ICA 2010 is the annual conference of the International Communication Association. The conference is held in a different city every year. And its conduct in Singapore this June makes it the first time in seven years that it is held in Asia.

The theme for this year's conference is "Matters of Communication: Political, Cultural, and Technological Challenges."

Registration is easy. You can find registration details in this Website, and the actual registration portal at the ICA Website. You can also use the print version to register.

Registration fees have been lowered to US$125 for members and US$75 for student members. Fees will include all breaks and lunches on the main conference days. A special cultural closing dinner will be available for $25USD.

 

Preconference workshops are special thematic sessions which allow for greater activity among participants than do regular sessions.

There are 12 such workshops this year. You will need to register for each workshop individually. Details are in this page.

The conference will be held at the Suntec Singapore. Most conference hotels and many dining options are within walking distance from Suntec.

City Hall is the MRT station nearest to Suntec. The station and Suntec are connected by an underground shopping mall so you won't get wet by the rain or get drenched in sweat under the sun.

 

At the conference, the best communication and media researchers from around the world will present their latest work. Thus, in attending the conference, you will be able to participate in, and network during, excellent and interactive sessions that will discuss cutting edge work in our discipline.

The five-day event is packed with various panel presentations, roundtable discussions and poster sesions from ICA's 24 divisions and intrest groups.

 

 

If you submitted a paper via the paper management site, you can sign in there using your username and ID. Once inside the site, you will see a link where you can download your own personal letter.

If you did not submit a paper but is part of a submitted panel, then please email Emily Karsnak at the ICA head office and give her your relevant information. She will create a personalized letter for you.

The International Communication Association is the largest international academic association for scholars interested in the study, teaching, and application of all aspects of human and mediated communication.

It maintains an active membership of more than 4,300 individuals of which some two-thirds are teaching and conducting research in colleges, universities and schools around the world. Other members are graduate students, and those working in government, the media, communication technology, business law, medicine and other professions.

NTU stands for Nanyang Technological University, a research-intensive university with globally acknowledged strengths in science and engineering.

The university has roots that go back to 1955 when Nanyang University was set up. Today, NTU has four colleges with 12 schools, and three autonomous entities.

You can visit the NTU campus by taking the East-West MRT line all the way to Pioneer Station, where you can then ride the university shuttle.

WKWSCI stands for Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. It is Singapore's flagship communication and information school with its five divisions and state-of-the-art facilities.

The School is named after the late Dr. Wee Kim Wee, who was President of the Republic of Singapore from 1985 to 1993. Dr Wee was a pioneering Singaporean journalist.

Make sure that you have the proper documents to enter Singapore.

Avail of the special airfare that ICA has arranged with Singapore Airlines.

And book your accommodations at the official conference hotels which are offering special rates to ICA delegates.

Singapore is a tropical country. If you burn easily, it might be prudent to bring your sunblock lotion with you so you can apply it immediately before leaving your hotel.

There is a significant difference in the temperature outside and within Singapore buildings. While it may be blisteringly hot outside, Singapore indoors are usually very cold. Such changes in temperature may trigger some asthma attacks so come prepared. It is also wise to bring a light jacket to keep yourself warm indoors.

Singapore has a very organized and streamlined public transport system.

The cheapest way to get to the city from the airport is by the MRT, which has a station next to Terminal 3. Alternatively, you can take a taxi.

Singapore has options for different types of budget.

We have thought of five expense plans that range from US$45 to US$101 per day.

Eating out and enjoying the nightlife are usually a major cost when traveling. We have identified different ways to make the most of the diverse cuisines and experiences in Singapore without breaking the bank.

After having flown to Singapore, why not extend your stay a little bit and take some time off to explore our region after ICA?

You can choose from 11 sets of activities that suit your schedule, budget, and interests.

You can also contact tour specialists who can assist you in developing your dream post-conference getaway.