Information Guide for SciPy India 2019 Conference
Dear Participant,
Welcome to SciPy India 2019 conference, a two day conference providing opportunities to spread the use of the Python programming language in Scientific computing community in India. The venue for the conference is Lecture Hall Complex, IIT Bombay campus, Powai, Mumbai. Below are some general instructions & directions to help you during your stay at IIT Bombay.
Reaching IITB from various local stations
IIT Bombay Location:
IITB is in Powai , an eastern suburb in the North-Eastern part of Mumbai.
Full Address of IITB:
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,
Powai, Mumbai, Postcode 400076,
Maharashtra, INDIA.
Ways to reach IIT Bombay:
1. By Public Transport.
- Auto rickshaws
- Taxi / Cab
- BEST Bus Network
2. By Suburban Railway Transport
1. Public Transport
Mumbai has one of the most efficient and reliable public transport networks. One can travel by auto rickshaws/taxis to reach IITB from the nearest stations. For longer distances, you may use either the ‘BEST’ bus network or Mumbai local trains. Please find the bus numbers in Table.1 that follows.
Chart for Bus Numbers, Fares & Modes of Transport available:
(Note : W-West , E-East)
NAME OF PLACE | BUS NUMBERS |
Borivali(E) | 478, 524, C-60, 123 |
Andheri(E) | 185, 392, 396, 403, 496, 545 |
Bandra(E) | 422 |
Dadar | - |
CST | - |
Mumbai Central | - |
Sahara Airport | 409, 382 |
Table.1: Bus numbers
2. Suburban Railway Transport:
From Dadar Central to IITB, Powai:
Go to Dadar central line (typically on platform 6 of central line) --> Buy a ticket to Kanjurmarg at the ticket counter located on a level above the platform --> Board a ‘slow’ local train (typically from platforms 3-5) which goes at least upto Thane --> Get down at Kanjurmarg Station (exit from plfm No.1 to Kanjurmarg west) --> Take an auto rickshaw to IITB |
From Thane to IITB, Powai:
Buy a ticket to Kanjurmarg (central line) at the local train ticket counter. --> Come to platform 1, 3 or 4 --> Board a ‘slow’ local train which goes upto Dadar/CST --> Get down at Kanjurmarg Station (exit from plfm No.1 to Kanjurmarg west) --> Take an auto rickshaw to IITB |
From Bandra Terminus to IITB, Powai:
Go to the Bandra terminus (BDTS), take an auto rickshaw to the Kurla Station --> Buy a ticket to Kanjurmarg (central line) at the local train ticket counter --> Board a ‘slow’ local train (typically from platform No.1) which goes atleast upto Thane --> Get down at Kanjurmarg Station (exit from plfm No.1 to Kanjurmarg west) --> Take an auto rickshaw to IITB |
From CST to IITB, Powai:
Buy a ticket to Kanjurmarg (central line) at the local train ticket counter --> Come to the local train terminus (platforms 1-8, right of the long distance terminal) --> Board a ‘slow’ local train (typically from platforms 3-5) which goes atleast upto Thane --> Get down at Kanjurmarg Station (exit from pfm No.1 to Kanjurmarg west) --> Take an auto rickshaw to IITB |
From Bombay Central(BCT) to IITB, Powai:
Go to the Bombay Central Terminus (BCT) and walk to the Bombay Central local train --> Buy a ticket to Kanjurmarg (central line) at the local train ticket counter. --> Board a ‘slow’ local train that halts at all stations on the line to Andheri/Borivali --> Get down at Dadar (western) --> Walk over to Dadar (central) using an over-bridge --> Kindly follow the instructions given earlier for Dadar (central) to IITB |
From Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) to IITB, Powai:
From LTT, the most convenient way to reach IITB is to take an auto rickshaw |
Mumbai Metro Train is available from Ghatkopar station to Andheri station. You can take an auto rickshaw from Ghatkopar / Andheri to reach IITB.
Instructions to guide you once you reach IITB Campus
IITB Main Gate:
On your arrival at the IITB Main gate, you are requested to go through Security check to enter the campus. Please inform the security officer that you are here to attend the conference. You may show the ticket you got after registration. You may also have to produce an ID proof upon request by the security personnel, to be allowed into the campus. Further, you are also requested to collect a pass/slip from the security, if you are carrying a personal laptop into the campus.
If you arrive at IITB Main gate by an auto rickshaw, taxi or on your own vehicle, you may continue to use the same mode of transport further into the campus, upon completion of Security formalities.
* Kindly carry the registration-slip/ticket, to enter and also to leave/re-enter the campus during your stay at IIT Bombay.
Please follow the direction signs that shall be put up along the path to these locations.
Reaching the venue Lecture Hall Complex from main gate:
Head towards Gulmohar Bldg (using Main Gate Rd) --> At the first junction (Gulmohar Bldg), turn right --> Walk ahead for ~ 80m (on KV School Rd) --> Enter the gate to your left to reach Infinite Corridor (north-east to the gate) --> Enter the Infinite Corridor, walk straight ahead passing Physics/Chemical Engineering Deptt. --> Walk further for ~ 10m to reach Lecture Hall Complex (LCH) on your left --> Enter LCH and take stairs/lift to 1st floor Foyer. The registration will happen on the 1st floor Foyer |
ITB Accommodation:
Participants are allotted rooms in IITB hostels. Hostel 12 and Hostel 13 for males and Hostel 10 and Hostel 11 for females. Once you enter campus after completing security formalities, please proceed to the respective hostels. If you need any assistance please contact us. The contact numbers are given at the end of the document.
Please see the room allocation details for the females here. The males have to go directly to the Hostel 12 / 13 office for the room allocation.
Conference Venue:
For your convenience, IITB Main Gate and also the venue have been marked for reference. Feel free to contact us (contact details at the end of this document) if you require any assistance in reaching your accommodation or for any other means.
- Registration of the Conference will be on the 1st Floor
- For 29 Nov 2019: Workshop session the venue will be on 1st Floor of LCH
- For 30 Nov 2019: Conference will be held on the 3rd Floor of LCH
Number Indications on map:
- Number 47 in map below indicates LCH (Conference Registration on the 1st Floor Foyer of LCH)
- H13, H14 and H10, H11 in map below indicates Hostel 12 and 13 and Hostel 10 and 11 (Accommodations)
- Number 51 in map below indicates IIT-B Main Gate
- Number 52 in map below indicates IIT-B Market Gate
Hostel Contact details:
- Hostel Number 13 (security/hall manager): 022 2576 | 4613
- Hostel Number 12 (security/hall manager): 022 2576 | 2722
- Hostel Number 11 (security/hall manager): 022 2576 2611 | 2711
- Hostel Number 10 (security/hall manager): 022 2576 2610 | 2710
In & Around the Campus
Nearby Hospitals, Restaurants, General Stores, ATMs and other Emergency contact numbers.
Information of Hospitals and Emergency numbers:
- Ambulance : 022 2576 1101
- Main Gate Security: 022 2576 1123
- Powai Hospital (24x7): 022 2578 0707
- Hiranandani Hospital: 022 2576 3300/ 33
- Medical Stores: Inside campus, near market gate, Opp main gate and market gate.
BANKS & ATMS:
- Canara Bank and ATM: At Gulmohar Restaurant (First Floor), Hostel 6
- SBI Bank and ATM: Near Swimming Pool
- ICICI ATM: Opposite IITB Main Gate
Restaurants and Fast food Centers:
Name of Place | Location |
In IITB Campus: | |
Nescafe (Coffee Shack) | Near the SOM Building |
Cafeteria | Tea Stall, 1st Floor of the Product Design (PD) cell, IDC |
Gulmohar Cafeteria | On the 2nd floor of Gulmohar Building (Opp. H-10) |
Staff Canteen | Near the Security Office in Main Building |
Upahaar | Near IIT Market |
Sunrise Dhaba | Opp. to H1 |
Ahaar | Near Market Gate |
Hostel Canteens | Canteens inside various hostels |
Brewberry’s | Hostel 8 |
Department Canteens | Available in various departments (generally first floor) |
Note:
- Participants are expected to get their own laptop for the conference. No such facility will be provided at the conference venue.
- Make sure you have followed the workshop instructions (available on the website) and have installed the required software packages for the workshop sessions. We shall not do any installation at the conference venue.
- Please take care of your personal belongings, conference kit (if any), lunch coupons(if any) etc. If misplaced, we shall not be providing it again to the participant.
- While buying your T-shirt at the conference, please make sure you specify the correct size. The T-shirt once purchased will not be exchanged or returned.
- Payment for the T-shirt and accommodation will be accepted only in cash.
- FOSSEE/IITB shall not be held responsible for any mishappenings or emergency medical expenses to the participants during the conference.
- There will be no internet facility at the conference venue and also at the rooms provided for accommodation.
We highly recommend you to carry an e-copy or a print out of the following sheets for handy information
For any queries that you may have, please feel free to call us on:
Vishal Birare - 7506192767
Pravin Ingle - 9819162214/ 9082907878
For Hostel related queries, contact the following people.
Hostel 10 - Pravin - +91-9819162214
Hostel 11 - Pravin - +91-9819162214
Hostel 12 - Vishal - +91-9004637807
Hostel 13 - Anuroop - +91-9967940815
You are requested to maintain the Code of Conduct during the conference. Please read here for details. Smoking and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited inside the campus. If you are found violating any rules, you will not be allowed to attend the event and your registration amount will NOT be refunded and will also not get the certificate for the conference. You are responsible for the Hostel key given to you. In case you misplace it, the penalty will be recovered from the participant ONLY. If you have taken accommodation for 3 days please note that the check out time of the hostel shall be 1 Dec 2019 10.00 am sharp. |
----- Wish you a safe journey & a pleasant stay. See you soon ! -----
