CATEGORY 1: Human - AI Collaboration & Communication

• Human & AI Communication: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives
• Trust, Ethics, Credibility, Gatekeeping and Authority
• Combating Misinformation, Disinformation and Deepfakes
• Generative Journalism and Automated News Production
• Gender, Identity and Representation in AI and Media
• AI-Driven Media Production and Future Skills

CATEGORY 2: Art, Design & Future of Creativity

• AI-Generated Art: Creativity, Ethics and Ownership
• Innovation through Lens
• Generative AI as a Creative Collaborator
• Digital Art Pedagogy and Design Education in Emerging Technologies
• Visual Ethics and Social Responsibility in Media and Design
• Strategic Role of Graphic Design in Media and Marketing
• Performing Arts, Film, Music - As a catalyst for Social Change
• Participatory Art and Cultural Transformation

CATEGORY 3: Media Literacy in the Age of Emerging Technologies

• Digital Literacy for All: Low-Cost and Cross-Disciplinary Skill Development
• Media Literacy for Youth and Future Citizens
• Digital Equity, Access and Inclusion
• Student Media Showcases and Participatory Learning Models
• Civic Engagement Through Digital and Visual Communication
• AI: Challenges and Challenges for Academia
• Media Role in Democracy, Peace and Governance

CATEGORY 4: Social Media, Platforms & Digital Culture

• Artificial Intelligence and Social Media Dynamics
• Social Media as a Digital Canvas for Art and Expression
• Influencer Strategies and Algorithmic Visibility
• Platform Governance and Media Freedom
• Digital Sovereignty and the Geopolitics of Media
• Voice of News Aggregators and Social Media Platforms
• OTT Platforms and the Reinvention of Media Consumption

CATEGORY 5: Storytelling & Hybrid Narratives

• Future of Digital Storytelling: Immersive, Interactive and Intelligent Media
• Hybrid Cinema, Cross-Platform Filmmaking
• Transmedia Storytelling Across Platforms
• Vertical Cinema and Mobile-First Films
• AI Scriptwriting and Intelligent Narrative Structures
• Digital Stories, Human Emotions and Reels

CATEGORY 6: Media Uses & Effects

• Media Effect -Theoretical and Applied Perspectives
• Mental Health, Youth and Digital Well-Being
• Media Use in Narrating Healthcare
• Screen Culture, Resilience, and Social Connection
• Media Framing and Persuasion
• Effects on Attitudes, Behavior and Opinion Formation

CATEGORY 7: Media, Sustainability & Global Development

• Communicating the Sustainable Development Goals: Global to Local Action
• Climate, Environmental, and Sustainability Communication
• Media Advocacy for Social Justice, Equity and Inclusion
• Communication Development in the Digital Era
• Media Arts, Technology, and Sustainable Futures
• Crisis Communication: Strategies for Peace, Security and Resilience

CATEGORY 8: Innovation, Industry & Entrepreneurship

• Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure in Digital Media
• Digital Communication for Innovative Startups
• Branding, Marketing and Strategic Communication
• Public Relations: Building trust and Reputation
• Decent Work and Economic Growth in Media Sectors
• AI-Driven Media Production and Future Skills