[Commlist] CFP: 2nd International Research Congress on Creative Industries (CIIIC)

*We are pleased to share a Call for Paper for the 2nd International 
Research Congress on Creative Industries (CIIIC) to be held on 28-29 
October 2026 in Bilbao (Spain)*

The Faculty of Communication Sciences at Universitat Internacional de 
Catalunya invites you to participate in the 2nd International Research 
Conference on Creative Industries (CIIIC), held within the framework of 
BIME, the 13th edition of which is due to take place in Bilbao. BIME has 
established itself as one of the premier events for music industry 
professionals globally, ranked among the top 4 events worldwide 
according to Pollstar and IQ Magazine.

The growing demand for research, training and professionalisation 
strategies in the Spanish-language music industry represents a key 
challenge for the sector’s global competitiveness. This challenge is 
further heightened by the need to adapt to technological change, climate 
challenges and new forms of cultural consumption that are redefining the 
market.

Researchers, professionals and academics are therefore invited to submit 
papers focused on the music sector as a field of study. Submissions from 
diverse perspectives are welcome, including quantitative and qualitative 
methods, as well as experimental approaches within the artistic and 
creative domains.

Topics of interest include: the impact of digitalisation on music 
production and distribution, labour market dynamics, the role of digital 
platforms in promoting Spanish-language music and sustainability 
strategies in the Ibero-American context. Furthermore, research 
analysing music as a driver of transformation in other sectors such as 
audiovisual media, advertising, sport, fashion, tourism or politics will 
also be considered.

Proposals may include, but are not limited to, the following:

·The impact of music on creative industries and other economic sectors

·Business models in the music industry: streaming, copyright, 
monetisation, entrepreneurship, startups and new platforms

·Creation and the Star System: artistic trends and references, 
consumption patterns, creative processes, artificial intelligence and 
technology

·Cultural policies and legislation: regulation, ethical issues, artists’ 
rights and intellectual property in the digital era

·Music, audiences and society: inclusion, diversity, cultural phenomena 
and the social impact of music

·Festivals and entertainment: trends, sustainability, new formats, music 
and entertainment, etc.

·Education and training in the creative industries: new methodologies 
and challenges in music education and management

·Music, communication and cultural influencers (media, fashion, 
advertising, sports, entertainment, etc.)

The results of this call will serve as a key reference point for 
research and development in the music industry, fostering knowledge 
transfer and strengthening synergies between academia and the industry.

*Submission Guidelines*

Those interested should send an abstract of their proposal with the 
following details:

·Full name

·Paper title

·Abstract (max. 300 words)

·Keywords (3-5)

*Key Dates*

·Submission deadline: 30 June 2026

·Notification of acceptance: 31 July 2026

·Full paper submission deadline: 20 September 2026

·Conference dates: 28 and 29 October 2026

*Submission of proposals*

The proposals and the full paper should be sent to *(info /at/ ciiic-bime.org) 
<mailto:(info /at/ ciiic-bime.org)>*.

*Registration: main category*

  * Speaker: €169 (certificate of participation)
  * Attendees: €129
  * Students (with accreditation): €89

*More information:*

https://www.ciiic-bime.org/index.php/en/ 
<https://www.ciiic-bime.org/index.php/en/>


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