Proposal to Host IEEE 802.16 Interim Session #67 in Bangalore - India

IEEE 802.16 Presentation Submission Template (Rev. 9)Document Number: IEEE S802.16-09/0010

Date Submitted:2009-09-03

Source:J Klutto Milleth, Kiran Kuchi Voice: +91-9444107970CEWiT, India E-mail: klutto@cewit.org.in, kkuchi@cewit.org.in*<http://standards.ieee.org/faqs/affiliationFAQ.html>

Venue:WG Closing Plenary, Session #63

Base Contribution:IEEE C802.16-09_0010 Proposal Checklist

Purpose:Proposal to host IEEE 802.16 Interim Session #67 during May 10-13, 2010 in Bangalore, India

Notice:This document does not represent the agreed views of the IEEE 802.16 Working Group or any of its subgroups. It represents only the views of the participants listed in the “Source(s)” field above. It is offered as a basis for discussion. It is not binding on the contributor(s), who reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein.

Release:The contributor grants a free, irrevocable license to the IEEE to incorporate material contained in this contribution, and any modifications thereof, in the creation of an IEEE Standards publication; to copyright in the IEEE’s name any IEEE Standards publication even though it may include portions of this contribution; and at the IEEE’s sole discretion to permit others to reproduce in whole or in part the resulting IEEE Standards publication. The contributor also acknowledges and accepts that this contribution may be made public by IEEE 802.16.

Patent Policy:The contributor is familiar with the IEEE-SA Patent Policy and Procedures:

<http://standards.ieee.org/guides/bylaws/sect6-7.html#6> and <http://standards.ieee.org/guides/opman/sect6.html#6.3>.Further information is located at <http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/pat-material.html> and <http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat >.

Proposal to Host the IEEE 802.16 Interim Session Proposal to Host the IEEE 802.16 Interim Session #67 in May 2010 in Bangalore, India#67 in May 2010 in Bangalore, India

Outline

• About Bangalore• Bangalore Attractions • Proposed dates • Hotel Details• Registration Details• Travel Details

BangaloreBangaloreIndiaIndia

Hosted byHosted by

CEWiTCEWiT

Centre of Centre of ExcellenceExcellencein Wirelessin WirelessTechnologyTechnology

About Bangalore

5

• Capital of  Karnataka State located in southern India– Also known as Bengaluru and ‘the garden city of India’

• Well connected with major International cities

• Known for good weather throughout the year– Altitude: 920 m  or 3000 ft– May Temperature: 71 ‐ 92 F or 21.6 ‐ 33.3 C

• Fastest growing major metropolis in India– Area: 286 sq. miles or 741 sq. km; Population: 6.2 million; 

• Major economic hub, known as the ‘Silicon Plateau of India’– Nationʹs leading IT exporter (38% of all national exports)– Headquarters of leading Indian and Multinational IT Companies

• Local languages: Kannada, Hindi, English

Bangalore Attractions

Bangalore High Court

Vidhana Soudha – State Legislature Cubbon Park

Banerghatta National Park

Bangalore Attractions

Brigade Road ‐ Shopping

Indian Institute of Science Brigade Road

Mysore Palace

Near Bangalore Attractions

Mysore Palace ‐ 140 km (87 miles) southwest of Bangalore

Near Bangalore Attractions

Nandi Hills – Nice trekking trails 56 kms from Bangalore

Proposed Dates for IEEE 802.16 Interim Session #67

• Dates: May 10 to May 13, 2010• Venue: Bangalore, India (Hotel Chancery Pavilion)• Host Organization : CEWiT, India

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

25 26 27 28 29 30 01

02 03 04 05 06 07 08

09 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31 01 02 03 04 05

Meeting Hotel: The Chancery Pavilion

IPTF Report to  JSTC 11

Location : The Chancery Pavilion #135, Residency Road, Bangalore ‐ 560 025, India

Tel : +91‐080‐41‐41‐41‐41 Fax : +91‐080‐41‐41‐42‐42

www.chancerypavilion.com

Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/Manojkbn/NewTcpPresentation?feat=directlink

• Main Conference Hotel• Meeting Rooms

•Class Room Type Seating for150 + 150 people (Merged for Plenary)•50 people (Four Rooms)

• Sleeping Rooms Blocked – 200• Complementary Breakfast• Free Internet Access• Room Rate < $165 per day

•Plus 12% tax applicable• May 8‐16, 2010

Alternate Hotel – The Chancery

IPTF Report to  JSTC 12

Location : The Chancery10/6, Lavelle Road, Bangalore‐ 560001, India

Tel : +91‐80‐22276767, 41188888Fax : +91‐80‐22276700www.chancerypavilion.com

Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/Manojkbn/ChanceryPresentation?feat=directlink

• Alternative Hotel for accomodation• 5 min walk from Conference Hotel• Sleeping Rooms Blocked – 50

• Complementary Breakfast• Free Internet Access• Rent < $100 per day

• Plus 12 % tax applicable• May 8‐16, 2010

The Chancery Pavilion ‐ Facilities

Meeting Room Facilities

Hotel Chancery Pavilion Dining

Indian AffairCelebrating the vast array of Indian flavors is Indian Affair...

Ithaca The best loved of The Chancery Pavilion’s gourmet experiences is Ithaca...

AmnesiaFor those who would like to shake a leg, Amnesia ...

The LoungeThe Lounge is a chic place where guests can get some downtime...

Pavili-OvenOven-fresh goodness awaits you at Pavili-Oven...

In-Room DiningIn-Room Dining team will be happy to bring you signature dishes...

Directions to the HotelsA – Bangalore International AirportB – The Chancery Pavilion HotelDistance – 35 KmsMode of Transport – Taxi 

A – The Chancery Pavilion HotelB – The ChanceryDistance – 0.4 KmsMode of Transport – Walking 

Meeting Registration• Registration:

– Fees: US $400‐500– On‐line Registration and On‐site registration will be provided– Breakfast, Coffee Breaks, Lunch and Social will be provided

• Hotel Reservations:– Reservations on‐line or by phone– Meeting Preferred Room Rates up to April 20th 

– The Chancery Pavilion: • Double Rooms INR 8000 or ~$165 + 12% tax• Single Rooms INR 7000 or ~$150 + 12% tax

– The Chancery: • Double Rooms INR 4200 or ~$90 + 12% taxes• Single Rooms INR 4000 or ~$85 + 12% taxes

– Breakfast and Free Internet included• Travel Visas:

– Invitation Letters will be provided by email– Visas available from Indian Embassies/Consulates in most countries.

Flights to Bangalore or Bengaluru (BLR) International Airport 

Air India (SINGAPORE)

Tiger Airways (SINGAPORE)

Dragon Air (HONG KONG)

Thai Airways (BANGKOK)

Malaysian (KUALALUMPUR)

Singapore Airlines, Silk Air (SINGAPORE)

Direct International Flights from the East to BLR

Kingfisher AirlinesAir India (DUBAI)Paramount Airways

Spicejet

Jet Lite

Jet Airways

IndiGo

Go Air

Air India or Indian

Domestic Airlines if flying in via NEW DELHI, MUMBAI, CHENNAI etc

Gulf Air (BAHRAIN)

Emirates (DUBAI)

British Airways (LONDON)

Air France (PARIS)

Lufthansa (FRANKFURT)

Direct International Flights from the West to BLR

http://www.bengaluruairport.com/

Bangalore Local Transportation

• Taxis: Within Bangalore Taxi services are provided by several operators commonly referred to as Citi taxiswhich can carry up to four passengers and are usually metered and more expensive than auto‐rickshaws.

• Autorickshaws: Three‐wheeled, black and yellow auto‐rickshaws, referred to as autos, are a popular form of transport. They are metered and can accommodate up to three passengers. 

• Buses: The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) operates Buses throughout the city. Commuters can buy tickets on boarding these buses. BMTC also runs air‐conditioned Volvo buses on major routes. 

Welcome 802.16 to Incredible India