World Conference & General Assembly

The International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI) will hold its World Conference and General Assembly in Ahmedabad India on 14 – 17 November 2024. The World Conference is hosted by the Blind People’s Association (BPA) and Sense International India, in collaboration with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, which is renowned for its higher education program promoting “Education for All”. The University campus is the venue for the conference.

Conference Theme and Schedule

“INCLUSION IN DIVERSITY: EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL”

Day 1	14^th November 2024	Official inauguration, one plenary session and 12 parallel sessions.
Day 2	15^th November 2024	Two plenary sessions and 12 parallel sessions
Day 3	16^th November 2024	Three plenary sessions and Closing session
Day 4	17^th November 2024	Forenoon : Regional Meetings of the Delegates from ICEVI’s seven regions and Regional Elections
Day 4	17^th November 2024	Afternoon : ICEVI General Assembly

The Conference will feature pre-and post-conference workshops and a dedicated exhibition area for trade displays and service providers. Details will be available in the Conference Announcements released in the coming months.

Keynote Presenters

The keynote speakers for the conference include Dr. Aubrey Webson, Former Chief of UNICEF and currently Ambassador of Antigua and Barbados to the United Nations, Ana Peláez (ONCE), Chairperson of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame, Chairperson of UNCRPD Committee, Mirko Baur, President, Deafblind International, Richard Orme, CEO and Dipendra Manocha, DAISY, Shrutilata Singh, Sr Specialist Network Support, Sense India and many other internationally renowned speakers. The plenary sessions will focus on Human Rights, Technology, Gender, Multiple disabilities and Youth development.

Call for Papers – Deadline Approaching

The Call for Papers and Abstract Submission Form can be found on www.icevi2024wc.org – a dedicated website for the World Conference and General Assembly, ICEVI website www.icevi.org and on the ICEVI West Asia website https://iceviwestasia.in. The e-mail address for submitting Abstract is: icevi2024wc@gmail.com and oficevi@gmail.com.The submissions include seminar and conference style presentations, poster sessions, workshops on specific topics, demonstrations of assistive devices, etc. The deadline for the submission of abstracts either by online or off-line is 30th June 2024.

Registration – Make use of Early Bird Facility

The conference is expecting over 1000 participants from nearly 150 countries. The registration options are as follows:

In-Person attendance
Registration before 31st August 2024	Non-Indian delegates	US$ 400 or INR equivalent as per the exchange rate on the day of registration
	Indian delegates	US$ 200 / INR 16400
Registration after 1^st September 2024	Non-Indian delegates	US$ 450
	Indian delegates	US$ 250 / INR 20500
Accompanying person		US$ 200 / INR 8200

The registration fee is inclusive of conference materials, conference bag, welcome reception and Gala dinner. Registrations can be made online and the bank details for the transfer of registration fee are as follows:

For Indian delegates:

Account Name : International Council for the Education of People with Visual Impairment

Account Number : 916010036533881

Type of Account : Savings

Bank Name & Address : Axis Bank Near Prerna Tirth Derasar, Jodhpur, Satellite, Ahmedabad – 380 015

IFSC Code : UTIB0002647 MICR Code: 380211044

For Non-Indian delegates:

Name of Account: International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment

Bank Name: State Bank of India

Branch name: FCRA Cell, New Delhi Main Branch, 11, Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110 001

Account Number: 40446319523

Swift Code: SBININBB104

IFSC CODE: SBIN0000691

Hotels

Following are the details of the hotels available in the vicinity of the conference. Booking for hotels may be done directly or with the assistance of the Host Committee. Assistance with hostel accommodation at affordable rates will also be provided, if required, by the Host Committee.

A. Guest House:

1. Stop and Stay Atithi Gruh, Dada Bhagwan Trimandir, Ahmedabad – Kalol Highway, Adalaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382 421.
Mobile : +91 79398 30300

Tariff:

1. Double Bed AC with Bath | Rs. 1400 | (Family of 2 can stay in one room)

2. Amba Suits | Rs. 3500 | Equivalent to 3 star hotel

B. Hotel:

Hotel 1. Hotel Pragati The Grand – 36 Rooms

B/s. Zydus Hospital, Hebatpur Road, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad
Gujarat – 380 059.

Mobile: +91 81603 09044 & +91 72279 05983
E-mail: contact@hotelpragatithegrand.com

Tariff:

1. Single occupancy with breakfast only | Rs. 3000 including GST

2. Double occupancy with breakfast only | Rs. 4000 including GST

Hotel 2: Pinnacle Grand Hotel and Banquets – 10 Executive Rooms

Address: Opposite Kargil Petrol Pump, Near Doctor House, Sola, Ahmedabad,
Gujarat
Google Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iAktAtbFNskdZPLu7
Tariff:
Room Type : 10 Executive Room (Single).
Room Tariff : 4000/-Net Per room per night for Double.
Meal Plan : Cp Plan
Our Check-in 12:00 pm / Check-Out time is 10.00 am
Above confirmation includes:
Room stays Double occupancy in our 10 Executive Room.
Buffet Breakfast.
Special Note:
All guest must be carried a valid Gov. ID proof at the time of check in.
All taxes are applicable as per government policy.
Smoking is not allowed in hotel premises.
100% advance payment for block the room and all payment will be non
refundable.

entioned rate and requirements on special cause for NGO purpose only.

Hotel 4: Hotel Vivanta Ahmedabad – 80 Rooms

Room Requirement:
Check In: 14-11-2024.
Check Out: 17-11-2024.
No. of Rooms: 80

Package Inclusion:

In house guest will have breakfast at hotel designated restaurant.
Complimentary use of WI-FI to inhouse guest.
Complimentary Gym & Swimming Pool to inhouse guest.
Complimentary unlimited water bottle.

Sponsorship Opportunities

ICEVI has earmarked limited funds for each region to support the participation of key presenters and delegates from the region. In most cases, the sponsorship maybe partial. You may contact the chairperson of the respective regions of ICEVI for any assistance regarding the sponsorship. The contact details of the regional presidents of ICEVI can be found on the website www.ICEVI.org

Visas

The Host Committee, headed by Dr. Bhushan Punani, will assist conference delegates with the issuance of invitation letters to obtain visas for attending the conference. ICEVI is delighted to host the 2024 World Conference and General Assembly. We look forward to welcoming you in-person to Ahmedabad India

Program Committee

Sian Tesni, Chairperson
Frances Gentle, President, ICEVI
Julio Canizalez, Regional President, ICEVI Latin America Region
Martin Keiti, Secretary, ICEVI Africa Regional Board
Nandini Rawal, BPA, Ahmedabad
Vimal Thawani, BPA, Ahmedabad
Akhil Paul, Sense India
Sreeram Mittal, ICEVI India
Uttam Kumar, Sense India
MNG Mani, CEO, ICEVI

Host Committee

Bhushan Punani, Chairperson
Prof. Ami U. Upadhyay, Vice Chancellor, BAOU
Nandini Rawal, BPA, Ahmedabad
Vimal Thawani, BPA, Ahmedabad
Akhil Paul, Sense India
Frances Gentle, President, ICEVI
MNG Mani, CEO, ICEVI
Bharat Joshi, BPA, Ahmedabad
Arindam Ray, BPA, Ahmedabad
Dharmendra Jena, BPA, Ahmedabad
Kinnari Desai, BPA, Ahmedabad

Contact details of the Host Committee

Dr. Bhushan Punani

Chairperson, Host Committee

General Secretary, Blind People’s Association (India)

132 Ft. Ring Road, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad,

Gujarat – 380 015, INDIA.

E-mail: icevi2024wc@gmail.com

Website: www.icevi2024wc.org ; https://iceviwestasia.in

Contact details of the Programme Committee

Sian Tesni

C/o. ICEVI Secretariat

No.3, Professors’ Colony, Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya Post

Coimbatore 641 020, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.

E-mail: oficevi@gmail.com

Website: www.icevi.org