7th International Seminar on Castor Seed, Castor Oil & Its Value

Sub: 7th International Seminar on Castor Seed, Castor Oil & Its Value
Added Products - Saturday, 14th February 2009, Rajkot,Gujarat (India)
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We are pleased to inform you that The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) in association with Rajkot Commodity Exchange Ltd. is organising the 7th International Seminar on Castor on Saturday 14th February, 2009 at Seasons Hotel, Rajkot (Gujarat). The Seminar is also being supported by large number of National Organisations connected with the Castor business.
Gujarat is the major Castor growing state in the country and this time Rajkot has been aptly selected considering India’s pre-eminent position in world Castor trade & industry and Gujarat’s solid contribution of 70% to the total production and export of Castor Oil & its Derivatives.
India’s exports of Castor oil and derivatives are estimated at over Rs.2000 crores per annum. The global castor derivatives market estimated to be over US$ 800 million is highly dependant on India. This year, castor crop is expected over 10.0 lakh tonnes and expecting further increase in domestic consumption and export of Castor oil, derivatives and castor meal from India.
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Last six years, Castor Seminars have provided a platform to deliberate and focus on the issues before the Castor Industry and also to arrive at the solutions by fruitful interactions with the eminent speakers and panel members from India & abroad. This important International Seminar provides an unique opportunity for open discussions & exchange of views about the issues pertaining to Castor business, to find solutions to the problems faced by the manufacturers, importers & exporters, technologists, players from the commodity exchanges, brokers & dealers of Castor fraternity.
This year we have lined up excellent speakers including Mr. Thomas Mielke, Chief Editor, Oil World, Hamburg, Germany, who has agreed to present an exclusive paper on “World Castor Oil Scenario - Present and Future”. Latest status of Indian as well as Global Castor Oil Scenarios will be presented at the Seminar by the eminent personalities from the castor fraternity. Also as in the past, this Seminar will also feature a presentation on the findings of Castor Crop Survey-2008 conducted in key Castor growing states namely Gujarat, Rajasthan & A. P. by the world renowned market survey agency, M/s AC Nielsen. This will be followed by the Panel discussion on `Castor Oil Price Outlook-2009' by the eminent speakers from the Castor business & trade both from India & abroad.
The Seminar will have the gathering of over 300 Delegates & Special Invitees from all over the country & abroad and will provide unique opportunity for one to one meeting for the delegates, specifically with international buyers to develop new business contacts.
We take this opportunity to cordially invite you to participate in this International Seminar by registering as a delegate and actively participate at Rajkot.
Yours faithfully,
ASHOK SETHIA
President

SHVETAL VAKIL ANUPAM SHUKLA
Chairman Co-chairman
SEA Castor Seed & Oil Promotion Council
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Date, Venue & Programme
Friday, 13th February, 2009
Get-together & Dinner: 8.00 P.M. onwards
Saturday, 14th February, 2009
Seminar: 10.00 A.M. to 5.30 P.M.
Seasons Hotel, Avadh Road,
Opp. Drive in Cinema,Kalawad Rd.,
Rajkot-360005, Gujarat (India)
Tel:+91-9909905510 /91-281-2783344 Fax: +91-281-2783411
E-mail : info@seasonsrajkot.com, Website:www.seasonsrajkot.com
Participation
The Seminar will offer an excellent opportunity to interact with the cream of the cross section of various segments of Castor Seed & Oil Industry from India & abroad.
Manufacturers of Castor Oil & Derivatives
Importers and Exporters of Castor oil & its Derivatives / Castor seed Meal
Castor Oil Traders & Brokers
Players in Future Trading and Officials from Commodity Exchanges
Service Providers : Surveyors, Shipping Agents, Port Authorities & Tank Farm Owners
Castor Oils Users : Paint, Lubricant, Resins Manufacturers
Agriculture Scientists, Consultants & Govt. Officials
Auxiliary Industries viz: Machinery Manufacturers and Consultants
Seminar Sponsoring Events
Opportunities will be available for the members and others to join as sponsor & project their corporate image in the industry. Interested organisations / persons are requested to contact the Association for Sponsorship.
Platinum Sponsor Rs. 4,00,000/- (Booked) Lunch Rs.1,50,000/-
Gold Sponsors Rs. 3,00,000/- Dinner (13th Feb.) Rs.1,50,000/-
Seminar Kit/Bag Rs. 1,50,000/- CD - Proceedings Rs. 75,000/-
Tea Morn/Even(Each) Rs. 50,000/- Brochure (Booked) Rs. 50,000/-
Castor Crop Survey Sponsors - Rs.1,00,000/-(Six Nos.)
Sponsorship Packages
Platinum Sponsor
* Five complimentary Delegate Registrations * Colour Advertisement in Seminar
* 5 minute Business slot at Seminar Proceedings (CD)
* Name & logo appearance in Brochure, back drop & banners * Table Space for display of Products
Gold Sponsor
* Four complimentary Delegate Registrations * Colour Advertisement in Seminar
* Name & logo appearance in Brochure, back drop & banners Proceedings (CD)
* Table Space for display of Products
Seminar Kit / Lunch / Dinner Sponsors
* Three complimentary Delegate Registrations * Colour Advertisement In Seminar
* Name & logo appearance in side panel & banners Proceedings (CD)
Castor Crop Survey Sponsor
* Two complimentary Delegate Registrations * Colour Advertisement in Seminar
* Name & logo appearance in side panel & banners Proceedings (CD)

CD-Seminar Proceedings / Brochure / Tea Sponsors
* One complimentary Delegate Registration * Colour Advertisement in Seminar
* Name & logo appearance in side panel & banners Proceedings (CD)
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Platinum & Gold Sponsors - Logo appearance in brochure, subject to confirmation before 30th Nov. 2008.
Complimentary delegate registration for Indian Nationals only
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Papers for Circulation
We invite relevant papers on Castor for circulation to the delegates. Interested persons may forward papers (not more than 6 pages) to the Association latest by 15th January 2009 for the inclusion in the Seminar Kit for circulation to the Delegates.
Registration Fees
Category
Upto 31stDec.2008
1st Jan. to
31st Jan. 2009
1st Feb.2009 to
Spot Registration
SEA & Rajkot Commodity Exchange Members
Rs.2,000/-
Rs.2,500/-
Rs.3,000/-
Indian Delegate
Rs.2,500/-
Rs.2,750/-
Rs.3,000/-
Foreign Delegate*
US$250(Rs.12,500)
US$350(Rs.16,500)
US$ 400(Rs.20,000)
Table Space
Rs.10,000/-
Rs.15,000/-
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All overseas delegates will be charged in US$ or equivalent in Indian Rupees
(1 US$=Rs.50/-)
Companies from abroad may send Pay order / Demand Draft in US $ payable at Mumbai, India or New York, USA
Or
They may remit the amount throught Wire Transfer under SWIFT Code as mentioned below to our Bankers Canara Bank, Nariman Point Branch, Mumbai, India, under advice to us.
"SWIFT MT 103 WITH GLOBAL PAYMENT ORDER TO CNRBINBBBFD CREDIT CANARA BANK, FOREIGN DEPARTMENT, MUMBAI, INDIA A/C. NO. 36053796 WITH CITY BANK NEW YORK, 111, WALL STREET NEW YORK (CITIUS33) FOR CREDIT TO CA A/C.NO. 0172201000189 OF THE SOLVENT EXTRACTORS' ASSOCIATION OF INDIA WITH CANARA BANK, NARIMAN POINT BRANCH, MITTAL TOWER, ‘C’ WING, NARIMAN POINT, MUMBAI-400 021, INDIA".
Registration charges includes background papers,tea,Lunch(14th Feb.) & Dinner (13th Feb. 2009) .
Cancellation: 50% refund till 31st January 2009. No refund thereafter. Substitution allowed at any time.
Table Space for Display of Products / Machinery Brochures
A limited number of table spaces are available at the Seminar venue for display of products / machinery brochures etc. Interested parties may book Table Space by making payment as per rate indicated above. (This includes one complimentary delegate registration). Table space will be booked on first-cum-first served basis.
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Hotel Accommodations
We have negotiated Special Rate with the Hotel Seasons (venue hotel) and Hotel Imperial Palace, deluxe hotels in Rajkot. Delegates interested to book the rooms at Seasons Hotel are requested to send Hotel Room Reservation form attached with this announcement, duly filled in with credit card details for the payment guarantee or advance payment to the hotel as per address given in the Hotel Room Reservation Form.
Hotel Seasons Tariff **
Room Type
Single Room
Double Room
Executive
Rs.3,300/- + 6% Tax
Rs.3,900/- + 6% Tax
Business Suite
Rs.4,400/- + 6% Tax
Rs. 5,000/- + 6% Tax
We have also received special rate from Hotel Imperial Palace as under :
Hotel The Imperial Palace Tariff**
Room Type
Single Room
Double Room
Standard
Rs.3,400/- + 6% Tax
Rs.3,900/- + 6% Tax
Superior
Rs.3,900/- + 6% Tax
Rs. 4,400/- + 6% Tax
Club Select
Rs.4,900/- + 6% Tax
Rs. 5,400/- + 6% Tax
Club Deluxe
Rs.5,400/- + 6% Tax
Rs. 5,900/- + 6% Tax
Those who are interested to stay at Hotel Imperial Palace are requested to contact Hotel directly at The Imperial Palace, Dr.Yagnik Road, Rajkot-360001,(Gujarat),
Tel:91-281-2480000, Fax:91-281-2481481, E-mail:reserve@theimperialpalace.biz
** Tariff for both the hotels are inclusive of complimentary breakfast & pick up & drop from the Airport / Railway Station.
** Hotels will charge retention for room incase bookings is cancelled within 72
hours of arrival date / No Shows.
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THE SOLVENT EXTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
Delegate Registration Form
The Executive Director, Tel: (91-22) 22021475 / 22822979
The Solvent Extractors' Association of India, Fax: (91-22)22021692
142,Jolly Maker Chambers No.2, 14th Floor, E-mail: solvent@mtnl.net.in
225, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400 021.(India)
Dear Sir,
Sub: 7th International Seminar on Castor Seed, Castor Oil & Its Value Added Products,
Saturday,14th Feb.2009, Rajkot, Gujarat (India)
I / We will be pleased to participate in the above Seminar to be organised by the The Solvent Extractors' Association of India, on Saturday, the 14th February 2009 at Hotel Seasons, Rajkot, Gujarat.
1. Mr./Ms....................................................................................………………
Mr./Ms...................................................................................…………………
2. Designation(s)...........................................................................………………..
3. Name of the Organisation ............................................................…………………
4. Business of the Organisation.........................................................…………………
5. Address..................................................................................…………………
...........................................................................................………………….
...........................................…City (with Pin)……………………………………………………….
6. Telephone No ............................Fax No (with STD code) ..............….……………….
E-mail....................................…Website.... .............................…………………..
[ ] We would like to book a Table Space for display of our products / machinery brochures at the Seminar. (Please tick in the box)
Enclosed Cheque/D.D for Rs....…….. drawn in favour of 'The Solvent Extractors' Association of India' payable at Mumbai towards Registration Fee(s) for delegates/ booking of Table Space.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(Signature)
Name & Designation
Registration Fees (Per Delegate)
Category
Upto 31stDec.2008
1st Jan.to
31st Jan. 2009
1st Feb.2009 to
Spot Registration
SEA and Rajkot Commodity Exchange Members
Rs.2,000/-
Rs.2,500/-
Rs.3,000/-
Indian Delegate
Rs.2,500/-
Rs.2,750/-
Rs.3,000/-
Foreign Delegate*
US$250(Rs.12500)
US$350(Rs.16500)
US$ 400(Rs.20000)
Table Space
Rs.10,000/-
Rs.15,000/-
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Registration charges includes background papers,tea,Lunch(14th Feb.) & Dinner (13th Feb. 2009) .
Cancellation: 50% refund till 31st January 2009. No refund thereafter. Substitution allowed at any time.
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THE SOLVENT EXTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
Request for Hotel Seasons Room Reservation
Mr. Satish Nair, G.M. Tel: +91-9909905510/ +91-281-2783344
Hotel Seasons Fax: +91-281-2783411
Avadh Road, E-mail : info@seasonsrajkot.com
Opp. Drive in Cinema, Kalawad Rd., Website: www.seasonsrajkot.com
Rajkot-360005, Gujarat (India)
Dear Sir,
Sub: 7th International Seminar on Castor Seed, Castor Oil & Its Value Added Products,
Saturday the 14th Feb. 2009, Rajkot, Gujarat
Reg: Room Reservation
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I / We will be participating in the above Seminar organised by The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India and would like to book the room as per special rate offered by you to SEA. Details are as under :
Mr./Ms……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Mr./Ms..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Designation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………,………..
Name of the Organisation…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Address……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………….City (with Pin) ……………………………………………………….
5. Telephone No……………………………………Fax No.(with STD Code)………………………………………..
E-mail:………………………………………………Website……………………………………….…………………………
6. I / We will check in the hotel on ……………at ………….hrs. and will check out on …………… at ………….. hrs. Kindly book ------ single / double room for ………night (s) at special rate as agreed by you for the delegates to the seminar.
7. I am reaching by Flight No. / Train No. __________on _______ and leaving on ………………….. by ……………… Kindly arrange for pick up and drop to the Airport / Railway Station.
8. Payment Guarantee: I am holder of Visa/Master/Amex Credit Card No……….……………….
with Expiry Date …………….. and stand for payment guarantee. / I am sending one night stay payment of Rs. ……………… by D.D. as an advance for the hotel booking.*
Please confirm the booking by fax or E-mail.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(Signature)
*Strike out which is not applicable
CC: The Solvent Extractors' Association of India, Mumbai
Fax No.: (91-22) 22021692 E-mail:solvent@mtnl.net.in
Hotel Seasons Tariff **
Room Type
Single Room
Double Room
Executive
Rs.3,300/- + 6% Tax
Rs.3,900/- + 6% Tax
Business Suite
Rs.4,400/- + 6% Tax
Rs. 5,000/- + 6% Tax
Tariff is inclusive of complimentary breakfast & pick up & drop from the Airport / Railway Station.
The Hotel will charge retention for room incase bookings is cancelled within 72 hours of arrival date or No Shows.