About the Conference:
The rise of digital media has transformed almost all aspects of human life, including the societal and cultural dynamics across the globe. Especially since Web 2.0, digital media has evolved from a mere communication tool to an omnipresent force that affects all aspects of human life. According to Manuel Castells (2009) the emergence of Network Society or The Information Age, marks the transition from an industrial society to a network society, where networks of digital communication have become the organizing structures of human activity. This shift not only has major implications for how people connect and talk, but also reflects on the way we participate in culture, politics and economics. Hence, this conference seeks to examine the interrelationship between digital media, culture and societal transformation.
Scope and Objective:
This conference will provide a critical examination of the intersection of digital media and society from several perspectives. The following are the central issues that will be explored:
• Connectivity and Social Interaction
• Political Economy of Digital Media
• The Future of Digital Media and Society
• Digital Cultures and Practices
• Digital Media and Social Change
Important Dates:
• Last Date for Abstract submission – 07th January 2025
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance – 10th January 2025
• Last date for Full Paper Submission – 03rd February 2025
• Last Date for Registration – 03rd February 2025
• Dates of Conference – 06th – 07th February 2025
Sub Themes:
• Influence of Social Media on Human Interaction and Relationships
• Identity Construction and Self-Representation in Digital Spaces
• Digital Influencers and the Shaping of Online Cultural Narratives
• Digital Surveillance, Privacy, and the Ethics of Connectivity
• Role of Digital Media in Political Participation and Online Activism
• Misinformation and Its Impact on Democracy
• Role of Digital Platforms in Amplifying Social Movements
• Influence of Digital Media on Marginalized Communities and Social Justice
• Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and the Future of Digital Society
About the University:
Don Bosco University is a project of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) executed by Don Bosco Society, Azara, Guwahati. Presently, Salesians are working in 132 countries catering to over nine million young people worldwide; Salesians have been recognized by Government of India as the single largest provider of technical education in India, second only to the Government.
More than 100 Salesian technical schools and 25 colleges have been established in India. Scores of non-formal training centers, agricultural training centers, relief and rehabilitation centers, literacy centers and shelters for street children in India are managed by the salesians of Don Bosco.
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