Several events will take place in the days immediately prior to the main conference in Galway.
Many of these include calls for papers, offering additional opportunities for scholars to present research, participate in thematic discussions, or contribute to specialised workshops.
Each pre-conference is organised independently and may have its own submission guidelines, deadlines, or participation format.
Explore the list below to learn more about each event and how to participate:
IAMCR 2026 Gary Gumpert Event | 26 June | Galway
Community Media and the Re-Making of Social/Urban Space: Anchors in the Digital Commons
Communicative Futures: Concepts to Imagine With | 25-26 June | London
Representations of (Post-)Industrial Communities: Voice, Visibility and Value | 27 June | Dublin
Reimagining Climate Media Research: Current Challenges and Future Directions | 27 June | Dublin
Right to communicate: Looking back and Moving Forward | 27 June | Galway
Podcasting, journalism & storytelling for impact: Local voices, global connections | 27 June | Galway
Media Development at a Crossroads: Power, Funding, and Futures Beyond the Donor Era | 27 June | Dublin
Piercing the Corporate Veil Across the Network Media Stack | 27 June | Galway
