The 13th International Conference on Mobility & Transport for the Elderly and Disabled Persons
(TRANSED 2012 India)
Host: SvayamCo-host: Min. of Transport, Govt. of Delhi & Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Principle Supporting Organization: Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India
September 17 - 21, 2012
TRANSED 2012, India
Host: Svayam
Co-Host: • Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
• Ministry of Transport, Govt. of Delhi
Principle Supporting Organization:
• Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India
Co-Sponsor: • Transportation Research Board, USA
Other Supporting Organizations
International:
• International Transport Forum, Germany
• Ministry of Transport and Communication, Govt. of Taiwan.
• Eden Social Welfare Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan
• The World Bank
Other Supporting Organizations
Government Bodies/Institutions in India
• National Trust of India (For the welfare of persons with Disabilities)
• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
• University of Delhi, Delhi
NGOs• Help Age India (NGO)
• Arunim (Association for Rehabilitation under National Trust Initiative of Marketing)
Corporate• Jindal SAW Limited
Progress Thus Far …
TRANSED in India - Preparations
• Various national and international agencies were contacted by Svayam seeking their support.
• Plan of action formulated to set up the secretariat.}
• Scientific committee meetings were held for broad structure of the conference, themes and sub-themes.
• MD Ms. Sminu Jindal and the team went and met with the senior officials of Union tourism ministry and Delhi Government and Transport Ministry of Delhi seeking.
• Minister of Tourism too was approached.
• Svayam continues to meet up and follow up with supporting agencies from time to time.
Ms. Sminu Jindal , MD , Jindal SAW Ltd. and Transed 2012 Committee members with Kumari Shailja, the then Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Delhi.
Chief Minister of Delhi ,Ms. Sheila Dikshit ,being apprised about TRANSED
Govt. of Taiwan has confirmed to support and participate in TRANSED 2012
Chair-Organizing committee TRANSED2012 with President, Taiwan
Chair-Organizing committee TRANSED2012 with Transport Minister, Taiwan
Svayam reached out to the Government of Taiwan seeking their participation also, which was readily agreed upon.
Road Shows
Road shows undertaken
• Taiwan: During the ICAT 2010
• Germany: During ITF Leipzig
• Sri Lanka
• India
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Theme for Transed 2012
• Seamless Access for All: Universal Design for Transport Systems and Infra Structure - a key element in the creation of liveable cities.
– Integration of Sustainable Transportation Technologies and Infra Structure Systems
– Accessible Tourism: Conservation, Historic Heritage, and Accessibility
– Accessible public spaces– Technology innovations
Sub - themes for Call for Abstract
A. Role of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
B. Best practices and innovationsC. Accessible tourism: Conservation, access to the historic and
natural heritageD. Environmental impact, sustainability, and accessibility of
integrated multimodal systems.E. Accessible Public Transport (Bus Rapid Transit, Metro, Para-
transit system, etc.)
F. Highway design and safetyG. Pedestrian mobility & safety for livable communities.H. Rural access and mobility.I. Implementation, monitoring and enforcement.J. Potential of Technology in Accessibility for All (Information
Technology, Accessibility Aids etc.)K. Others
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Abstracts Received
• Abstracts received from over 45 countries
• Total number of abstracts received are 323
• Total number of abstracts accepted as Paper are 180
• Total number of abstracts accepted as Poster are 124
Abstracts Summary: Country WiseCountry No. of AbstractsArgentina 1Australia 7
Bangladesh 2Belgium 2
Brazil 4Cambodia 1
Canada 13China 1
Colombia 4Czech Republic 1
Denmark 2Dominican Republic 1
France 6Germany 2Greece 6
Hong Kong 3India 79
Ireland 1Israel 2Italy 9
Jamaica 1Japan 16Jordan 1Korea 1
Malaysia 2
Mexico 3Nepal 2
Netherlands 4Pakistan 1
Palestinian Territory, Occupied 1Russian Federation 1
Saudi Arabia 1South Africa 10
Spain 3Sri Lanka 4Sweden 11
Switzerland 2Taiwan 2
Tanzania 2Thailand 3Turkey 1
UK 30United Arab Emirates 1
USA 49
Country No. of Abstracts
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Abstracts Summary: Theme wise
Themes Abstracts Received Accepted Papers Accepted Posters Number of Sessions A 2 0 2 0B 60 40 15 6C 31 15 12 2D 8 6 2 1E 44 24 18 4F 6 2 4 1G 47 25 22 4H 26 17 9 3I 23 14 8 3J 60 32 23 5K 16 5 9 1
TOTAL 323 180 124 30
Total time available for presentation in Parallel Sessions
1 Total session time available during the three day conference: 10 hrs x 5 parallel sessions
50 hrs
2 Time for each paper presentation : 10 minutes presentation + 5 Min. questions
15 Minutes
3 No. of papers that can be accommodated 200
4 Actual Number of papers to be presented as of date
180
Total time available for presentation in Panel Discussions
1 Total session time available during the three day conference
120 Minutes
2 Presentation by Dignitaries ( 2 in each session) : 4 Dignitaries x 5 minutes
20 Minutes
2 Time for each paper presentation is 6 minutes and number of presenters are 10 (5 in each session)
60 Minutes
4 Time for open discussion( 20 minutes x 2 sessions) 40 Minutes
Conference ProgramThe Conference is a four days long program which broadly includes:
1. Registration2. Pre-Conference / Technical Tours3. Pre-Conference Workshops4. Opening Ceremony5. Opening Plenary6. Poster Presentation7. Parallel Sessions8. Gala Dinner and Cultural Program9. Closing & Handover Ceremony10. Post Conference Study Tours
Tentative Conference Structure
Day 1 (September 17, 2012)
Time Program
9.00 AM – 9.30 AM Registrations
9.30 AM – 12.30 PM Pre conference Workshops (Tentatively three)
12.30 PM – 1.30 PM Lunch – own arrangements
1.30 PM – 1.45 PM Boarding buses for Technical Tours
1.45 PM – 05.00 PM Technical Tour begins
A. BRT + DIMTS + Red Fort + Delhi Haat
B. Qutub Minar + Delhi Metro + Delhi Haat
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Day 2 (September 18, 2012)
22
Time Program
9:00 AM – 10.00 AM Registrations
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM Inaugural session
11.30 AM – 11.45 AM Tea/Coffee Break
11.45 AM – 1.00 PM Plenary Session
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM Networking Lunch
2.00 PM – 4.00 PM Parallel Session 1/I – Themes B, D, E, G and J
4.00 PM – 4.15 PM Tea/Coffee Break
4.15 PM – 5.45 PM Parallel Session 1/II – Themes B, F, E, I, and J
7.30 PM onwards Welcome Dinner
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Day 3 (September 19, 2012)
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Time Program
9:00 AM – 10.00 AM Parallel Plenary Session I & II
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM Parallel Session 2/I – Themes B, J, G, H, and I
11.30 AM – 11.45 AM Tea/Coffee Break
11.45 AM – 1.00 PM Poster Presentation
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM Networking Lunch
2.00 PM – 4.00 PM Parallel Session 2/II – Themes B, J, E, H and I
4.00 PM – 4.15 PM Tea/Coffee Break
4.15PM – 5.15 PM Plenary Panel Discussion
7.30 PM onwards Gala Dinner Awards and Presentations
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Day 4 (September 20, 2012)
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Time Program
9:00 AM – 10.00 AM Plenary Session
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM Parallel Session 3/I – Themes C, E, G, H and B
11.30 AM – 11.45 AM Tea/Coffee Break
11.45 AM – 1.15 PM Parallel Session 3/II – Themes C, E, G, K and B
1.15 PM – 2.00 PM Networking Lunch
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM Panel Discussion
3.00 PM – 4.30 PM Closing Ceremony
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Conference Venue
The LaLiT Hotels in Delhi: It is one of the best luxury hotels in Delhi, India. It stands tall right in the middle of city’s premier business and commercial district – Connaught Place. Being the central luxury business hotel in Delhi, it is located right next to lively shopping centres, office complexes and colorful streets.
Conference Venue(Conti …)
Address : Barakhamba Avenue Connaught Place New Delhi.
Located at the city center, The Lalit New Delhi is just 35 minute drive from the airport and is merely 5 minute from the railway station. The nearest metro station is Barakhamba Road Station which is merely 3 minutes from the Hotel.
Conference Venue(Conti …)
Image Gallery :
Hotel Name Room Tariff (per room per night basis in INR)
Rates includes
Single Double
The Lalit (5 Star) 9765 10395 Buffet breakfast and all taxes
Registration Fee Structure
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Category of Delegates for TRANSED 2012
Early Bird on or before Feb 29, 2012(per person)
Registration after Feb 29 to July 31, 2012(per person)
Registration after July 31, 2012(per person)
Delegates - Overseas INR 18,000 / USD 355 INR 23,000 / USD 452 INR 30,000 / USD 590
Escort/attendant/caregiver (overseas) INR 12,000 / USD 236 INR 12,000 / USD 236 INR 12,000 / USD 236
Overseas Group (5 & more) INR 15,000 / USD 295 INR 20,000 / USD 393 INR 25,000 / USD 491
Students/Researchers from Recognized Institutions/Universities
INR 10,000 / USD 197 INR 12,000 / USD 236 INR 18,000 / USD 355
NGOs/DPOs (Overseas) INR 15,000 / USD 295 INR 18,000 / USD 355 INR 25,000 / USD 491
TRANSED 2012 Committee Member INR 15,000 / USD 295 INR 18,000 / USD 355 INR 18,000 / USD 355
@ The equivalent USD conversion is based on the exchange rate prevailing as on 20 Jan 2012. In case of any change or doubt, the registration fee in INR would be final.
Important Points :
Registration cost includes :
#10.3% Government Service Tax #Technical Tours on Day 1
# Welcome Dinner # Gala Dinner
# Lunch on all conference days (18th – 20th September 2012)
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• Registration fee for Attendant/Caregiver for PWD will include entry to all sessions, including gala dinner, except pre-conference workshops/ post conference optional tours.
• The early bird registration deadline is Feb 29, 2012. In order to qualify for the discounted early registration fee, a completed registration form and payment must be received by Feb 29, 2012 deadline.
• All fees for the meeting will be collected in INR to control for currency fluctuations.
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• A substitution will be granted on the same category (eg. member to member) if written notice and a substitute registration are received via email or fax only:
#Substitution is not permissible for part of the conference duration.
#Substitution requests should reach by email latest by September 10th , 2012.
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• Cancellation Policy :All cancellations must be made in writing and received by the Registration Desk, Transed 2012 Conference at [email protected] as per below applicable schedule:
Cancellation Policy Refund On or before Feb 29, 2012 Full Refund after deducting
Administration fee INR 2000
Mar 1, 2012 – May 31, 2012 50%
After May 31, 2012 No Refund
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Organization Contact Person Status
US – Dept. of Transportation Mr. Ray LaHood , Secretary
Getting help and assistance from Mr. Michael Winters. Requested Mr. LaHood for meeting during our stay in
Washington.
The World BankMr. Hubert Nove-Josserand , Operations Adviser - India
Contacted and in principle consent received.
Asian Development Bank
Mr. Daisuke Mizusawa, Infrastructure Specialist
Pacific Department
Contacted them . ADB has shown interest in presenting
a paper.
Prospective International SpeakersThe International Steering Committee in consultation with the local scientific committee will solicit speakers for the Inaugural as well as daily plenary sessions. However, TRANSED Secretariat is also approaching various dignitaries and making an effort to invite them as speaker. List of Prospective Speakers is as:
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Veolia Transportation Mr. Doran Barnes Contacted. Response is
awaited.
Organization Contact PersonStatus
Bombardier Mr. Harsh Mehta , DirectorGetting assistance and help
from Mr. David Lewis
Prospective International Sponsors
Transport Department Canada
Getting assistance and help from Ms. Ling
Call for Pre-Conference Workshops
• Received 3 proposals as on date
• Details are as :
SNO.Name / Organization Details
Nation Theme
1 Dr. Catherine Holloway / Accessibility Research Group London Wheelchair mobility
2
NCSU (North Carolina State University) & CRRI (Central Road Research Institute, India)
IndiaPedestrian Mobility
3Md. Yousuf
USA
Technological innovations in transportation for people with
disabilities
Professional Conference Organizers - Appointed
PCO on Roll :
KUONI Travel (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The PCO (Professional Conference Organizer) ensures that all of the activities of the conference, technical exhibition and associated events are satisfactorily coordinated and completed.
Kuoni Destination Management, a strategic business unit of the Kuoni Group, a multi-billion Swiss franc company established in Zurich, Switzerland in 1906.They arrange and operate services throughout Europe, North America, India, Eastern & Southern Africa and China and have experience in successfully handling various international conferences and events.
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Accommodation
Hotel Name Room Tariff (per room per night basis in INR)
Rates includes Distance from
the Venue
No. of Disable Friendly roomsSingle Double
The Lalit (5 Star) 9765 10395 Buffet breakfast and all taxes Conférence Venue 2
The Ashok 9500 9500 Buffet breakfast and all taxes 8 Kms 8
Raunak International (budget) 1600 1600 Buffet breakfast and all taxes 5 Kms 0
Delhi Heights (budget) 1600 1600 Buffet breakfast and all taxes 7 Kms 0
Hotel Kingston (budget) 2500 2500 Buffet breakfast and all taxes 5 Kms 0
YMCA – Standard Room(budget) 3250 Buffet breakfast and all taxes 5 Kms 0
YMCA – Deluxe Room(budget) 3950 Buffet breakfast and all taxes 15 Kms 0
An exhibition will be arranged at the Conference venue from 18th to 20th September 2012. New Delhi.In order to maximize footfalls, the exhibition layout has been designed at the Garden Area in front of Crystal Ballroom pre-function Area.
StallsExhibition stalls are available for display:
Exhibition
SNO. Stall Size Amount in INR No. of Stalls
1 3 meter(width) x 2 meter (Depth) 100000 per Stall 22
2 2 meter (width) x 2 meter (Depth) 85000 Per Stall 2
3 4 meter (width) x 2 meter (Depth) 125000 per Stall 1
For more details please log on to www.trased2012.in
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Post Conference Tour
The following will be offered as an options for Post Conference Tour:
1. Golden Triangle2. Golden Sands Goa3. Kerala…. God’s own country4. Colors of North India5. Tour to West India
Details Follows…
1. Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle Tour is one of the most favored travel circuits in India. This tour covers three major travel destinations of northern India including Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
PACKAGE COST PER PERSON IN INRBased on Superior Category of Hotels Tour Cost (Per Person)
01 Paying Pax Travelling alone INR 27500 per personMinimum 02 Paying pax traveling together on Twin sharing basis INR 18000 per person
Single Room Supplement INR 5000 per room
2. Golden Sands Goa
Goa, the land blessed with splendid scenic beauty, golden beaches, beautiful rivers and lakes and architectural splendors is undoubtedly a "Tourist's Paradise". The perfect words to describe Goa is - "The land of Sun, Sand and Sea”.
PACKAGE COST PER PERSON IN INR
Based on Superior Category of Hotels Tour Cost (Per Person)
01 Paying Pax Traveling alone INR 41000 per person
Minimum 02 Paying pax traveling together on Twin sharing basis INR 21500per person
Single Room Supplement INR 14600 per room
3. Kerala..... God’s Own Country
Kerala is a very rural state with most of the population living in villages but is culturally and scenically diverse. The landscape of Kerala varies from long golden beaches to cool hill stations and dense green jungle to bustling cities.
PACKAGE COST PER PERSON IN INRBased on Superior Category of Hotels Tour Cost (Per Person)
01 Paying Pax Traveling alone INR 47800 per person
Minimum 02 Paying pax traveling together on Twin sharing basis INR 26000 per person
Single Room Supplement INR 16000 per room
4. Colors of North India
This tour of Delhi, Agra & Rajasthan has been put together to represent the colors that can be witnessed whilst travelling through the princely state.
PACKAGE COST PER PERSON IN INRBased on Superior Category of Hotels Tour Cost (Per Person)
01 Paying Pax Traveling alone INR 79500 per personMinimum 02 Paying pax traveling together on Twin sharing basis INR 44000 per person
Single Room Supplement INR 11500 per room
5. Tour to West India
Mumbai is a city of many faces. With its beaches, food and monuments it has always attracted many tourists. Aurangabad is a major tourist destination with architecturally renowned Mughal era Monuments and proxmity to World famous heritage monuments of Ajanta (100 kms) and Ellora Caves (40 kms).
PACKAGE COST PER PERSON IN INR
Based on Superior Category of Hotels Tour Cost (Per Person)
01 Paying Pax Traveling alone INR 49500 per person
Minimum 02 Paying pax traveling together on Twin sharing basis INR 27500 per person
Single Room Supplement INR 9710 per room
Development and Maintenance of TRANSED WebsiteURL : www.transed2012.inDedicated Website has been developed for TRANSED that provides online Registration, Accommodation and Tour bookings besides providing all information related to the conference. It will be maintained and constantly updated until the run up to the event and also post event till a final report is presented to the TRB Committee in USA during their annual meeting in January 2013.
CollateralsBrochure
Sponsorship Brochure
Others : Registration Handout , Brand Stationery , Meeting Folders , CD Stickers , CD Covers etc…
1. In Cash Scholarships : Will be subject to the availability of funds.
2. In Kind Scholarships : Will be provided in the form of boarding & lodging at Company’s Guest House.
Logistics
1. Receiving delegates at Airport : Our Representative will receive the delegates at the airport and will direct them to their respective destinations. This service is paid.
2. Volunteers :There will be trained volunteers at the venue during the course of conference for any assistance or information.
Estimated ExpenditureSNo. Expenditure Heads Estimated Expense
(USD) *
1 Space Rental & Equipment etc.
140,000
2 Project Manager
23,800
3 Associate Coordinator
21,600
4 Two Asst. Coordinators
17,600
5 Event Manager
32,000
6 Printing
20,000
7 Collateral
4,000
8 Travel Scholarships
24,000
9 F & B
23,800
10 Travel Cost
50,000
11 Website Promotion
18,000
Total
374,800
* Considering 1 USD = Rs. 50/-
Confirmed Financial Support till date :
• Ministry of Transport, Govt. of Delhi
• Jindal SAW Ltd.
Aspire to make TRANSED 2012 a resounding success!!!