45th Annual Convention (2012)

It gives us great pleasure to inform you that the 45th Annual Convention is being held on 31st August & 1st September, 2012 at Hotel Taj Bengal, 34–B Belvedere Road, Alipore, Kolkata – 700027, West Bengal.

Kolkata, located on the west bank of the Hoogly river, is the capital of the state of West Bengal. It is interesting to explore the origin & history of this bustling city, which was formerly called Calcutta and was the capital of British India until 1911.

Calcutta, the City of Joy, was established in 1686, as a result of the expansion plans of the British Raj and has historically been a key city for trade and commerce, where the East India Company set base. The name of the city was officially changed to Kolkata in 2001, in keeping with the Bengali pronunciation.

IPCA has for long not had a workshop / convention in the East Zone, therefore we thought it was an opportune time to have our Annual Convention in Kolkata this year.

As you are aware, IPCA Annual Conventions is a unique opportunity for representatives and professionals from the Professional Pest Management Industry to gather and interact on various issues. Needless to say, IPCA’s Annual Convention is the most looked out for and most talked about Convention each year.

This year’s Convention promises to be nothing but the best, with renowned speakers, experts and professionals from India and abroad gracing the occasion, together with senior officials and dignitaries from various government departments.

Convention brochure and programme will follow in due course. Meanwhile, here are the details for your ready reference:

REGISTRATION CHARGES:
Members (Residents – Staying in, Convention Venue):
Upto 30.06.12                         Rs. 2,000/- for 1st Member & Rs.1,500/- for subsequent Member
From  1.07.12  to 31.07.12     Rs. 2,500/- for 1st Member & Rs.2,000/- for subsequent Member
From 1.8.12 till SPOT Regn   Rs 3,000/- for 1st Member &  Rs 2,500/- for subsequent Member

Non-Members (Residents – Staying in , Convention Venue):
Upto  30.06.12                                    Rs. 3,000/- for per Delegate
From  1.07.12 to 31.07.12                  Rs. 3,500/- for per Delegate
From 1.8.12 TILL Spot                      Rs. 4,000/- for per Delegate

Member / Non-Members (Non-Residents – Other than Convention Venue):
Rs 2200/- per person per day extra towards expenses of lunch and dinner

Members are requested to avail of early bird rates upto 30th June, 2012 and also discounts for more number of delegates from their organizations.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION:
i). Hotel Taj Bengal, 34-B Belvedere Road, Alipore, Kolkata – 700027 : Convention Venue:

Rates are Per Person, Per Day basis and include accommodation inclusive of all Meals (1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner per night of stay) & taxes. Per day package starts with lunch and ends with Breakfast.

Child below 5 years if sharing the parent’s room will be complimentary, child between 6-12 years will be charged Rs. 1,500/- APAI per child per night if sharing the parent’s room and child above 12 years of age will be treated as an adult and will be charges Rs. 2,000/- APAI per person per night. (APAI – Includes all the 3 meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).

Delegates can stay in Hotel Taj Bengal one day before & one day after the conference on same rates, terms & conditions.

Members are requested to stay in Convention Venue to avail of all the facilities & hospitality of the Convention.

Note:-

• Rooms are on sharing basis & available on first-come, first-served basis. Please book early to avoid inconvenience.
• Last date for hotel booking and Advance payment is 31th July, 2012.  After this date, booking will be made on the availability of the Rooms by paying 10% Extra on the above mentioned rates. IPCA will assume no responsibility for accommodation after 31st July, 2012.
• Cancellation of Hotel Booking will not be entertained after 31st July, 2012 and there will be no refund for cancellations after 31st July, 2012.

Note: Payment to be sent to IPCA Mumbai OR Delhi Office only by DD/Cheques at par. Outstations cheques will not be accepted.

We look forward to your support and whole-hearted participation in making this event a grand success.

With thanks and looking forward to meeting you at the convention.