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 31st March 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 30th April 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 May 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 : 9160100366533881

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 4 can stay in one room)

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

2. Sola Bhagwat Vidhyapith Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad – 380 060

Tariff:

1. Double Bed (AC) | Rs. 950

2. Triple Occupancy (AC) | Rs. 1500

3. Executive Room (AC) | Rs. 1800

B. 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

2. Hotel Binori Ahmedabad – 25 Rooms

Thaltej Cross Roads, Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Hwy, Bhaikakanagar, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380054

Mobile :
E-mail :

Tariff:

Room Type	Single/Double on CP	Size
Supreme	4000(Rs.)+12% GST	320 sq. ft.

Inclusions: –

· Buffet breakfast at Pol 21 Multi-cuisine Restaurant.

· In-room Tea/Coffee Maker.

· Wi-Fi for In-house guests.

· 02 bottles of 1000 ml each packed drinking water bottle per day.

· Personal electronic safe in rooms.

· Iron & ironing board available on request.

Above Special Room Rates are excluding: –

· Above rates are exclusive of all 12% GST, charged as applicable.

· A/P Transfers per way 1500+5% GST

· Extra Mattress / Person 1500+12% GST

Additional Meal Charges:-

– Lunch / Dinner @ 800+5% GST

Note:- We can provide maximum 25 rooms as per above mentioned rate and requirements on special cause for NGO purpose only.

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