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International Conference on Media, Communication and Global Society (ICMCGS 2027)

FROM 21 Jan 2027 TO 22 Jan 2027

Venue : Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan Hybrid (Offline and Online) @

About the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE)

Established in 2020, the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) at Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) provides quality higher education through flexible online learning to students across India and around the world. CDOE offers UGC-entitled online degree programmes in Management, Commerce, Computer Applications, Journalism and Mass Communication, Economics, and Mathematics under the UGC (ODL and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020. The programmes cater to fresh graduates, working professionals, and lifelong learners seeking academic and career advancement. With over 86,000 active learners from more than 2,000 towns and cities in India and over 70 countries worldwide, CDOE has built a diverse and globally connected learning community. The Centre is supported by 100+ full-time faculty members, nearly 90% of whom hold doctoral qualifications, along with experienced industry experts and mentors. CDOE combines a robust digital learning ecosystem with academic mentoring, learner support services, and industry engagement to deliver a flexible and engaging learning experience. Guided by a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and learner success, the Centre continues to expand access to affordable, technology-enabled education and develop skilled professionals prepared for a rapidly evolving global environment.

About the Conference

International Conference on Media, Communication and Global Society (ICMCGS 2027) is organising by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur, on 21-22 January 2027 in hybrid mode. ICMCGS 2027 aims to provide a vibrant international platform for academicians, researchers, media professionals, policymakers, development practitioners, industry leaders, scholars, and students to engage in critical discussions on emerging issues shaping contemporary societies. The conference will explore the dynamic intersections of media, communication, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, governance, sustainability, social development, public policy, and globalization. In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and evolving communication ecosystems, the conference seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, promote innovative research, and encourage meaningful collaborations across academic, industry, and policy domains. Participants will have the opportunity to share cutting-edge research, exchange ideas, discuss best practices, and examine the societal implications of emerging technologies and communication processes. Aligned with Manipal University Jaipur's commitment to research excellence, internationalization, innovation, and multidisciplinary scholarship, ICMCGS 2027 will facilitate knowledge exchange, research dissemination, professional networking, and the development of collaborative partnerships among stakeholders from India and around the world. The conference aspires to contribute to global conversations on building inclusive, sustainable, and digitally empowered societies through responsible media and communication practices.

Main Theme: Reimagining Communication, Technology and Governance for an Inclusive Digital Future

The conference seeks to explore how media systems, communication processes, artificial intelligence, governance frameworks, and emerging digital technologies influence social transformation in contemporary globalized societies. The conference encourages interdisciplinary scholarship examining social change, public policy, globalization, inequality, migration, sustainability, governance, community development, and technological innovation from local, national, and global perspectives.

Publication Opportunities

1. Discover Global Society (Scopus-Indexed, Q2) https://link.springer.com/collections/hccicjefci
2. Palgrave Macmillan (Springer Nature) Edited Volume
3. Journal of Communication and Management (ISSN: 2583-617X) - International Peer-Reviewed Research Journal https://jcoma.com/index.php/JCM
4. Conference Proceedings with ISBN.

Note: Selected papers presented at the conference may be considered for publication in a Special Issue of Discover Global Society (Scopus Q2) or a Palgrave Macmillan edited volume, subject to editorial screening, peer review, and final acceptance by the respective publication outlets. Authors should note that Discover Global Society follows an Open Access publishing model, and applicable Article Processing Charges (APC) will be borne by the authors as per the journal's prevailing policies and guidelines.

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Manipal University Jaipur

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

CHIEF PATRON:

Shri S. Vaitheeswaran, Chairperson MUJ

PATRON:

Prof. N. N. Sharma, President MUJ

CO-PATRON:

Prof. Karunakar A Kotegar, Pro President MUJ

Prof. Neetu Bhatnagar, Provost MUJ

Prof. Amit Soni, Registrar MUJ

CONFERENCE CHAIR:

Dr. Mallikarjuna Gadapa, Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education

CONVENER:

Dr. Amit Verma, Associate Professor, J&MC, Centre for Distance and Online Education

CO-CONVENER:

Dr. Abhishika Sharma, Associate Professor, J&MC, Centre for Distance and Online Education

Conference Tracks and Sub-Themes

Track 1: Media, Society and Global Communication (SDGs 5, 10, 11, 16, 17)

Sub-Themes

• Media and Social Change
• Media, Democracy and Citizenship
• Globalization and Communication
• Media, Culture and Identity
• Gender and Media Studies
• Intercultural Communication
• Migration, Diaspora and Transnational Communication
• Media Representation and Social Inclusion
• Digital Citizenship and Civic Engagement
• Media and Contemporary Society

Track 2: Digital Media, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies (SDGs 4, 8, 9, 10, 16)

Sub-Themes

• Artificial Intelligence and Communication
• Generative AI and Content Creation
• Human-AI Interaction
• Social Media and Platform Studies
• Digital Media Innovation
• Metaverse, Virtual and Augmented Reality
• Algorithmic Governance and Digital Ethics
• Big Data and Communication Technologies
• Data Privacy and Cyber Communication
• Future Technologies and Society

Track 3: Journalism, Information and Public Discourse (SDGs 4, 16, 17)

Sub-Themes

• Journalism Studies
• Digital and Data Journalism
• Investigative Journalism
• Misinformation, Disinformation and Fake News
• Fact-Checking and Verification Practices
• Media Ethics and Accountability
• News Audiences and Public Opinion
• Crisis and Conflict Communication
• Political Journalism
• Public Discourse in Networked Societies

Track 4: Strategic Communication, Public Relations and Marketing (SDGs 8, 9, 12, 17)

Sub-Themes

• Corporate Communication
• Public Relations and Reputation Management
• Strategic Communication
• Crisis and Risk Communication
• Digital Public Relations
• Advertising and Brand Communication
• Integrated Marketing Communication
• Influencer and Creator Economy
• Consumer Behaviour and Digital Engagement
• Communication for Organizational Effectiveness

Track 5: Governance, Development and Sustainability Communication (SDGs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17)

Sub-Themes

• Communication and Public Policy
• Digital Governance and E-Governance
• Political Communication
• Development Communication
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Climate Change Communication
• Health Communication
• Rural and Agricultural Communication
• Community Engagement and Participatory Communication
• Communication for Social Innovation

Track 6: Education, Media Literacy and Communication Research (SDGs 4, 5, 9, 10, 16)

Sub-Themes

• Media and Information Literacy
• Digital and AI Literacy
• Online and Distance Education
• Educational Technology and Learning Innovation
• Communication Pedagogy
• Communication Research Methods
• Computational Communication Research
• Social Media Analytics
• Audience Research and Measurement
• Emerging Trends in Communication Studies

International Advisory Board

1. Prof. Padma Pillai, Deputy Dean (Internationalisation), Associate Professor, School of Communication and Media Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sunway University, Malaysia
2. Prof. Dr. Nidhi Agarwal, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Lincoln University College, Malaysia
3. Dr. Puja Mahesh, Head, Media & Communications, Symbiosis International University Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4. Mr. Saravanan Nallappan, Lecturer, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Xiamen University Malaysia, Malaysia

National Advisory Board

1. Prof. K. G. Suresh, Director, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India; Former Vice-Chancellor, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal, India
2. Prof. Durgesh Tripathi, Dean, University School of Mass Communication, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India
3. Prof. Sonal Pandya, Dean, Faculty of Journalism and Communication, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India
4. Prof. Amitabh Shrivastava, Professor and Dean, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India
5. Prof. Manisha Pathak Shelat, Professor, Strategic Marketing and Communication Area, MICA, Gujarat, India
6. Prof. Manukonda Rabindranath, Professor, Centre for Media Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
7. Prof. Prishant Kumar, Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Central University of Haryana, Haryana, India
8. Prof. Paramveer Singh, Professor, Department of Mass Communication and New Media, Central University of Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India
9. Prof. Manas P. Goswami, Head, Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, North-Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, India
10. Prof. Pooja Rana, Professor, Amity School of Communication, Amity University Haryana, Haryana, India