air :- Aurangabad is linked by Indian Airlines Boeing 737 flights daily with Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Delhi. Jet airways has a daily flight  from Mumbai.  Aurangabad airport is 12km from Government of India Tourist Office.

By Rail :- There is a direct train link  between  Mumbai & aurangabad. Trains Such as Devgiri express and Tapovan express run daily between  Mumbai 7 aurangabad in evening & morning respectively. There is a direct train to Hyderabad too.Besides, trains such as  sachkhand Express ply between  New delhi and Aurangabad.

Bus : -Aurangabad is connected by daily service with Paithan, Shirdi, Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Pune, Parli-Vaijnath, Aundha Nagnath, Sheogaon, Tuljapur, Nanded (Hazoor Sahib), Indore, Sholapur, Bijapur, Nagpur, Ajanta, Ellora, Mumbai, Surat, Hyderabad and Kolhapur Hyderabad- 550 Kms, Mumbai- 385 Kms, Pune- 240 Kms,Nasik- 190 Kms, Indore- 450Kms

The members interested in attending the above trip and requiring air/train tickets and in knowing more details are requested to contact our official travel agent :

M/s. Summit - Alpcord Network,

A- 422/423 Somdutt Chamber - 1,

Bhikaji Cama Place,

NEW DELHI - 110 066

Tel No.: 26165026, 41658517

Fax No.: 26165024

E-mail No.: summitalpcord@airtelmail.in  -   summit@alpcord.net

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