Below is a summary of the basic information about the Hilton San Francisco, and the Conference itself, that ICA members who are planning to attend the 2007 conference may need to know. This information will also be available in the front of your Conference program.

The Hilton San Francisco
The Hilton San Francisco is the gateway and the guide to all of San Francisco's beauty and culture. Located in the heart of the city, the Hilton places you near classic sights, cable cars, theater, Union Square shopping, and restaurants. Experience the rich blend of sights, sounds, and tastes of San Francisco: one of the world's favorite cities. Business and leisure travelers alike choose the hotel for the convenient location and full range of services.

Covered and valet parking is available on a $40.00 USD per day basis. This charge will be added to the guest bill. In-and-out privilege passes are issued daily.

A full-service business center is located in the lobby level of the hotel.

Although many of the world's finest restaurants are located just outside its doors, guests can have a memorable meal without having to leave the hotel. Cityscape, Intermezzo, the Cafe, and Kiku of Tokyo offer a range of dining choices. The Hilton can also assist you whether you are looking for Asian, Italian, Greek, African or otherwise.

Tours of San Francisco can be arranged through the tour desk on the Lobby Level. You can also obtain information about transportation to all airports there. Tour desk personnel can assist with plans for transportation to and from the hotel to all destinations. The San Francisco host organizing committee will have a booth in the Exhibit Hall to assist with tour and restaurant recommendations.

Cities do not get any more exciting than San Francisco! You will want to come early or stay late to take in some of the many attractions that draw tourists from around the world: world-class shopping, historic cable cars, dramatic theater, and bustling farmers' markets. You can find all this and more just a short walk away from the Hilton San Francisco.

Located at the center of the Theater District, the hotel is close to many nearby sightseeing attractions such as Union Square, the San Francisco Shopping Center, City Hall, PacBell Stadium, and the Moscone Convention Center. During your visit, you can stroll through Golden Gate Park or savor sumptuous delicacies at San Francisco's world-famous Chinatown. The entire city is yours to explore!

Nearby excursions include wine tasting in the Napa or Sonoma valleys, hiking in Muir Woods National Monument, or escaping down the rugged California Coast to Monterey and Carmel.

Get a first-class workout in the state-of-the-art fitness facility featuring a variety of cardiovascular conditioning and weight training equipment. Indulge yourself with a massage, sauna or steam.

No doctors reside on hotel premises. The hotel security department is fully trained to handle emergencies. In case of emergencies, hotel security personnel can be in touch immediately with nearby medical facilities.

Hotel personnel can provide guests with restaurant recommendations, directions to specific sites, reservations, and general information about what's going on in San Francisco. There are many sights located within easy walking distance of the hotel. The concierge staff will assist you.

The Conference
Registration will be in the Grand Ballroom on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8a.m. - 5 p.m., and Monday 8a.m. - 2p.m.

Exhibits will be located in the Grand Ballroom. Wednesday, May 23, is booth setup ONLY. The Exhibit hall is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 8a.m. - 5p.m. Sunday, 8a.m.-2p.m. There are no exhibits on Monday.

This year, as a service to ICA participants, conference attendees will be able to check for email messages in the Wireless Cyber Cafe located in the Exhibit Hall in the Grand Ballroom. For those who require access during non-exhibit times, each hotel room is equipped with Internet connections for a fee. In addition, the hotel business center offers Internet access. Hours of the Cyber Cafe are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8a.m. - 5p.m. There will be no wireless internet on Monday.

To join ICA, please consult with any person at the ICA registration desk. Forms will be available at the registration desk throughout the conference.

Everyone attending ICA's 57th Annual Conference is invited to attend the opening reception on Thursday evening immediately following the opening plenary session. It is the first opportunity to connect with colleagues and make plans for the remainder of the conference. The traditional gathering is in the Continental Ballroom of the San Francisco Hilton, on the ballroom level.

Special events include several division and interest group parties following their business meetings. A large number of university, colleges, and departments of communication will host parties for their graduates and guests.

The Paper Distribution Center (PDC) will again be online this year. As part of your conference registration, you have been given a password allowing access to all a special section of the ICA website. Conference papers will be available in this section for 60 days after the conclusion of the conference.

The ERIC Clearinghouse is always interested in having papers from the ICA conference submitted for possible inclusion in the ERIC system. Authors may submit papers to ERIC directly: Coordinator of Documents, ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, 2805 East Tenth Street, Smith Research Center, Suite 150, Bloomington, IN 47408-2698 USA.

ICA makes every effort to provide audiovisual equipment needed for conference presentations:

• Each meeting room scheduled for an ICA presentation will have an overhead projector, a screen, and an LCD projector.
• Presenters who have not preordered AV equipment or who have last-minute needs must arrange and pay for equipment themselves through the authorized audiovisual provider for this conference. ICA will order no equipment once the conference has begun.