THE INDUS FOUNDATION Indo-Global Education Summit and Indo-Global Education Expo 2012, and EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF INDIA 2012

The Indus Foundation

Educational Excellence Without Boarders

14, Park View Enclave, Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034 

Tel: 91-9912881199, Fax : 91-40-23546211 

E-mail: indus@indus.org, Website: http://www.indus.org/

Indo-Global Education Summit 2012 and Indo-Global Education Expo 2012

EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF INDIA 2012

THE INDUS FOUNDATION 
23 Koster Blvd., Suite 8B, Edison, NJ 08837, USA 
Tel: (732) 205-9810 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            (732) 205-9810      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, Fax: (732) 205-9811 
E-mail: indus@indus.org, Web: www.indus.org 

Indo-Global Education Summit &  

Tour of India 2012

SUMMIT: Hyderabad - September 7 to 11, 2012 

TOUR: New Delhi, Chennai & Bangalore - September 11 to 18, 2012

Download Brouchure: http://www.indus.org/Summit%202012%20Brochure%20-%20Foreign/index.html

Registration click here: http://www.indus.org/indusall/frames1/Summit%202012%20Registration.pdf

Who should attend?

Indo-Global Education Summit 2012 is a must for anyone involved in international academic collaborations, as well as those interested in student enrollment. The Summit attracts high-level decision makers who are shaping the education field. Senior professionals from education, business and government sectors from around the world come together once a year in India. Summit is meant for:

Chancellors and Vice Chancellors of Universities

Presidents and Provosts of Universities

Company Presidents / CEOs

Deans, Directors, and Dept Heads from Universities

Principals of Colleges

Enrollment / Recruitment Officers of Universities

Scientists & Researchers

R&D Organizations

Corporate Training & Development Executives

Corporate University Managers

Human Resources Executives

Program Managers and Education Administrators

Professors and Trainers

Officials from International, National, and Regional Agencies

Senior Governmental Officials

Leaders of Professional Associations and Expertise Centers

Technology and Service Providers

Multimedia and Software Designers

Training Consultants and Company Representatives

Test Preparation Companies

Banks & Financial Institutions

Insurance Companies

Overseas Education Agencies

Career Counselors

Placement Officers

Travel Agencies

Publishing Houses

International Education Missions

Educational Software Companies

Manufacturers of Scientific Instruments

Infrastructure Companies

Manufacturers of Lab Equipments

Foreign Exchange Companies

Registration & Visa Requirement

The Indo-Global Education Summit 2012 is expected to have more applicants for participation than it can accommodate. The Indus Foundation welcomes participation by experienced university professionals. Participation is limited to accredited Universities and colleges, though others connected with higher education may participate with the prior approval of the Foundation. The Foundation reserves the right to select participants and speakers of the Summit.

Registration forms are available at the website of the Indus Foundation at http://www.indus.org/. They can also be obtained by contacting the Foundation through e-mail at indus@indus.org. Participants are advised to register immediately because of the expected demand.

Visas are required for all foreign citizens to enter into India. The details of visa fees, visa application forms, etc. can be found at the websites of the Indian embassy, Indian high commission, or Indian consulate in the concerned foreign countries. Please Visit http://meaindia.nic.in/mystart.php?id=8700 in order to locate the Indian embassy / high commission / consulate in your country. Two Indian references along with sponsorship letter from India will be required for obtaining conference or business visa. The Indus Foundation will give Indian references and issue Sponsorship letter for enabling registered participants to travel to India. Participants are advised to obtain their Visas at least two months prior to their date of travel to India.

Participants should send the registration form electronically at the earliest to indus@indus.org, though payment can be made thereafter. Registration will be on a “first come, first served” basis. Registration will be closed immediately upon reaching the required number of participants.

Highlights

Most comprehensive educational event of its kind ever held in India

Biggest networking event for leaders in education from around the World

Convergence of who is who of the huge Indian educational system

Participation by an estimated 1200 top universities from India and abroad

Major Sessions on academic collaborations in several academic disciplines

Recruitment sessions involving one-on-one meetings with Indian students

Attendance of several thousand students interested in higher studies

Extensive media coverage for the Summit during and after the event

Expo 2012 for showcasing best practices in teaching, learning and training

Awards for educational excellence to Indian and foreign institutions

Summit 2012 Itinerary

September 7, 2012 Afternoon: Arrive in Hyderabad - Registration of Delegates

September 7, 2012 at 4 pm: Summit Inaugural Function

September 8 & 9, 2012: Summit Program including Expo

September 10, 2012: Visit to Indian Educational Institutions in Hyderabad

September 10 late evening / September 11 morning: Depart Hyderabad

Venues of Summit 2012

Taj Krishna (Taj Group - 5 Star) 

Road No: 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad- 500 034, Andhra Pradesh, India

Telephone:             +91 406 6662323      ; Facsimile: +91 406 6661313

Email: krishna.hyderabad@tajhotels.com, Web: http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/

Taj Deccan (Taj Group - 5 Star) 

Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel:             (91-40) 66663939      ; Fax: (91-40) 66661070

Email: deccan.hyderabad@tajhotels.com, Web: http://www.tajhotels.com/

Accommodation for Participants

Taj Deccan (Taj Group - 5 Star)

Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel: (91-40) 66663939; Fax: (91-40) 66661070

Email: deccan.hyderabad@tajhotels.com, Web: http://www.tajhotels.com/

Located in Hyderabad’s elite Banjara Hills, this elegant hotel is spread over six acres of landscaped gardens. It is conveniently located 35-40 minutes from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Taj Krishna and Taj Deccan belong to the Taj Group of hotels and are situated next to one another.

Summit 2012 & Tour Program Details

Indo-Global Education Summit 2012 on academic collaborations and student enrollment will be held in Taj Krishna and Taj Deccan, Hyderabad from September 7 to 10, 2012. 

An important feature of the Summit 2012 would be presentation of awards to institutions in recognition of their educational excellence in the fields of Arts, Business, Management, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Law, etc.

ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS – SESSIONS (Taj Krishna & Taj Deccan)

Summit will have sessions on collaborative research programs, joint / dual degree programs, twinning & transfer programs, distance education & vocational education programs, faculty & student exchange programs, study abroad in India programs, and other academic partnerships. Also, there will be sessions covering the fields of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Information Technology, Business & Management, Clinical & Health Sciences, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Agricultural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Environment & Natural Resources, Education & Teacher Training, Arts & Humanities, and Social Sciences. These sessions involve panel discussions by selected foreign universities and Indian institutions. Sponsors will make brief presentations at the end of panel discussions. There will be Open-house discussions at the end of the sessions. 

The academic collaboration sessions of the Summit are meant for representatives of foreign Universities, foreign educational organizations, diplomatic officials, Indian institutions, Indian corporations and organizations. Students will not be present at these sessions. 

ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS - ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS (Taj Krishna)

During the Summit one-on-one meetings between representatives of foreign Universities / foreign educational organizations / Sponsors and those of Indian institutions, Indian corporations and organizations will take place. 

Each representative of foreign university / foreign educational organization / Sponsor will be given a table for interacting with Indian and other foreign participants of the Summit.

RECRUITMENT OF STUDENTS (Taj Deccan) 

On September 8 and 9, 2012, there will be recruitment of students at Taj Krishna (Emerald Hall). Foreign Universities and Sponsors will have the opportunity to take part in the recruitment of Indian students. Indian students interested in studying abroad will participate in the one-on-one meetings with representatives of foreign universities and Sponsors during the Summit on both days. Indian students will have the benefit of referring to the profiles of participating foreign universities and Sponsors on the website of the Indus Foundation at http://www.indus.org/. Entry is free for Indian students.

STUDY ABROAD SESSIONS

Study Abroad sessions will have presentations by representatives of foreign universities and foreign Embassies / Consulates. Students and parents will attend Study Abroad sessions.

VISITS TO INDIAN INSTITUTIONS

On September 10, 2012, visits to well established and prominent Indian educational institutions in Hyderabad will be organized for forging academic collaborations and for recruitment of students.

Program Details

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 

10.00 am onwards: Registration of Delegates at Taj Krishna and Taj Deccan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 

Inaugural Function – Taj Deccan 

2.30 pm to 3.30 pm: Workshop on Academic Collaborations

3.30 pm to 4.00 pm: Coffee / Tea Break

4.00 pm: Inauguration of the Summit

4.05 pm: Welcome Address 

4.15 pm: Introduction to Summit 2012 

4.25 pm: Address by Summit Sponsors 

4.35 pm: Address by Guests of Honour 

5.00 pm: Address by the Chief Guest 

5.20 pm: Vote of Thanks 

5.25 pm: National Anthem 

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 

7.30 am onwards: Registration of Delegates at Taj Krishna and Taj Deccan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 

10.00 am to 8.00 pm: Indo-Global Education Expo 2012 – Taj Krishna (Emerald Hall)

                                 Recruitment of Students: One-on-one meetings between representatives of                                  Foreign Universities / Sponsors and Indian Students 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Each session on Academic Collaborations will have panel discussion by representatives of foreign universities and Indian institutions (60 min.). There will be presentations by Sponsors (15 min.) followed by Open House (15 min.).

One-on-one meeting sessions for Academic Collaborations will be between representatives of foreign universities and those of Indian institutions and Sponsors.

Study Abroad sessions will have presentations by representatives of foreign universities and foreign Embassies / Consulates. Students and parents will attend Study Abroad sessions.

9.30 am to 11.00 am: ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS - PARALLEL SESSIONS 

Session 1: Research Collaborations – Taj Krishna 

Session 2: Engineering & Applied Sciences (First Part) – Taj Krishna 

(Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Artificial Intelligence / Robotics, Automotive Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy & Power Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Industrial / Management Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Transportation & Highway Engineering, Water Resources Engineering) 

Session 3: Clinical & Health Sciences – Taj Deccan 

(Acupuncture, Adult Nursing, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Cancer Biology / Oncology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Research, Dentistry, Communication Disorders, Epidemiology, Exercise and Sports Science, Family Nursing, Forensic Sciences, Health Informatics, Kinesiology and Movement Studies, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Oral and Dental Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Rehabilitation Sciences)

STUDY ABROAD in America & Canada – Taj Krishna 

Presentations by representatives of foreign universities and Embassies / Consulates from USA and Canada (Students and parents will attend)

11.00 am to 11.30 am: Coffee / Tea Break 

11.30 am to 1.00 pm: ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS - PARALLEL SESSIONS 

Session 4: Joint / Dual Degree Programs – Taj Krishna 

Session 5: Business & Management (First Part) – Taj Deccan 

(Accounting, Advertising, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Construction Management, Corporate & Organizational Communication, Electronic Commerce, Engineering Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Banking, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Management Strategy, Management of Technology, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Operations Research, Organizational Management, Project Management, Taxation) 

Session 6: Engineering & Applied Sciences (Second Part) – Taj Krishna 

(Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Artificial Intelligence / Robotics, Automotive Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy & Power Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Industrial / Management Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Transportation & Highway Engineering, Water Resources Engineering) 

STUDY ABROAD in Europe – Taj Krishna 

Presentations by representatives of foreign universities and Embassies / Consulates from the UK, France, Germany, and other European countries (Students and parents will attend) 

1.00 pm to 2.00 pm: Lunch 

2.00 pm to 3.30 pm: ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS - PARALLEL SESSIONS 

Session 7: Twinning & Transfer Programs – Taj Krishna

Session 8: Business & Management (Second Part) – Taj Deccan 

(Accounting, Advertising, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Construction Management, Corporate & Organizational Communication, Electronic Commerce, Engineering Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Banking, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Management Strategy, Management of Technology, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Operations Research, Organizational Management, Project Management, Taxation, Tourism and Hotel Management) 

Session 9: Life Sciences & Biomedicine – Taj Krishna 

(Anatomy, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Gerontology, Immunology, Marine Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Parasitology, Pathobiology, Pathology, Plant Biology, Radiation Biology, Reproductive Biology, Structural Biology, Systems Biology, Toxicology, Translational Biology, Virology) 

STUDY ABROAD in Australia & New Zealand – Taj Krishna 

Presentations by representatives of foreign universities and Embassies / Consulates from Australia and New Zealand (Students and parents will attend) 

3.30 pm to 4.00 pm: Coffee / Tea Break

4.00 pm to 5.30 pm: ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS - PARALLEL SESSIONS 

Session 10: Distance Education Programs – Taj Krishna 

Session 11: Physical Sciences – Taj Krishna 

(Analytical Chemistry, Applied Physics, Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, Biophysics, Chemistry, Electronic Materials, Geochemistry, Geography, Geology, Geosciences, Inorganic Chemistry, Mathematics, Medical Physics, Optical Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Statistics) 

Session 12: Information Technology – Taj Deccan 

(Bioinformatics, Computational Sciences, Computer Art & Design, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer and Information Security, Database Systems, Educational Media / Instructional Technology, Game Design and Development, Health Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Internet and Interactive Multimedia, Medical Informatics, Systems Engineering)

STUDY ABROAD in Asia and Africa – Taj Krishna 

Presentations by representatives of foreign universities and Embassies / Consulates from Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa and other Asian and African countries (Students and parents will attend) One-on-one meetings between representatives of Foreign Universities / Sponsors and Indian Students 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 

10.00 am to 8.00 pm: Indo-Global Education Expo 2012 – Taj Krishna (Emerald Hall)

                                 Recruitment of Students: One-on-one meetings between representatives of                                  Foreign Universities / Sponsors and Indian Students 

9.30 am to 11.00 am: ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS - PARALLEL SESSIONS 

Session 13: Faculty & Student Exchange Programs, Study Abroad in India Programs, and other Collaborations – Taj Krishna 

Session 14: Education & Teacher Training – Taj Deccan 

(Adult Education, Child and Family Studies, Counselor Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education, Education of the Gifted, Education Leadership and Administration, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Educational Media / Instructional Technology, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Middle School Education, Physical Education, School Psychology, Science Education, Secondary Education, Special Education)

Session 15: Agricultural Sciences – Taj Krishna 

(Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy & Soil Sciences, Animal Sciences, Aquaculture, Botany, Dairy Science, Entomology, Food Science & Technology, Forestry, Horticulture, Nutrition, Plant Biology, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Plant Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Viticulture and Enology) 

One-on-One Meetings: Taj Krishna 

One-on-one meetings between representatives of foreign Universities and those of Indian institutions and Sponsors for Academic Collaborations 

11.00 am to 11.30 am: Coffee / Tea Break 

11.30 am to 1.00 pm: ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS - PARALLEL SESSIONS 

Session 16: Vocational Education Programs – Taj Krishna 

Session 17: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences – Taj Deccan 

(Animation and Multimedia, Applied Arts & Design, Architecture, Art Education, Computer Art and Design, Dance, Film, Television, and Video Production, Fashion Designing, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Theatre; English, History, Humanities, Liberal Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Religion, Writing; Law; Anthropology, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Criminal Justice, Economics, Social Sciences)

Session 18: Environment & Natural Resources – Taj Krishna 

(Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy and Management, Environmental Sciences, Environmental and Occupational Health, Forestry, Natural Resources, Public Policy, Wildlife Management)

One-on-One Meetings: Taj Krishna 

One-on-one meetings between representatives of foreign Universities and those of Indian institutions and Sponsors for Academic Collaborations

1.00 pm to 2.00 pm: Lunch 

2.00 pm to 3.30 pm: ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS 

One-on-One Meetings: Taj Krishna 

One-on-one meetings between representatives of foreign Universities and those of Indian institutions and Sponsors for Academic Collaborations 

3.30 pm to 4.00 pm: Coffee / Tea Break 

VALEDICTORY PROGRAM - Taj Krishna

4.00 pm: Summary of Proceedings of the Summit 2012

4.10 pm: Impressions of Foreign Delegates

4.30 pm: Address by the Chief Guest 

4.50 pm: Presentation of Awards for Educational Excellence

5.20 pm: Vote of Thanks 

5.25 pm: National Anthem

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012: Hyderabad 

Visits to prominent Indian institutions in Hyderabad by representatives foreign universities. 

TOUR OF INDIA

SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2012: Bangalore 

Visits to prominent Indian institutions in Bangalore by representatives of foreign universities 

SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2012: Chennai 

Visits to prominent Indian institutions in Chennai by representatives of foreign universities 

SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2012: New Delhi 

Visits to prominent Indian institutions in New Delhi by representatives of foreign universities 

Indo-Global Education Expo 2012

Indo-Global Education Expo 2012, an integral part of the Indo-Global Education Summit 2012, will take place on September 8 and 9, 2012 at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, India. The two day Expo will attract educational institutions companies, and government bodies. The Expo, running in parallel with the Summit, would provide a showcase of technology and training solutions, put the spotlight on educational institutions of excellence and highlight best practices in teaching, learning and training. The Expo would also highlight progress in the development of Information and Communications technologies for education. 

Indo-Global Education Expo 2012 is a professional event dedicated to the business of education, training and lifelong learning. The Expo would be a place where students aspiring for higher education, their parents, teachers, lecturers, educationists, and others, would throng. Indo-Global Education Expo 2012 will be promoted at national and international level through Print and other media. Students will also be mobilised through their respective colleges.

VENUE OF EXPO

Taj Krishna (Emerald Hall)

Road No: 1, Banjara Hills

Hyderabad- 500 034, India

Telephone:             +91- 406 6662323      

Facsimile: +91- 406 6661313

Email: krishna.hyderabad@tajhotels.com 

Web: http://www.tajhotels.com/Luxury/

TIMINGS:

10.00 am to 8.00 pm

BENEFITS OF EXPO

Expo offers multiple benefits to participating colleges and institutions. Expo enables exhibitors to connect with students, parents and local teachers to showcase the quality of what they offer in terms of courses, faculty, facilities, extracurricular activities and campus recruitment. While the exhibitors get the opportunity to showcase the courses and facilities they offer, the student community will have a chance to check for themselves what is on offer, weigh their options and then make an informed choice. Students are given counseling by experienced faculty from participating institutions on the courses they should take according to their career choices. The exhibitors get in touch with as many of their prospective students as they can from the vast pool of visitors. The leads they get during the Expo turn into enrollments in due course.

EXHIBITOR PROFILE Overseas & Indian Universities, Academic & Professional Organizations, Career Counselors, Placement Agencies, Job Recruiters, Education Loan Providers ( Banks), Education Software & Multimedia Organizations, Student Insurance Providers, Call Centre Trainers, Accrediting Organizations, Immigration & Visa Experts, Publishers, Sellers and Distributors of Books, Periodicals & Magazines, Manufacturers & Dealers of Teaching Aids and Computer Software, Test Preparation Companies, Overseas Education Agencies, Manufacturers of Scientific Instruments, Infrastructure Companies, Educational Suppliers, Foreign Exchange Companies.

Institutes offering Engineering, Technology, HRD, Business, Management, Medicine, IT, Architecture, Designing, Fashion; Technical & Vocational Colleges, Open Universities, Management Training Centres, Computer Schools, Schools of Fine Arts, Language Centres, Correspondence Schools, Distance Learning Centres.

VISITOR PROFILE Higher Secondary Students, Undergraduates, Graduates, Professionals, Working Adults, Career Guidance Personnel, Parents, Teachers, Academicians, Joint Venture Partners, Business Visitors, Publishers, Librarians, Researchers, Academicians, Writers, Dealers and Traders, General Public.

Participation Package

The fee for participating in the Indo-Global Education Summit is US $ 2,000 per person. Participation fee includes:

Single room accommodations in the Summit hotel (lodging only).

Double room accommodations for those with spouses (lodging only).

Advance publicity in India through the print and other media.

Press releases during the promotional build-up of the Summit.

Distribution of promotional materials of participating institutions.

Experienced Indus personnel for guiding the participants.

Visa Assistance for visiting India to participate in the Summit.

Visits to prominent Indian institutions in Hyderabad.

Participation in the academic collaboration events.

One-on-one meetings with officials of Indian institutions.

Interactions with top managements of Indian institutions.

Database of Indian institutions interested in collaborations.

Participation in the student recruitment events.

One-on-one meetings with Indian students and parents.

Database of Indian students interested to study abroad.

Complimentary breakfasts and two luncheons during Summit.

Cost of food (approx. US $ 40 per day per person) not included.

Participants with spouses pay an additional amount of US $ 500.

Sight-seeing for spouses of participants. Entry fee not included.

Education Expo

Indo-Global Education Expo 2012 will take place on September 8 and 9, 2012 at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad. The facilities provided in each stall are built–up stand, spot lamps, racks, fascia, floor covering, one table, two chairs, and one 5 amp. electric socket. Stall Size is 6 Sq. Metres. Cost of each Stall is US $ 1,250.

Summit Souvenir

The Summit Souvenir will contain information related to Higher Education along with the names and addresses of Foreign and Indian participants. The Souvenir will also contain details of the specific areas of interest of the Foreign Universities and Sponsors with regard to Academic Collaborations and Recruitment of students. The Souvenir will be distributed widely amongst Participants, Educational Institutions, Invitees, Advertisers, Governmental Organizations, Corporations, and others. Foreign Universities and Educational rare invited to take advantage of the Summit by advertising in the Souvenir as part of their promotion for maximizing their exposure in India. The Souvenir will have offset printing in A4 size. The advertisement tariff for full page in color is US$ 1,250.

Sponsorship of the Summit

Foreign Universities and Educational Organizations are invited to sponsor the Indo-Global Education Summit and take advantage of the various opportunities available for Academic Collaborations and Student Recruitment. They may sponsor the Summit for maximizing their exposure in print, online, and on-site at India's largest and most comprehensive event of its kind. Sponsorship of the Summit helps them to build their brand muscle and visibility. The Summit will have powerful audience of decision-makers, who represent a large number of Foreign and Indian institutions. Sponsorship is the best way to reach everyone. Details of Sponsorship and benefits along with the fees payable are given below.

Please Note: Sponsors of the Summit do not have to pay participation fee, Expo stall costs, and advertisement tariff separately as they are covered by Sponsorship fee. Hotel accommodation is also included in Sponsorship fee.

Summit Sponsor – US$ 12,500

Five Minute presentation during the inaugural plenary by the Sponsor.

Speaker slots (5 minutes) in any four sessions as per Sponsor’s choice.

Four stalls in the Education Expo 2012 (24 Sq. Metres).

Message from the head of the Sponsor’s institution in the Summit Souvenir.

Logo on the stage backdrop of the Summit venue and other locations.

Logo on the Indus Foundation’s website connecting to Sponsor’s website.

Logo on all the print materials used during the Summit.

Two Table spaces for interaction with Indian institutions for collaborations.

Two Table spaces for interaction with students for recruitment.

Participation opportunity for up to 4 members of Sponsor’s organization.

Single room accommodations (4 rooms) in Summit hotel (lodging only) for four nights.

Four full pages Advertisement in the Summit Souvenir.

Branding / Logo at Registration counter at the Summit venue.

Logo on carrier bags given to participants of the Summit.

Distribution of Sponsor’s literature to participants of the Summit.

Presentation of Sponsor (four A4 pages) will be put up on Indus website.

Profile of Sponsor (four A4 size pages) will be put up on Indus website.

Areas of interest of Sponsor for collaboration will be put up on Indus website.

Participation in the academic collaboration events.

One-on-one meetings with twenty five selected Indian institutions.

One-on-one meetings with Indian students and parents.

Four additional sets of Summit materials including the Summit Souvenir.

Database of student attendees with contact details.

Eligibility to apply for the Award for Educational Excellence.

Visits to Indian institutions in Hyderabad.

EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF INDIA 2012

Educational Tour of India will be held from September 11 to 18, 2012 immediately following the Summit. The Tour will cover the important educational cities of New Delhi, Chennai (Madras), and Bangalore. The Tour will comprise of visits to well established and reputable Indian educational institutions for forging academic collaborations and for recruitment of students. 

TOUR PARTICIPATION PACKAGE: Participation in the Educational Tour of India is open to participants of the Summit. The fee for participating in the Tour is US $ 4,000 per person. Participation fee includes: 

Single room accommodations in first class hotels (lodging only).

Air travel between four cities during the Tour (Hyd-Ban-Che-Del).

Ground transportation for the participants during the Tour.

Visits to prominent Indian institutions in each city.

Interactions with top managements of Indian institutions.

Interactions with Indian students interested to study abroad.

Advance publicity in the Indian print and other media.

Press releases during the promotional build-up of the Tour.

Distribution of promotional materials of participants.

Experienced Indus personnel for guiding the participants.

Visa Assistance for participants of the Tour.

Complimentary breakfasts for participants of the Tour.

Cost of food (approx. US $ 40 per day) not included.

TOUR OF INDIA ITINERARY 

HYDERABAD: Depart September 11th Morning 

BANGALORE (BENGALURU): September 11-13 

Arrive Bangalore: September 11 Noon 

Sight-seeing (Optional): September 11 (2 pm to 6 pm)

Visits to Indian institutions: September 12 (9 am to 5 pm)

Visits to Indian institutions: September 13 (9 am to 1 pm)

Depart Bangalore: September 13 Afternoon

CHENNAI (MADRAS): September 14-15

Arrive Chennai: September 13 Afternoon

Visits to Indian institutions: September 14 (9 am to 5 pm)

Visits to Indian institutions: September 15 (9 am to 5 pm)

Depart Chennai: September 16 Morning

NEW DELHI: September 16-18

Arrive New Delhi: September 16 Noon 

Sight-seeing (Optional): September 16 (2 pm to 6 pm)

Visits to Indian institutions: September 17 (9 am to 5 pm)

Visits to Indian institutions: September 18 (9 am to 5 pm)

Depart New Delhi: September 18 late evening or September 19 morning 

Taj Mahal: Participants interested in visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra may plan to stay in India for an extra day after the tour is over. Trip to the Taj may be made by train or car.

BANGALORE (BENGALURU)

Bengaluru is one of Asia's fastest growing cities. Situated at an altitude of 920 meters above sea level, Bengaluru is the principal administrative, cultural, commercial and industrial center of the state of Karnataka. Spread over an area of 2190 square kilometers, Bengaluru enjoys a pleasant and equable climate throughout the year. Tree-lined streets and abundant greenery made it the 'Garden City' of India. Since the early 1980s, Bengaluru has seen a major technology boom and is now home to more than 250 high-tech companies, including homegrown giants like Wipro and Infosys. The erstwhile garden city has now become the 'Silicon Valley' of India. The people in the city are warm, hospitable and friendly. Bengaluru is generally regarded as a place that most visitors like to chill out in. Along with the modern day pubs, discos and hangouts, one can still see remnants of the older Bengaluru. All in all, it is a lovely city to visit. Population: Approximately 8 million

CHENNAI (MADRAS)

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India. Chennai's economy has a broad industrial base in the automobile, computer, technology, hardware manufacturing and healthcare industries. The city is India's second largest exporter of software, information technology (IT) and information-technology-enabled services (ITES). A major chunk of India's automobile manufacturing industry is based in and around the city, which leads it to be called as 'The Detroit of Asia'. Chennai is an important centre for Carnatic music and hosts a large cultural event, the annual Madras Music Season, which includes performances by hundreds of artists. The city has a vibrant theatre scene and is an important centre for the Bharata Natyam, a classical dance form. The Tamil film industry, the second largest film industry in India, is based in Chennai. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Anna University are two well known centers for engineering education in the city. Colleges for science, arts and commerce degrees are typically affiliated with the University of Madras. Population: Approximately 9 million

NEW DELHI (DELHI)

Living testament to the glory of the Mughal days, patron of palaces and tombs and the capital of India, New Delhi is all of this and more. Situated about 160 kilometers south of the Himalayas and on the west bank of the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges, Delhi has the distinction of being the historic hub of politics. Delhi is as modern or ancient as you want it to be. Today's Delhi is cosmopolitan, modern and fun loving. With feasts for art and theatre lovers, concerts for the musically inclined and food that can make a gourmet cry with delight, Delhi is a place with something for everyone. People from all parts of the country inhabit Delhi. There are different cultural pockets with Punjabis being the most dominant section here. The most common languages spoken here besides English are Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Population: Approximately 12 million

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