APRIL
- International Journalism Festival
Date: 17 – 21 April
Location: Perugia, Italy
The International Journalism Festival returns once again, offering a platform for journalists, media professionals, and enthusiasts to engage in discussions, workshops, and presentations. As in previous years, all festival sessions will be free entry for all attendees, without tickets and need for registration. For those unable or unwilling to travel to Perugia, all festival sessions will be live-streamed with the on-demand video of each session available immediately afterwards. For more information and to register, click here.
- SACM/SGKM 2024 Conference
Date: 18 – 19 April
Location: University of Neuchåtel, Switzerland
The Swiss Association of Communication and Media Research (SACM) presents its 24th Annual Conference, in collaboration with the University of Neuchåtel. This conference serves as a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the field of communication and media to present their latest findings, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations. For more information, visit the conference website.
MAY
- Global Communication Association Conference
Date: 16 – 18 May
Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
Hosted by Istanbul Bilgi University’s Faculty of Communication, the Global Communication Association presents its 16th Annual Conference themed “Future(s) of Communication: Promises and Predicaments.” Scholars, researchers, and professionals are invited to submit their abstracts and panel proposals for consideration. For more details and submission guidelines, visit the conference website.
- RIPE@PSM Conference
Date: 16 – 18 May
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
The RIPE@2024 conference announces its 12th biennial conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Focused on “Public Service Media for Innovation and Sustainability,” this event aims to explore the role of public service media in fostering innovation and sustainability in the media landscape. For further information, visit the conference website.
- World News Media Congress 2024
Date: 27 – 29 May
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
The World News Media Congress 2024 is set to fuse flagship events to provide attendees with three summits, two study tours, and extra workshops. The congress promises to deliver more inspiration, international experts, and case studies, catering to all those invested in a better future for news media. For registration and further details, click here.
- Studying Media Production in the Global South – Half-day Online Conference
Date: 30 May
Location: Online
This half-day online conference focuses on “Studying Media Production in the Global South,” and welcomes scholars, researchers, and practitioners keen on unraveling the intricacies of media production dynamics in non-Western contexts. It seeks to initiate discussions around the empirical data, methodological norms, and theoretical frameworks that predominantly reflect Western media practices, processes, and conditions. By fostering dialogue among diverse research cultures, the conference endeavours to challenge prevailing concepts and practices in production research. For further details, click here.
JUNE
- Hilary Ng’weno Conference
Date: 3 – 5 June
Location: Kenya
Hilary Bonface Ng’weno left an indelible mark on Kenya’s media and publishing landscape, earning him media icon status across print and broadcast platforms. Before his passing, Ng’weno donated his work to Moi University which led to the establishment of The Hilary Ng’weno Centre for East Africa Media Research in 2015. The second Hilary Ng’weno Conference is set to explore the theme of “Sustainability of Information Generation, Dissemination, Consumption, and Preservation.” This conference aims to delve into the crucial aspects of maintaining the vitality and longevity of information across various stages. For more details, click here.
- International Communication Association (ICA) Conference
Date: 15 – 20 June
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
The 74th annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference will take place under the theme “Communication and Global Human Rights.” This event seeks to delve into the profound impact of international media assistance on shaping news agendas worldwide. The conference offers a comprehensive program featuring over 200 interactive hybrid sessions as well as several pre-conferences covering diverse topics such as A Computational Turn in Journalism: Opportunities and Challenges in a Cross-Disciplinary Field, Science Communication as a Human Right, Journalistic Role Performance: Paths Taken and Pathways Forward, and Whose News Is It: Assessing the Role and Influence of International Media Assistance in Defining the News Agenda. Moreover, attendees can anticipate various activities including the presidential address and awards ceremony, member meeting, fellows’ induction ceremony, panels focusing on indigenous scholarship and the conference theme, research “speed-dating,” and more. Click here for information and updates.
- International Media Literacy Research Symposium
Date: 27 – 28 June
Location: São Miguel, Portugal
The 5th International Media Literacy Research Symposium offers scholars and researchers a platform to explore the latest advancements and confront challenges within the realm of media literacy research. The programme includes workshops such as Communities at Work: Teacher and Journalists Demonstrate Media Literacy Usage where Azorean teachers and journalists will demonstrate, how they integrate media literacy education into their professional endeavours. As well as a workshop on the International “Grandparents” of Media Literacy which pays tribute to the unsung heroes who have significantly contributed to the foundation and evolution of media literacy knowledge and practice. These individuals will share their invaluable stories and insights to unveil the intricate history of this global and interdisciplinary field. Moreover, it aims to inspire new research inquiries that prompt critical reflections on the past, present, and future trajectories of media literacy education. For registration and more information, visit the symposium website.
- Looking at the future of Digital Culture conference
Date: 28 – 29 June
Location: Milan, Italy
The First Conference on Artificial Creativity, focusing on the future of Digital Culture, will be held at the SAE Institute in Milan. This conference aims to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity in digital culture. For details and updates, visit the conference website.
- The International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) Conference
Date: June 30 – July 4
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
The International Association for Media and Communication Research -IAMCR- hosts an annual conference. The 67th conference will be hosted by the University of Canterbury under the theme “Whiria te tāngata: Communicative projects of decolonising, engaging, and listening. Whiria te tāngata (weaving people together), is a Māori proverb (whakataukī) about the strength that comes through common purpose. The conference provides a platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to exchange ideas and explore contemporary issues in media and communication. The programme includes 11 pre-conferences on topics such as Generative AI and Academic Research, Political Economy of Journalism, Navigating Truth: Progress and Prospects of Fact-Checking and Media Literacy, and more including 2 IAMCR/ICA bridge conferences held before the main conference in Christchurch and nearby locations. For more information and to register click here.
AUGUST
- Africa News Media Summit
Date: 8- 9 August
Location: Online
With elections slated for key African countries such as South Africa, Senegal, and Ghana, 2024 promises to be an eventful year for the continent. As African leaders engage with issues related to finance and the environment, the imperative for upskilling, training, and empowering media teams becomes undeniable. The fifth International News Media Association’s (INMA) Africa News Media Summit will gather African media leaders with this in mind. The two-day virtual event will delve into topics such as media innovation, newsroom transformation, digital platform strategies, and revenue generation tailored specifically to the African context. Highlights include discussions on the global state of the news media industry, real-life case studies of revenue innovation, and strategies for aligning newsrooms with business objectives. For details and to register, click here.
- The East African Communication Association (EACA) Conference
Date: 28 – 30 August
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Established in 2011 by a group of Journalism, Media, and Communication scholars in East Africa, EACA serves as a vital platform for fostering dialogue and sharing research on media and communication in the region. While primarily drawing membership from universities in East Africa, EACA welcomes collaboration with journalism/media scholars and practitioners from around the world. The 14th EACA Conference will take place under the theme, “Africa and the Global Dialogue on Media and Communication,” reflecting the current state of the media landscape, and emphasising the importance of exploring both regional and global perspectives. The conference aims to foster dynamic and inclusive dialogue, examining diverse challenges and opportunities shaping the media and communication studies field, with a focus on the East African context. For more information and submission details, visit the website here.
SEPTEMBER
- South African Communications Association (SACOMM) Conference
Date: 10 – 12 September
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
The 2024 South African Communications Association (SACOMM) conference, will take place under the theme “The Politics of the Present: Critical Communications Research Here and Now.” This conference aims to provide a focused exploration of the contemporary political landscape and the significance of being present in addressing current challenges. Researchers and educators across various fields of communications research, including media studies, journalism, screen studies, cultural studies, organizational and strategic communications, as well as visual communications research, are invited to reflect on the here-and-now while sharing their latest findings and theoretical frameworks on the theme. As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, it is notable that the conference will take place in Stellenbosch, a town that was at the heart of the invention of apartheid and remains an emblematic example of extreme inequality and segregation in the country. Click here for more information.
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