Invitation Letter for AMIC Dubai 2015 from AUD

Invitation Letter for AMIC Dubai 2015 from AUD

Dear AMIC Board of Directors and Members,

On behalf of the American University in Dubai, I would like to extend a warm invitation for you to join us in June 2015 here in Dubai for the 24th International AMIC Conference. The Mohammed bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC) is pleased to have been selected to host this prestigious conference.

The call for papers has already been launched, and we request for you to help us distribute this notice far and wide. The official conference website, along with the compendium social media, will allow us to communicate with each other over the next several months. This website will serve to provide pertinent information concerning the conference and the city of Dubai. We also hope to be able to answer any questions you may have via interaction on the social media sites.

The success of the conference depends chiefly on the quality of participation and the dynamics of the discussions that our forums elicit. We hope that you will be able to join us for this unique opportunity to strengthen our understanding of “e-society” in Asia. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to meet and share our understandings.

On behalf of the local organizing committee, I once again extend an invitation for you to join us in June 2015. We look forward to welcoming you to “The Centre of Now” – our beautiful city of Dubai.

Ali M. Jaber,
Dean, MBRSC

 

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 ASIAN MEDIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION CENTRE (AMIC)
24th AMIC Annual Conference 

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 Communicating in an e-Asia: values, technologies and challenges
In partnership with
Chulalongkorn University
American University in Dubai (AUD), Dubai
10
– 13 June, 2015

Participants, including paper presenters, are required to complete the registration process on or before 10 July 2014. 

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International Delegates
Early Bird Registration (Extended to 15 April 2015) US$400
AMIC Member rate US$250
AMIC Member Student rate US$175
Student rate US$225
Non-AMIC Member rate US$500

Terms and conditions apply.

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Note: To be entitled to the discounted conference rate, participants should first join or update their membership to AMIC.

For queries regarding Registration and Membership, please contact Ms Ivy Alcantara at:
registrations@amic.org.sg.


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Sponsorship Opportunities

ASIAN MEDIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION CENTRE (AMIC)
24th AMIC Annual Conference 

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 Communicating in an e-Asia: values, technologies and challenges
In partnership with
American University in Dubai (AUD), Dubai
10
– 13 June, 2015

Platinum Sponsorship – AED150,000*

  • The company’s logo will be printed on the front page of the conference proceedings booklets.
  • An A4 size (11 inches x 8.5 inches) colored advertisement at the back of the conference proceedings booklet (advertisement artwork prepared by the company)
  • The company’s logo will be placed on each backdrop of the Conference Hall and the plenary rooms.
  • The company’s logo will be placed on each promotional roll-up banner of the conference.
  • Verbal note of appreciation during the conference.
  • The company’s logo and website will be linked to the conference’s website.
  • The rights of distributing brochure on the company’s product and services during the conference.
  • Free registration for 6 of the company’s representatives to the conference.
  • The company will also have the ability, if they so choose, to have a representative address the delegates in a 5 to 10 minute speech (time slot) at the Gala Dinner on the first evening of the conference event.  

Gold Sponsor – AED75, 000*

  • The company’s logo will be printed on the front page of the conference proceedings booklets.
  • An A4 size (11 inches x 8.5 inches) colored advertisement at the back of the conference proceedings booklet (advertisement artwork prepared by the company)
  • The company’s logo will be placed on each backdrop of the Conference Hall and the plenary rooms.
  • The company’s logo will be placed on each promotional roll-up banner of the conference.
  • Verbal note of appreciation during the conference.
  • The company’s logo and website will be linked to the conference’s website.
  • The rights of distributing brochure on the company’s product and services during the conference.
  • Free registration for 4 of the company’s representatives to the conference. 

Silver Sponsor – AED35, 000*

  • The company’s logo will be printed on the front page of the conference proceedings booklets.
  • An A4 size (11 inches x 8.5 inches) colored advertisement at the back of the conference proceedings booklet (advertisement artwork prepared by the company)
  • The company’s logo will be placed on each backdrop of the Conference Hall and the plenary rooms.
  • The company’s logo will be placed on each promotional roll-up banner of the conference.
  • Verbal note of appreciation during the conference.
  • The company’s logo and website will be linked to the conference’s website.
  • Free registration for 3 of the company’s representatives to the conference.

Bronze Sponsor – AED10, 000*

  • The company’s logo will be printed on the front page of the conference proceedings booklets.
  • An A4 size (11 inches x 8.5 inches) colored advertisement at the back of the conference proceedings booklet (advertisement artwork prepared by the company)
  • The company’s logo will be placed on each backdrop of the Conference Hall and the plenary rooms.
  • The company’s logo will be placed on each promotional roll-up banner of the conference.
  • Verbal note of appreciation during the conference.
  • The company’s logo and website will be linked to the conference’s website.
  • Free registration for 2 of the company’s representatives to the conference.

Advertisement Based Sponsorship*

  • AED5,000 – A half page size (5.85 inches x 8.27 inches) colored advertisement inside the conference’s souvenir booklets (advertisement artwork prepared by the company)
  • AED3,500 – A half page size (5.85 inches x 8.27 inches) black and white advertisement inside the conference’s proceedings booklets (advertisement artwork prepared by the company)
  • AED2,000 – A quarter page size (5.85 inches x 4.14 inches) colored advertisement inside the conference’s proceedings booklets
  • AED1,000 – A quarter page size (5.85 inches x 4.14 inches) black and white advertisement inside the conference’s proceedings booklets
  • AED500 – A business card size (2.8 inches x 4.14 inches) black and white advertisement inside the conference’s proceedings booklets
  • Any contribution less than AED500 – the contributor’s name will be listed in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Product/Service Based Sponsorship*

  • Product/Service Based Sponsorship that exceeds the amount of AED15,000 will receive a FREE a half page size (5.85 inches x 8.27 inches) colored advertisement inside the conference’s proceedings booklets (advertisement artwork prepared by the company)
  • Product/Service Based Sponsorship that exceeds the amount of AED10,000 will receive a FREE half page size (5.85 inches x 8.27 inches) black and white advertisement inside the conference’s proceedings booklets (advertisement artwork prepared by the company)
  • Product/Service Based Sponsorship that exceeds the amount of AED5,000 will receive a FREE a quarter page size (5.85 inches x 8.27 inches) black and white advertisement inside the conference’s souvenir booklets
  • Product/Service Based Sponsorship that exceeds the amount of AED2,500 will receive a FREE business card size (2.8 inches x 4.14 inches) black and white advertisement inside the conference’s proceedings booklets.
  • Product/Service Based Sponsorship less than AED2,500 – the contributor’s name will be listed in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

(Among suggested products needed for the conference are stationeries, files, conference’s bag, caps, books, t-shirt, printing materials and services, souvenirs, drinking water and other relevant products.)

Please forward the completed Sponsorship Confirmation Form via email, facsimile or mail to:
SECRETARIAT AMIC DUBAI 2015, American University in Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid School for Communication, PO BOX 28282, Dubai, UAE.
Facsimile: +971 4 399 8899    Email: MBRSC_AUD@Aud.eduorCRompe@Aud.edu


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Hotel Information

ASIAN MEDIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION CENTRE (AMIC)
24th AMIC Annual Conference 

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 Communicating in an e-Asia: values, technologies and challenges
In partnership with
American University in Dubai (AUD), Dubai
10
– 13 June, 2015

 

Hotel Information

AMIC 2015 has secured preferential rates at four Dubai hotels.  Media One is our partner hotel for the conference, and they are located within walking distance to the AUD campus. The others are offering preferential rates and are one or two metro stops from the AUD campus.

Media One Hotel – Media City 475 AED

Novotel – Al Barsha 365 AED
IBIS – Al Barsha 260 AED

Detailsfor these hotel deals are located on the AUD MBRSC Conference Website.
 
The five-star Pullman Hotel Marina is also offering special rates for conference guests; please contact Mr Sunu Isaac if you are interested in staying at Pullman: sunu.isaac@accor.com.  
 

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ASIAN MEDIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION CENTRE (AMIC)
24th AMIC Annual Conference 

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 Communicating in an e-Asia: values, technologies and challenges
In partnership with
American University in Dubai (AUD)
Dubai

AMIC 2015 will be held at the AUD campus. The main forums and plenary sessions will be held at the auditorium. The breakout sessions will be held in the School of Business  Administration (“B”) building. Lunches will be held in the university’s gymnasium (called the “Arena”). Room locations and further schedule details will be announced closer to the event. 
 
Getting Around 

Airport
We apologize that AMIC will not be able to arrange pick-up at the airport and that you have to make your way to the conference venue.  The Dubai Airport (DXB) has three main terminals. All three are on the Metro line.  All three have metered taxi services. 
 
It is likely that delegates will arrive at either Terminal 1 or Terminal 3, in this case, after retrieving your luggage, you may proceed out to find the taxi stand, or go up to the Metro line. 
 
Metro
The conference venue will be the campus of AUD (American University in Dubai). AUD is directly on the Metro (red) line (Nakheel station) and very close to the Tram line (Media City station). Our official hotel is Media One. It is a short walk from campus, and the walk is possible even in the summer heat. If you decide to take a taxi from the Metro to the hotel (good idea if you have heavy luggage) – it would be only 12 AED – the mandatory minimum payment for Taxi service in Dubai. You would not need to take a taxi to the university, as we are directly on the Metro line – the “Nakheel” station is directly in the parking lot and at the entrance to the university. Once you have arrived at Nakheel Station, take the pedestrian bridge to the American University in Dubai.

The cost to go from the Airportto the AUD campus (and Media One) is 6.00-7.50AED in “silver” class, and 12.00-15.00AED for “gold” class. Gold class is recommended for delegates (there is a special place in Gold class for luggage placement). The Dubai Metro is clean and safe, and there are many representatives staffing the station who will be able to answer your questions. You may purchase one way or round trip tickets, or you may purchase a “NOL” card which allows you to use all public transport in Dubai – you can decide how much to “load” on the card.
 
Here is information about the “Nol” card: http://www.nol.ae/RtaPortal/Portal.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=home_help_FAQ
 
Here is a website where you can interact with the Metro map and see the stations and costs: http://www.mydubaimetro.com/en
 
Here is the link to the metro station directly at the university: http://www.mydubaimetro.com/en/station/stop/nakheel.html
 
Note: AUD is directly on the Metro line (1 minute walk) and very close to the Tram line (5 minute walk). Participants are advised that the weather will be hot in June. As a result, it is a good idea to stay at a hotel that is on either the Metro or Tram lines. Otherwise, if you are not staying at Media One (or Radisson Blue-Media City), plan on a budget for taxi rides. Taxis are relatively cheap and plentiful in Dubai. 

Please use the following links for information: 
 
http://www.aud.edu/app/webroot/js/ckfinder/userfiles/images/campusdir.png
 
http://www.mediaonehotel.com/our-location.aspx
 
Taxis

Regular and limo-type taxis are professional and metered.  There are also “pink taxis” which are meant for female passengers.  As you exit the baggage claim area, you can follow the signs for “taxis” and go to the taxi stand. The approximate cost for a regular taxi ride to Media City (where AUD and Media One are located) should be about 60 to 100 AED.  For the limo-type taxis (they will usually approach you as you exit with your luggage) the price will be approximately 100 to 170 AED. The majority of taxis also accept credit cards. Tell the driver “I am going to Media One Hotel, located in Media City”; or “I am going to the Campus of the American University in Dubai, located at Exit 32 of Sheikh Zayed Road in Media City.” 
 
Here are links to taxi service information in Dubai:
 
http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/links/special_needs/en/taxi.html
 
http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/wps/portal/rta/services/public-transport/taxi/booking-taxi?SwitchToLatestLocale=true
 
http://dubai-taxi.com/
 
http://www.dubaitaxi.ae/en/Pages/Home.aspx
 
Money
 
There are many money exchange services located throughout Dubai.  You may exchange money at the airport, or at any mall or shopping center. If you are using a credit card, many merchants will also offere the chance to select your home currency for the transaction.
 
The currency in Dubai is United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). The currency is pegged to the U.S. Dollar at a standard rate of 3.6 AED to 1 USD. 
 
City Tour (Optional)
At this time, the local conference organizers are speaking with tour operators in order to offer a tour of the city of Dubai on Saturday June 13th following the end of the conference. More details will be provided in due time.


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ASIAN MEDIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION CENTRE (AMIC)
24th AMIC Annual Conference 

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 Communicating in an e-Asia: values, technologies and challenges
In partnership with
American University in Dubai (AUD), Dubai
10
– 13 June, 2015

Globally, the last decade has seen exponential growth in the use of mobile technologies and the Internet. From e-mail to e-governance, e-commerce to e-learning, Internet usage has changed the way the world communicates.

At the forefront of the electronic and digital revolution in Asia has been the mobile phone. Recent International Telecommunication Union (ITU) statistics indicate that in the period from 2005 to 2013, mobile (cellular) phone subscriber numbers in the Asia-Pacific region have soared from 833 million to 3,547 million users. The era of an e-Asia has dawned.

 

CONFERENCE STREAMS (INCLUDING):     

communication and society cultural impact of ICTs
social media and society youth and the Internet
e-learning, trends and possibilities media and a free press
communication and marginalized communities ICTs and development
the ‘knowledge society’ future of communication technologies
remote/island societies and new technologies media and gender
society and new media education and new technologies
development communication and social change broadcasting, past and present
freedom of expression in transition societies media history
communication theory and ethics environment, climate and communication
print media, past and present socio-political development and media
cross-cultural influences and developments policy and communication
media empowerment  

 


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