16 & 17 December 2017


HAMFEST India 2017

Special Call-Signs: AU2HFI and 8T1HFI


at Science City Convention Center, Kolkata.






A two-day summit of talks, activities, and workshops

Chief Guest

Shri Ajay Gupta [VU2DED]
Engineer-in-Chief of Prasar Bharti (Doordarshan & All India Radio)

Special Guest of Honour

Ms. J. Charukesi
Chief Post Master General, Kolkata GPO

Patron & Guest of Honour

Janab Dr. M. Nuruzzaman [VU3YOH]
Member - West Bengal Legislative Assembly

Guest of Honour

Shri Prasanta Saikia
Superintendent of Police, Assam Police Radio Organization

Guest of Honour

Mr. Victor Singh [VU2XDG]
Principal & Administrator, The Assembly of God Church Schools

Guest of Honour

Shri Gopal Madhavan [VU2GMN]
President, Amateur Radio Society of India,
Director, International Amateur Radio Union

Guest of Honour

Shri Debaditya Chakraborty
IAS (Retd), Chief Commissioner, Bharat Scouts & Guides, West Bengal

Special Guest

Shri Sandeep Baruah [VU2MUE]
Scientist, Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India

Convener

Janab Mohammad Ariff [VU2HRF]
Secretary, Amateur Radio Convention and Conference Samity, VU2GIN
President, Bengal Amateur Radio Society, VU2CVH

The goal of this event was to bring Amateur Radio Operators together from across the nation.

Registration Counter of HFI2017

The Speakers

Shri Nilanjan Majumdar [VU2KFR] Founding Member, Bengal Amateur Radio Society, VU2CVH
Topic: History of Amateur Radio in West Bengal
Shri Sumit Shankar Dey [VU2BCC]
Releasing the HFI2017 My Stamp

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

[Name]

About this person

Bramha Kumari Shivaniji
Releasing HFI2017 My Stamp

The Venue

Convention Center, Science City

J. B. S. Haldane Avenue, Kolkata, West Bengal

The Science City, one of its kind in India, inaugurated on 1st July,1997 has been developed as a major attraction for the residents’ of Kolkata as well as for the national and international visitors to the metropolis. Developed by the National Council of Science Museums, it is one of the largest and finest in the world, presenting science and technology in a stimulating and engaging environment that is truly educational and enjoyable for the people of all ages. It has, over the years, become a place for memorable experience and enjoyment for both the young and the old.

The complete facilities include air-conditioned main and mini auditoria, seminar halls, exhibition hall, large exhibition ground, registration counters, catering & parking areas with state-of- the-art facilities. The convention facility at Science City is ideally suited to professional gatherings,cultural meets and shows, trade exhibitions, corporate annual meetings etc. The facility is adjunct to India’s largest Science Centre, the only such combination in India, if you want to take a break from a busy meeting schedule.

All the venues of the convention center are in close proximity to each other and are within a minute of walking distance from the parking area with abundant greenery all around to relax after long sessions. Separate sub-station provides uninterrupted power supply.

The Event was attended by over 950 Delegates.