1. 26.02.2008 1 IGF 2008 - INDIA 3 rd – 6 th December 2008 THE VENUE – CITY OF HYDERABAD AT HICC ( HYDERABAD INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE)

2. 26.02.2008 2 Mumbai Hyderabad New Delhi Dubai Hong Kong Singapore Frankfurt Where is Hyderabad? Hub of India and equidistant between Dubai & Singapore Hence strategic location between financial and development hubs 7 ½ Hours 4 ½ Hours 2 Hours 1 Hour 5 Hours London 8 ½ Hours

3. 26.02.2008 3 Hyderabad Fifth largest city in India Fifth largest city in India 400 years old - Exemplifies modern as well traditional India 400 years old - Exemplifies modern as well traditional India Renowned monuments, mosques and bazaars Renowned monuments, mosques and bazaars Famous as the hub for IT, Biotech and Pharma industries in the country Famous as the hub for IT, Biotech and Pharma industries in the country Convention Capital of India Convention Capital of India More than 5,000 hotel rooms in the City More than 5,000 hotel rooms in the City

4. 26.02.2008 4 Hyderabad ( Capital of State of Andhra Pradesh ) General Information Area : 259 sq. miles Population :8 million Rain Fall:89 cm ( June to Sept ) Summer Temp : Max. : 40º C Min. : 20° C Min. : 20° C Winter : Max 20° C Min. 13.8° C December Temp: Max 24º C Min 16° C Tourist Seasons :June to February STD Code :91- 040

5. 26.02.2008 5 New International Airport in Hyderabad

6. 26.02.2008 6 New International Airport Located 30 minutes drive from HICC Located 30 minutes drive from HICC Ready in 2008 (First flight Mar 2008) Ready in 2008 (First flight Mar 2008) Purpose built for the A380 aircraft Purpose built for the A380 aircraft The development of the airport and surrounding infrastructure would involve a modular pattern and would consist of the airport terminal building, a 10,000­sqft airport village, cargo and warehousing complex, a mini golf club, commercial complexes and hotels. The development of the airport and surrounding infrastructure would involve a modular pattern and would consist of the airport terminal building, a 10,000­sqft airport village, cargo and warehousing complex, a mini golf club, commercial complexes and hotels.

7. 26.02.2008 7 Flight Services 9 Domestic and 11 international airlines already fly direct into Hyderabad. 9 Domestic and 11 international airlines already fly direct into Hyderabad. Including Lufthansa, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, KLM, Thai Airways, Indian, Jet Airways, Qantas Airlines, Saudi Airways, Etihad Airways, Malaysian Airlines, US carriers such as American Airlines, and Asian carriers such as JAL, Korean Airways, Cathay Pacific Airlines are scheduled for market entry in 2008 along with British Airways in 2009. Including Lufthansa, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, KLM, Thai Airways, Indian, Jet Airways, Qantas Airlines, Saudi Airways, Etihad Airways, Malaysian Airlines, US carriers such as American Airlines, and Asian carriers such as JAL, Korean Airways, Cathay Pacific Airlines are scheduled for market entry in 2008 along with British Airways in 2009. Perfect geographic positioning with travel 8-10 hours travel time from the heart of Europe and a 4-5 hrs from the heart of Asia/ Middle East. Perfect geographic positioning with travel 8-10 hours travel time from the heart of Europe and a 4-5 hrs from the heart of Asia/ Middle East. One can travel and arrive same day from most destinations across the world, bringing down the opportunity cost. One can travel and arrive same day from most destinations across the world, bringing down the opportunity cost.

8. Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh - India International Airlines British Airways Lufthansa Singapore Airlines Thai Airways KLM Qatar Airways Malaysian Airways Emirates Air India Jet Airways And Many More Direct Flights to Hyderabad from : Amsterdam Bangkok Colombo Doha Florida London Osaka Riyadh New York Dubai Kuwait Muscat New York Seoul Sharjah Singapore Taipei Tehran Tokyo Toronto Vienna Zurich Many International flights connect to New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and other cities which are very well connected to the city of Hyderabad.

9. 26.02.2008 9 HICC- The Venue (Hyderabad International Convention Center )

10. 26.02.2008 10 HICC Physical Infrastructure Built across a 15-acre landscaped environment Built across a 15-acre landscaped environment Pillar-free internal hall of net 6,480 sq.meters which can be partitioned into six halls Pillar-free internal hall of net 6,480 sq.meters which can be partitioned into six halls Accommodates 400 tables in Banquet setting and 6000 in Cocktail Accommodates 400 tables in Banquet setting and 6000 in Cocktail 6500 sq meters pre function area 6500 sq meters pre function area Sound proof mobile operable walls covered with teak and silk Sound proof mobile operable walls covered with teak and silk Inbuilt rear projection capacity Inbuilt rear projection capacity Inbuilt sound systems Inbuilt sound systems Automated telescopic tiered seating for 2500 Automated telescopic tiered seating for 2500

11. 26.02.2008 11 HICC Physical Infrastructure Dimmable halogen lights across the entire facility Dimmable halogen lights across the entire facility Cat walking facility Cat walking facility Simultaneous Interpretation capacity for 12 languages Simultaneous Interpretation capacity for 12 languages 100 rigging points provided on the ceiling can hold weight of 1000 kgs each 100 rigging points provided on the ceiling can hold weight of 1000 kgs each International standard exhibition capacity with fully equipped service pits at every 6 meters in the hall (power, water, outflow/waste, cables and phone lines ) International standard exhibition capacity with fully equipped service pits at every 6 meters in the hall (power, water, outflow/waste, cables and phone lines ) Floor loading - 20,000kg per sq.meters Floor loading - 20,000kg per sq.meters Ceiling height of 12.5 meters Ceiling height of 12.5 meters

12. 26.02.2008 12 HICC Highlights Cutting edge design features including environmental sustainable practices Cutting edge design features including environmental sustainable practices 287 rooms Novotel Hyderabad adjacent to HICC 287 rooms Novotel Hyderabad adjacent to HICC 12.5 Meters High free ceiling height with catwalks and mobile operable walls 12.5 Meters High free ceiling height with catwalks and mobile operable walls Private workspace for organizers and their guests Private workspace for organizers and their guests In-built power back-up generation capability In-built power back-up generation capability 1000+ car parking base 1000+ car parking base Huge Loading docks Huge Loading docks 24/7 security with CC TVs 24/7 security with CC TVs

13. 26.02.2008 13 HICC Inbuilt Audio Visual Sound Reinforcement system Sound Reinforcement system Auto dome CCD Cameras for capturing live video of the stage proceedings and project on the main screen display. Auto dome CCD Cameras for capturing live video of the stage proceedings and project on the main screen display. Video Distribution of the proceedings of the Hall to the entire Convention Centre through various Plasmas & TVs placed at selected locations/rooms. Video Distribution of the proceedings of the Hall to the entire Convention Centre through various Plasmas & TVs placed at selected locations/rooms. State-of-art Digital Congress Network, equipped with Chairman & Delegate microphone units enables conferences & discussion seminars. State-of-art Digital Congress Network, equipped with Chairman & Delegate microphone units enables conferences & discussion seminars. DVD Recorders enable recording & storage of all the interpreted languages or floor language along with video directly on the DVDRs. DVD Recorders enable recording & storage of all the interpreted languages or floor language along with video directly on the DVDRs.

14. 26.02.2008 14 All aspects in regards to security as per international standards All aspects in regards to security as per international standards Access control system - 24x7 physical security Access control system - 24x7 physical security CCTV surveillance internal and external CCTV surveillance internal and external Easy access to emergency services- paramedics, police and fire brigade Easy access to emergency services- paramedics, police and fire brigade Baggage scanner on request Baggage scanner on request Crowd control system Crowd control system Hand held detector and door frame metal detector Hand held detector and door frame metal detector Security

15. 26.02.2008 15 Fully trained fire fighters as part of First Reaction Team and Emergency Response Team Fully trained fire fighters as part of First Reaction Team and Emergency Response Team Building evacuation control - 32 fire exits Building evacuation control - 32 fire exits Latest technology in smoke detectors, fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems Latest technology in smoke detectors, fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems Traffic management system - HICC works hand in hand with Cyberabad Police & Govt. agencies Traffic management system - HICC works hand in hand with Cyberabad Police & Govt. agencies Security

16. 26.02.2008 16 Hotels Envisaged (USD 150-250) Novotel HICC : 150 rooms Novotel HICC : 150 rooms Novotel Shamshabad Novotel Shamshabad (adjacent to new airport : 200 rooms) Ista : 80 rooms Ista : 80 rooms Ella Compass : 70 rooms Ella Compass : 70 rooms Taj Deccan : 75 rooms Taj Deccan : 75 rooms Taj Krishna : 75 rooms Taj Krishna : 75 rooms Taj Banjara : 50 rooms Taj Banjara : 50 rooms

17. 26.02.2008 17 Hotels Envisaged (USD 50 -1 25 ) ( Travel time by coach to venue - 25 min) Tara Residency : 20 Tara Residency : 20 Kasani GR : 40 Kasani GR : 40 Luxor : 20 Luxor : 20 Ohris Banjara : 20 Ohris Banjara : 20 Other Budget hotels : 250 Other Budget hotels : 250 Service apartments : 350 Service apartments : 350

18. 26.02.2008 18 Rooms & Suites A choice of studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites is available, depending on space and family requirements. Modern amenities include keycard security, individually controlled air- conditioning, Wi-Fi and broadband Internet, 32" LCD, DVD player, equipped kitchenette (for suites), minibar / fridge, personal safe and bed size options. Live where you work and play

19. 26.02.2008 19 Taj Deccan(5 Star Hotel)

20. 26.02.2008 20 Located at Madhapur, in HITECH, The Luxor Inn, houses 32 fully furnished luxury rooms spread across 4 floors, located in the heart of the Hi-Tech city - Close to everything that matters. Elegantly furnished with everything from air-conditioned rooms to a well-equipped kitchenette, Wi-fi internet access, business lounge and more, The Luxor Inn is professionally maintained with round-the- clock service. Luxor Inn (Budget Hotel)

21. 26.02.2008 21 Tara Residency (Service Apartments)

22. 26.02.2008 22 Extensive Local Attractions Charminar: Charminar: Hyderabad is almost synonymous with the Charminar. Build by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, in 1591 at the centre of the original city layout. Charminar lies in its entire splendor in the middle of Lad-Bazaar – Hyderabads famous bangle destination. The monument is illuminated in the evenings.

23. 26.02.2008 23 Extensive Local Attractions Golconda Fort Golconda is one of the most famous forts of India. The name comes from the Telugu words Golla Konda meaning Shepherds Hill. Golconda was originally a mud fort, which was rebuilt by the first three Qutb Shahi kings over a period of 62 years. The fort is well known for its acoustics among other attractions like the palaces. The exclusive Sound & Light Show takes you right back in time.

24. 26.02.2008 24 Shopping Delight for Delegates Hyderabadi pearls & bangles Pearls from all over the world are said to come to Hyderabad, because the artisans here are skilled in piercing and stringing pearls without damaging them. Hyderabad was a princely state and a very rich one too! The royal patronage beckoned many a craftsman from the Arabian Gulf, where rare original pearls are found in abundance. Zardozi - Embroidery Work A Specialty of Hyderabad is zardozi (Silk thread and cord) embroidery work. There is an amazing collection of embroidered sarees, Lacchas (Long tops paired with long skirts and dupatta), ghagra and cholis (skirt and blouse), salwar kameez and even sandals with embroidery work. Sarees (Traditional India Attire) Hyderabad has sarees to please every woman, in the world. Ikkat saris are the famous ones that are locally woven. However handloom sarees from all over the country are available in abundance locally.

25. 26.02.2008 25 Gala Reception Venue - Chowmahalla Palace Once regarded as the center of Hyderabad, the magnificent Chowmahalla Palace was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty where the Nizams entertained their official guests and royal visitors. Built over 200 years ago, Chowmahalla is renowned for its unique style and elegance. A synthesis of many architectural styles and influences, the Palace Complex has been meticulously restored.

26. 26.02.2008 26 Thank You