Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Istanbul, the European Capital of Culture of 2010, will be the host of IAMCR 2011 
Conference. Kadir Has University’s Faculty of Communication is honored to organize and coordinate the event and pleased to invite the researchers and scholars of media and communication to Istanbul.
Kadir Has University lies at the heart of the city, between the historical and the modern part divided by the beautiful Golden Horn. We believe that is the perfect location for the theme of this year’s conference: “Cities, Connectivity and Creativity”. As one of the oldest cities in the world, Istanbul has been home to various civilizations, cultures and religions, connecting them together and bridging two continents. Ancient and modern live side by side in this exhilarating city. Our logo this year, which is based on the famous traditional Turkish motif çintemani and with a modern touch, reflects this combination as well. Çintemani in this new design combines three C’s together and perfectly represents the theme of the IAMCR 2011 conference.
We hope to make the IAMCR 2011 an inspiring and exciting event for all of you. Stimulating discussions on cities, culture and creativity at a venue that fits best for this purpose, as well as a lively social program taking you to the amazing beauties and cultural riches of Istanbul will be waiting for you!
Türkiye’ye Hoşgeldiniz!
The Local Organisation Committee Coordinator
Deniz Bayrakdar
*Çintemani
