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Dear Delegates,
Welcome to the original land of opportunities, the land with the eternal fountain of knowledge
and spirituality – INDIA. You are visiting the state of Gujarat, where entrepreneurship is the way of
Life. Entrepreneurs from Gujarat have spread all over the globe. Ahmedabad - the place where
Entrepreneurship and Management is formally taught imbibing the inspiring traditional traits of
native Indian entrepreneurship with the modern, global outlook.
We are proud to host you as delegates of the 8th International Entrepreneurship Forum
Conference at MICA – an institution committed to develop innovative professionals in
communications management domain.
We hope that you had a pleasant journey to Ahmedabad. We have prepared a ‘Conference
Agenda’ for December 17 -18 with a host of academic and social activities. We hope the
agenda will be academically satisfying and facilitate new insight for developing the spirit of
entrepreneurship in every walk of life across all the regions of the globe. This will go a long way to
empower our youth to access opportunities globally. We will meet many eminent professionals
and academia across the world at the conference.
People across the globe are saddened with the unfortunate terror attack in Mumbai. We only
pray to God to bless us with a globe that allows every individual to live with freedom and feel
safe in every corner of the world. Your safety and security is currently our utmost concern. At the
same time, we would extend you all the pleasure of Indian hospitality with Indian Food and
glimpse of its vibrant culture.
This information booklet is an elucidation of details regarding the conference, travel information,
accommodation, and important contacts details. Please read it carefully.
We hope that you have a fruitful conference and a pleasant stay in Ahmedabad.
With best regards,
Gautam Raj Jain, Conference Coordinator, MICA
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Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Peacock is the vehicle of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. The
conference symbol, therefore, aptly depicts the spirit of entrepreneurship through
traditional rendering of peacock embedded with lotus petals (the symbol of Goddess
of wealth and abundance-Laxmi).The name Saraswati itself means ‘the essence of
one’s own self’, the very spirit of entrepreneurship
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Table of Contents
CONFERENCE INFORMATION _________________________________________________________________ 06
REGISTRATION ____________________________________________________________________________ 09
IMPORTANT TIMINGS _______________________________________________________________________ 09
TRANSPORT ______________________________________________________________________________ 10
CONTACT _______________________________________________________________________________ 13
ACCOMMODATION________________________________________________________________________ 14
VENUE__________________________________________________________________________________ 16
LIST OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES ______________________________________________________________ 18
AHMEDABAD’S ATTRACTIONS ________________________________________________________________ 18
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About the Conference
The 8th International Entrepreneurship Forum Conference on “Creativity and
Entrepreneurship: Imperatives for Sustainable Global and Knowledge-based Economy”
is being held in Ahmedabad, India from December 17 – 18, 2008. This conference is
organized by Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad and the Centre for
Entrepreneurship Research, Essex Business School, University of Essex, UK in collaboration
with OECD and its LEED programme , France.
Conference Agenda
A welcome reception is being held in the evening of December 16 , at 7.30 pm
followed by a dinner.
The conference proceedings will commence on December 17 at 8.50 am after
registration and conclude on December 18 at 6.00 pm. The two day conference will
consist of a mix of key note addresses, plenary sessions, panel discussions and parallel
track paper presentation sessions, as well as networking meetings and of course an
exciting range of social events throughout the conference.
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Conference Agenda (Summary)
Welcome Reception
19:30 Tuesday 16 December 2008 at MICA Auditorium
Wednesday 17 December Thursday 18 December 08:00 08:50
Conference Registration and Refreshments
08:30 09:00
Conference Registration and Refreshments
08:50 10:30
Opening Plenary Session (Venue: Auditorium)
09:00 10.30
Panel Session 5 (Venue: Auditorium) Social Empowerment through the innovative use of Media and Communications
10:30 11:00
Coffee Break
10:30 11:00
Coffee Break
11:00 12:00
Panel Session 1: (Venue: Auditorium) Hottest Start-up by Young People: Motivations, Process and Challenges
11:00 12:30
Parallel Sessions 2 – Track Presentations Theme 1&2, 6-10 (Venue:Auditorium, Seminar Halls 1,3 & CR- 1,2 & 4)
12:00 12:45
Guest Speach: on Technology, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (Venue: Auditorium)
12:45 13:30
Lunch
12:30 13:30
Lunch
13:30 15:00
Parallel Session 1 - Track Presentations Theme 1-5 & 9 (Venue: Auditorium, Seminar Halls 1,3 & CR-1&2)
13:30 15:00
Panel Session 6 (Venue: Auditorium) Innovative School Programmes for Social Transformation
15:00 15:15
Coffee Break 15:00 15:15
Coffee Break
15:15 16:45
Panel Session 2: Social and Community Entrepreneurship: Grass Root Level Innovations for Capacity Building (Auditorium)
15:15 16:15
Closing Plenary Session (Venue: Auditorium) Book Release Press Conference
16:45 18:00
Parallel Panel Sessions Panel Session 3 (Venue: Auditorium) Innovative Ways of Measuring Impact of Communications Panel Session 4 (Venue: Seminar Hall 1) Innovative Support System for Innovative Ventures: Regional Perspective
16:15 17:00
Remarks and Awards
18:00 19:30
Doctoral Workshop (Venue: Seminar Hall 1) Networking and Refreshment for Other Delegates
17:00 19:30
Networking and Refreshment
19:30 Conference Dinner at MICA
19:30 – late
Dinner in Ahmadabad (confirmation at registration)
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Conference Registration
At the Hotel:
For your convenience, and to save your time, we have arranged Conference
registration desk at the following hotels as you arrive on December 16:
1. Hotel Inder Residency
2. The Pride Hotel
3. Lemon Tree Hotel, Ahmedabad
In case you are staying in places other than the ones mentioned above, you can
complete the registration formalities at MICA on December 17, from 8.00am to 8.50am
at the registration desk set up at MICA.
We have separate Registration desk for participants and for delegates to the
conference:
Paper Presenters
Participants, who are presenting papers, are requested to reconfirm the presentation of
their paper during the parallel track presentation schedule and also confirm their
availability during the scheduled presentation. You are also requested to provide a soft
copy of your Power Point presentation at the registration desk for making it available
during your presentation. In case you are not able to provide this at the time of
registration, please contact the registration desk and provide the same during
Tea/Lunch breaks.
Key Note Speakers/Panelists
We have also a separate desk in the Committee Room of MICA for Key Note Speakers
and Panel members for registration. Even if you have completed the registration
formalities at the hotel, please move to the Committee Room for pre conference
briefing as well as meeting with other panel members and panel chairs. One of our
volunteers would be available in the Committee Room to collect your Power Point
presentation (in case you wish to use one). It is advisable that each panel member
meet in the Committee Room at least 15 minutes before the commencement of the
panel discussion.
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Delegates
Delegates who have come to attend the conference may proceed to the Reception
Desk and obtain their conference kit.
Registration Process
Participants/Delegates are requested to carry photo identification cards like driving
license, PAN card, Institute ID card with photo or email/letter from MICA for smooth
transition inside the MICA campus.
Participants/Delegates availing their own transport are requested to report at the MICA
reception or contact Mr. Rajaram Iyer (Contact No. +91 9978917715) or Mr. Narayanan
Nair (Contact No. +91 9724447196) for entry to the MICA campus. It is advisable that
you inform us in advance about the mode of transport you will be availing to reach the
campus as well as your place of accommodation.
Delegates are requested to adhere to the timelines as per the agenda and cooperate
in the transition within the campus. You are advised to take the drop facility back to the
hotel as per the agenda charted.
Important Timings
Pick Up service
December 16, 2008: Welcome reception and dinner at MICA Campus
Pick Up from Inder Residency, The Pride Hotel & The Lemon Tree: 7.00 pm
Drop facilities to Inder Residency, The Pride Hotel & The Lemon Tree: 10.00 pm
December 17, 2008: 8th IEF Conference, Day 1
Pick Up from Inder Residency, The Pride Hotel & The Lemon Tree: 8.00 am
Pick up from Gallops Mall, Near Big Bazar and Iscon Temple, Off S.G. Road (for those
staying at any other place other than the above three hotels): 8.10 am
The proceedings of the day would end with the Doctoral Workshop and Networking
Sessions at 7.30 pm. Thereafter, we will directly proceed from the MICA Campus to
Rajwadu, the ethnic food destination which is about 15 KM away from the campus.
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Given the distance between MICA campus and the hotels, it may not be possible for
you to go to the hotels before we proceed to Rajwadu for dinner.
The dinner is likely to be over by 10.30 pm. You will be dropped back to your respective
hotels from 10.30 pm onwards.
December 18, 2008: 8th IEF Conference, Day 2
Pick Up from Inder Residency, The Pride Hotel & The Lemon Tree: 8.00 am
Pick up from Gallops Mall, Near Big Bazar and Iscon Temple, Off S.G. Road (for those
staying at any other place other than the above three hotels): 8.10 am
Those participants who are scheduled to depart on December 18 evening and wish to
check out from their hotels may bring their luggage along with them to the campus
and keep it in an area designated for luggage in the MICA campus.
The technical sessions will be over by 5.00 pm. However, the Networking sessions will
continue till 7.30 pm followed by a dinner. This would be limited to people staying the
night at Ahmedabad on December 18. Transport will be made available to take you
back to your respective hotels or a drop at Fun Republic for you to proceed to the
airport/railway station. You can also call a cab at MICA for direct travel as you may
have your luggage with you. Please seek assistance at Travel/Transport Desk.
Transport in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad is a small and safe city, and people can travel to any part of Ahmedabad
during the day and night. However, we advise not to adventure after 11.30 pm if you
are completely unknown to the city.
Mode of Transport
At the airport, you may avail the paid taxi service which may cost you around INR 300-
350/- (Approx. US $ 7-8). Your hotel can also arrange to pick you up from the airport on
advanced information.
At the railway station, both car and three wheelers (auto rickshaw) are the acceptable
mode of transport within the city. Car/Cab would normally charge INR 250/- (Approx.
US $ 5), whereas a three wheeler would charge a minimum of INR 50-150/- to most
locations in Ahmedabad. Three wheelers are considered to be safe mode of transport
within the city, with a distance ranging from 8-12 kms. It is, however, not advisable if you
want to travel to the outskirts of Ahmedabad owing to heavy traffic.
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We therefore, will advise you to use car/cab in order to travel to and from MICA. The
total cost from Airport to MICA would be around INR 450/- and from anywhere from
within the city, it would cost about INR 300/-.
Car/cabs are, however, not readily available on the road, and normally it is advisable
to call them from your hotel, and they might take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to pick
you up. We are providing you with contact nos. of some professionally managed taxi
services which offer reasonable and standard charges:
Dial A Cab
A-141, Someshwara Complex-1, 132 Feet Ring Road, Satellite Area,
Opp Medilink Hospital, Ahmedabad, 380015
+91-79-32920000
+91-9375096000
Nikki Cabs
35/36, Judges Bunglow, Premchand Nagar Road, Ahmedabad, 380054
+91-79-26746592
+91-9376124422
Tele Taxi Service
C/103, Dhananjay Tower, Shivranjani X Rasta, Satellite Area, Near Sachin Tower,
Ahmedabad, 380015
+91-79-55224477
+91-9898455522
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Prepaid Taxi Owners Association
Airport, Hansol, Ahmedabad, 380012
+91-79-22885601
Taxi Man Union
1, Ghandidarshan Society, Radha-Swami Road, Ellisbridge, Near Vanraj Society,
Ahmedabad, 380006
+91-79-55236785
+91-9825026758
Traffic situation
Normally, Ahmedabad traffic is smooth without major traffic jams. A trip for a
destination of about 15 kilometers anywhere in the city would take about 30 minutes.
However, you may find that the localites are not following the standard traffic rules and
therefore, one has to be extra cautious while walking on the roads on your own. This
information is just for caution, but not as a matter of major worry.
You can still relax, move freely and enjoy your stay in Ahmedabad. The localites are
extremely friendly and hospitable to outsiders, and you may find them quite warm in
interaction.
Important Notice
As Ahmedabad is a dry area, liquor consumption is not permissible anywhere. However,
foreign nationals can buy liquor for consumption from the Five Star Hotels where they
are residing.
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Contact Information
Contact Info (for logistics & event support)
Mr. Rajaram Iyer: +91 9978917715
Narayanan Nair: +91 9724447196
Sonal Shekhawat: + 91 9726959951
Abhinna Khare: +91 9724730248
For Conference related information
Ms Santana Pathak
Tel: +91 2717 308250
Contact No: +91 9978810552
E-mail: [email protected]
Emergency Number
Police 100
Ambulance 108
Doctors:
Dr. O.P. Taneja can also be contacted on the following telephone numbers: Telephone: (C) 27492423 (R) 27474270 (M) 9426373805
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Accommodation
Ahmedabad International Airport
On arrival, prepaid taxis are available at the airport terminal which can be availed to
reach your intended destinations.
A host will be assigned to the foreign delegates to guide them.
A list of hotels has been provided below:
Hotel Inder Residency
Distance to MICA: 25km
Tariff: Rs. 3360 / single/ Duble: 3900 (inclusive of tax)
Opp. Gujarat college
Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad - 380006
Gujarat (India)
Phone: + (91) - (79) 26565222,
Fax: + (91)-26560407
Email: [email protected].
Website: www.inder-residency.com
The Pride
Distance to MICA: 16km
Tariff: Rs.7000/ Single
Judges Bungalow Road
Opp NRI Tower, Bodakdev
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is India's
eighth busiest airport serving the city of Ahmedabad,
Gujarat. The airport is well connected by air with the rest
of the country by the major scheduled airline operators.
Flights operate between Ahmedabad and the metropolitan
and other major cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai,
Coimbatore, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Goa and Jaipur.
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Ahmedabad – 380054
Gujarat (India)
Phone: + (91) - (79) 30115555
Website: www.pridehotel.com
Sarovar Portico
Distance to MICA: 25km
Tariff: Rs.2880/ Single
Bhawans College Road,
Ahmedabad – 380001
Gujarat ( India)
Phone: + (91) - (79) 25601111
Website: www.sarovarhotels.com
Chambers Hotel
Distance to MICA: 25km
Tariff: Rs.1800/ Single
Near Nagri Hospital,
Opp Prakash Book Stall, Ellisbridge
Ahmedabad – 380006
Gujarat (India)
Phone: + (91) - (79) 26461207
Website: www.hotelchambers.com
Lemon Tree Hotel, Ahmedabad
434/1 Mithakali 6 crossroads, Navrangpura
Ahmedabad, India, 380006
Phone: +91 79 44232323
Fax: +91 79 44232121
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Conference Venue
Address:
Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) Shela, Ahmedabad – 380 058 Gujarat, India Tel: +91 2717 308250, Fax: + 91 2717 308349
Route:
(1) From Airport – prepaid taxi services are available who are familiar with MICA The
taxis may charge upto Rs. 400/-
(2) From any other part of the city – MICA is located in Shela village. There are two
approaches to Shela village. First one is through Sarkhej – Sanand highway. Take
Sarkhej-Sanand Highway and approximately after 5 km., one can see the signboard of
MICA advising to take the right turn leading upto MICA campus.
The second approach is through Bopal-Ghuma. There is a pocket road just behind
Ghuma AMTS Bus Terminus leading to Shela village. The distance is approximately 5 km
from Ghuma Bus Terminus.
Important Contact at MICA:
Mr. Rajram Iyer: +919978917715 Mr. Naryanan Nair +91 9724447196
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List of Educational Institutes in Ahmedabad
Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT)
K L Campus, University Road, Near Dada Saheb Na Pagia, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad,
380009, India - 079 26302452
National Institute of Design (NID)
Paldi, Near Sanskar Kendra Museum, Ahemadabad, Gujarat, India - 079 26623692
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA)
Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Ahmedabad’s Attractions
Ahmedabad is city of vibrancy and confetti of colors. The hospitality of Ambdavadis
have to be experienced to be believed. A safe city bustling with entrepreneurs, it has a
captivating history which can enthrall any tourist buff. Some of its fascinating jewels are:
Adalaj
• Situated 19 km north of Ahmedabad, Adalaj is one of the finest of the Gujarat step wells or baolis.
• Built by Queen Rudabai in 1499, it provided a cool and secluded retreat during the hot summer months. Following are some glimpses.
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Lothal
Lies about 80 km south of Ahmedabad towards Bhavnagar, and is of great interest to archaeologists as the city which stood here, 4500 years ago was closely related to the Indus Valley cities of Mohenjodaro and Harappa.
Nalsarovar
From November to February this 116 square km lake is a home for vast flocks of indigenous and migratory birds-ducks, geese, pelicans, and flamingoes.
Morning Migrating Birds
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Patan
Situated about 120 km north-west of Ahmedabad, this was an ancient Hindu capital before being sacked by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1024. Now a pale shadow of its former glory, it still has over 100 Jain temples and is a centre for the manufacture of beautifully designed Patola silk saris.
Pavagadh
Is about 190 kms from Ahmedabad situated in Halol on Panchmahal district. The hills of Pavagadh rise in three stages from Champaner. The plateau at an altitude of 1471 feet is known as Machi Haveli. The two points on the hill are named after Goddess Bhadrakali and Mahakali.
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Sidi Sayed Mosque
This elegant mosque is noted for its twin windows of pierced stone, worked in a style of a tree with palm leaves and curving tendrils. A superb and peerless example of delicate carving that transforms stone into. filigree.
Akshardham
Is a unique cultural complex built in Gandhinagar in memory of Lord Swaminarayan. It is an intricately carved, majestic monument built of 6000 tons of pink sand stones. The entire monument was built without the use of steel and consists of a 7 feet gold leafed idol of Lord Swaminarayan and his holy relics.
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Cambay
The old sea port of Ahmedabad is situated to the south-west, at the northern end of the Gulf of Cambay.
Gandhi `Ashram
Known as Satyagraha Ashram during the lifetime of Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi Ashram is situated on a quiet stretch of the Sabarmati river. It was from here, in 1930, that the Mahatma began his famous `Dandi March` to the sea to protest against the Salt Tax imposed by the . British. `Hridaya Kunj`, a cottage where he lived, is preserved as a National Monument.
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Gandhinagar
Is Gujarat's new capital city which rises on the west bank of the Sabarmati river, about 32 kms north east of Ahmedabad. Occupying an area of 57 sq. kms Gandhinagar presents a spacious, well designed look of an architecturally integrated city. Extensive planting of trees and large recreational areas along the river give the city a fresh, green garden city atmosphere. The famous temple of Swaminarayan is also built in Gandhinagar.
Hatheesing Jain Temple
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Built outside Delhi Gate in 1850 by a rich Jain merchant, this temple is one of the best Jain Temples in Ahmedabad. Built of pure white marble and profusely decorated with rich carvings, the Hatheesing Temple is dedicated to Dharamnath, the 15th Jina or Jain apostle.
Hussain-Doshi`s Gufa
It is a gallery located in the campus of the Center for Environment Planning and Technology, housing the collaborative efforts of artist M.F.Hussain and architect B.V.Doshi where art and architecture fuse together and complement each other magnificently.
Jama Masjid
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Is one of the finest mosques in India with 260 pillars supporting 15 domes at different elevations. Built by Ahmad Shah in 1423, the Masjid is located in the center of the old city.
It is a circular lake constructed in 1451 by Sultan Qutub-ud-Din. In the center of the lake is an island garden with a summer palace known as Nagina Wadi.
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" Rajwadu", a theme based restaurant spread over 12,000 sq. yards representing ancient culture and lifestyle of villages in India. The name itself echoes of royality and tradition. A quiet & serene place in the suburbs of the busling city. Tranquil environment, Rajwadi Khatla (Sofa) and Traditional Gujarati & Rajasthani food right under the open sky. What more can one ask for? Rajwadu is known as theepitome of authentic food.
