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  08.CALENDAR
  Exhibitions, Seminars, Shows...
 
       
 
   
  DECEMBER 2005
   
   
   
 
  GLOBAL STONE TECHNOLOGY FORUM - AN INTERNATIONAL STONE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
15 - 16 December
Jaipur, India


The conference will aim to provide a forum to deliberate on best global practices & technologies for dimensional stone quarrying, processing & finishing, marble waste disposal & utilization, testing, standardization & quality certification, use of stone in installation/cladding in modern buildings etc.

Delegate's Profile

Stone Masters' Conclave
a) Quarry operators and machinery manufacturers
b) Stone processors and machinery manufacturers
c) Stone technology scientists/engineers
d) Stone technology suppliers/players

Stone Users' Conclave
a) Architects & Civil Engineers
b) Builders & Contractors
c) Stone Installation Experts & Consultants

   
 
     
  OTHERS  
     
     
     
     
  INTERNATIONAL SECURITY, SAFETY & FIRE EXHIBITION
9 to 12, December, 2005
Pragati Maidan New Delhi, India
www.indiatradefair.com
 
     
     
     
  IT INDIA
15 to 18, December, 2005
Pragati Maidan New Delhi, India
www.indiatradefair.com
 
     
     
     
  JANUARY 2006  
     
     
     
  NAKSHATRA
28 January to 1 Feb, 2006
Pragati Maidan New Delhi, India

www.indiatradefair.com
 
     
     
     
  FEBRUARY 2006  
     
     
     
  KOSMETIKA
February 2006
Pragati Maidan New Delhi, India
www.indiatradefair.com
 
     
     
     
  JEWELLERY, WATCH & CLOCK EXHIBITION
February 2006

Pragati Maidan New Delhi, India
www.indiatradefair.com
 
     
     
     
     
    Participation in Concurrent Sessions
Conference delegates would not only be eligible to participate in both the Conclaves as well as allowed to attend all concurrent sessions. However, persons desirous of participating only in the exhibition of stones & catalogues shall be required to book the space separately. Desirous persons shall need to separately register for the technology buyer-seller meet.

Programme

Day One:
December 15, 2005
Time: 11.00 am - 5.00 pm
Best Global Practices for Stone Production

Stone Masters' Conclave:
Global best practices & technologies for dimensional stone quarrying - sustainable quarry development in India
Global trends in stone processing technology and potential for future development - stone machinery manufacturers' perspectives
New European norms for testing & its adaptability in India and current Indian scenario
Sustainable Development for Dimensional Stones and issues related to Environment, Disposal & Utilization of Stone waste

Day Two: December 16, 2005
Time: 11.00 am - 4.30 pm

Best Global Practices for Stone Applications in Modern Architecture
Stone Users' Conclave
Global best practices for application of stones in modern architecture and future trends.
Modern Techniques for usages of stones in exterior, interior, landscaping and its adoptability in India.
Preservation, maintenance and restoration of stones

ORGANISERS:
1. Centre for Development of Stones (CDOS)
2. United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)
3. RIICOCO-ORGANISER:
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS:
1. Ministry of Mines, Government of India
2. Govt. of Rajasthan (Mines Deptt/Ind. Deptt)
3. Internazionale Marmi E Macchine Carrara (IMM Carrara)

For suggestions and information, please contact:

 
Centre for Development of Stones(CDOS)
R.K. Gupta - Chief Executive Officer; CDOS,
RIICO Wing, Udyog Bhawan, Tilak Marg,
Jaipur - 302005, Rajasthan (India)
Tel: +91-141-2227199, 5102032
Fax: +91-141-5104804,
E-mail: info@cdos-india.com
 
       
       

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