[Commlist] Expressions of Interest to host IAMCR 2029 and 2030 conferences

The International Association for Media and Communication Research 
-IAMCR- hosts an annual academic conference, a five-day event that 
brings together 1,300 to 1,800 participants or more from around the 
world. It is held at a university or academic institution.

Recent conferences have been hosted in Christchurch, New Zealand (2024) 
<https://christchurch2024.iamcr.org/>, Singapore (2025) 
<https://iamcr.org/singapore2025>, and Galway, Ireland (2026) 
<https://iamcr.org/galway2026>, with São Paulo, Brazil, being the next 
host on 18 to 22 July 2027 <https://iamcr.org/saopaulo2027>. The 2028 
location has been recently approved by the IAMCR International Council 
and will be announced in early 2027.

IAMCR aims for geographical diversity in its conference locations and 
full details of past conferences are available on our Annual Conferences 
page <https://iamcr.org/congress/annual-conferences>.

*IAMCR is now inviting Expressions of Interest to host its 2029 and 2030 
annual conferences.*

To be considered, an Expression of Interest (EoI) can be submitted to 
*(sscifo /at/ iamcr.org) *by *Monday 11 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC*. The 
Expression of Interest includes the following sections and the filled 
form should not be longer than 5 pages:

  * A presentation of the proposed host institution(s)
  * The year(s) for which the proposal is being submitted (2029, 2030 or
    either)
  * A motivation statement. (Why do you want to host the IAMCR conference?)
  * A summary description of the proposed conference theme
  * A presentation of the proposed venue and its suitability for hosting
    an IAMCR conference. (Can it meet the logistical requirements of an
    IAMCR conference with 1,500 or more participants? What are its
    disadvantages?)
  * Identification of: (a) key individuals behind the proposal, and; (b)
    the university or universities and other institutions supporting it

 > Download the template Expression of Interest application form here 
<https://iamcr.box.com/s/6b4rpicwxn7tb6h7qcralndoik0pqbuh>

The IAMCR Conference Committee, Executive Board and International 
Council may request further information when considering your EoI.

If your EoI is accepted, you may be asked to prepare a full proposal, 
due in Spring 2027 for the 2029 conference. Full proposals for the 2030 
conference will be given a later deadline.

EoIs are welcome for proposals led by universities, research institutes 
and other academic partners. IAMCR *will not* consider proposals 
submitted directly by conference centres, tourist boards or commercial 
event organisers.



*Key Components of an IAMCR Conference*
/
Plenary Sessions
/Three to four high-profile plenaries, including opening and closing 
sessions, focus on interdisciplinary and globally relevant themes.

/Partner & Special Sessions
/Sessions co-organised with international and regional partners (e.g. 
UNESCO, ICA, ECREA, AMIC, ALAIC) and informal roundtables on current issues.

/Concurrent Academic Sessions
/The core of the programme features over 400 sessions organised by 
IAMCR’s 37 Sections and Working Groups <https://iamcr.org/s-wg>. 
Abstracts are peer-reviewed and grouped thematically. These sessions 
require 30–35 breakout rooms running concurrently throughout the week.

/Innovative or Local Sessions
/Hosts are encouraged to introduce new session formats.

/Social and Cultural Programme
/Includes an opening reception, a gala dinner, and cultural events 
showcasing the host region and facilitating engagement with local 
communities.


IAMCR and its thematic sections and working groups are responsible for 
the main programme of the concurrent academic sessions. Local organisers 
take the lead on most of the plenary sessions, as well as logistics and 
finance, working closely with IAMCR in a Conference Organising Committee 
with members from IAMCR and the host institution.
*
The host institution and its Local Organising Committee (LOC) are 
financially responsible for the conference, which is paid for with the 
registration fees of participants and locally-generated sponsorships. 
Any surplus generated is remitted to IAMCR.*

If your Expression of Interest is accepted, you will be asked to prepare 
a full proposal, due in late Spring 2027 for the 2029 conference.

For more information or to discuss your interest or this process 
further, over email or a videocall, please contact Salvatore Scifo at 
*_sscifo@iamcr.org_*


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