Venue
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar)
About IITGN
IIT Gandhinagar was founded in 2008 and is located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on the banks of river Sabarmati. IITGN is rated India’s first 5-star GRIHA LD (Green) campus for minimizing the negative impact on the environment.
Venue Information
- Address: Gandhinagar, 382055, Gujarat
- Website: www.iitgn.ac.in
- Contact: +91 (0)79 2395 2800
- Email: office@iitgn.ac.in
Travel Information
How to get there
- From Airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD / VAAH)
- Approximately 23 km away from venue (35 minutes ride)
- Transport modes: Taxi (Olah Cabs/ Uber Cabs) / Airport Transfer
- From Train Station: Ahmedabad (Kalupur) Railway Station
- Approximately 29 km away from venue (50 minutes ride)
- Transport modes: Taxi (Olah Cabs/ Uber Cabs)
Please refer below for more information on travel arrangements and requirements
Location
Gandhinagar, India
Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat state, lies on the banks of the Sabarmati River, just north of Ahmedabad. Renowned for its rich heritage and history, this city was named after the esteemed Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Gandhinagar lies on the west central point of the industrial corridor between the metropolitan cities of Delhi and Mumbai.
Gandhinagar is home to grand temples, Indroda Nature Park, and Dandi Kutir, the oldest and the largest museum dedicated to the life of Gandhiji. In recent years, Gandhinagar has emerged as an educational hub, housing esteemed institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, National Institute of Design (NID), and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), solidifying its reputation in academia.
Travel Arrangements & Requirements
We kindly remind all delegates to ensure that travel arrangements and requirements are fully completed well in advance of the workshop. Please refer to the nearest consulate in your country of residence for specific visa requirements. We advise delegates who require a visa to start their application process three months prior to the event as in specific cases the visa process may be lengthy (up to two months).
Invitation letters for visa purposes will be issued to those who have registered and paid. In order to obtain an invitation letter, the invitation letter request form below must be completed. Please note that EAGE cannot guarantee the usability of an invitation letter. Deadline to submit the invitation letter request form is 30 October 2024.
You can find detailed information on the India official government website or by contacting the nearest Indian embassy or consulate. Please contact us via registration@eage.org for any enquiries.
Climate
Gandhinagar generally has a dry climate, apart from the monsoon months of June to September. March to June are hot summer days with an average maximum temperature of about 36℃ while November to February are wintry with temperatures ranging between 15℃ to 30℃, which can occasionally drop to 8℃.
Official Languages
Gujarati, Hindi