76th Annual ICA Conference || India Regional Hub

Communication and Inequalities
in Context

4th - 6th June 2026 | Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata, India

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Programme Schedule

The 3-day conference schedule is now finalized. Explore keynotes, plenary talks, and presentation timings across different tracks.

June 4, 2026 (Day 1)

Inauguration, Keynotes, and Afternoon Parallel Presentation Tracks.

June 5, 2026 (Day 2)

Plenary Panels, Special Workshops, and Parallel Research Tracks.

June 6, 2026 (Day 3)

Morning Sessions, Valedictory Session, and Certificate Distribution.

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Quick Schedule Info

Venue

Main Auditorium & Seminar Halls, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata

Registrations

Opens daily from 8:30 AM onwards at the Registration Desk

Technical Help

Presenters please copy your slides to host laptops 15 minutes before the session starts

Program Committee

Prof. B.P. Sanjay
Prof. B.P. Sanjay

Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE.

Prof. Vinod Pavarala
Prof. Vinod Pavarala

Senior Professor & Advisor, School of Digital Media & Communication, Mahindra University

Prof. Dr. Padma Rani
Prof. Dr. Padma Rani

Professor, Manipal Institute of Communication

Dr. Mausumi Bhattacharyya
Dr. Mausumi Bhattacharyya

Associate Professor, Journalism and Mass Communication, Visva-Bharati

Prof. Ruchi Kher Jaggi
Prof. Ruchi Kher Jaggi

Professor and Director, Symbiosis International University

Prof. Ruchi Kher Jaggi
Dr. Surbhi Dahiya

AMCR- Faculty Ambassador, Professor and Course Director, Department of English Journalism, Indian Institute of Mass Communication

Prof. Ruchi Kher Jaggi
Dr. Snehasis Sur

President, Press Club Kolkata

Prof. Ruchi Kher Jaggi
Noshir Contractor

General Secretary, International Communication Association

Prof. Ruchi Kher Jaggi
MS. CHARU PRAGYA

Lawyer and Social Activist

About The Regional Hub

Sister Nivedita University (SNU), Kolkata, India proudly hosts the ICA-2026 Annual Conference – India Regional Hub, as part of the 76th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA).

The City of Joy, Kolkata

Kolkata is known as the heart of the Bengali Renaissance, renowned for its literature, arts, cinema, and festivals like Durga Puja.

Key Landmarks:

  • Victoria Memorial
  • Howrah Bridge
  • Indian Museum
  • Park Street
Weather Forecast (4th June - 6th June)
Temperature: 27-35°C | Probability of Thunderstorms: 1%

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How to Reach Sister Nivedita University

DG 1/2, Action Area 1, New Town, Kolkata, 700156, West Bengal, India

From Airport

Distance: ~11.5 km

Cab services (Ola, Uber, Indriver) are available outside the arrival exit gate.

25 - 40 Mins
From Howrah Station

Distance: ~15.6 km

By Cab: Pickup near Platform No. 21 exit (~90 mins).

By Bus: S-12 or AC-12 from Platform No. 1 exit.

By Metro: Travel to Salt Lake Sector V, then take a short cab/bus ride.

From Kolkata Station

Distance: ~12.4 km

By Cab: Pickup near Platform No. 1 (~1.5 hours).

By Bus: Take K1 (Kolkata Station to Newtown).

From Sealdah Station

Distance: ~13.5 km

Take the Metro to Salt Lake Sector V Station. Exit via Gate No. 2 and take a 10-minute cab or bus ride towards New Town/SNU.

From Karunamoyee Terminal

Distance: ~6.4 km

Take any bus heading towards Kolkata Airport (AC or Non-AC). Travel time is approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic.

About the Conference

We Welcome Submissions From

  • Faculty & Independent Researchers
  • Doctoral & Early-Career Scholars
  • Postgraduate Students
  • Media & Communication Practitioners
  • Interdisciplinary Researchers from South Asia and beyond
Special Opportunity for In-Person Attendees

Remote registration for ICA26 at Cape Town included. Access to approximately 40 hybrid educational sessions, including the opening plenary and the Presidential Address.

Key Dates

Feb 20, 2026
Abstract Submission System Opens
April 15, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline
May 10, 2026
Notification of Acceptance
June 4-6, 2026
Conference Dates
Main Theme

Communication and Inequalities in Context

The conference seeks to foster inclusive dialogue that interrogates structural disparities, emerging digital divides, and inequalities in knowledge production.

Conference Sub-Themes

  • Communication and social transformation
  • Communication infrastructures and social stratification

  • Theorising communication inequalities
  • Tensions and intersectionality of power hierarchies in communication
  • Intersectionality, hierarchy, and representation

  • Transnational flows and asymmetries
  • Cultural and geopolitical communication divides

  • Algorithmic bias and platform governance
  • Data inequality and technological exclusion

  • Academic hierarchies and epistemic power
  • Regional disparities in research resources and visibility
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About ICA

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Advancing the scholarly study of human communication worldwide.

The International Communication Association (ICA) aims to advance the scholarly study of human communication by encouraging and facilitating excellence in academic research worldwide. As a premier academic association, ICA provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and the latest research findings in the field.

The ICA conference stands as one of the largest and most prestigious global gatherings for communication scholars, practitioners, and students, fostering international collaboration and innovation.

Cutting-edge Research

Hear the latest findings before they’re published, across every subfield of communication.

Global Community

Meet and collaborate with scholars, professionals, and students from dozens of countries.

Awards & Recognition

Celebrate excellence in communication with our annual ICA-wide awards as well as individual Div/IG awards.

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About Sister Nivedita University

Reinvent Yourself Beyond Boundaries

Sister Nivedita University (SNU) at New Town, Kolkata was established through the Sister Nivedita University Act, 2017. Built on the path of Sister Nivedita and blessed under the shadow of Swami Vivekananda, SNU is a unique institution of excellence.

The university offers diverse programs in Engineering, Science, Medicine, Management, Law, and more, with a specific focus on skill development, entrepreneurship, and women empowerment.

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Program Leader

Dr. Minal Pareek

Prof. Dr. Minal Pareek

Dean, School of Arts, Media & Design
Director, Digital Media, Techno India Group

Submission Process

Join the ICA-2026 India Regional Hub at Sister Nivedita University. Follow these four steps to submit your research for peer review.

1
Develop Your Abstract

Outline your research problem, methodology, key arguments, and expected contributions.

2
Submit Online

Download the brochure to view submission tracks and detailed guidelines.

20 Feb – 15 Apr
3
Review & Evaluation

Submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure academic quality.

15 Apr – 10 May
4
Confirmation

Accepted authors will receive notifications to proceed with conference registration.

10 May 2026
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