76th International Communication Association (ICA) Annual Conference 2026 – Surakarta Hub
“Communication and Inequalities in Context”
Sub-Theme
Beyond Importing Theory:
Advancing Communication Knowledge from Indonesia
In recent decades, communication studies have been largely shaped by theories and frameworks developed in dominant academic centers. While these contributions remain valuable, their universal application often overlooks the complexity of local contexts, particularly in societies marked by deep social, cultural, and digital inequalities.
Indonesia, as one of the world’s most diverse societies, offers a rich and dynamic context for advancing communication knowledge. Its unique intersections of pluralism, rapid digital transformation, uneven development, and evolving media ecosystems provide fertile ground for theoretical innovation and empirical research.
This conference invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to move beyond importing theory and contribute to the advancement of communication knowledge grounded in Indonesian realities. We particularly encourage works that engage with inequality as a central analytical lens—whether in access, representation, participation, or knowledge production.
Date : Friday, 4 June 2026
Time : 08.00 – 16.30
Venue : UNS Inn Ballroom – Universitas Sebelas Maret
Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57125
Hosted by:
Doctorate Program in Communication Science
Universitas Sebelas Maret – Surakarta
Co-Hosts:
- Universitas Sumatera Utara – Medan
- Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya – Jakarta
- Universitas Pancasila – Jakarta
- LSPR Institute of Communication and Business – Jakarta
- Univeristas Al Azhar Indonesia – Jakarta
- Universitas Padjajaran – Bandung
- Univeristas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta – Yogyakarta
- Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala – Surabaya
- Univerisaa Islam Negeri Alauddin – Makassar
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Papua – Jayapura
Welcome Speech:
- Rector of Universitas Sebelas Maret
- Dean of faculty of Social and Political Sciences Univeristas Sebelas Maret
- Dr. Nia Sarinastiti, M.A. (online)
Keynote Speaker:
Prof. Noshir Contractor (online)
Plennary Speakers
- Prof. Dra. Prahastiwi Utari, M.Si., Ph.D. (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
- Prof. Prof. Dr. Iskandar Zulkarnain, M.Si. (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
- Prof. Dr. Atwar Bajari, M.Si. (Univeristas Padjajaran)
Call for Paper
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