The 11th World Conference on Media and Mass Communication (MEDCOM 2026)

Welcome to the 11th World Conference on Media and Mass Communication (MEDCOM 2026), which will take place from 23rd – 24th, March 2026, in the captivating city of Bali, Indonesia (Hybrid). We hope MEDCOM 2026 will unite diverse research and case studies from all over the world, in parallel sessions while offering many networking and publishing opportunities. Discover the latest trends and challenges in the field at this leading conference.

Theme: "Rethinking Media Futures: Sustainability, Resistance, and Communication Justice”

CONFERENCE MAIN TRACKS

1. Social Media, Influence, and Social Change

· Social Media Activism and Advocacy

· Digital Influencers and Online Communities

· Social Media Algorithms and User Behavior

· The Role of Social Media in Political Movements

· Misinformation, Fake News, and Social Media Ethics

2. AI, Technology, and the Future of Media

· Artificial Intelligence in Content Creation and Curation

· Automation and Media Production

· Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Immersive Media

· Ethical Implications of AI in Journalism and Communication

· Emerging Technologies and Media Consumption Patterns

3. Strategic Communication, Public Relations and Advertising

· Brand Management and Reputation Strategies

· Crisis Communication and Corporate Social Responsibility

· Digital and Social Media Marketing Strategies

· Consumer Behavior and Advertising Effectiveness

· Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

4. Risk and Crisis Communication

· Communication Strategies during Natural Disasters

· Risk Perception and Public Health Communication

· Corporate Crisis Management and Communication

· Social Media’s Role in Crisis Communication

· Crisis Communication and Reputation Recovery

5. Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication

· Cross-Cultural Communication Competence

· Conflict Resolution in Interpersonal Communication

· Language and Identity in Intercultural Contexts

· Communication in Multicultural Workplaces

· Nonverbal Communication across Cultures

6. Faith Based Communication

· Religious Media and Digital Outreach

· Interfaith Dialogue and Communication

· Faith-Based Messaging in Social Movements

· The Role of Religion in Community Building

· Ethical Issues in Religious Communication

7. Political Communication

· Campaign Strategies and Political Advertising

· Media Influence on Public Opinion and Voting Behavior

· Political Satire and Media Framing

· Social Media and Political Mobilization

· Populism and Political Discourse

8. Environmental and Sustainability Communication

· Climate Change Communication Strategies

· Media Representation of Environmental Issues

· Community Engagement in Sustainability Campaigns

· Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Communication

· Environmental Advocacy and Public Awareness

9. Communication and Culture

· Media and Cultural Identity Construction

· Globalization and Cultural Exchange through Media

· Representation of Minority Cultures in Media

· Popular Culture and Social Narratives

· Cultural Policy and Media Regulation

10. Journalism and Mediated Communication

· Investigative Journalism and Media Ethics

· News Media and the Digital Transformation

· Citizen Journalism and Participatory Media

· Media Representation and Framing of Social Issues

· The Impact of Media Ownership on News Production

Abstract submission deadline: 23rd October 2025

Early bird payment deadline: 23rd December 2025

Learn more: https://mediaconference.tiikm.com/

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