Montreal is once again the host for the ICA conference. Conference chair Patrice Buzzanell has selected the theme "Communicating for Social Impact" and the submission of papers and panels is underway. The conference is May 22-26, 2008 and will be held at the Le Centre Sheraton Hotel in downtown Montreal.
Montreal is an exciting city that offers wonderful cafes and shopping all with French flair. With its cosmopolitan character and artistic creativity, Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in the world. It is also home to 80 distinct ethnic communities that blend together rich cultures and traditions. Montreal is an "international" city with a cosmopolitan center where its roots embrace the future. The city is a leader in industries such as aeronautics, information technology, biotechnology, multimedia, and urban planning. At any time of the year, one will find a vast array of events, exhibitions, and cultural gatherings.
Getting around the city is hassle-free. It has a vast underground pedestrian network and a modern Metro system. The best way to get to know the city, though, is by walking through its many colorful neighborhoods and exploring the markets, boutiques, and local cafes. Over the coming months, the ICA Newsletter will feature articles on Montreal's many sights, sounds, and flavors to whet your appetite for a great conference venue.
As well, the next several issues will highlight articles by the conference chair on the program and its featured speakers and special sessions. The conference will again feature over 400 sessions bringing you the latest in communication research. Based on your feedback from previous conferences (see Patrice's article in this newsletter), plenty of networking time will also be provided. The organizers of the conference look forward to once again providing an intellectually and socially stimulating experience.
Remember...the deadline for paper and panel submission is Thursday, November 1, 2007. The paper submission site can be located on the ICA website at http://www.icahdq.org. Everyone will be notified in mid-January as to the status of their submission. Registration for the conference will open on January 15 and the registration page will contain hotel registration information and airline information as well.
We look forward to seeing everyone in Montreal, May 22-26, 2008.
