With apologies for cross-posting. Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to announce registrations are open for the 2022 Policy & Internet Conference, to be held at the University of Sydney, September 28 and 29. https://internet-policy-meco.sydney.edu.au/datafication-platformization-meta... With a focus on the immediate crises in our communication space, our invited speakers will address the conference theme, Datafication. Platformization. Metaverse. The state of global internet policy, to explore how the current developments within digital media spaces has a regulatory impact. The conference will present cutting edge research from around the globe that address issues such as what is the current state of play for the platform society and its associated internet regulation, how internet regulation includes/excludes groups and individuals, and the consequences of contemporary communication on the environment. This conference will be held in a hybrid mode, so if you can’t make it to Sydney for the live event, please consider registering for the streaming online alternative. The conference will feature the following Keynote presentations: Professor Rohan Samarajiva, Chair of LIRNEasia Associate Professor Tanya Lokot, Dublin City University Professor John Hartley, A.M., University of Sydney Associate Professor Crystal Abidin, Curtin University With a series of specialist panels featuring the work of: Dr Damar Juniarto, Executive Director of Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network Dr Matthew Nguyen, Tony Blair Institute Dr Jay Thompson, RMIT University Professor Terry Flew, University of Sydney Professor Julian Thomas, RMIT University Dr Joanne Gray, University of Sydney Associate Professor Diana Bossio, Swinburne University Professor Kim Weatherall, University of Sydney Professor Gerard Goggin, University of Sydney Professor Katie Ellis, Curtin University Dr Wayne Hawkins, Director of Inclusion, ACCAN Dr Natasha Layton, Monash University Associate Professor Paul Harpur, University of Queensland More speakers will be announced soon. Looking forward to seeing you there, and for any further information, please contact Dr Jonathon Hutchinson [jonathon.hutchinson@sydney.edu.au] or Milica Stilinovic [millica.stilinovic@sydney.edu.au]. DR JONATHON HUTCHINSON | Senior Lecturer Online Communication and Media Department of Media and Communication | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Coordinator Editor-in-Chief, Policy & Internet Journal [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/19442866] Treasurer of Australian and New Zealand Communication Association (ANZCA) Faculty of Arts and Design Distinguished Fellow 2022, University of Canberra THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Rm N233, John Woolley Building (A20) | The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 T +61 2 9351 2821 | F +61 2 9351 2434 | M +61 421 178 971 E jonathon.hutchinson@sydney.edu.au<mailto:jonathon.hutchinson@sydney.edu.au> | W sydney.edu.au<http://sydney.edu.au> | W jonathonhutchinson.com.au<http://www.jonathonhutchinson.com.au/> A globally ranked university <https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/our-world-rankings.html> 4th for graduate employability* *QS Graduate Employability rankings 2022 Giving today. Changing tomorrow. See the impact<https://sydney.edu.au/alumni-giving/gifts-with-impact.html> CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments.