Theme of The 6th AICCON 2026

Communication Transformation for Sustainable Communities: Policy, Culture, and Digital Futures

The 6th ASPIKOM International Communication Conference (AICCON 2026) invites scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students to explore how communication plays a transformative role in shaping sustainable communities in the era of rapid technological change.

The conference encourages multidisciplinary perspectives that examine communication in relation to policy development, cultural dynamics, digital innovation, and social transformation. Participants are invited to submit original research papers aligned with the following sub-themes.

Theme of The 6th AICCON 2026

Communication Transformation for Sustainable Communities: Policy, Culture, and Digital Futures

 

Sub-Themes

Communication and Social Resilience
Journalism and Digital Media
Strategic Communication
Media Literacy
Environmental Communication
Intercultural Communication
Communication Policy
Marketing Communication
Gender and Communication
Social Issues in Communication
Other Related Topics in Communication Studies

Important Dates

Abstract Submission 20 April 2026 (FINAL ABSTRACT)
Accepted Abstract 22 April 2026
Full Paper 17 June 2026

Keynote Speakers


A/Prof. Elske van de Fliert
Director Centre for Communication and Socil Change The University of Queensland (UQ)

Prof. Madya Dr. Nik Norma Nik Hasan
School of Communication
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Prof. Anang Sujoko, S.Sos., M.Si., D.Comm
Head of ASPIKOM | Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Brawijaya

Prof. Merlyna Lim
School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University

  

Organizing By:

HOST:
Universitas Andalas and ASPIKOM Korwil Sumbar

MAIN HOST:
Department of Communication Science, FISIP Universitas Andalas

Partnership: