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  • ICEF South AsiaProvider Information Pack

    February 06 - 08, 2025 Goa, India

    Venue: Grand Hyatt Goa, P.O, Goa University, Aldeia de Goa, Bambolim, Goa 403206, India
    Event Date: 13:00 Thursday, February 6 – 18:30 Saturday, February 8 2025. 

    Please scroll down for detailed timings, including registration and evening receptions.

    Hotel Accommodation

    We are pleased to offer you preferential rates at the Grand Hyatt Goa, where the event will take place.

    Important: When making your reservation please select ‘Special Rates, Corporate Code’ and input G-ID02

    Double Room: ₹ 28000 + tax

    Rates are inclusive of Buffet Breakfast. Rates are available for bookings from February 4 (check-in) to February 10, 2025 (check-out).

    Please note that the discounted rates will be available until January 4th and are subject to availability so please try to book your accommodation as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

    Check-in & Check-out
    Earliest possible check-in time is 16:00 and the latest check-out time is 12:00 noon. Further information on the Grand Hyatt Goa is available here.

    Visa Requirements

    A number of countries are eligible to apply for an e-visa to India. To see if you are eligible, please check this website. All other nationalities will have to apply for their visa in person at their nearest consulate or embassy.

    For any visa-related questions, please contact visasupport@icef.com

    Arrival in Goa

    Dabolim Airport (IATA: GOI, ICAO: VOGO)

    This is the primary airport serving the state of Goa, India. Dabolim International Airport is located approximately 20 kilometres from The Grand Hyatt Goa and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes. You can find more information about the airport here.

    Taxis
    It is recommended to take a pre-paid taxi, the yellow booths are located at the terminal. The fare is between ₹ 800 and ₹ 900, depending on traffic conditions. Benefits of using these taxis are that fare prices do not have to be negotiated with a taxi driver outside of the terminal and you can avoid scammers.

    Uber is also available at Dabolim International Airport. Rates from and to the airport may differ depending on time and traffic. Check the price estimator in your Uber app. More details can be found here.

    Transfers to the hotel
    The hotel can organise transfers from and to the airport at the cost of approximately ₹ 1950 + 12% taxes per way. Please contact the hotel directly to arrange a transfer: nikhita.deshmukh1@hyatt.com & varun.joseph@hyatt.com

    Manohar International Airport (IATA: GOX, ICAO: VOGA)

    Manohar International Airport is an international airport at Mopa in Pernem taluka, North Goa district in the state of Goa. It serves North Goa and the adjoining districts of Karnataka and Maharashtra, and as a second airport of Goa after Dabolim Airport in Dabolim.

    Manoha International Airport is located approximately 40 kilometres from The Grand Hyatt Goa and the journey takes approximately 55 minutes. You can find more information about the airport here.

    Taxis
    The fare is between ₹ 2200 and ₹ 2500, depending on traffic conditions.

    Uber is also available at Manohar International Airport. Rates from and to the airport may differ depending on time and traffic. Check the price estimator in your Uber app.

    Buses
    Buses are also available, please check the timetable here. More details can be found here.

    Transfers to the hotel
    The hotel can organise transfers from and to the airport.

    Please contact the hotel directly to arrange a transfer: nikhita.deshmukh1@hyatt.com & varun.joseph@hyatt.com

    Forwarding of promotional material

    Package arrival date: From Monday 3rd February onwards. The venue is unable to store any items received before this date, as a result they may not be accepted.

    Package preparation: Please bear in mind that you will have a maximum of 38 pre-scheduled meetings when calculating the amount of promotional materials to send. 

    Shipping label: Please use this label on all packages so they are easily identifiable onsite.

    Courier: Please contact a courier of your choice and remember to include a proforma invoice. Inspections of deliveries with incomplete documents can take up to four weeks. Please note that ICEF nor the venue can take responsibility for approving shipments with customs. 

    Sustainable alternatives: To reduce the use of paper, you can also upload up to five documents, three videos and up to eight photos into your Marcom eSchedule PRO profile and make them available to agents prior to, during, and for four weeks after the event. Please also consider using local suppliers to cut down international shipping. 

    Wifi: Please be aware that although wifi will be provided, we recommend downloading your event materials, presentations and videos directly to your device for your meetings. This helps reduce GHG emissions and ensures the network traffic is not overloaded.

    If you’d like to make an impression at your dedicated table here are some suggestions to help you stand out:

    • Branded table cloth
    • Reusable table top roller banner
    • QR code to your website/brochures/offers
    • Sustainable giveaways for your potential partners
    • No need for business cards – delegates can scan your v-card on the reverse side of your badge
    • Laptops – power is provided at each table so you can show your meeting partners your videos and presentations 

    Please note that only organisations with a display table may bring a pull up banner. We are unable to facilitate any form of pull up banner in the meeting hall space. All branding must be kept to table top items only.

    Share on Social Media

    Download Social Media Visuals

    Share the event badges on your social media networks to spread the word and let everyone know you’re attending. Don’t forget to use the #ICEF hashtag and get involved! And if you’re a speaker or sponsor, please ask your account manager for your personalised social media badge.

    Scheduling Meetings*

    *Not applicable to accompanying persons/guests

    You will receive access to our online meeting scheduling tool, Marcom eSchedule PRO, approximately 5 weeks prior to the event, allowing you to send personalised meeting requests to targeted contacts based on source country or type of programme.

    If you are using Marcom eSchedule PRO for the first time, we recommend that you visit the below links to make the most of the platform: 

    Scheduling meetings during the event

    To make the most of your participation, meetings can be scheduled once the event has started, up to one hour before the requested meeting time. 

    We recommend that you leave Marcom eSchedule PRO open throughout the event and regularly refresh the page to keep an eye on the latest meeting requests that may come through. 

    Please note that you will not be provided with a printed copy of your schedule at the event.

    Getting the most out of an ICEF event

    Sponsorship opportunities

    If you’re looking to increase your brand visibility and heighten your networking potential, why not consider sponsorship opportunities?

    Advertising at ICEF South Asia and other ICEF events helps build your brand, grow your business and provide significant international exposure. Visit our website to view the available sponsorship items or contact your account manager to build a customised package.

    On-site check-in

    You will be able to collect your badge and welcome pack on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 13:00 to 19:00 at the ICEF registration desk located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer and Atrium. Participants arriving after this can register on Friday February 7 from 8:00 onwards in the same location.

    As this is an invitation-only event, anyone not wearing a badge may not be admitted into the event area. Please also understand that for the same reason, we cannot allow non-registered family, friends or staff to enter the meeting hall.

    If you change your representative at the event it is important you inform your account manager of this in advance before arriving, otherwise you may experience delays at registration.

    Seminars

    Join us on the first day of the event for a programme of seminars and presentations providing up-to-date information about the latest market trends and issues relevant to international education and student mobility. 

    You can find out more via the seminar tab on your schedule soon and on the event website.

    Meeting and exhibit tables

    Meeting and Display tables will be accessible as of 08:00 am on Friday,  February 7.

    Meeting Table = 183cm x76cm

    Display Table = 183cm x 76cm (A literature display rack is available if requested in advance)

    Each meeting table will be covered with a tablecloth, will have access to an electricity outlet and table signage will be provided.

    Refreshments and Lunches

    Thursday 6 February

    • Refreshment break – 16:30-17:00

    Friday 7 February / Saturday 8 February

    • Refreshment Break – 11:00 – 11:30
    • Lunch – 13:00 – 14:00
    • Refreshment Break – 16:00 – 16:30

    Please contact us should you have any special dietary requirements.

    Evening Networking Receptions

    Welcome Reception: Thursday, February 6, 19:00 to 21:00 in Grand Ballroom 3.

    Sponsored by EBIXCASH World Money

    Dinner Reception: Friday, February 7, 20:00 to 22:00 on the Royal Villa Lawn followed by an After-Party 22:00-23:00 in Grand Ballroom 3.

    Sponsored by Infinite Group

    The dress code for both receptions is smart casual. Please note that participants not wearing their event badges will not be admitted. Please register your attendance by clicking the green “Yes, I will attend” button on your MySchedule page.

    If you are attending as an accompanying person without a meeting schedule your attendance at both receptions will be automatically registered.

    Parallel events - terms and conditions

    To ensure that we are able to provide the best experience for all attendees, we would like to draw your attention to two sections in our event terms and conditions. Section 11 specifically prohibits participants from organising any side event (be it hospitality, seminar, or tour), which entices attendees to leave during the programme. Should you wish to organise an event outside of programme times, where attendance is linked to the ICEF event, then ICEF must be notified in advance and approval must be received in writing.

    Additionally, section 12 mandates that any event, seminar, party, reception or tour organised before or after an ICEF event, with the intention of attracting or inviting event attendees, must be applied for and authorised no less than three months in advance.

    Goa - General information
    • Time zone: GMT + 5.30 hour.
    • Climate: In winter (February), Goa experiences mild and pleasant weather with average temperatures from 21 to 32°C (69 – 86°F).
    • Currency: Indian Rupee (₹). Credit cards are widely accepted. See x-rates.com for the latest rates.
    • Electricity: 230 V.
    • Plug type: D. Please bring your own adaptors, if necessary as we are unable to provide them.

    More information about Goa can be found here.

    If you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to contact us by email.

    We look forward to welcoming you to Goa!

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