XI JOINT CONVENTION
& SUGAR EXPO
of
TheSugarTechnologists'AssociationofIndia&
TheDeccanSugarTechnologists’Association(India)
4thto6thSeptember2015
Dr.ShyamaPrasadMukherjeeIndoorStadium
Goa,India
STAI
www.staionline.org, www.dsta.in
Invitation
It is indeed pleasure to share with you that The Sugar Technologists’
Association of India (STAI) & The Deccan Sugar Technologists’
Association (India) (DSTA) are jointly organizing XI Joint Convention
and Sugar Expo 2015 at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium,
Goa from 4th – 6th September 2015.
This largest congregation of sugar technocrats is likely to be attended by
nearly 1000-1200 Indian and international experts representing different
streams of sugar and allied industries who will share their visions, ideas
and experiences during the event. Besides, this 3 days event will see indepth discussions on the innovations made by the research scientists, engineers, technologists, agriculturists, agronomists etc.
In conjunction with the Convention, a concurrent “Exposition of the Products & Services for Sugar Industry” is also being
organized in which we will see participation of leading Indian and international exhibitors showcasing their latest innovations,
products and services.
Goa Dourado, (Golden Goa, Roma do Oriente, (Rome of the East) this is how Goa has been described over the last 500 years
by conquerors, travelers, poets and evangelists. Goa has a blend of serenity and excitement down a 100 kilometer long
coastline, studded with some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Like past, this year too, we are planning exciting cultural
programme and sightseeing tours for the visiting spouses. We are sure that you will find entire programme of the convention
exciting and useful.
On behalf of the STAI/DSTA Council members, we take this opportunity to invite participants in large numbers to attend the
XI Joint Convention and take advantage of the various opportunities presented during the event.
See you all at Goa!
Dr. G.S.C. Rao
President
R.V. Shirgaokar
President
Convention Highlights
Top Reasons to Attend
 Biggest congregation of sugar
technocrats in India
 Understanding recent trends
 Listening to industry leaders
& experts on a variety of
contemporary issues
 Interfacing with leading
technology providers from India
& abroad
 Focus on Emerging technologies
in process improvements,
technological advancements,
innovations in the industry
 Accessing opportunities in
Indian Sugar Industry
 Opportunity of making
presentations to the elite
gathering of professionals
 Networking with top policy
 Mastering the ways to improve
p ro c e s s e s , e f f i c i e n c y a n d
production
 Opportunity to interact with the
who's who of the Indian Sugar &
allied industries
 Exploring oppor tunities &
developing contacts within the
industry
makers, industry leaders,
Indian & international
experts, buyers etc.
 Mega
opportunity to
exhibit/launch/showcase
innovations for sugar
industry applications
 Overseas opportunities for
industry professionals.
Awards
STAI/DSTA recognizes the contribution of its
members in various research activities and
development of new technologies. The
following awards are offered to STAI/DSTA
members with the aim to encourage them to
contribute original research work/research
articles in different fields of science and
technology:
 Lifetime achievement awards
 Noel Deerr Gold Medals in Sugarcane
Agriculture, Equipment Design &
Maintenance, Environment & Co-Product,
Factory Processing and Management
 Dr Bansi Dhar Gold Medal for
"Innovation in the area of Energy
Efficiency and Conservation in Sugar
Industry"
 Mangal Singh Gold Medal (only for DSTA
members)
 J.P. Mukherjee Gold Medal for "Best
Engineer of the Year"
 Silver Medals in Sugarcane Agriculture,
Equipment Design & Maintenance,
Environment & Co-Product, Factory
Processing and Management
Exhibit at Sugar Expo 2015
In conjunction with the Joint Convention Sugar Expo 2015 will be
held concurrently from 04th to 6th September 2015. Around 75
exhibitors from India & abroad ranking from turn-key sugar plant
manufacturers to SMEs would participate & showcase their
products, processes and services.
A few spaces for commercial displays are arranged. The exhibit
area will be prime networking space for nearly one thousand two
hundred attendees during the luncheons, dinner & other
Convention programmes. Exhibitors and the delegates have
immensely benefitted from these displays in the previous
Conventions.
Facilities at Sugar Expo
 Expo being housed in State-of-the-Art Convention facility
 Dedicated space for over 75 exhibitors
 Arrangements for B2B meetings
 Complimentary delegates - Two persons per stall
Features of the Stalls
STALL SIZE
PRICE IN `
SERVICE TAX
3 x 2 meters
80,000
14%
3 x 3 meters
110,000
14%
* Availability of stalls is limited, allotment to be made on
first come-first-served basis
Other Features:
 The stall shall include fascia walls, fascia board, exhibitors name
on fascia board, one table, two chairs, carpet, one power point,
socket, waste paper basket & two spot lights.
For booking of stall and other queries, please contact :
Mr. Amit Khatter
[email protected]
Mr. S.B. Deo
[email protected]
Why Exhibit in Sugar Expo?
 An ideal platform for brand promotion
 A unique platform to showcase and launch new
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products, processes and services
Opportunity to reach out to nearly 1200 industry
professionals
A place for exploring new business opportunities
A forum to discuss innovations with industry leaders
Opportunity to make presentations to a focused
target audience
Visitor Profiles
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Leading industrialists
M.D.s / Chief Executive Officers
OEMs, MSMEs and Service Providers
Head of Departments
Engineers, Sugar Technologists and Agronomists
Scientists, Research Scholars & Students
S.N. Gundurao / J.P. Mukherjee
Memorial Lecture Series
To commemorate the contribution of industry doyens
Late Shri S.N. Gundrao and Late Shri J.P. Mukherjee to
the growth and development of the Indian sugar
industry, STAI and DSTA had initiated a memorial
lecture series in their names. World renowned Indian
and international experts are invited to deliver the
lecture. Prof. Mohammed Mathlouthi, President, AVH,
France, will be delivering this year S.N. Gundurao
Memorial Lecture on “Controlling the quality of
crystals for an easier management of storage,
handling and packaging of white sugar”.
Floor Plan of STAI & DSTA Joint Convention
Call of Research Papers
Goa
Good quality research papers from the members
and other professionals are invited in following
categories :
Goa is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by
population. Located in West India in the region known as the Konkan,
it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by
Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its
western coast. Goa is India's richest state with a GDP per capita two
and a half times that of the country as a whole. It was ranked the best
placed state by the Eleventh Finance Commission for its
infrastructure and ranked on top for the best quality of life in India by
the National Commission on Population based on the 12 Indicators.
a) Sugarcane Agriculture
b) Factory Processing
c) Factory Engineering (Equipment Design &
Maintenance Section is merged with Innovation
in area of Energy Efficiency & Conservation)
d) Co-products and Management (Co-products &
Environment Section is merged with
Management)
Keeping in view the significance of the event and
the limited number of technical papers to be
accepted and presented during the convention, the
authors are requested to write quality papers,
giving their latest innovations, enclosing the precise
data with the achievements of their research work
and its usefulness to the sugar industry. The last
date for acceptance of the paper is 12th June 2015.
The papers that are accepted and presented during
the convention will only be considered and eligible
for awards. The author should also give a
certificate that “the paper submitted is original and
has not been communicated for publication
elsewhere”. The author should give abstract in
around 150-200 words followed with keywords.
The length of paper should be 1500 to 3000 words
excluding abstracts.
Panaji is the state's capital, while Vasco da Gama is the largest city. The
historic city of Margao still exhibits the cultural influence of the
Portuguese, who first landed in the early 16th century as merchants
and conquered it soon thereafter. Goa is a former Portuguese colony,
the Portuguese overseas territory of Portuguese India existed for
about 450 years until it was annexed by India in 1961.
Renowned for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage
architecture, Goa is visited by large numbers of international and
domestic tourists each year. It also has rich flora and fauna, owing to
its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a
biodiversity hotspot.
Fast Facts about Goa
Capital : Panaji (Panjim) • Main languages : Konkani, Marathi, English
and Hindi • Staple dish : Fish Curry, Rice • Population : 1.34 million •
Temperature : 25° to 30° C.
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Goa
Sightseeing Tour of Goa
Distances to the Venue
Dabolim Airport to Venue
25 kms
Panjim, Railway Station to Venue
7 kms
Hotels in Goa
The following sightseeing tours of Goa would be
organized for the accompanying spouse with
delegates:
1. City Tour of Goa
2. Heritage Trails Tour of Goa
3. Market Tour in Goa
4. Visit to Spice Plantation Farm
Interested members may contact M/s. Alpcord
Network for package tours, pick & drop facilities at
Goa.
Sr.
No.
Hotel Name
Cate gory
Room Tariff
Rs.
Single
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Cidade De Goa
Country Inn Suites by Carlson
Chances Resort and Casino
Prainha Resort by The Sea
Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat
Justa Panjim
The Pastina Beach Resort
5 Star
4 Star
3 Star
3 Star
3 Star
3 Star
2 Star
` 6500
` 3600
` 3700
` 3500
` 3200
` 2800
` 2800
Approx.
Distance
from the
Double Venue
` 6700
` 3800
` 4000
` 3500
` 3200
` 3000
` 3000
3 Kms.
3.5 Kms.
2.5 Kms.
2.5 Kms.
2.5 Kms.
2.5 Kms.
3 Kms.
 Please refer to the enclosed accommodation reservation form for term and conditions.
Sponsorship Opportunities
This mega event attracts over 1200 top notch industry professionals including CMD's, Directors, CEOs, HODs, Senior/Middle
Management Executives from all over the world. The event also attracts Scientists from Research Institutes, Machinery
Manufacturers, Sugar Engineers, Technologists, Agriculturists, Agronomists and other professionals related to the industry. This
unique platform offers great sponsorship opportunities in different categories as per following details:
Sponsorship Benefits (All Categories)
 Prominent Signage at the event.
 Display of company name & logo in the main hall
(except Bronze Sponsorship).
 Acknowledgement of company name & logo on
printed programme structure & STAI/DSTA website.
 Provision of reserved seating in the main hall.
Building
Strong
Brand
Value
Enhancing
Sponsor s
Company
Profile
Launch
of New
Products,
Services
or
Innovations
Offers
Opportunity
to Forge New
Tie-ups, Exploring
New Business,
Networking
Etc.
 Complimentary distribution of brochure / leaflets
in delegate kits (except Silver & Bronze Sponsorship).
Platinum
` 7 Lakhs
Additional Benefits :
 Complimentary enrollment of 5
delegates.
Diamond
` 5 Lakhs
Additional Benefits :
 Complimentary enrollment of 3
 Complimentary enrollment of 2
delegates.
delegates.
during the Technology Providers
session.
 Display of company standiees at
 Free printing of Full Page Coloured
 Free printing of Full Page
Coloured advertisements in
Proceedings and Souvenir of
Joint Convention.
 Presentation slot of 8 minutes during
the Technology Providers session.
 Free printing of Full Page Black &
White advertisement in Souvenir.
advertisement in Souvenir.
 Presentation slot of 15 minutes
d u r i n g t h e Te c h n o l o g y
Providers session.
` 3 Lakhs
Additional Benefits :
 Presentation slot of 10 minutes
strategic locations.
Gold
Silver
` 2 Lakhs
Bronze
` 1.5 Lakhs
Additional Benefits :
Additional Benefits :
 Complimentary enrollment of 2
 Complimentary enrollment of 1
delegates.
delegate.
 Presentation slot of 05 minutes
during the Technology Providers
session.
 Display of company name and
logo on thank you standee.
Advertising Opportunity
The following publication will be released during the joint convention which are widely circulated among
the sugar fraternity.Advertisers are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
Dignitaries releasing publications in
Xth Joint Convention 2nd July to 5th July 2011, Pune
Advertisement Categories :
Inside Front
Cover with
Four Colours
Inside Back
Cover with
Four Colours
Outside Back
Cover with
Four Colours
Four
Coloured
Page
Mechanical Details : Page Size : 24 cms x 18 cms
Special
Full Page
Black & White
Special
Half Page
Black & White
Ordinary
Full Page
Black & White
Printed Area : 20.5 cms x 15 cms
Ordinary
Half Page
Black & White
Delegate Fees
Membership Subscription
The delegate fees for different categories of members are given below :
Particulars
Outstanding Membership dues can be
paid alongwith the delegate fee.
Early Bird Registration
(upto 14th August 2015)
Full Registration
(After 14th August 2015)
STAI/DSTA Member
` 4000
` 5000
STAI/DSTA Non-Member
` 6500
` 7500
Spouse
` 3000
` 3500
Senior STAI/DSTA Member
(65 Years or above)
` 2500
` 2500
 Delegate Registration Form (see
Annexure 1)
Students
` 2000
` 2000
 Hotel Accommodation form (see
Annexure 2)
The forms for registration and hotel
bookings are as appended and duly
filled in forms can be sent to
STAI/DSTA office.
The delegate fee is inclusive of service tax
While registering for Convention, please
use the attached registration form. To
avoid inconvenience to the delegates
and embarrassment to the organizers, it
is requested that the following
instructions be strictly followed by
ever y delegate attending the
Convention:
 The delegate should present the
original receipt of the delegation
fees paid by him at the counter of
registration to procure all the
necessar y papers, coupons,
proceedings etc.
 The delegate should wear the badge;
displaying his/her name at the time
of attending the Convention
programme.
 At the time of Lunch delegate must
present the corresponding Coupons
to the volunteer at the counter.
Entrance to Dining Hall will be
re s t r i c t e d t o t h e d e l e g a t e s
presenting the coupons.
 Vehicle owners are requested to
purchase Lunch Coupons for their
drivers. Coupons will be available at
the registration counter of the
convention against cost.
Travel / Accommodation Desk
Mr. Bishwas Joshi
ALPCORD NETWORK
Mobile No. : 09871794731
Tel. No. : 011-49104010
E-mail : [email protected]
 Additional Meal Coupons :
Registered delegates are eligible to
get Meal Coupons for children upto
the age of 18 years on payment basis.
Please note that THE DELEGATE
F E E O N C E PA I D I S N OT
REFUNDABLE.
Mode of Payment
a) DD/Cheque/Bank Transfer in favour of “Joint
Convention of the D.S.T.A & the S.T.A.I, payable at
Pune, Bank of India, Current A/C No.:
051820110000334
OR
b) DD/Cheque/Bank Transfer in favour of
“The Sugar Technologists’ Association of India”
HDFC Bank SB A/C No: 13851450000023
RTGS/NEFT IFSC Code: HDFC 0001385
Okhla Phase-I New Delhi -110020
For further information please contact :
STAI
STAI: Plot No. 15, 3rd Floor, 301, Aggarwal Okhla Plaza, Community Centre, Okhla Phase-I, New Delhi-110020
Tel. : 011-64645069 - 72 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.staionline.org
DSTA: DSTA House 17/1/2, Shivajinagar, Opp. S.T Bus Stand, Pune-411005 (M.S) Tel : 020-25536044 Fax:020-25536044
Email : [email protected] Website : www.dsta.in
Platinum Sponsors :
ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd.
New Holland Fiat (India) Pvt. Ltd.
S.S. Engineers