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Special Events at Media and Mass Communication Conference 2027

MEDCOM 2027 will feature a curated series of special events and workshops designed to enhance learning, collaboration, and professional growth throughout the conference. These sessions are thoughtfully developed to complement the core academic program, offering participants deeper engagement with the key issues shaping contemporary media and communication landscapes.
Bringing together global scholars, journalists, media professionals, policymakers, and industry experts, these special features create space for focused discussion, skill development, and meaningful connection around the conference theme: “Signals Beyond the Algorithm: Humanity, Trust & Freedom in an AI‑Driven Media World.”

What to Expect

The MEDCOM team is currently developing a distinctive lineup of sessions that will add depth and value to the conference experience. These features will include immersive opportunities that encourage critical thinking, practical learning, and collaborative exchange across academia and professional practice.

Why Stay Connected

  • Interactive sessions supporting academic and professional development in media and communication
  • Facilitated networking opportunities with international experts, institutional representatives, and industry stakeholders
  • Specialised workshops exploring emerging trends in journalism, digital media, strategic communication, and media ethics

Further details on pre‑conference workshops, conference‑day special sessions, and featured events will be announced soon. We encourage you to revisit this page regularly as we unveil the full program of special events for MEDCOM 2027—a leading international media and communication conference shaping the future of global media dialogue.

Pre-Conference Workshops

Prof. Veena Parboo Rawjee

Prof. Veena Parboo Rawjee

Head of Department
Department of Public Relations Management
Durban University of Technology

Publish and Flourish

Date: 20th August 2026 | Time: 1.30 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. IST

Topic Overview:
A practical conversation on how to take your work from a draft to a published journal article. The workshop focuses on helping emerging scholars strengthen their papers so they are clear, well-positioned, and ready for submission. It draws on common challenges many first-time authors face and offers straightforward ways to approach the publication process with more confidence.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Understanding the journal publication journey
  2. Strengthening the structure and flow
  3. Positioning the manuscript effectively
  4. Identifying and addressing common challenges
  5. Building confidence in the submission process
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Conference Day Workshop

Dr. Chris Fenner

Dr. Chris Fenner

Public Relations Faculty
Dept. of Communication
University of West Florida
USA

High-Impact Classroom Exercises for PR and Journalism in the Age of AI

This workshop introduces practical, ready-to-use classroom exercises designed to help students navigate an AI-driven media landscape while strengthening core reporting and strategic communication skills. Participants and encouraged to bring examples of activities that address AI-assisted writing, source verification, ethical decision-making, and audience engagement in both PR and journalism contexts. Emphasis is placed on adaptable, low-prep exercises that promote critical thinking and can be immediately implemented across undergraduate and graduate courses.

Designing Media Futures

Designing Media Futures is a highly interactive, chair‑facilitated session that moves beyond usual panel discussion into collaborative ideation. Co-Chairs and Participants work together to map future‑ready media and communication models shaped by emerging technologies, ethical challenges, and shifting audience expectations.

Through guided prompts and structured dialogue, the session encourages critical thinking around trust, transparency, and human‑centered media design. By the end of the session, participants will have co-created tangible concept maps and actionable ideas that reflect more ethical, inclusive, and resilient media ecosystems for the next decade.

Prof. Andrea Volterrani

Prof. Andrea Volterrani

Director of Master
Social Comm. | Social Farming
University of Rome Tor Vergata

Italy
Dr. Tülây Atay

Dr. Tülây Atay

Hatay Mustafa Kemal University
Faculty of Communication
Journalism Department

Türkiye
Dr. Chris Fenner

Dr. Chris Fenner

Public Relations Faculty
Dept. of Communication
University of West Florida

USA
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