5th ICIHCS

Shaping the Future of Media: Audience-Centric Innovation, AI & Digital Transformation

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Autonomous University of Barcelona November 27, 2026 7-20 workdays sympo_barcelona@icihcs.org Manuscript Template

Scope

This symposium is intended for researchers, media executives, editors, journalists, digital audience specialists, communication professionals, and policymakers interested in the future of news media. Participants will gain evidence-based insights into the evolving publishing ecosystem and develop a deeper understanding of how artificial intelligence is transforming audience relationships, content distribution, and business sustainability.

Through both expert presentation and collaborative discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to critically examine emerging industry trends, share experiences across different media contexts, and identify practical approaches for strengthening audience engagement and organizational resilience. The interactive format encourages active participation, enabling attendees to ask questions, discuss the presented findings, and explore innovative strategies that support sustainable, audience-centered journalism in a rapidly changing digital environment.

Topics

The main topics of this symposium are listed below.

Journalism & Mass Media

  • AI in Journalism
  • Digital Transformation in Media
  • Social Media Journalism
  • Data Journalism
  • VR and AR in Media
  • Blockchain and Media Ownership
  • Ethics in Digital Media
  • Influencer and Social Media Journalism
  • Cross-Platform Journalism
  • Public Interest Media
  • Traditional Sectors
  • (Print Media, Electronic Media, Opinion Journalism)
  • Specialized Journalism Types
  • (Investigative, Political, Entertainment Journalism)
  • Film and Film Production
  • Photography and Film Production
  • Theater and Film Studies

Culture & Sociology

  • Digital Sociology
  • Sociology of Climate Change
  • Migration and Globalization
  • AI and Society
  • Sociology of Technology
  • Social Media Impact
  • Post - Colonial Sociology
  • Sociology of Mental Health
  • Inequality and Social Justice
  • Gender Studies in Sociology
  • Core Fields (e.g., Theoretical Sociology, Historical Sociology)
  • Specialized Areas (e.g., Urban Sociology, Criminology, Rural Sociology)

Meanwhile, submissions aligned with the overall conference theme are also welcome.

Literature & Translation

  • Contemporary and New Century Literature
  • Literary Theory and Criticism
  • Digital and Network Literature
  • Gender Studies in Literature
  • Cross-Cultural and Literary Translation
  • Technical Translation and Localization
  • Classical and Ancient Literature
  • Multimedia Translation and Adaptation
  • Regional and Comparative Literature
  • Environmental and Eco-Criticism in Literature
  • Literature and Poetry

History & Philosophy

  • Ethics and Applied Philosophy
  • Metaphysics and Epistemology
  • Political Philosophy and Governance
  • Philosophy of Science and Technology
  • Environmental and Climate History
  • Military and Diplomatic History
  • Religious and Cultural History
  • Social Movements and Public History
  • Post-Colonial Studies and Global History
  • Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness

Fine Arts & Design

  • Artificial Intelligence in Art
  • Visual Arts
  • Generative Art
  • Immersive Installations
  • NFTs and Digital Ownership
  • Interactive Art
  • Data Visualization Design
  • Sustainable Art Practices
  • Contemporary Art
  • Art Criticism
  • Animation Production
  • Music and Dance Studies
  • Bio-Art and Biodesign
  • Traditional Media (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture)
  • Digital Media (3D Animation, UX Design, Corporate Design)
  • Commercial Design (Advertising, Editorial Design)