Q: What’s the difference between hands-on design activities, workshops and the main conference?
A: The main conference includes all paper sessions as well as evening receptions. The hands-on design activities and workshops are optional and geared towards participants with specific interests in those topics.The hands-on design activities are family-friendly and open to the general public; no paper submission or conference registration is required to participate.
All workshops have a formal submission process outlined within the workshop websites linked within each workshop description. Please note that you cannot register for a workshop until your submission has been accepted and a ‘workshop code’ has been provided to you by the workshop organizer. The hands-on design activities and workshops are not included in the main conference registration fee.
Q: Why do I have to pre-register?
A: Depending on each participant’s situation there are different levels of conference costs that may apply, so we need to be able to verify people’s information before they can register.
Q: The conference is listed as June 24-27, 2013. Why are there events on June 23?
A: The main conference starts with the Welcome Mixer on Monday June 24th and the optional workshops are held earlier that day. The hands-on design activities which are not part of the main conference, but are also open to the general public, begin on Sunday, June 23rd.
Q: How can I obtain a workshop voucher code?
A: All workshops have a formal submission process outlined within the individual link underneath each workshop description. You cannot register for a workshop until your submission has been accepted and ‘workshop code’ has been provided to you by the workshop organizer. The workshops are not included in the main conference registration fee.
Q: If I purchase a conference ticket, do I need to purchase another ticket for the Evening Receptions?
A: No. You can purchase additional tickets for the Evening Receptions if you would like to bring friends or family to these events.
Q: If I am a part-time student, do I qualify for the discounted student rate to the conference?
A: Yes, part-time students who are currently enrolled do qualify for the discounted conference registration rates. You will be asked to provide a student ID number during pre-registration, with a copy of the ID emailed or faxed to us separately, to qualify for the discounted registration rates.
Q: Is there a way I could get cheaper accommodation in New York City?
A: Yes, IDC 2013 is working with The New School to allow conference participants to stay at the 13th Street Residence Hall located in the West Village (a block from the conference venue) at an affordable rate. Some accommodations within the Hall are shared, so if you would prefer to share with someone you know, please note this on your accommodation request form. Learn more here: https://www.idc2013.org/accommodations/
Q: Who can I contact with other questions about the conference?
A: You can contact us through the online form. Someone will respond in a timely manner.
Q: What is the cancellation policy?
A: Any cancellations of the full conference registration and workshops before the early registration date (April 30) will receive a 75% refund. Cancellations afterwards but before the late registration date (June 20) will receive a 50% refund. On-site registrations are non-refundable. All tickets purchased for evening events and hands-on design activities are non-refundable.
Q: If I register but I am unable to attend the conference and wish to allow someone else to use my ticket, is that possible?
A: Participants have the option to transfer their registration to another attendee at no cost, if they inform us in advance of June 14, 2013. After that no transfers will be accepted.
