HYDERABAD – 11TH ASIAN URBANIZATION CONFERENCE 2011 – OSMANIA UNIVERSITY

The 11th Asian Urbanization Conference is being hosted by the Department of Geography, Osmania University Hyderabad, India in association with The Asian Urban Research Association (AURA). AURA was established in January 1986 and is housed in the University of Akron, Ohio, USA. It is a non profit and private research organization whose primary purpose is to promote the study of urbanization, urban growth and to organize Asian Urbanization Conferences. The first Asian Urbanization Conference was held at the University of Akron in 1985. The conferences are biennial (held every other/alternate year) and have resulted in many publications. The scholarly legacy of the original organizers and the successful history of these conferences have served to brand this conference as of a recognized quality for a diversity of scholars and practitioners across the globe.

Conference Themes :
The Asian Urbanization Conference seeks to address a wide variety of problems in the Asian urban milieu. The main themes will revolve around
Urbanization
Globalization and the urban economy
Urban growth realities
Housing, slums and urban poverty
Pollution in urban areas
Marginalization of local communities in urban areas
Economic development and social justice
The formation of new economic spaces
Rural – urban migration
Rural –Urban transformations
Conflict and the urban fringe
Urban transportation and commutation
Amenities and facilities in urban areas
Vulnerability of urban areas to hazards
Climatic change and urban environment
Urban planning and urban governance
Sustainability in urban areas
Inclusive city concept in the Asian urban scenario
Use of Geoinformatic tools (GIS, Remote Sensing and GPS) in urban environmental studies

Important Dates :
Deadline for Abstracts of Papers March 30, 2011
Acceptance of Abstracts May 10, 2011
End of Early Bird Registration and Paper Deadline August 10,2011
Conference December 10 – 13, 2011
Optional Field Trips December 12 – 13, 2011

Abstract Submission and Registration Information : March 30, 2011 is the deadline for the submission of abstracts. Abstracts need to be of 100 to 200 words prepared in MS Word or compatible format. Full papers may also be submitted. Selected papers will be published after the conference.

Fee Details :
Conference Registration fee for early bird registrations before August, 10, 2011 is US $ 200 and for normal Registrations after that it is US $ 250. Registration Fee for Student is US $ 140 and accompanying person is US $ 140. Registration fee for Indian Nationals is Rs. 1000. Registration can be done by E Mail, online or by regular post. Payment by Demand Draft of Rs. 1000 or $250 should be made in favor of the Convener, 11th AUC, Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India and sent to: Prof. Kalpana Markandey, Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 500007, India

Field Trips : Excursions to important places in and around Hyderabad are planned for the delegates on advance intimation and booking. Delegates are advised to apply early for these as participation will be limited.Hyderabad City Tour (One Day); Nagarjunasagar( One Day ); Srisailam(Two Days); Cyberabad (one Day) ;Mysore – Bangalore( Three Days); Chennai – Kanchipuram- Mahaballipuram ( Three Days).

Exhibition : An Exhibition of all the Geography and Geoinformatics software and data products as well as related equipment will be organized during the Conference to encourage interested companies to showcase their products & services. The Conference will offer an ideal mix of clientele for these products and will be of immense benefit to the exhibitors and academic fraternity.

Airline Transport : Hyderabad, India is served by many major airlines, Please see Travel Related websites for details. Local Transportation Visitors may avail of Aeroexpress to reach the city. The airport (Shamshabad Airport) is 37 kilometres away from Osmania University Campus. Metered Taxi Service is also available from the airport to any part of the city. It takes an average of one hour travel time to reach Osmania University from the Airport.

Contact :
Convener of 11th AUC
Department of Geography,
Osmania University,
Hyderabad, India

Email : kalpanamark(AT)gmail.com / kalpanamarkandey(AT)yahoo.com

Contact Numbers : (O)91- 040-27097192, (R)91-040-27173541, (Mobile), 09849054856

Source : http://www.osmania.ac.in/The_11th_Asian_Urbanization_Conference_2011.pdf