[Commlist] CFP: APPRREN 2027 Online Conference hosted by RMIT

RMIT is hosting the Asia-Pacific Public Relations and Education Network 
Conference in 2027. The conference is being held online on 18 February 
2027 and is free to attend. *Abstract submissions are open now and close 
on 6 November 2026.*


You can go to our conference website for more information and to submit: 
https://sites.google.com/view/apprren2027/call-for-submissions


Any questions, please contact Dr Damien O’Meara 
((Damien.omeara /at/ rmit.edu.au)) or Dr David Micallef 
((david.micallef /at/ rmit.edu.au)).

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CFP: Networks of Influence: Public Relations, Culture and Intermediaries 
across the Asia-Pacific


APPRREN 2027 explores how influence is created, negotiated and contested 
across the Asia-Pacific. It examines how public relations can engage 
influential voices not only as communication channels, but also as 
publics, partners, advocates and sources of strategic insight.

Submissions are invited from researchers, educators and practitioners 
examining influence within public relations across the Asia-Pacific. 
Contributions may draw on theory, empirical research, teaching 
innovation, case studies or professional practice. Submissions may 
address one or more of the following themes:

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            Opinion leaders, creators and intermediaries – Examines the
            actors who cultivate audiences, shape opinion and mediate
            relationships between organisations and publics. Topics
            include digital creators (including virtual and digital
            avatars), journalists, experts, activists, employees,
            political and religious leaders, community representatives
            and other influential intermediaries.

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            Influencers as publics and representatives – Considers
            influential actors as stakeholders, advocates and sources of
            public insight rather than simply communication channels.
            Topics include two-way symmetrical communication,
            organisational listening, co-creation, consultation,
            advocacy and the use of influencers in crisis communication.
            Critical perspectives on influence, power, legitimacy,
            ethics and whose voices are amplified or marginalised are
            also welcome.

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            Measuring the value of influence – Explores approaches to
            evaluating influence beyond reach, impressions and
            engagement, including trust, relationships, credibility,
            behavioural outcomes and public value.

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            Non-digital influence – Examines the enduring role of
            interpersonal communication, face-to-face engagement,
            community and professional networks, traditional media,
            cultural authority, word of mouth and other locally embedded
            forms of influence.

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            Community voices and grassroots influence – Explores how
            influence emerges through communities, social movements,
            local networks and collective action. Topics include
            community engagement, advocacy, activism, participatory
            public relations, social licence and civic participation.

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            Educating for influence – Focuses on preparing future
            practitioners and developing the capability of the current
            workforce to operate ethically within complex influence
            environments. Topics include curriculum design, creator and
            stakeholder engagement, cultural competence, platform
            literacy, ethics, measurement and work-integrated learning.

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            AI, algorithms and mediated influence – Examines how
            artificial intelligence and algorithmic systems are
            reshaping influence in public relations. Topics include
            generative AI, algorithmic curation, AI-assisted
            communication, synthetic media, platform governance,
            transparency, trust and ethics.

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