The following event reports are available:

headline report (30KB)
full report (236KB) (this report is combined with the one for the February 2008 exhibition)

Key details

Unfortunately, the cost of exhibiting in Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi has significantly increased in comparison to last year’s exhibition, despite our every effort to keep the costs to a minimum. Venue costs have made a large contribution to this increase. Finding a suitable venue which is also cost effective is becoming increasingly more difficult, and the costs of hiring a venue that is acceptable has increased in all three cities. We have explored numerous alternatives; however, we have been unable to find a solution that is both fit for purpose and cheaper than the current venues. Advertising costs, especially in Delhi, have also contributed to the increase. Competition within the market has increased the number of choices available to students and this has meant that it has been difficult to maintain audience engagement and interest. To maintain visibility, it has been necessary to at least continue with the same level of advertising and publicity as we have previously undertaken; however, the cost of this has increased tremendously. We would like to assure you that these increases have been unavoidable and have mainly been caused by a large rise in local costs.

The participation fee includes:

• stand, 2 metres by 2 metres, including table, two chairs, fascia board, etc.;
• venue and equipment hire;
• publicity;
• reception in Kolkata;
• hire of stand assistants and temporary staff.

The Education UK Exhibitions in India are very popular and regularly over subscribed. It is strongly recommended that institutions consider the option of stand sharing with another institution. Please note that double stands are not available in any of the venues.

Stand sharing is available at a premium of 20 per cent on the cost of participation.

Please note that the participation fee does not include international or domestic travel, accommodation, subsistence or freight, except where stated.

It is strongly advised that institutions send representatives from the UK to staff their stands rather than using local agents. Students will expect to be able to meet with UK delegates and will not appreciate being charged to see an agent they could visit, for free at any time throughout the year. Agents are welcome to assist on the exhibitor’s stand subject to the agents registration form being completed, which will be included in the exhibition handbook.

Target markets
Undergraduate and pre-university subject chapters
Specifically the following key subject areas:

• Applied and pure sciences
• Built and natural environment
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Engineering and technology
• Health and medicine
• Humanities
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• Social sciences and communications
• Sport, leisure, hospitality and tourism
• Visual and creative arts
• Learning at a distance

Postgraduate and MBA subject chapters
Specifically the following key subject areas:

• Applied and pure sciences
• Built and natural environment
• Computing, mathematics and IT
• Engineering and technology
• Health and medicine
• Humanities
• Law
• Management, business and finance
• MBA
• Social sciences and communications
• Sport, leisure, hospitality and tourism
• Visual and creative arts
• Learning at a distance

Market information

• India market introduction
• Partnership members can access more detailed education market intelligence, including international student data and country profiles
• India Partnership members can access education market intelligence on the India Partnership website

Programme (draft)
Mumbai

	Date Time Activity Sunday 18 November 2007 Arrive in Mumbai All India briefing Monday 19 November 2007 1400-1900 Exhibition open to the public Tuesday 20 November 2007 1400-1900 Exhibition open to the public Wednesday 21 November 2007 Depart for Kolkata

Kolkata

	Date Time Activity Wednesday 21 November 2007 Arrive in Kolkata Thursday 22 November 2007 1400-1900 Exhibition open to the public Friday 23 November 2007 1400-1900 Exhibition open to the public Saturday 24 November 2007 Depart for Delhi

Delhi

	Date Time Activity Saturday 24 November 2007 Arrive in Delhi Sunday 25 November 2007 1200-1900 Exhibition open to the public Monday 26 November 2007 1200-1900 Exhibition open to the public Tuesday 27 November 2007 Depart for Chandigarh or Ahmedabad

Chandigarh

	Date Time Activity Tuesday 27 November 2007 Arrive in Chandigarh Wednesday 28 November 2007 1200-1900 Exhibition open to the public Thursday 29 November 2007 Depart for Kochi or Coimbatore

Ahmedabad

	Date Time Activity Tuesday 27 November 2007 Arrive in Ahmedabad Wednesday 28 November 2007 1200-1900 Exhibition open to the public Thursday 29 November 2007 Depart for Kochi or Coimbatore

Kochi

	Date Time Activity Thursday 29 November 2007 Arrive in Kochi Friday 30 November 2007 1400-1900 Exhibition open to the public Saturday 1 December 2007 1400-1900 Exhibition open to the public Sunday 2 December 2007 Depart for the UK

Coimbatore

	Date Time Activity Thursday 29 November 2007 Arrive in Coimbatore Friday 30 November 2007 1400-1900 Exhibition open to the public Saturday 1 December 2007 1400-1900 Exhibition open to the public Sunday 2 December 2007 Depart for the UK

Venues
Mumbai
Regal Room
Hilton Towers
Nariman Point

Kolkata
The Oberoi Grand
15 Jawaharlal Nehru Road

Delhi
British Council
17 Kasturbha Gandhi Marg

Chandigarh
Taj Chandigarh
Block No. 9
Sector 17-A

Ahmedabad
Imperial Hall
The Pride Hotel
Judges’ Bungalows Road
Off S G Road

Kochi
The Taj Residency
Marine Drive

Coimbatore
The Residency Hotel
Avinashi Road

The exhibition in Delhi will be held outdoors and fans will be provided in each stall. All other exhibitions will be held indoors in air-conditioned premises.

Visa requirements
Visas are required for UK passport holders. Other passport holders should check with their travel agent or contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country they plan to visit.

Freight
The deadlines for freight collection by our recommended freight handler are:

• Sea freight: 27 August 2007
• Air freight: 13 October 2007

The participation fee does not include freight costs and these are the responsibility of the participating institution.

If you have any queries about this event, please contact the Education UK Events Helpdesk.