Sister Nivedita University Welcomes the International Communication Association to Kolkata.
Sister Nivedita University (SNU), Kolkata, proudly hosts the ICA-2026 Annual Conference – South Asian Regional Hub, as part of the 76th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA).
Centred on the theme "Communication and Inequalities in Context," the conference invites scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students to submit original research papers and posters that critically explore the intersections of communication, inequality, and power in contemporary society.
The conference seeks to foster inclusive dialogue and innovative scholarship that interrogates structural disparities, emerging digital divides, algorithmic bias, and inequalities in knowledge production across global and regional contexts.
Key Dates:
• Submission Opens: 20 February 2026
• Submission Deadline: 30 March 2026 (12:00 Noon IST)
• Review Period: 2 April – 30 April 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 10 May 2026
Follow the steps below to submit your research to the ICA-2026 South Asian Regional Hub at Sister Nivedita University.
Prepare an abstract clearly outlining your research problem, methodology, key arguments, and expected contributions.
Upload your abstract through the official submission form and select the most relevant conference theme or research track.
All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure academic quality and originality.
Authors of accepted papers will receive notification and can proceed with registration to confirm participation.
Mark your calendars for the 2026 cycle
Submission System Opens
Submission Deadline
Review Period
Notification of Acceptance
Social transformations and communication divides.
Theoretical perspectives on communication inequality.
Emerging divides and transnational inequalities.
Algorithmic bias and technological marginalisation.
Inequalities in academia and knowledge production.