Below is a summary of the basic information about the SUNTEC International Conference Centre, and the Conference itself, that ICA members who are planning to attend the 2010 conference may need to know. This information will also be available in the front of your Conference program.

SUNTEC International Conference Centre: The precinct surrounding Suntec Singapore forms a unique, self-contained and fully integrated convention city, adjacent to the Central Business District (CBD), and only 20 minutes from Changi International Airport. Suntec Singapore offers direct access to 100,000 sqm of meeting space, 5,200 hotel rooms, 1,000 shops, 300 restaurants and a world-class performing arts centre. Facilities are interconnected and easily accessible via air-conditioned tunnels and covered walkways. At no time are you more than a 15-minute walk from Suntec Singapore.

Parking: Parking is available in the carpark for $S2.20 for the first hour and $S1.10 per ½ hour or part thereof.

Business Office: A full-service Business Center is located in SUNTEC as well in the various hotels utilized for the conference.

Food and Beverage: Although many of the world's finest restaurants are located just outside the doors, guests can have a meal at the Food Republic on site. Food Republic is prominently located on the first level of the convention centre. The 14 food stalls were handpicked for their heritage recipes, authentic flavors and reputation among local diners and food critics. Diners can look forward to local favorites such as bak kut teh, Hainanese chicken rice, the famed JB Ah Koong fish balls, Muslim favorites, roti prata and even dim sum and Japanese fare.

Tour Desk: Tours of the Singapore area can be arranged through the concierge desk at your hotel. 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 Singapore host organizing committee will have a booth in the Exhibit Hall to assist with tour and restaurant recommendations.

Fitness Center: The various conference hotels have facilities available for their guests.

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

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

Registration: Registration will be in the Lobby of SUNTEC on Tuesday, 8 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday 8a.m. - 12 p.m.

Exhibits: Exhibits will be located on the third level of SUNTEC. Tuesday, 22 June, is booth setup ONLY. The Exhibit Hall is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8a.m.-5p.m. There are no exhibits on Saturday.

Cyber Cafe: This year, as a service to ICA participants, conference attendees will be able to check for e-mail messages in the Cyber Cafe located in the Exhibit Hall on the third floor of SUNTEC. Each person wishing to use the service may utilize it for a 10-minute period each day. For those who require access during nonexhibit times, each hotel room is equipped with Internet connections. In addition, hotel business centers offer Internet access. Hours of the Cyber Cafe are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8a.m. - 5p.m. The Cyber Cafe will be closed on Saturday.

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

Opening Reception: Everyone attending ICA's 60th Annual Conference is invited to attend the opening reception on Tuesday 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 Concourse of the SUNTEC, located on the third level.

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

Paper Distribution Center: 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.

ERIC: 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.

Audiovisual Equipment: 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, screen, and an LCD projector. (Presenters who plan to use a projector must bring their own laptops.)
• 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.