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Salthill, Galway - photo by Chaosheng Zhang

Pre and Post conferences

A range of pre- and post-conference events will take place before and after the main conference, including workshops and thematic discussions organised by Sections, Working Groups and partner organisations. If you are attending , we encourage you to explore these additional events.
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Blackrock Diving Tower (Salthill, Galway) — photo by Chaosheng Zhang

Conference Theme

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.
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Professor David J Burn, President University of Galway

Welcome from the University of Galway President

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.
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The Mayor of Galway, Councillor Mike Cubbard

Welcome from The Mayor of Galway

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.
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