The 3rd Media Impact Conference: Trends in Journalism, Mass Communication, and Digital Media (JCM26)
Locations
- U.S.A. (Offline): Boston
- Online: Link to be provided by the organizer
Date & Details
- Date: December 30, 2026
- Mode: Hybrid (On-site | Online)
Introduction
Following the success of the 2025 ALSA event, the American Life and Science Association is proud to host The 3rd Media Impact Conference: Trends in Journalism, Mass Communication, and Digital Media (JCM26). This premier global forum convenes leading journalists, media scholars, and digital strategists to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of information dissemination and public discourse.
The 2026 program focuses on the intersection of traditional reporting and emerging technologies. From the impact of artificial intelligence on newsrooms to the ethics of mass communication in a post-truth era, JCM26 highlights breakthroughs in digital storytelling and audience engagement.
Through visionary keynotes and collaborative workshops, participants will address interdisciplinary solutions to the challenges of misinformation and the shifting economics of digital media. We invite you to join this international community as we inspire the next generation of media pioneers to navigate and shape the future of global communication.
Conference Agenda
| Time (EST) | Session Title | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Opening Remarks & Welcome Address | |
| 09:00 – 10:15 | Keynote I: Social Networks and Society: The Power and Perils of Connectivity | Mahesh Srinivasan (Harvard University) |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | Coffee Break / Virtual Networking | — |
| 11:00 – 12:15 | Keynote II: Ethics in Media: Navigating the Complexities of Truth and Responsibility | Hu Liu (Weinan Normal University) |
| 12:15 – 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Q&A | |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Closing Remarks |
Keynote Speakers
Mahesh Srinivasan
Linguistic and Cognitive Development
Associate Professor
Harvard University
Hu Liu
Humanities
Doctor
Weinan Normal University
Editorial Team
Editor-in-chief
Syed Muhammad Miqdad Mehdi (South China University of Technology)
Associate Editor
Zahid Yousaf (Government College of Management Sciences, Mansehra-Pakistan)
Editorial Board Member
Umer Sahil Maqsood (Xi'an Jiaotong University), Hu Liu (Weinan Normal University)
All submissions will be screened and peer-reviewed by the reviewers with MDs, PHDs, Doctors of Engineering and associate professors from the universities and research institutes worldwide.
The peer-review process will be double-blind peer-review.
