Conference Hotel

We will be using the 5* Ritz Carlton as the conference hotel in Bangalore. Transport to and from the OpenText offices will only be provided from this hotel. You are welcome to stay in other hotels but you will be responsible for any transport to and from that hotel to either the Ritz Carlton, to catch the morning transport, or to the offices.

We have negotiated a special rate at this hotel of 17250 INR per night (approx 180 Euros) (plus Taxes) for a Deluxe Room. The following will be included in the room rate:

  • Buffet Breakfast
  • In-room wireless internet access
  • Usage of Fitness Centre and Swimming Pool
  • 15% discount on a range of hotel services, including Food and Beverage
  • 15% Discount on Spa Services at The Ritz Carlton Spa.
  • Access to Temperature control Vitality Jacuzzi pool, Sauna and steam arrangements at The Ritz Carlton Spa.
  • 15% discount on Transportation and Laundry Services at the hotel.
  • Complimentary laundry service valued at INR 1,000 + taxes per day for up to 2 garments.
  • 3,000 Bonus Points per stay with Marriott Bonvoy.
  • Explore 1,230 pieces of art in the hotel during a personalized art walk (prior reservation required).
  • Cultural Folk Dance - Yakshagana performance ( The Yakshagana dance form came into existence during the 11th-16th Century in coastal Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala. Etymologically Yakshagana means the songs of the Demi-Gods.– during our daily defining moments on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
  • The Mashal lighting ritual – a daily defining moment held at the Jaipur Corridor on Level 1 at 18:00 hrs., accompanied by tea, coffee, and snacks

In order to book your Ritz Carlton hotel room follow this link:  Hotel Booking Link

Notes: 

(1) The Special Rate for the Ritz Carlton is only available until the 1st November. After that date rooms will be subject to availability and likely a higher rate. So - book early!

(2) Check in time at the hotel is 3pm so if your flight arrives at say 3am in the morning you are advised to book the hotel for the previous night so that you do not have a very long wait for your room.

(3) The Conference Welcome Reception will be held at this hotel on the night of the 1st December.

 

Airport pick-up and drop-off

We have arranged with a local travel company for delegates of our event to be met at the airport and taken to the hotel and then returned to the airport on their departure. To use this service please complete the form via the link below. Please note this is around 50% cheaper than arranging the transport via the hotel or at the airport.

Costs for airport transport (both ways) will be 6000 INR for a Sedan Car and 8500 INR for an SUV. People arriving at the same time can travel together and the type of car used will depend on the number of people involved.

On the booking form you will also be given the opportunity to order a local phone SIM for 450 INR which will include unlimited local calls and 2GB of data usage per day.

 

Week-end Workshops

During the seven day event we will run a number of hands-on workshops in the Development Center. Details of these workshops can be found by following the link below. It is important that you register for these workshops if you plan to attend so that we can choose room sizes based on the numbers interested and arrange for your transport to and from the offices at the weekend. Please do not register for the workshops before you register for the main conference.

All delegates are highly encouraged to attend as many of the workshops as they can as they are unique opportunities to learn more about the topics concerned and are all included free of charge within your conference registration.

 

Delegate Partner/Spouse Program

If you would like to bring your partner with you to Bangalore you are more than welcome to do so. Note that you will need to book a double occupancy room in the hotel. Closer to the event we will introduce all of the partners attending to others in the group so that they can start chatting about what you would like to do whilst in the city. We will have someone on-site during the week who will help all of you with planning and logistics and arrange drivers etc as and when required. So regardless of whether this is your first time in India or you are a seasoned traveler we will do all we can to look after you during the week. Please register your partners details using the link below.

 

One-to-One Meetings

Sometimes there are problems specific to your organization or outstanding issues that you would like to discuss with the Developers or Product Managers based in Bangalore. These One-to-One meetings are your ideal opportunity to do this. Complete the form by following the link below. One of our support specialists will then work out the best people for you to talk to whilst you are in Bangalore and be in touch closer to the event to arrange the meeting. If you have several unrelated things that you need to discuss please complete one form for each request. There is a considerable amount of background work arranging these meetings so please don't leave your request until the last minute if possible.

 

We look forward to meeting you in Bangalore at the end of November.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event please contact Peter Atkins using email patkins@opentext.com