International Conference on Media Education and Training (ICMET 2026)

The Department of Media and Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya (UM), invites scholars, researchers, educators, postgraduate students, media practitioners, and industry professionals to submit papers for the International Conference on Media Education and Training ICMET 2026.

ICMET 2026 focuses on the changing landscape of media education and professional practice in the age of artificial intelligence, automation, digital platforms, and algorithmic communication. The conference aims to provide a platform for academic discussion, industry engagement, and knowledge sharing on how media education and media professions can remain relevant, ethical, and future-ready.

Conference Theme	Future-Proofing Media Professions: Education and Practice in a Hyper-Algorithmic Landscape
Date	1 December 2026 (Tuesday)
Venue	Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Organizer	Department of Media and Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Suggested Topics

Submission Guidelines

Participants are invited to submit papers related to, but not limited to, the following areas:

AI in media and communication education
Curriculum design for future media professionals
AI literacy and digital media skills
Academic integrity and ethical use of AI in higher education
AI as a research topic in media and communication studies
AI as a research tool for media research
Journalism, broadcasting, and AI transformation
Creative media production in the age of automation
Platform culture and algorithmic communication
Digital labour and the future of media employment
Media ethics, misinformation, and synthetic media
Lifelong learning and professional training for media practitioners
Public relations, advertising, branding, and strategic communication in the AI era
Regional and Global South perspectives on AI, media, and communication

Authors are invited to submit an abstract of 250–300 words.The abstract should include:

Title of the paper
Author name
Institutional affiliation
Email address
Research problem
Objective
Method
Expected contribution
Word count between 4,000 - 7,000
APA 7th format

Selected papers may be considered for publication in a conference proceeding, edited book, or other publication platform, subject to review and editorial approval.

Fees	Important Dates
UM Lecturers & Students (Internal): RM150 Malaysian-based Presenters (Local): RM250 International Presenters: USD 150 Non-presenter: RM80	Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 October 2026 Notification of Acceptance: 31 October 2026 Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31 November 2026 Conference Date: 1 December 2026