Registration

On-line registration is now closed. On-site registration will be available at the conference.

 

Electronic registration is now available. Please review the registration information below before proceeding. Click here to register on-line. Alternatively, a PDF registration form is provided for those who do not wish to pay on-line. Mailing instructions can be found on the form. Note that advanced registration closes on Sept 23.

Note: Click here for information on student conference participation grants.

Important Dates

 23 Sept 2006

Advance Conference Registration Deadline is 11:59pm EST, 23 September 2006.

Each main conference accepted paper must have at least one author registered by the advance registration deadline, for the paper to be included in the final conference program and the proceedings.

For workshop accepted papers, the same registration policy applies with respect to workshop registration.

Registration Fees

Advance registrations are encouraged. On-site registration will be available at the conference site. 

There are several registration options, everything from a single half-day tutorial to an "all-inclusive" package deal. Click here for the registration fee schedule.

Notes

  • All conference fees are in US Dollars (USD). 

  • Main conference registration includes: 
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    Attendance to the following sessions: keynote addresses, full papers, short paper presentation, technical demos, panels, video program, panel, doctoral symposium, and arts exhibition
    + Main conference proceedings (on DVD)
    + Attendance to social programs: receptions, conference banquet, coffee breaks and lunches (Note: student registration does not include the conference banquet; it does include the reception and the conference lunches.) [Updated 9/18/06]

  • Extra banquet tickets (Wed. evening) may be purchased for $75 each.

  • Extra reception tickets (Tues. evening) may be purchased for $25.

  • Extra lunch tickets may be purchased for $35 each.

  • Extra DVD proceedings (while available) may be purchased for $25.

  • Payment: We accept payment through Master Card, Visa Card, Amex Card and Check. Checks should be drawn on US Dollars and from a US bank. Checks should be made payable to "ACM/MM06". Please indicate your registration reference number on the check. The check and a copy of the registration invoice should be mailed to: ACM, Attn: Brooke Hardy, 2 Penn Plaza, Ste. 701, New York, NY 10121-0701, USA. Note that checks are not accepted for on-site registration during the conference, only credit cards will be accepted.

  • Registration Refund Policy: Full refunds (minus a $50 handling fee) may be granted before 28 September, 2006. After 28 September, 2006, no refunds will be made. Refund requests must be made in writing (by mail or fax) to the registration chairs. Please fax requests to Attn: Yi Wu, 408-653-9677, or mail in the request to: Attn: Yi Wu, 2200 Mission College Blvd, SC12-303, Santa Clara, CA, 95054-1537, USA.

  • Registration receipts will be issued during the conference at the registration desk. 

  • Student registrants need to show proof of student status (e.g., Student ID or a letter from advisor or a letter from the department) when picking up the conference package. Also, ACM members need to include their ACM membership number on the registration form. 

  • Visa Letters: International registrants should be particularly aware and careful about visa requirements, and should plan travel well in advance. All visa inquiries must be handled by ACM HQ. Please send your request for a letter in support of a visa application to Stephanie Smith (smith_s@hq.acm.org), and include your name, mailing address, and fax number, as well as the name of the conference you are attending and the registration reference number. (Authors of papers/posters should also include the title). Please note that ACM does not issue formal letters of invitation to any of its conferences.

    The sites www.unitedstatesvisas.gov and travel.state.gov have information about obtaining a visa for those traveling to the United States. Both sites have links to websites for U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. The embassy and consulate websites have very helpful information about procedures, timelines, communities served, required documentation, and fees.

Contact

For queries regarding registration, please contact registration chairs Kingshy Goh and Yi Wu.