General Notices

The Department of Literary, Cultural and Communication Studies at The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine Campus invites submissions for the International Media and Communication Conference (IMCC) 2026, to be held 24–26 June 2026 at The UWI St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape media production, communication practices and cultural expression, IMCC 2026 creates a critical space for dialogue at the intersection of technology, society and the humanities. The conference brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, creatives and graduate students to examine how AI-driven transformations are redefining media and communication locally, regionally and globally.

Conference Objectives

· Examine the impact of AI on Caribbean and global media ecosystems

· Promote ethical, inclusive, and critical approaches to AI and digital media

· Reimagine the role of the Humanities in an increasingly digital world

· Provide a platform for postgraduate students and early-career researchers

Conference Strands and Topics

Submissions are welcomed across a wide range of themes, including but not limited to:

· Digital Media & Transformation

· AI and the Future of Media & Communication

· Social Media & Society

· Media Literacy, Trust, and Globalization

· Health, Crisis, and Climate Communication in the Digital Era

(Individual paper presentations, panels and poster sessions are encouraged.)

Abstract Guidelines (Individual Papers)

· Abstracts should be no more than 250 words

· Submissions must include: title, background, methodology, and results or proposed findings

· Five relevant keywords are required

· Abstracts must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (12-point font, 1.5 spacing)

· A cover page must include author name(s), affiliation(s), presentation format, selected strand, and contact email Submission via email to STA-LMCConference2026@uwi.edu

Abstract Guidelines (Panels)

Submit one abstract per panel (3–4 presenters)

· The abstract must include:

· Theme/strand and topic

· Research question

· Methodology

· Summary of each presenter’s contribution

Also list:

· Names of presenters

· Titles of individual papers

· Affiliations

· Email addresses

Abstract Guidelines (Posters)

The abstract must include:

· Theme/strand

· Title of the research

· Research question

· Methodology

· Results

Also list:

· Name(s) and title(s) of author(s) and co-author(s)

· Affiliations

· Email address(es)

Important Dates

· Submission deadline extended: March 31, 2026 

· Notification of acceptance: March 2026 For additional information, please contact the conference secretariat at STA-LMCCSecretariat@uwi.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to IMCC 2026 as we explore and shape the future of media and communication in the age of AI.