Dear colleagues, We are excited to share the call for submission for the 6th Mobile Studies Congress with you. With apologies for cross-posting. Go Mobile, Stay Connected 6th Mobile Studies Congress August 21-22, 2026 Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India www.6thmobilestudiescongress.org The 6th Mobile Studies Congress invites researchers, creative practitioners, designers, filmmakers, and industry professionals to submit papers and proposals for presentations, workshops, screenings, showcases, and panel discussions on the theme "Go Mobile, Stay Connected." This annual event examines the transformative impact of mobile media, cellphilming and smart technologies on our lives, society, and creative industries. The congress will explore new ways to connect with culture, country, and communities. The 6th Mobile Studies Congress will also feature a screening of the Mobile Innovation Networks and Association (MINA) smartphone film festival. Selected conference papers and projects will be published in a special issue and edited collection. Event Details: Dates: August 21-22, 2026 Venue: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India Organizers: Mobile Studies International, Singapore Mobile Innovation Networks and Association, MINA, Australia Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India We encourage contributions that address a wide range of topics related to mobile studies, mobile communication, creative mobile practices, smartphone filmmaking, mobile storytelling, and cellphilming, including but not limited to the following: Mobile Studies · Creator Economy · The impact of mobile technologies on communication and social connections · Mobile apps in education, health, and governance · Mobile media and its societal implications · Mobile data privacy and security concerns · The future of mobile infrastructures and networks · Cultural and ethical considerations in mobile technology adoption · Mobile literacy and multimodal connectivity Cellphilm / Smartphone Filmmaking / Mobile Stories · Cellphilms as City Films · Mobile Aesthetics · Mobile Documentaries · Connecting to community through mobile storytelling · Connecting to country through mobile storytelling · Mobile creations and Young people for social change (incl. Selfies, families, friends and peer-groups) · Activist groups and NGOs using mobile stories to capture those who have no voice · Mobile XR Format(s) Online and/or in-person · Academic presentation (15min) ◦ Creative Arts research paper ◦ Design research paper ◦ Qualitative/Quantitative research paper ◦ Work-in-Progress / Discussion paper · Lightening talks (5min) · Roundtable discussion on mobile studies and mobile creative practice · Workshop proposal · Video essays · Showcases · Project and artefact exhibition Mobile stories /Cellphilms / Smartphone films A new MINA category spotlighting innovative and smart stories created with smartphones or other pocket cameras and mobile devices. Open to filmmakers, designers, artists, activists and storytellers, this category celebrates short mobile and digital stories (up to 8 minutes) that utilise mobile technology and smartphone filmmaking to craft compelling narratives around connecting to culture, country and communities. We seek entries that blend creativity with visual communication and storytelling ingenuity, showcasing mobile storytelling that inspires, informs, and engages audiences in new ways. Through this category, we aim to explore the intersection of creativity and innovation, promoting stories that engage audiences for social change and/or shape new experiences. Submission Guidelines: · Abstracts should be kept within 300 words · Submissions must be original and not previously presented or published. · Please follow the APA style, the 7th edition · All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Important Dates: · Abstract Submission Deadline: 1st March, 2026 · Notification of Acceptance: 1st April, 2026 Join us for this dynamic gathering at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad or online, where thought leaders from around the globe will share insights, research, and innovations in mobile studies, mobile creative practice, and cellphilms. Let us come together to shape the future of mobile connectivity, creativity, and collaboration. Submit your abstract by clicking this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/RhZq0aqFX0 Submit your Mobile story /Cellphilm / Smartphone film via: https://filmfreeway.com/mina For more information, please contact us at xiaogexu@zwu.edu.cn or MSchleser@swin.edu.au . We look forward to your submissions and an engaging congress! The 6th MSC Congress Committee and organising team Anna Chiara Sabatino, University of Salerno, Italy Cati Alice, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy Claudia A Mitchell, McGill University, Canada Dafydd Sills-jones, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand/Aotearoa Deepak John Mathew, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India Elly Telemelcos, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia Habib Moghimi, University of Sydney, Australia Kabil Khan, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh Laurent Antonczak, AcademyEX, New Zealand/Aotearoa Leann Brown, McGill University, Canada Max Schleser, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia Prof. Krishna Sankar Kusuma, AJKMCRC, India Shuai Li, Zhejiang Wanli University, China Sonali Srivastav, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India Twisha Singh, McGill University, Canada Xiaoge Xu, Zhejiang Wanli University, China