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Correction: Deadline in 5 days: ICA 2026 pre-conference “Whose Protest Counts?”
by Jun Liu 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

In response to strong interest and numerous inquiries, we are pleased to extend the deadline for the ICA 2026 preconference ?Whose Protest Counts? Power and Exclusion in Online Activism? til 31 January 2026. The pre-conference will be held on 4 June (instead of 3 June as stated in the earlier email—apologies for the confusion) at the conference venue. We seek original, rigorous, and innovative contributions that critically examine the dynamics, opportunities, and inequalities shaping digital activism in contemporary contexts. Submissions may adopt theoretical frameworks or be grounded in empirical investigations, addressing questions of participation, visibility, and influence in networked movements. We particularly welcome work that: * Explores lesser-studied activist movements, platforms, or issues. * Investigates how platform design, governance, and algorithmic systems affect the reach and impact of activist communication. * Engages with activism involving minority groups, contentious actors, or communities in the Global South. * Brings forward perspectives and contributions from practitioners, activists, and affected communities. Abstract submission deadline: 31 January 2026 Submit abstracts (400-600 words, excl. references) to: activism.preconf(a)gmail.com<mailto:activism.preconf@gmail.com<mailto:activism.preconf@gmail.com%3cmailto:activism.preconf@gmail.com>>. Include: author names, affiliations, contact info, and a brief note on how your paper addresses the CFP Timeline Acceptance notification: 28 February 2026 Registration (50 USD): by 31 March 2026 Preconference date: 4 June 2026. Best, Jun, on behalf of the organizing committee

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AIces 2026: early registration February 3
by David Silva - IRDTA 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

****************************************************** 1st INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ON THE COGNITIVE, ETHICAL AND SOCIETAL DIMENSIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AIces 2026 Porto – Maia, Portugal March 30 – April 2, 2026 https://aices.irdta.eu/2026/ ****************************************************** Co-organized by: University of Maia Institute for Research Development, Training and Advice – IRDTA Luxembourg/London ****************************************************** Early registration: February 3, 2026 ****************************************************** SCOPE: AIces 2026 will be the first in a series of research training events aiming at updating participants on the most recent multidisciplinary discussions about the foundations, meaning, challenges and risks of AI. The event will have a global scope along 3 thematic lines: cognition, ethics, and society. It will cover current debates about: AI and philosophy of mind; cognitive architectures; machine learning and cognitive development; large language models and visual information; robotics and embodied cognition; neuroscience-inspired AI; algorithmic bias and fairness; transparency and explainability; accountability and responsibility; privacy and surveillance; autonomy and control; AI impact on human values and social inequalities; the future of work and automation; governance, regulation and public policies; AI, human rights and democracy; AI and global development; information and AI education. The event will consist of 10 courses, 2 keynote lectures, 3 symposia collecting short contributions from participants, and 2 individual presentations on debated topics. Renowned academics and industry pioneers will lecture and share their views with the audience. The organizers are convinced that outstanding speakers will attract the brightest and most motivated students. Face to face interaction and networking will be main ingredients of the event. It will be also possible to fully participate in vivo remotely. ADDRESSED TO: Graduate students, postgraduate students and industry practitioners will be typical profiles of participants. However, there are no formal pre-requisites for attendance in terms of academic degrees, so people less or more advanced in their career will be welcome as well. Since there will be a variety of levels, specific knowledge background may be assumed for some of the courses. Overall, AIces 2026 is addressed to students, researchers and practitioners who want to keep themselves updated about recent developments and future trends. All will surely find it fruitful to listen to and discuss with major researchers, industry leaders and innovators. VENUE: AIces 2026 will take place in Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, recognized by UNESCO in 1996 as a World Heritage Site. The venue will be: University of Maia Avenida Carlos de Oliveira Campos - Castêlo da Maia 4475-690 Maia Porto, Portugal https://www.umaia.pt/en STRUCTURE: 2 courses will run in parallel during the whole event. Participants will be able to freely choose the courses they wish to attend as well as to move from one to another. Full live online participation will be possible. The organizers highlight, however, the importance of face to face interaction and networking in this kind of research training event. All lectures will be videorecorded. Participants will be able to watch them again for 45 days after the event. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: David Danks (University of Virginia), Trustworthy AI in an Untrustworthy World Ming Lin (University of Maryland), Socially Responsible and Trustworthy AI PROFESSORS AND COURSES: Ricardo Baeza-Yates (KTH Royal Institute of Technology & Pompeu Fabra University), [introductory] Introduction to Responsible AI Susan Brennan (Stony Brook University), [introductory/advanced] Where Are the Humans in Human-Centered AI? Thomas Breuel (Nvidia Research), [introductory] Facts and Rules in LLMs Carlos Castillo (Pompeu Fabra University), [introductory] Algorithmic Fairness in High-Risk AI Applications Alan Dix (Cardiff Metropolitan University), [introductory] AI for Social Justice Elia Formisano (Maastricht University), [introductory/intermediate] Auditory Cognition in Humans and Machines Marijn Janssen (Delft University of Technology), [introductory/advanced] Data and AI Governance - From Control to Trust Christian Lebiere (Carnegie Mellon University), [intermediate] Computational Cognitive Models of Human-AI Teaming Paul Smolensky (Johns Hopkins University), [intermediate/advanced] Symbol Processing in Transformers and Other Neural Networks Savannah Thais (City University of New York), [intermediate/advanced] Measurement for Safer AI SYMPOSIA: A symposium will collect 10-minute voluntary presentations on any of the 3 thematic areas of the event: cognition, ethics, and society. A 1-page abstract containing the title, authors, and summary of the presentation must be sent to david(a)irdta.eu mailto:david@irdta.eu by February 28, 2026. Only registered participants can contribute to symposia. INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS ON DEBATED TOPICS: 50-minute individual presentations will be scheduled for any of the 3 thematic areas of the school: cognition, ethics, and society. A 2-page expression of interest including the topic to be debated must be sent to david(a)irdta.eu mailto:david@irdta.eu by December 30, 2025. Only registered participants are eligible for individual presentations. SPONSORS: Companies/institutions/organizations willing to be sponsors of the event can download the sponsorship leaflet from https://aices.irdta.eu/2026/sponsors/ ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Samuel Anjos (Maia, social networks) Osheen Jain (London, communications) José Paulo Marques dos Santos (Maia, local chair) Carlos Martín-Vide (Tarragona, program chair) Santiago Montes (Tarragona, webpage) Sara Morales (Luxembourg) José Luís Reis (Maia) Luís Paulo Reis (Porto) David Silva (London, organization chair) REGISTRATION: It has to be done at https://aices.irdta.eu/2026/registration/ The selection of 6 courses requested in the registration template is only tentative and non-binding. For logistical reasons, it will be helpful to have an estimation of the respective demand for each course. Since the capacity of the venue is limited, registration requests will be processed on a first come first served basis. The registration period will be closed and the on-line registration tool disabled when the capacity of the venue will have got exhausted. It is highly recommended to register prior to the event. FEES: Fees comprise access to all program activities and lunches. There are several early registration deadlines. Fees depend on the registration deadline. The fees for on site and for online participation are the same. ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation suggestions will be available in due time at https://aices.irdta.eu/2026/accommodation/ CERTIFICATE: A certificate of successful participation in the event will be delivered indicating the number of hours of academic activities. This should be sufficient for those participants who plan to request ECTS recognition from their home university. QUESTIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION: david(a)irdta.eu mailto:david@irdta.eu ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Universidade da Maia Universidade do Porto Universitat Rovira i Virgili Institute for Research Development, Training and Advice – IRDTA, Luxembourg/London

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DigiMig Webinar Series "Digital Inclusion and Migration"
by Cigdem Bozdag 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

Register for (one of the) DigiMig Webinars on “Digital Inclusion and Migration” now! The DigiMig Webinar Series aims to create a space for exchange and reflection on how digital technologies shape experiences of migration, belonging, and participation. By bringing together research from different disciplines and countries, the series highlights diverse perspectives on digital inclusion — from education and labour integration to gender and ageing. The series are a part of the NWO VIDI-funded DigiMig project, carried out at the University of Groningen. More information about the project and the webinar series can be found on the project website: www.digimig.nl <http://www.digimig.nl/> Programme Nov 6th, 2025 - 15:00-16:00 (CET) (past webinar, recording will be available soon) Maria José Brites, Lusófona University; Terasa Sofia Castro, Lusófona University Digital wellbeing in schools: the example of Information and Communication Clubs February 5th, 2026 - 16:00-17:00 (CET) (Online) Panayiota Tsatsou, Birmingham City University Exploring digital inclusion, vulnerability and migration: A social lab framework March 20th, 2026 - 09:00-10:00 (CET) (Online) Earvin Charles B. Cabalquinto, Monash University Networked Mobility Divide among Older Migrants and their Fragmented Social Networks April 9th, 2026 - 16:00-17:00 (CET) (Online) Giacomo Solano, Radboud University Digitalisation and social and labour market inclusion of female refugees in the Netherlands May 6th, 2026 - 16:00-17:00 (CET) (Online) Noemi Mena Montes, Radboud University Mind the Digital Gap: From Digital Inequality to Digital Equity in Migration & Media June 25th, 2026 - 16:00-17:00 (CET) (Online) Claudia Minchilli, University of Groningen The Myth of Digital Diaspora. An intersectional approach to the study of diasporic digital networking September 15th, 2026 - 14:00-15:00 (CET) (Online) Annamaria Neag. University of Groningen; Cigdem Bozdag, University of Groningen; Koen Leurs, Utrecht University Inclusive media education for diverse societies Please register for the webinars to receive the Zoom links: https://bit.ly/49XmvP9 <https://bit.ly/49XmvP9> The recordings of the webinars will be available on the project website. Please follow the website or subscribe our email list for project updates: https://bit.ly/4bRO1Qw <https://bit.ly/4bRO1Qw> Dr. Çiğdem Bozdağ (she/her) Associate professor | Research Centre for Media and Journalism Studies | University of Groningen | Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 26, Room 1315.0483, 9712 EK Groningen, The Netherlands | Vice Chair | ECREA Diaspora, Media and Migration Section PI | NWO Vidi project DigiMig <https://digimig.nl/en/homepage-eng/>

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Call for Papers: AI Regulation in Asia – Emerging Pathways, Divergent Models, and Global Implications (Special Issue with Computer Law & Security Review)
by 李汶龙 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

Dear Colleagues, I’m forwarding a Call for Papers for a Special Issue with Computer Law & Security Review on the topic of AI Regulation in Asia. If you’re toying with an idea and would like to sanity-check it or simply sound something out, please feel free to drop me a line — I’m always happy to chat things through at an early stage. And if you think this might be of interest to colleagues, students, or collaborators in your own networks, I’d be very grateful if you could help spread the word. With best wishes, Wenlong AI Regulation in Asia – Emerging Pathways, Divergent Models, and Global Implications Submission deadline: 15 September 2026 As artificial intelligence becomes a core infrastructure of global economic and social life, the centre of gravity in its governance is shifting. While the European Union has captured much attention with its regulatory experiments AI Act, the future of AI’s normative order will not be determined in Brussels alone. It will hinge increasingly on the diverse and rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes including Asia—the world’s fastest-growing digital market, technological laboratory, and policy innovator. From Tokyo to Seoul, Beijing to Singapore, Asian jurisdictions are testing alternative governance philosophies that balance innovation, security, ethics, and sovereignty in ways that challenge the foundations of Western (mostly European) regulatory models. Understanding AI regulation in Asia, therefore, is not a regional exercise but a global necessity: it offers insights into how multiple centres of regulatory gravity can coexist, compete, and possibly converge to shape the next phase of international AI governance. The global regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) is undergoing unprecedented transformation, marked by the EU AI Act’s pioneering and comprehensive legislative framework. This landmark regulation has set a benchmark for AI governance worldwide, prompting many jurisdictions to consider similar approaches. However, a growing body of critical scholarship warns against overstating the so-called “Brussels Effect” in this domain. While the EU’s data protection regime demonstrated powerful extraterritorial influence, the same diffusion cannot be assumed for AI. The architecture of AI development—fragmented, modular, and service-based—allows companies to localise compliance and maintain divergent operational standards across markets. Moreover, competing regulatory poles, including the United States’ emerging state-level initiatives and China’s security-driven model of AI governance, dilute the gravitational pull of Brussels. Critics thus argue that the Brussels Effect in AI is likely to be selective rather than systemic, exerting influence mainly in highly regulated or certification-dependent sectors such as healthcare, finance, and mobility, where EU market access remains indispensable. At the same time, the rise of alternative regulatory centres—the United States with its pluralistic, innovation-led frameworks, and China with its technology-specific governance measures and emergent AI model laws—introduces countervailing pressures that further fragment the global compliance landscape. Within this broader transformation, Asia represents a crucial yet underexamined frontier. The region’s complex mosaic of legal systems, socio-economic contexts, and technological ecosystems has given rise to multiple and sometimes divergent regulatory trajectories. Whilesome countries seek alignment with or adaptation of EU-style rules, others are charting distinct paths tailored to their unique cultural, political, and developmental realities. The Asia Group Report (2024) highlights this heterogeneity: large and technologically advanced economies such as India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea pursue pro-innovation, rulemaking strategies designed to foster AI development while simultaneously shaping regional standards. China adopts a cautious yet assertive approach characterised by strong state direction, swift regulatory promulgation, and a balance between innovation and security imperatives. Many smaller and emerging economies/jurisdictions—including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines—tend toward rule-taking strategies, adopting or adapting regulatory frameworks from neighbouring countries or global standards, often under conditions of lower policy autonomy. Regional cooperation efforts, such as the ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics, mark important beginnings but stop short of establishing binding norms. Together, these initiatives reveal a region alive with experimentation—a “bubbling hot pot” of diverse governance models that complicates cross-border compliance yet stimulates dialogue on shared ethical and policy concerns. Amidst the mounting pressures of AI Act implementation in Europe and the global search for workable governance models, it is increasingly clear that a one-size-fits-all regulatory approach is neither feasible nor desirable. Asian jurisdictions are simultaneously engaging with global frameworks and inventing novel mechanisms that reflect regional priorities and institutional realities. This dynamic evolution calls for critical reflection and systematic stocktaking of Asia’s emerging role in shaping the future architecture of global AI governance. This Special Issue provides a site for critical and constructive debate on the evolving governance of AI across Asia. It seeks to capture the richness and diversity of Asian experiences, exploring how legal, policy, ethical, and technical dimensions of AI oversight interact within and beyond national borders. Submissions are invited that illuminate regional particularities, identify challenges and opportunities, and situate Asian developments within global conversations on AI regulation. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: ●AI regulation at Asian levels ●AI industrial policies and their interplay with regulatory frameworks ●Regulatory harmonisation efforts and regional cooperation ●The interplay between data protection and AI regulation in Asia ●Country-specific analyses with broader policy or governance implications ●The institutional aspects of AI governance ●Emergent compliance mechanisms and best practices ●The enforcement of data protection laws in the realm of AI ●Sector-specific AI governance (e.g., healthcare, finance, education, public administration) ●The scope and limits of the Brussels Effect in Asia with reference to AI regulation ●We particularly welcome interdisciplinary research that combines legal analysis with empirical studies, comparative perspectives, or insights into national and supranational regulatory developments. Methodologically diverse approaches—doctrinal, empirical (quantitative or qualitative), comparative, or theoretical—are encouraged, as long as they contribute to a deeper understanding of regulatory design and implementation in Asian contexts. Case studies of national experiences (with broader implications), crossjurisdictional convergence, or the influence of supranational frameworks are also welcome. Manuscript submission information: Full-length research articles (10,000–15,000 words, including footnotes and references) should be written in clear academic English and follow the journal’s house style. Submitted papers must be original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Each submission must include an abstract of no more than 250 words and up to seven keywords, demonstrating an explicit consideration of AI-specific regulation or policymaking to ensure their relevance to the journal’s core readership. Please refer to Elsevier's the Guide for Authors for submission guidelines. Extended versions of previously published conference papers are acceptable, provided the manuscript includes substantial new content and differs from the earlier version. Manuscript can be submitted through the journal’s editorial submission system (registration required): Editorial Manager®. Select VSI:AI Regulation in Asia (in the Dropdown menu "Select Article Type"). All manuscripts submitted to this Special Issue will undergo a standard double-blind peer review process in accordance with the journal’s editorial policy. Each paper will be reviewed by at least two anonymous experts, and editorial decisions will be based on their assessments and the recommendations of the guest editors. Important dates Manuscript submission open date: 9th January 2026 Manuscript submission deadline: 15 September 2026 Dr Wenlong Li (He/him) Research Professor Guanghua School of Law Zhejiang University 109, Building 1, 51 Zhijiang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, China, 310008 Recent Publication: Wenlong Li et al., 'Mapping the empirical literature of the GDPR's (In-)effectiveness: A systematic review' (2025) 57 Computer Law & Security Review 106129 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212473X25000021 K Yeung & Wenlong Li, 'From ‘wild west’ to ‘responsible’ AI testing ‘in-the-wild’: lessons from live facial recognition testing by law enforcement authorities in Europe' (2025) 7 Data & Policy e59 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/data-and-policy/article/from-wild-w… Wenlong Li, 'How the Legal Basis for AI Training is Framed in Data Protection Guidelines and Interventions: Comparative Perspectives and the Prospect of Global Convergence (2025 forthcoming) International Data Privacy Law https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5162653 Wenlong Li, 'Accountability and Attribution in AI-Generated Content Authentication: Lessons from China’s AI Content Labelling Mandate' (2025) 1 Paris Journal on AI & Digital Ethics 105-120 https://paris-conference.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PJAIDE_2025_11_08.p…

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Call for EURid Youth Committee and YOUthDIG fully-funded travel grants
by Nadia Tjahja 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

Dear all Could you please share this with your colleagues, interns and students who may be interested in participating? EURid, the .eu domain registry The EURid Youth Committee (the organization that manages the .eu domain name) is looking for two new members of its youth committee. You can find the application form here: https://eurid.eu/en/news/your-voice-our-future-join-the-eurid-youth-committ/ EuroDIG and YOUthDIG The European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) is the European regional event of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF). It brings together 600-900 stakeholders from the entire European continent on site and online to discuss the future of the Internet. The messages that come out of the discussions are published and presented to the European Commission, the UN Internet Governance Forum, the Council of Europe and beyond. Every year, EuroDIG is hosted by a different host country. The next EuroDIG will take place from 26-27 May 2026 at the Charlemagne Building of the European Commission in Brussels. It will be hosted by EURid – the registry for the .eu domain name – and the event will mark 20 years of .eu, celebrating two decades of the trusted digital identity. The Youth Dialogue on Internet Governance (YOUthDIG) fully funds young people ages 18-30 to travel from all over Europe to EuroDIG to learn about ongoing European digital policies and upcoming issues, receive capacity building training to engage in EuroDIG actively, and exchange through intercultural activities. The programme starts with 4 online webinars, followed by a 3 day in-person pre-programme before EuroDIG. The call for YOUthDIG is now open: https://www.eurodig.org/get-involved/youthdig/#tab-call-for-application-26 More about EuroDIG: https://www.eurodig.org/ Best wishes, Nadia Tjahja, PhD Vrije Universiteit Brussel | Brussels School of Governance | Adjunct Professor & Postdoctoral Researcher https://brussels-school.be/research/digitalisation-democracy-and-innovation United Nations University – CRIS | Co-Coordinator of the Digital Governance Cluster www.cris.unu.edu<http://www.cris.unu.edu/> YOUthDIG Coordinator, European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG)<https://www.eurodig.org/> Commissioning Editor, Policy & Internet Journal (P&I<https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/19442866>)

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Event Invitation | How Can We Protect Independent Technology Research in an Age of Political Constraints? | 18 February 2026
by Daniela Alves Lima Da Silva 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

The Centre for Digital Governance at the Hertie School is pleased to invite you to the event: How Can We Protect Independent Technology Research in an Age of Political Constraints? Date: Wednesday, 18 February 2026 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm (CET) Location: 3.01 Hertie School Format: On-site event Join us and our distinguished speaker Brandi Geurkink (Coalition for Independent Technology Research) for a discussion on how advocacy, organising, and research intersect to shape the governance of our digital world. The event will be moderated by Prof. Daniela Stockmann (Centre for Digital Governance). >From auditing YouTube’s recommendation algorithm to leading a global coalition for independent technology research, Brandi Geurkink has spent much of her career organising people to push for ethical and transparent digital systems. Join us for a discussion on how advocacy, organising, and research intersect to shape the governance of our digital world—and what future changemakers can do to make technology more accountable. This event is part of our Digital Governance in Practice event series. More information and registration: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/digitalgovernance/events/event-detail/even…

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CfP closing soon - ICA26 preconference ‘Practicing Trust: Media, Machines and Methods’
by Agata Stepnik 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

Dear colleagues, A gentle reminder that submissions for the ICA 2026 Preconference ‘Practicing Trust: Media, Machines and Methods’ is closing soon. The deadline for abstracts is 31 January, 11:59pm GMT. *Pre-conference Date:* Thursday 4 June 2026, 8:30am-4.30pm *Location:* Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa Communication as a discipline has long been engaged with questions of trust, although the connection has often been implicit rather than explicit. In recent years, the popularity of generative AI tools has accelerated a sense of urgency around how different media technologies and media systems reframe issues of trust, from addressing hallucinations within chat tools, to identifying deepfakes and algorithmic actors, to questions around how much is too much AI in professional media content? The Practicing Trust: Media, Machines and Methods ICA pre-conference aims to develop new frameworks for understanding the relationship of trust to our understanding of contemporary news and journalism, media industries and practices, and communications and media policy. It seeks to locate trust as being shaped within specific contexts, communities and environments, and to consider how trust is actively influenced by the actions of media organizations, public institutions, and technology companies. The one-day symposium will draw speakers from around the world, in a dialogue about how media, machines, and institutions concretely affect social trust and digital communication, and methods for researching such trust. We are particularly interested in transformations arising from the development, deployment and use of AI platforms and tools for the transformation of information and communications practice, and what this may mean for the future of news industries and societal and institutional trust. Confirmed keynote speakers for the event are *Professor Herman Wasserman* (Professor of Media Studies: University of Cape Town) and *Professor Admire Mare* (Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Johannesburg). *Pre-conference sponsors*: Media and Communications Discipline, The University of Sydney; Communication Law & Policy Division, ICA; Journalism Studies Division, ICA; Media Industry Studies Interest Group, ICA. *Abstract length*: 250-400 words *Deadline for Abstracts*: 31 January 2026, 11:59pm GMT *Notification of acceptance*: 23 February 2026 *Topics:* We welcome contributions that engage with questions of trust arising with relation to: - Communication professions (such as journalism, public relations, policymakers, and influencers); - Media platforms and conglomerates; - Governments and cultural institutions; - Technologies, transparency, and data justice; - Human-machine communications and AI generated information and misinformation; - The future of communications and tech policy; - Audiences, publics and civic participation; - Historical and comparative perspectives; - Research methods and reflexivity. Papers accepted for the pre-conference may be considered in a special issue of a peer-reviewed academic journal. *Click here to submit an abstract* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeymucE7VRY9V2-UsEkV8sm885TUXnZmdP…> *Registration Fee:* USD $60 full fee or $30 concession. Fee includes lunch and refreshments on the day. **Please note this is an in-person event only.** *Questions?* Please email the pre-conference team at mediated-trust <mediated-trust.conference(a)sydney.edu.au>. <mediatedtrust.conference(a)sydney.edu.au>conference <mediated-trust.conference(a)sydney.edu.au>@sydney.edu.au <mediatedtrust.conference(a)sydney.edu.au> Professor Terry Flew, The University of Sydney Professor Sora Park, University of Canberra Dr Michael Davies, University of Technology, Sydney Dr Harry Dugmore, University of the Sunshine Coast Dr Timothy Koskie, The University of Sydney Dr Agata Stepnik, The University of Sydney Dr Wenjia Tang, The University of Sydney

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Call for Papers - Creator Futures: Reorganizing Media and Journalism Work - Special Issue of Journalism and Media
by Errol Salamon 25 Jan '26

25 Jan '26

Dear Colleagues, Journalism and Media (ISSN 2673-5172) is currently running a Special Issue entitled “Creator Futures: Reorganizing Media and Journalism Work” with Dr. Errol Salamon from the University of Stirling as Guest Editor. Digital platforms have lowered barriers to entry for media production, enabling millions of independent creators to participate in entertainment, journalism, and cultural work across platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and X. As creators build careers and generate income across platforms, they are reshaping how media and news are produced, distributed, and monetized, extending and transforming established forms of media and journalism labour. Despite expanded access, creators continue to face structural barriers to sustainability, visibility, and career advancement. At the same time, traditional media and journalism organizations are struggling to adapt to platform-driven business models, technological change, and new revenue streams. While scholarship on creators and platform labour is growing, more research is needed to understand how creator labour is reorganizing media and journalism work across different institutional, professional, and geographical contexts. This Special Issue invites contributions that examine creator-driven futures of media and journalism work, addressing these transformations and tensions across industries, platforms, and regions. We invite submissions from the perspective of journalism, media and communication research or related disciplines that examine, but are not limited to, the following themes: * Industry Structures: How are creators reshaping the structural foundations of media and journalism industries, including business models, revenue streams, production workflows, and audience development strategies? * Institutions, Organizations, and Governance Actors: How are creators, platforms, film and television companies, broadcasters, policymakers, intermediary organizations (e.g., talent managers, multichannel networks, professional associations, unions, etc.), or activists shaping or responding to industry transformation? What new forms of platform governance, labour governance, collective representation, advocacy, or activism are emerging around creator, digital media, or journalism work? * Professionalism: What new skills and training are essential to support sustainable careers in content creation and media or journalism occupations? How are creators, media workers, or journalists reshaping professional norms, ethical standards, or hybrid occupational identities in digital media and journalism work? * Geographies: How do local, regional, and peripheral contexts shape creator careers, precarious work, and access to industry networks or intermediaries? What new pathways—or barriers—exist for creators, media workers, and journalists based in small cities, rural areas, or regions outside metropolitan cultural hubs? * Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: How do industry stakeholders harness the creative potential of creators while ensuring greater diversity, equality, inclusion in media or journalism work? What top–down industry-led or bottom–up creator-led interventions support equitable creator, media, or journalism work practices? For more information about this Special Issue, please visit the following page: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/journalmedia/special_issues/2Q7597D74K The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. Manuscripts may be submitted and considered at any time before the deadline and should not be under consideration elsewhere. You are also welcome to send a short abstract or tentative title in advance to Dr. Errol Salamon (errol.salamon(a)stir.ac.uk) or to the Editorial Office (tina.tosic(a)mdpi.com) If you are interested, please let us know. We would be more than happy to provide additional information and answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. All the best, Errol Dr. Errol Salamon Senior Lecturer in Media Production Programme Director, MSc Media Management Co-Lead, Creative Industries Cluster, Institute for Advanced Studies Division of Communications, Media and Culture University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland, United Kingdom Office: A45 Pathfoot Building https://errolsalamon.com<https://errolsalamon.com/> @errolsalamon.bsky.social<https://bsky.app/profile/errolsalamon.bsky.social> @errolsalamon<https://twitter.com/errolsalamon> https://uk.linkedin.com/in/errol-salamon-76841b197 Recent Publications: Salamon, E., Bélair-Gagnon, V., & Crawford, M. (2026). Journalism and social media in creator economies: Evolving structures and labor. New Media & Society. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/14614448251407336 Salamon, E. (2025). Communicating a local journalism crisis online: How media workers frame industry changes. Digital Journalism. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/21670811.2024.2434917 Salamon, E. (2025). Peripheral creator labor: Navigating regional marginalization and resistance in social media entertainment. New Media & Society. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/14614448241308520<https://doi.org/10.1177/14614448241308520> Salamon, E., & Xie, H. (2025). Communicative intersectionality: Advocating for equality, diversity, and inclusion in media industries. Communication Theory, 35(3), 185–196. https://doi.org/10.1093/ct/qtaf008 Book: Gasher, M., Brin, C., Crowther, C., King, G., Salamon, E., & Thibault, S. (Eds.). (2016). Journalism in crisis: Bridging theory and practice for democratic media strategies in Canada. University of Toronto Press. https://utorontopress.com/9781442628885/journalism-in-crisis/ ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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CFP Preconference ICA: Decolonizing the Visual: Community, Memory, and Resistance
by Tom Divon 25 Jan '26

25 Jan '26

Dear community! We invite you to check out our CFP for the ICA 2026 preconference "Decolonizing the Visual: Community, Memory, and Resistance." https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.icahdq.org/resource/resmgr/conference/2026/ica26-… This preconf brings together scholars, artists, activists, and community practitioners working with videos, images, sounds, platforms, archives, and visual storytelling in contexts shaped by colonial histories, conflict, displacement, and structural inequality. At its core, our preconf centers on the urgent question: who gets to be seen, remembered, and believed in today’s distrusted visual worlds? We welcome work that engages a broad range of issues, including visual activism, testimony, community archiving, platformed witnessing, memory and erasure, algorithmic visibility, and decolonial audiovisual methods. We wish to create a space for thinking together about how communities use visual practices to reclaim history, tell their own stories, and challenge dominant ways of seeing and believing. Please note that the submission details in the full CFP are *outdated*. The current submission guidelines are as follows: *Formats* -> Research Presentations - Extended abstracts of up to 1,000 words (excluding references); submissions should clearly articulate the research focus; follow a coherent structure of your choice; explicitly state the contribution of the work; include author(s) names, affiliation, and academic status. -> Interactive Roundtable on Decolonizing Visual Communication Methods and Practices - Short proposals of up to 500 words (excluding references) outlining a central theme or provocation; submissions should clearly articulate key questions, tensions, or challenges related to decolonizing visual communication; emphasize dialogue, collective reflection, and methodological experimentation rather than completed research; indicate the intended format and level of audience participation; and include the facilitator's affiliation and academic or professional status. *Submission details* *Deadline*: March 15, 2026 *Notification of acceptance*: April 1, 2026 *Submit* *to*: ashley.stewart(a)uniport.edu.ng + tom.divon(a)mail.huji.ac.il We look forward to seeing many of you in Cape Town! Tom Divon and Ashley Ajumoke Stewart -- *Tom Divon* Creators & Platforms R*esearcher* Dept. of Communication & Journalism, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Sammy Ofer School of Communications, IDC, Herzliya Tel: +972-547-532681 [image: Twitter] <https://twitter.com/TomDivon>[image: Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/divon.tom/>[image: Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/tom.divon> Website: https://tomdivon.com/ Co-Founder: The Content Creator Scholars Network <https://www.ccsn.site/> *Publications*: >> Playful Activism: Memetic Performances of Palestinian Resistance in TikTok #Challenges <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20563051231157607> >> #JewishTikTok: The JewToks' Fight against Antisemitism <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359548581_JewishTikTok> >> Serious TikTok: Can You Learn About the Holocaust in 60 Seconds? <https://reframe.sussex.ac.uk/digitalholocaustmemory/2022/03/24/can-you-lear…> >> Playful Trauma: TikTok Creators and the Use of the Platformed Body in Times of War <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20563051241269281> >> Platform gaslighting: A user-centric insight into social media corporate communications of content moderation <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/29768624241303109> >> The unsolicited algorithm: unveiling gendered harms and (non)consent in apple iOS features <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09589236.2024.2433683?src=> >> The sound of disinformation: TikTok, computational propaganda, and the invasion of Ukraine <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14614448241251804?icid=int.sj-full…> >> Youthful Platform Commemoration: TikTok as a Frontier for Holocaust Education and Memory <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383957738_Youthful_Platform_Commem…>

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The 33rd IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering (SANER 2026): Call for Participation
by Announce 24 Jan '26

24 Jan '26

*** Call for Participation *** The 33rd IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering (SANER 2026) 17-20 March, 2026, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina, Limassol, Cyprus https://conf.researchr.org/home/saner-2026 *** Early Registration Deadline: 13th February, 2026 (extended) *** The IEEE International Conference on Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering (SANER) is the premier event on the theory and practice of recovering information from existing software and systems. The event explores innovative methods to extract the many kinds of information that can be recovered from software, software engineering documents, and systems artifacts, and examines innovative ways of using this information in system renewal and program understanding. INVITED SPEAKERS Nicole Novielli and Alexander Serebrenik are the keynote speakers of SANER 2026. More details: https://conf.researchr.org/info/saner-2026/keynotes REGISTRATION Registration is open. Please visit: https://conf.researchr.org/attending/saner-2026/registration+ *** Early registration till 13th February, 2026 (extended) *** If you have not yet registered, there is still time to register at the reduced rate. Special rates for IEEE members and for students. The conference organisation is able to provide visa support letters to attendees that require visa. VENUE SANER 2026 is taking place in Limassol, Cyprus. St. Raphael Resort is located on one of the most renowned beaches in Limassol, only a short coastal drive from the lively centre of town, approximately 10 minutes away. PROGRAM OVERVIEW SANER 2026 workshops take place on 17th March and the main conference between 18th and 20th of March. SANER 2026 features many tracks with talks in different areas of Software Analysis, Evolution and Reengineering. • Research Track (47 papers) • Industrial Track (19 papers) • Early Research Achievement Track (15 papers) • Short Papers and Posters Track (19 papers) • Reproducibility Studies and Negative Results Track (4 papers) • Tool Demo Track (13 papers) • Journal First Papers (18 papers) • Registered Report Track (5 papers) • Workshops (7 workshops) • Tutorials (1 tutorial) WORKSHOPS - SQA4AI – Software Quality Assurance for Artificial Intelligence Workshop https://sqa4ai-ws.github.io/ - Greenvolve – The Green Software Evolution Workshop https://greenvolve.github.io/ - Fairness 2026 – 2nd International Workshop on Fairness in Software Systems https://fairnessworkshop.github.io/ - F-TRANSFER – Facilitating Continuous Education and Training Through AI in SE https://www.cs.ubbcluj.ro/~avescan/f-transfer-2026/ - IWBOSE 2026 – Ninth International Workshop on Blockchain Oriented Software Engineering https://www.agile-group.org/iwbose2026/ - VST 2026 – 9th Workshop on Validation, Analysis and Evolution of Software Tests https://vstworkshop.github.io/vst2026/ - MSR4P&S 2026 – 4th International Workshop on Mining Software Repositories Applications for Privacy and Security https://msr4ps.github.io/ ORGANISING COMMITTEE General Chair • Georgia Kapitsaki, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Local Organizing Chair • George Angelos Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Program Chairs • Eunjong Choi, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan • Matthias Galster, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Industrial Chairs • Anne Etien, University of Lille, France • Tushar Sharma, Dalhousie University, Canada ERA Chairs • Mairieli Wessel, Radboud University, Netherlands • Christoph Treude, Singapore Management University, Singapore Short Papers and Posters Chairs • Eleni Constantinou, University of Cyprus, Cyprus • Sandro Schulze, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Germany RENE Chairs • Apostolos Ampatzoglou, University of Macedonia, Greece • Sebastian Proksch, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands Workshop/Tutorial Chairs • Marcelo De Almeida Maia, Federal University of Uberlandia, Brazil • Juri Di Rocco, University of L'Aquila, Italy Journal-First Chairs • Luigi Lavazza, Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, Italy • Yuxia Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology, China Registered Report Chairs • Sherlock A. Licorish, University of Otago, New Zealand • Sebastiano Panichella, Zurich University of Applied Science, Switzerland Tool Demo Chairs • Maliheh Izadi, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands • Roberto Verdecchia, University of Florence, Italy Diversity, Inclusion, and Newcomers Chairs • Catia Trubiani, Gran Sasso Science Institute, Italy • Aldeida Aleti, Monash University, Australia Proceedings Chair • Raula Gaikovina Kula, Osaka University, Japan Most Influential Paper Award Chairs • Alexander Chatzigeorgiou, University of Macedonia, Greece • Michele Lanza, Software Institute - USI, Lugano, Switzerland Sustainability Chair • Maria Papoutsoglou, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Financial Chair • Constantinos Pattichis, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Publicity and Social Media Chair • Erina Makihara, Ritsumeikan University, Japan

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