[Commlist] cfp: 11th International Communication Days Symposium

11th INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION DAYS / DIGITAL INEQUALITY AND DATA 
COLONIALISM SYMPOSIUM
The 11th International Communication Days Symposium, an annual event 
organized by the Faculty of Communication at Üsküdar University, has 
been delineated with the overarching theme 'Digital Inequality and Data 
Colonialism.' This upcoming symposium, scheduled for May 15-16-17, 2024, 
is poised to be conducted in a hybrid format, encompassing both 
face-to-face and Zoom/Webinar modalities, thus accommodating a 
diversified spectrum of participation. This symposium aims to leverage 
the intellectual insights of globally and nationally renowned invited 
keynote speakers in the field. Significantly, it will provide the 
convenience of simultaneous translation services between Turkish and 
English during the keynote speaker sessions, thereby facilitating 
seamless multilingual engagement and discourse.

The process of digitalization, while offering a multitude of advantages, 
concurrently introduces a range of complex issues that warrant 
comprehensive examination. Technological progress undeniably enriches 
human existence; however, the governance and objectives underpinning the 
utilization of these technologies assume paramount significance. In this 
regard, a meticulous evaluation of the merits and demerits of digital 
technologies becomes imperative.

The advent of digital technologies has ushered humanity into a new 
epoch. However, a pertinent query arises: do these technologies truly 
ensure equitable global accessibility? Literacy stands as a pivotal 
precondition for engaging with digital technologies. Within our current 
milieu, a substantial segment of the populace remains bereft of 
educational opportunities, and consequently, literacy eludes them. 
Hence, the proposition that digital technologies are universally 
accessible to all individuals remains an elusive ideal. When examined 
through the lens of global power dynamics and societal disparities, it 
becomes conspicuously evident that, akin to prior technological 
revolutions, the ongoing digital technological revolution reinforces the 
dichotomy between the powerful and the disenfranchised. Those who are 
the architects of digital technology wield authority not only over its 
governance but also in shaping its usage modalities, content generation, 
and data accumulation. Those relegated to the periphery of these 
production and governance relationships are assigned predetermined roles 
or reduced to mere subjects. Hence, it can be posited that the advent of 
digitalization has given rise to a novel form of inequality and 
colonialism. This symposium aspires to engage in nuanced deliberations 
concerning the multifaceted dimensions of emerging disparities resultant 
from digitalization, as well as the various forms of colonialism that 
transpire through the exploitation of data.

The 11th International Communication Days Symposium, themed 'Digital 
Inequality and Data Colonialism,' is scheduled to span over three days. 
This prestigious event has garnered participation from globally 
recognized scholars and subject matter experts, who will serve as 
keynote speakers during its proceedings. Notable among these 
distinguished speakers are Prof. Dr. Nick Couldry from the London School 
of Economics, Prof. Dr. Ulises Ali Mejias from SUNY Oswego, Prof. Dr. 
Natalie Fenton from Goldsmiths, University of London, Prof. Dr. Elena 
Vartanova from Moscow State University, Prof. Dr. Ümit Atabek (a retired 
academic), and Prof. Dr. Tuğba Asrak Hasdemir from Ankara Hacı Bayram 
Veli University.

The 11th International Communication Days Symposium on Digital 
Inequality and Data Colonialism is a scholarly event adhering to 
international standards. It adopts a double-blind peer review process 
for paper submissions and extends an invitation to esteemed speakers. 
The symposium offers an inclusive platform for academic discourse, 
aligning rigorously with global criteria. This symposium qualifies as an 
academically incentivized endeavor, meeting the requisites for academic 
advancement and associate professorship evaluations. The Symposium's 
Organizing and Scientific Committee comprises distinguished scholars 
from various domestic and international universities. The symposium 
accepts oral presentations as part of its program.

• Digital technologies
• Digital capitalism
• Digital inequality
• Data colonialism
• Digital labor
• Digital Media and content production
• Digitalization and monopolization
• Digitalization and television
• Digitalization and journalism
• Social media studies
• Digitalization and communication ethics
• Digitalization and perception management
• Digitalization and advertising
• Digital marketing
• Digitalization and public relations
• Digitalization and design
• Digital natives
• Digital nomads
• Data mining
• Digitalization and artificial intelligence studies
• Digitalization and cinema studies

Feel free to submit proposals on these topics or related subjects, as 
the symposium aims to foster a comprehensive discussion within the 
broader field of digital communication.

The abstracts submitted for presentation will be subjected to rigorous 
evaluation by the distinguished panel of referees constituting the 
Symposium Scientific Committee. Accepted contributions shall be featured 
within the Symposium's Abstract Book, while comprehensive manuscripts 
will find their place in the electronically disseminated Symposium 
Proceedings. Regarding the submitted abstracts, a strict word limit of 
250 words is enforced, while the accompanying full papers must adhere to 
a maximum word count of 7,500 words. Authors are strongly encouraged to 
meticulously adhere to the manuscript preparation guidelines delineated 
within the Üsküdar University Faculty of Communication Journal, 
Etkileşim, ensuring the highest standards of scholarly communication.

The deadline for paper abstract submissions is February 2, 2024. All 
submissions must be made through the symposium's official website. 
Accepted papers will be announced by March 15, 2024.

We eagerly await your papers and posters. We extend our gratitude in 
advance for your valuable contributions.



Website: https://ifig.uskudar.edu.tr/en/2024
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