Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Techshare India 2008?
- When is Techshare India 2008?
- Where is the conference?
- Who is the Techshare conference for?
- What is the theme of the conference?
- Will there be an exhibition?
- Who can book a stall in the exhibition?
- Who will be the key speakers?
- How can I become a speaker?
- If I present a paper, will Techshare India Organizers sponsor my travel?
- How can I become a sponsor of Techshare India 2008?
- How far is the India Habitat Centre from Delhi International Airport?
- Is the venue and accommodation accessible for people with disabilities?
- What would be the climate of New Delhi during February, 2008?
What is Techshare India 2008?
Techshare India 2008 is a conference on breaking the barriers faced by people with disabilities and to create an awareness about accessibility.
When is Techshare India 2008?
Techshare India 2008 is scheduled for 4 th and 5 th February, 2008.
Where is the conference?
The conference will be held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India.
Who is the Techshare conference for?
Target audience for Techshare India includes government officials, corporates, disability organizations, education professionals, access technology specialists, those working with or interested in technology for people with disabilities, information providers and service providers, and people with disabilities.
What is the theme of the conference?
The theme of the conference is Breaking the Barriers. Today, the barriers that we see are in the areas of mindset, infrastructure, education and technology.
Will there be an exhibition?
Yes, there will be an unique exhibition of assistive technology and devices which will help people with disabilities in their day-to-day life. The exhibition will be held on 4 th and 5 th February 2008 along side the conference.
Who can book a stall in the exhibition?
If you are an assistive technology vendor or an organization that provides services to people with disabilities then you can book a stall to showcase your product or service at the exhibition.
For information on how your company or organisation can book a stall, including a floorplan and prices, please contact Ms. Pooja Nahata at exhibitor_techshare@barrierbreak.com or telephone +91-22-26860485/6.
Who will be the key speakers?
Information about key speakers will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. Please check out Key Speakers page for updates.
How can I become a speaker?
The Call for Papers is now open. The abstracts will be reviewed by the Organizing Committee and speakers will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
If I present a paper, will Techshare India Organizers sponsor my travel?
The presenters needs to fund their own travel.
How can I become a sponsor of Techshare India 2008?
There are lots of opportunities available for different companies and organizations for sponsoring Techshare. To find out about different sponsorship options available please refer to the Sponsorship information page.
To find out about sponsorship details, email Ms Pooja Nahata at sponsorship_techshare@barrierbreak.com or call us at +91-22-26860485/6.
How far is the India Habitat Centre from Delhi International Airport?
The India Habitat Centre is located approximately 15 Kms from the Delhi International Airport.
Is the venue and accommodation accessible for people with disabilities?
We are taking all the steps to provide barrier-free environment and make the venue as accessible as possible. However, if you have any special needs at the time of registration, please mention the same.
What would be the climate of New Delhi during February, 2008?
In New Delhi during February, the maximum temperature at day time would be around 24°C and minimum temperature would be 10°C. Average rainfall during February would be around 10 mm.
