The first day of a HICSS conference is devoted to symposia, workshops, tutorials, and advanced seminars.  The objective of these sessions is to prepare for or reinforce certain paper sessions later in the conference, or to explore new topics.  Although these sessions generally include presentations, we encourage you to be as interactive as possible.  Provided below are some suggestions to assure a successful session:

 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Please register as soon as possible, if you have not yet done so.  Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel.  Instructions are on our web site http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu/hicss_41/apahome41.html

LOCATION AND TIME
The acceptance message that was emailed to you specifies whether you have a morning, afternoon, or full day session. We plan to notify you by December 7 of the exact room location for your session, and the number of people to expect.  The room assignment is made primarily with consideration to the number of pre-registrations by December 1.  We will work with you to assure that your needs are met, as these numbers may change up to the time of your session.

THE SESSION ITSELF        

• Begin the session on time  (9am for morning sessions, and 1pm for afternoon sessions).
• Plan on taking a break about midway through the session.  Coffee will be available from10:15-10:45 in the morning and 2:15-2:45 in the afternoon.
• Please finish on time.  There is only one hour for lunch after the morning session, and the HICSS organizational meetings begin at 4:15, soon after the afternoon session. 

ABSENCES   
Each tutorial leader is expected to lead their session in person.  Those who find themselves unavoidably detained or unable to attend the conference should immediately inform their co-presenter(s) so that adjustments in time, resources or structure can be made.  If you are a sole presenter who is detained or unable to attend, immediately contact the HICSS Conference Office at 808-956-3251 or hicss@hawaii.edu, or  -- if after January 4 call the hotel 808-886-1234 and leave a message for Thayanan Phuaphanthong or for Sandy Laney’s arrival on January 5, or the HICSS Registration Desk (beginning Jan 6). 

AUDIO-VISUAL NEEDS
Please coordinate with your co-presenters to make a single request for your session's audio-visual needs. A data projector/ beamer and screen will be provided for every room. (Each presenter is responsible for bringing own computer.)   If you need anything other than that, please email hicss@hawaii.edu to make your request by December 7. (After this date, we cannot guarantee being able to meet your needs.)

If you have need special assistance before or during the conference, do not hesitate to ask.  This First Day is an important part of a successful HICSS conference, so we want to help you make your presentation the best it can be.