[Commlist] CFP: “Intelligent Transformation and Communication Innovation” > 2025 SJTU-IAMCR Emerging Media Forum

Call for Papers | 2025 SJTU-IAMCR Emerging Media Forum

“Intelligent Transformation and Communication Innovation”

I.	Forum Background

The "SJTU-IAMCR Emerging Media Forum", jointly organized by the School 
of Media and Communication at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) and 
the International Association for Media and Communication Research 
(IAMCR), will be held on April 18- 19, 2025, in Shanghai, China. The 
theme of this year’s forum is "Intelligent Transformation and 
Communication Innovation". Experts, scholars, and students from both 
domestic and international institutions, will gather in Shanghai to 
engage in in-depth discussions on how the intersection of media, 
technology, and humanities in the context of rapid digitalization and 
intelligent technologies is redefining and driving communication 
innovation and the future development of global society.

This forum will particularly focus on the role of intelligent media in 
addressing global challenges such as climate change, public health, 
social governance, and industrial transformation. The forum will explore 
how communication practices can promote dialogue between technology and 
humanities, contributing to the sustainable development of global society.

The forum will be a physical meeting and invites scholars, industry 
experts, and young researchers from around the world to share the latest 
research findings and practical experiences, fostering interdisciplinary 
and cross-cultural academic dialogue and collaboration. As the first 
collaboration between the School of Media and Communication at Shanghai 
Jiao Tong University and IAMCR, this forum is not only an academic event 
but also a significant platform for advancing innovation and cooperation 
in the global field of media and communication studies. We look forward 
to providing an open space for exchange, where participants can explore 
cutting-edge issues at the intersection of media, technology, and 
humanities, and contribute to building a more inclusive and sustainable 
global society.

II.	Forum Themes

"Intelligent Transformation and Communication Innovation"
The forum will feature sub-themes encompassing, but not limited to, the 
following areas:

• Intelligent Communication and Artificial Intelligence: Ethics, 
Technology, and Societal Interactions
• Media and Science Communication: Challenges and Opportunities in 
Public Understanding of Science
• Media, Communication, and Global Public Health Initiatives
• Cultural Identity and Identity Construction in the Digital Age
• Humanistic Values and Media Responsibility in the Digital Era
• Cultural Production and Consumption in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
• Globalization and Localization: Strategies and Practices in 
Cross-Cultural Communication
• Digital Inclusion and Media Empowerment
• User Behavior and Psychological Mechanisms in the Digital Era
• Methodologies and Practical Innovations in Data Science
• Media Ethics and Global Challenges in the Digital Age
• Climate Change, Environmental Communication, and Sustainable Development

III. Timeline and Schedule

1. Key Dates
• Paper Submission Deadline: 11:59pm, March 7, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: March 21, 2025
• Forum Dates: April 18-19, 2025 (Friday and Saturday)

2. Forum Schedule
• April 18, 2025: Forum Opening Ceremony, Keynote Speeches, and Parallel 
Sessions
• April 19, 2025: Parallel Sessions, Closing Ceremony, and Announcement 
of Outstanding Papers

IV. Submission Guidelines

1. Submission
•  Submissions are only accepted through the ScholarBay online system. 
Please submit your paper via the following link: www.scholarbay.cn.

2. Paper Format and Length
• Submissions should be in the form of an extended abstract, either in 
English or Chinese.
• The document format must be in Word (.doc or .docx).
• The word limit is 1,000 words for Chinese submissions and 800 words 
for English submissions, including tables, figures, and references.
• Please include 4-5 keywords after the abstract.

3. Usage of Submitted Papers
• The title and abstract of submitted papers may be used for the forum 
website, handbook, or other promotional materials.

V. Additional Information

1. Registration Fees: The event is free of charge.

2. Other Expenses: Participants are responsible for their own travel, 
accommodation, and other related expenses.

VI. Forum Secretariat

• Contact Address: School of Media and Communication, Shanghai Jiao Tong 
University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, China, 200240
• Contact Person: Ms. Feng
• Email: (sjtuiamcr /at/ 163.com)
• Phone: +86-21-34208622

For any inquiries regarding the submission process or forum details, 
please feel free to contact us.

We look forward to your contributions and active participation in the 
SJTU-IAMCR Emerging Media Forum 2025, where we will collectively explore 
the frontiers of media, technology, and the humanities in shaping a 
sustainable and inclusive global future.


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