International Space Exposition

In conjunction with the India-United States Conference on Space Sciences, Applications, and Commerce, an international exposition will be held that will showcase Indian and U.S. space capabilities. The exposition will provide an opportunity for demonstrating space technology and promoting partnerships and alliances between the two space communities. Corporations, government agencies, research facilities, educational institutions, and organizations from India and the United States will display their products and services in space and allied technology areas, including but not limited to:

• Satellite communication technology: Design, development, and commerce of operational and advanced communication satellites and their systems/sub-systems
• Satellite communication application: Unique application of satellite communication for societal development, including broadcasting, information diffusion, telemedicine, tele-health, tele-education
• Earth observation technology: Developing and operating state-of-the-art EO satellite and ground systems for global services with observation capabilities for land, ocean, and atmosphere
• Earth observation application: Natural resource management, water cycle, development, and management
• SDI technology and applications: GIS, GPS, image processing, technologies for spatial data, GIS solutions and services
• Satellite navigation: Control, positioning, navigation and timing, satellite sub-systems and sub-assemblies
• Manufacturing of satellites: Spacecraft design and system engineering, power system, optics and control systems
• Aerospace: Design an manufacturing of aircraft; aero engines, components, structures, and instrumentation; aviation accessories; test; system and services
• Disaster management: Monitoring and rescue operating solutions, ground support equipment and services
• Ground support: Ground station equipment, antennas, data reception systems, image processing solutions, software solutions
• New space-based services: Insurance, global weather and climate systems, broadcasting, tourism, infrastructure, infrastructure development, civic services

Information about Exhibition

Inauguration
The exhibition for the India-United States Conference on Space Science, Applications, and Commerce will be located at the Hotel Grand Ashok. The exhibition will officially open at 0845 hrs on Tuesday, 22 June, to be followed by the conference opening plenary India-U.S. Space Cooperation and Commerce: Status and Prospects. View the full conference program.

Hours
The exhibition will be open during the following times during the conference:

Monday, 21 June: 1600-1900 hrs
Tuesday, 22 June: 0845-1900 hrs
Wednesday, 23 June: 1000-1900 hrs
Thursday, 24 June: 1000-1900 hrs
Friday, 25 June: 1000-1730 hrs

Business visitors (conference delegates, industry representatives, and invitees):1000-1400 hrs
General visitors: 1400-1900 hrs

Facilities
The exhibition hall will include the following facilities:

• International standard structure and booths
• Meeting rooms with executive lounges
• Presentation zone with state-of-the-art facilities
• Communication center
• Internet café
• Secretarial services
• Executive cafeteria
• Shipping and forwarding
• Travel desk

Exhibit Floorplan (as of 11 June 2004)

Download the Exhibit Floorplan (76 kb PDF document)

Information for Conference Exhibitors

Set up of exhibits must occur between Sunday, 20 June 0900 hrs and Monday, 21 June 1600 hrs. Breakdown of exhibits must occur between Friday, 25 June 1800 hrs and Saturday, 26 June 1200 hrs.

Please download the Exhibitor Manual for full details about participating in the exhibition.

Download the Exhibitor Manual (86 kb Word document)

Information for Organizations Interested in Exhibiting

Rates for exhibit space are as follows:

3m x 3m: $2,700
6m x 6m: $9,900
9m x 9m: $20,250

Download the Exhibit Space Application Form (387 kb PDF document)

Bank Transfer (Remittance to):

Account Name: Indo-U.S.Space Conference 2004-Expo
A/C NO. 1033
Bank: Canara Bank
KSFC Extension counter
Vasanthnagar, Bangalore 560 052
INDIA
Tel: +91 80 22282586
SWIFT: CNRBINBBALFD
E-mail: fcsvn1370@canarabank.co.in

If you are a U.S. organization, please submit remit your wire transfer to:

Banker’s Trust Company
New York, NY
Account: 044 272 55
Universal ID: UID 107777
SWIFT: BKTRUS33

For information about participating in the exhibition and booking exhibit space, please contact:

Indian Inquiries

Mr. Jagdish Patankar, Exhibition Manager
MM Activ
UNI Building, Ground Floor
Thimmiah Road, Millers Tank Bed
Bangalore 560 052
INDIA
Tel: +91-80-2201916/51131912/51131913/51131915 • Fax: +91-80-51131914
Mobile: +91-9822015278
E-mail: mmactivblr@vsnl.net

U.S. Inquiries

Mr. Angelo Iasiello, Corporate Program and Sponsorship Manager
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Suite 500
Reston, VA 20191-4344
UNITED STATES
Tel: +1-703-264-7552
Fax: +1-703-264-7551
E-mail: angeloi@aiaa.org

B2B Commercial Opportunities

The India-United States Conference on Space Science, Applications, and Commerce will be the first serious bilateral engagement about space cooperation between India and the United States. The event is supported at the highest levels of the Indian and U.S. governments and is sponsored by the Indian Space Research Organization and the U.S. Department of State, in cooperation with National Aeronautics and Space Administration and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The conference offers a pivotal opportunity for the U.S. and Indian space industry communities to meet, explore, and discuss existing cooperation and new collaborative business ventures in the space arena.

Please download and fill out the appropriate form below if your company is interested in exploring collaboration or business opportunities. Forms can be emailed or faxed to the contacts listed on each form. The information you supply will be used to match your interests with likely partners in the other country and schedule B2B side meetings during the conference.

Interest Form for Indian Companies (40 kb)
Interest Form for U.S. Companies (41 kb)

Download the interest form submitted by Northrop Grumman (56 kb PDF document)

Download the interest form submitted by an Indian company (48 kb Word document)

If you or your company has specific technical concerns or issues you would like to have addressed during the India-United States Conference on Space Science, Applications, and Commerce, please download and fill out the form below and email or fax it back to the contact listed on the form. This information will be sent to the appropriate conference session chair(s) for consideration for inclusion in the development of the program sessions.

Form for Corporate Concerns (44 kb)

For more information about the conference, please email IndoUS2004@aiaa.org.