Jul 9, 2013 | Annual Conference
The full programme for this year’s 22nd AMIC international conference which was held in Yogyakarta (4th-7th July) is still available here in pdf.
 More than 250 paper presenters, a record for AMIC, participated in parallel and plenary sessions at the four-day event. Conference delegates came from some 24 countries across the world.
 AMIC’s premier annual event was hosted by Universitas Gadjah Mada and was held at the Melia Purosani Hotel in Yogyakarta.
				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					Jun 28, 2013 | Annual Conference
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 ASIAN MEDIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION CENTRE (AMIC)
23rd AMIC Annual Conference 
 


 Communicating in an e-Asia: values, technologies and challenges
In partnership with
Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand
9 – 12 July, 2014
EVENT DETAILS
				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					Jun 28, 2013 | Annual Conference
| Day 1 (Thursday) 4th July 2013 | 
| 1300 | 
Registration of Participants (outside Melia Ballroom) | 
| 1430 | 
Inaugural Session, welcome remarks and keynote address
  Chair:  Assoc Prof Martin Hadlow, Secretary-General, AMIC, Singapore 
 Speakers:  Dr. Ang Peng Hwa, Chairman, AMIC, Singapore  Dr. Pratikno, Rector, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 
 Welcome address (Sultan of Yogyakarta)  Keynote Addresses ( Still to be confirmed )  | 
| 1630 – 1645 | 
Coffee break | 
| 1700 – 1800 | 
AMIC-FES DISTINGUISHED FORUM  Transformation of Indonesian media: challenges and opportunities
 Chair:  Dr. Ang Peng Hwa, Chairman, AMIC, Singapore 
 Mr. Ishadi S.K.  Ms. Rosarita Niken Widiastuti of RRI  Mr. Jakob Oetama, President, Kompas Gramedia Group, Indonesia  Dr. Kuskridho Ambardi, UGM  | 
| 1830 | 
Short Cultural Presentation  End of Day 1 | 
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Day 2 (Friday) 5th July 2013 
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| 0800-0900 | 
Registration of Participants | 
| 0900-10300 | 
UNESCO EMERITUS DIALOGUE Development communication and the ‘New Asia’: still a role?
 Chair: Mr. Arun Mahizhnan, Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore 
Prof. Alwi Dahlan, Indonesia  Prof. John Lent, USA Prof Crispin Maslog, Philippines Mr. Chin Saik Yoon, Malaysia Prof. Binod Agrawal, India  | 
| 1030 – 1045 | 
Coffee break | 
| 1045 – 1200 | 
Plenary Session 1 Reviewing ‘New Asian’ Perspectives in Media Education
 Chair: Dr. Martin Hadlow 
Prof. Mira K. Desai, India Prof. Ajantha Rapuarachhi, Sri Lanka  Prof. Kiranjit Kaur, Malaysia Prof. Ullah Sahid, Bangladesh Prof. Elena Pernia, Philippines  | 
| 1200 – 1400 | 
Lunch | 
| 1400 – 1530 | 
Parallel Sessions A  Parallel Session A1 Parallel Session A2  Parallel Session A3 Parallel Session A4 Parallel Session A5 | 
| 1530 – 1545 | 
Coffee break | 
| 1545 – 1730 | 
Parallel Sessions B  Parallel Session B1  Parallel Session B2  Parallel Session B3  Parallel Session B4  Parallel Session B5 | 
| 1900 – 2100 | 
Gala Dinner and AMIC Awards Night | 
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Day 3 (Saturday ) 6th July 2013 
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| 0900-1030 | 
Parallel Sessions C Parallel Session C1 (in Bahasa)  Parallel Session C2 (in Bahasa) Parallel Session C3  Parallel Session C4 Parallel Session C5 | 
| 1030 – 1100 | 
Coffee break | 
| 1100 – 1230 | 
Parallel Sessions D  Parallel Session D1 (in Bahasa)  Parallel Session D2 Parallel Session D3 Parallel Session D4 Parallel Session D5 | 
| 1230 – 1400 | 
Lunch | 
1400 – 1530
Plenary Session 4 New Media, Old Media Ethics
Chair:  Dr. Binod Agrawal, Board of Directors, AMIC Dr. Venkat Iyer, University of Ulster, UK  Dr. Rhonda Breit, University of Queensland, Australia Dr. Murray Green, University of Technology Sidney  | 
| 1530 – 1600 | 
Coffee break | 
| 1600 – 1730 | 
Plenary Session 5
  Chair: Dr. Joseph Man Chan, Board of Directors, AMIC  | 
| 1900- 2200 | 
AGM and Dinner (only for AMIC members) | 
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Day 4 (Sunday) 7th July 2013 
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| 0900-1030 | 
Wrap-up Discussion   Resolutions from the Conference Chair: | 
| 1030 – 1200 | 
Closing Ceremony and Closing Keynote Speech
 Chair:  Prof Ang Peng Hwa, Chairman, AMIC, Singapore 
 Prof Eddie C.Y. Kuo, Chairman d’Honneur, AMIC  Mr. Arun Mahizhnan, Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore  Assoc Prof Martin Hadlow, Secretary-General, AMIC 
 End of Conference  | 
| 1230 – 1400 | 
Lunch Distribution of Certificates (c/o AMIC Secretariat) | 
				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					Jun 9, 2013 | Annual Conference
22ND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE 
 in partnership with the Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
 4-7 July, 2013
Travelling to Yogyakarta
Direct Flights to Yogyakarta
 From Singapore: Air Asia, Garuda Indonesia
 From Kuala Lumpur: Air Asia, Garuda Indonesia, Malaysian Airlines
 From Jakarta:  Garuda Indonesia, Air Asia
Trains  
 Trains to Jakarta take between 7-12 hours from the main Yogyakarta station, commonly called Tugu Station. The Argo-class trains (Argo Lawu and Argo Dwipangga) are the best of the lot being the most comfortable and fastest (~8 hours, Rp 255,000-360,000 (Sep 2012) including mineral water and snacks). Taksaka is almost as good at Rp 235,000-265,000. These express services connect Yogyakarta and Jakarta in 7-8 hours, either at daytime or overnight. The station at the airport is just a few minutes walk from the terminal, with an air-conditioned underpass leading all the way to the platform for trains into Yogyakarta. Price and schedules are availableonline at http://www.kereta-api.co.id/ 
Information on Yogyakarta Airport
Name of Yogyakarta airport: Adisucipto International Airport (JOG)
There are near-hourly connections on Garuda to Jakarta (50 minutes) and Denpasar (Bali), while other domestic airlines service major cities in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi.
For international services, AirAsia connects Yogyakarta to both Kuala Lumpur and Singapore while Malaysia Airlines flies between Yogyakarta and Kuala Lumpur.
There is a tourist information desk, ATM and taxi stand in the arrival hall. Official airport taxis are available for around Rp 50,000 depending on your destination, pay at the taxi desk in arrival terminal and then head for the official taxi rank. Give the receipt to your driver, there is no need for any additional payment. It is about half the price to use a taxi dropping passengers off at the departure terminal – insist on using the meter, do expect to pay the Rp 2,000 airport entrance fee, even though this has already been paid by the previous passenger on the way in.
A departure tax of Rp 35,000 (USD $4) (as of January, 2011) is charged for domestic flights and Rp 100,000 (USD $11) for international flights.
Current exchange rate 
 USD $1 = 9706.01 Indonesian Rupiah
 SGD $1 = 7830.55 Indonesian Rupiah
 Visa to Indonesia
 General visa requirement:
 Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival and have valid return ticket.
Tourists holding passport from the ASEAN-member nations, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR are eligible to enter and remain in Indonesia without a visa for 30 days.
Visa on Arrival
 Nationals from the following countries may apply for a Visa on Arrival for a length of stay of 30 days by paying US$25 at major entry points. Note: They only accept US currency issued after the year 2000.
| Australia | 
 South Korea 
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 Taiwan 
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 United States of America 
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 Timor-Leste 
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 United Arab Emirates 
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 Kuwait 
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 People’s Republic of China 
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For the full list of all countries, please visit this website
 
				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					Jun 9, 2013 | Annual Conference
Update soon
 ASIAN MEDIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION CENTRE (AMIC)
23rd AMIC Annual Conference 
 


 Communicating in an e-Asia: values, technologies and challenges
In partnership with
Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand
9 – 12 July, 2014
EVENT DETAILS
				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					Jun 9, 2013 | Annual Conference
22ND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
 in partnership with the Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
 4-7 July, 2013
Hotel Information
Participants are requested to book directly with the hotel if not staying at the conference venue, the Melia Purosani Hotel Yogyakarta.
Melia Purosani Hotel
 Jalan Suryotomo no. 31, 55122 Yogyakarta
 Situated beside Malioboro Shopping Centre in the heart of Yogyakarta, the 5-star Melia Hotel features a freeform outdoor pool and a spa. Spacious rooms provide cable TV channels. Free parking is offered. Melia Purosani Hotel Yogyakarta is 900 metres from The Sultan’s Palace and 9 km from Adisucipto Airport.
Regular rate for a twin room US$137 with breakfast 
 AMIC conference rate for a twin room US$82 with breakfast and free LAN
Ibis Malioboro
 Jl. Malioboro No. 52 – 58, 55001 Yogyakarta 
 Located in Yogyakarta Central Business District, Ibis is directly connected to Malioboro Mall. It offers free parking and an outdoor swimming pool. A spa and fitness centre are also available. Ibis Malioboro is a 10-minute walk from Sultan’s Palace and Water Castle. It is a 7-minute drive to conference venue.
Regular rate for a twin room US$84
Novotel Yogyakarta
 Jalan Jend. Sudirman No. 89, 55223 Yogyakarta 
 Novotel Yogyakarta offers 4-star comfort in air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen satellite TV. It provides free Wi-Fi in public areas and free parking. The stylish rooms feature modern dark wood fittings, wooden flooring and cheerful deep yellow interiors. Tea/coffee-making facilities, in-room safe and a minibar are included. The rooms come with over-sized windows and a marble bathroom with a bathtub. It is a 12-minute drive to conference venue.
Regular rate for a twin room US$99.80
Wisma MMUGM Hotel
 Jalan Colombo, 55281 Yogyakarta
 Wisma MMUGM Hotel is located in a campus area in Central Yogyakarta, a 30-minute drive from Adisucipto Airport. It offers value-for-money accommodation with a restaurant and free parking. MMUGM Wisma is a 20-minute drive to the conference venue.
Regular rate for a twin room US$66.80 with breakfast
Hotel Lilik 
 Jalan Dagen No16 Malioboro, 55122 Yogyakarta 
 A small inn in the Malioboro area. It offers air conditioning and a private bathroom in its air-conditioned rooms. Wi-Fi is accessible for free in all areas. It is a 5-minute drive to conference venue.
 Regular rate for a twin room US$38 with breakfast