MEDCOM 2026
The 11th World Conference on Media and Mass Communication
- March 23 - 24, 2026 | Bali, Indonesia
WELCOME TO MEDCOM 2026
The World Conference on Media and Mass Communication (MEDCOM) is a globally recognized academic gathering that serves as a premier platform for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and media professionals to engage in meaningful discourse around the evolving landscape of media and communication. MEDCOM has been held annually in various countries since its inception, celebrating a decade of knowledge exchange and academic excellence. The conference focuses on emerging trends, critical debates, and innovative research in media studies, journalism, digital communication, mass communication, media literacy, and other intersecting fields.
WHY MEDCOM?
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Bridge the gap between academia and professional practice
Encourage high-quality academic research in media and communication studies
Promote real-world applicability of research findings
Supports collaboration across academic and professional media sectors
Facilitate dialogue between media scholars and industry professionals
Call for Papers
- Social Media, Influence, and Social Change
- AI, Technology, and the Future of Media
- Strategic Communication, Public Relations and Advertising
- Journalism and Mediated Communication
- Risk and Crisis Communication
- Faith Based Communication
- Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
- Political Communication
- Communication and Culture
- Environmental and sustainability communication
Abstract Submission
23rd October 2025
Abstract Review Process
Within two weeks
Abstract Acceptance
Within two weeks of reviewing
Presentation Submission
08th – 22nd March 2026
Conference
23rd – 24th March 2026
Full Paper Submission
before 08th April 2026
EXPERIENCE
From Impactful Research Presentations to long lasting Collaborations: A Glimpse of MEDCOM 2025
Key Outcomes of MEDCOM 2025:
- MoU Signing with The Graduate School of Communication Arts and Management Innovation (NIDA) for the World Conference on Media and Mass Communication (MEDCOM) and the International Conference on Media Science and Digital Communication (MSDC).
- MoU Signing with the School of Media and Communication Studies (SMCS), University of Management and Technology, Pakistan, for the World Conference on Media and Mass Communication (MEDCOM).
- Official Media Partnership with AI Masar TV, Jordan, for the International Conference on Media Science and Digital Communication (MSDC).
- Establishment of several potential Academic and Strategic Partnerships for the World Conference on Media and Mass Communication (MEDCOM) 2026.
Abstracts
Participants
Paper Presentations
Technical Sessions
Country Representations
Conference Co-Chairs
Dr. Tülây Atay
Conference Co-Chair
Hatay Mustafa Kemal University
Faculty of Communication
Journalism Department
Antakya, Türkiye
Prof. Andrea Volterrani
Conference Co-Chair
Director of Master
Social Comm. | Social Farming
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Italy
Dr. Chris Fenner
Conference Co-Chair
Public Relations Faculty
Dept. of Communication
University of West Florida
USA
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