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David McNeill to Present ‘TikToking Ourselves to Death: Journalism in Japan in the Age of Social Media’ at KAMC/MediAsia2026

David McNeill to Present ‘TikToking Ourselves to Death: Journalism in Japan in the Age of Social Media’ at KAMC/MediAsia2026

Dr McNeil’s keynote presentation will draw on his decades of work in journalism and academia to examine how social media is reshaping political communication in Japan today and challenging the traditional influence of newspapers and television.

Thomas G. Endres to Present A Storied Career: A Photo-Ethnographic Review of Rhetorical Communities’ at KAMC/MediAsia2026

Thomas G. Endres to Present A Storied Career: A Photo-Ethnographic Review of Rhetorical Communities’ at KAMC/MediAsia2026

Dr Endres’ keynote will explore how lived experience becomes shared narrative, how stories create communities, and why authentic human experience remains vital in an age of AI-generated simulation.

Krystal Chryssomallis to Deliver Workshop ‘Luck Is a Skill: A Real-Time Framework for Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Better Outcomes’ at KAMC/MediAsia2026

Krystal Chryssomallis to Deliver Workshop ‘Luck Is a Skill: A Real-Time Framework for Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Better Outcomes’ at KAMC/MediAsia2026

Ms Chryssomallis’ featured workshop will introduce the Mirror Method™, a practical framework for strengthening perception, adaptability, creative confidence, and opportunity recognition in uncertain environments.

Future Hub Forum 2026

Future Hub Forum 2026

This free event is the perfect way to meet a focused group of researchers, educators, practitioners, and organisational partners before the main conference begins, creating connections that can continue throughout KAMC/MediAsia2026.

Conference Report and Intelligence Briefing: KAMC/MediAsia2025

The 6th Kyoto Conference on Arts, Media & Culture (KAMC2025) and The 16th Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia2025) took place in one of the major cultural hearts of Japan. Kyoto is one of the country’s most storied and beautiful cities, and was once the capital of Japan for over a thousand years …

IAFOR Scholarship Recipients

IAFOR Grant and Scholarship Recipients: The 16th Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia2025)

We are delighted to announce the recipients of IAFOR grants and scholarships for The 16th Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia2025) to be held between November 04–08, 2025.

Conference Report and Intelligence Briefing: KAMC/MediAsia2024

The Kyoto Conference on Arts, Media & Culture (KAMC2024) was held alongside The 15th Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia2024) in Kyoto, Japan, from October 15-19, 2024. The event welcomed over 350 delegates from more than 40 countries and invited keynote speakers from Hokkaido University, Japan, the University of South Florida, United States, …

Kyoto Walking Tour

Accepted Presentations

One of the greatest strengths of IAFOR’s international conferences is their international and intercultural diversity. As of September 4, 2026, MediAsia2026 has received over 270 submissions from 57 countries and territories – including: Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the United States, and Vietnam. The following submissions have been accepted for presentation …

IAFOR Scholarship Recipients

IAFOR Grant and Scholarship Recipients: The 15th Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia2024)

We are delighted to announce the recipients of IAFOR grants and scholarships for The 15th Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia2024) to be held in Kyoto, Japan, between October 15-19, 2024. In total, we received 65 scholarship applications. Launched in 2016, IAFOR’s grants and scholarships programme provides financial support to PhD students and …

IAFOR Scholarship Recipients

IAFOR Grant and Scholarship Recipients: The 14th Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia2023)

We are delighted to announce the recipients of IAFOR grants and scholarships for The 14th Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia2023) to be held in Kyoto, Japan between October 10-13, 2023. In total, we received 43 scholarship applications. Launched in 2016, IAFOR’s grants and scholarships programme provides financial support to PhD students and …