The 2026 central theme, Peripheries and Connections: Media, Communication, and Transformation, addresses the complexities of contemporary media systems in a polarised and interconnected world. By emphasising intersections between the global and the local, IAMCR 2026 will provide a platform for reimagining media’s role in addressing critical challenges such as climate change, migration, representation, and digital inequalities.
IAMCR invites the submission of abstracts for its 2026 conference, to be held from 28 June to 2 July 2026 in Galway, Ireland, hosted by the University of Galway. The deadline for submission is 3 February 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Professor David J Burn, President, University of Galway In the words of the Irish language, I offer a “céad míle fáilte romhaibh” or “one hundred thousand welcomes” to the International Association for Media and Communication Research community. We look forward to welcoming you to Galway and to our University for IAMCR 2026.
Councillor Mike Cubbard It is my great pleasure to welcome the IAMCR 2026 conference to Galway, a place well known as Ireland's Cultural Heart and a city renowned for its creativity, storytelling, and strong sense of community.