Bangkok / Guangzhou – 2026 — The Asian Network for Public Opinion Research (ANPOR) is pleased to announce its official collaboration as a co-organizer of the APCA–Jinan University 2026 Joint Annual Conference, to be held on 28–29 November 2026 in Guangzhou, China.
Hosted by Jinan University and organized by the Asia-Pacific Communication Alliance (APCA) together with Jinan University, the conference will convene scholars, researchers, media professionals, policymakers, and graduate students from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond under the theme:
“Global Communication in the Age of AI: Reimagining Connectivity and Asia-Pacific Dialogue”
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape communication systems, media practices, public discourse, and global connectivity, the conference aims to foster critical dialogue on the future of communication in an increasingly AI-driven world. The event will provide an interdisciplinary platform for discussing emerging issues related to AI communication, journalism transformation, platform governance, public opinion, media literacy, digital ethics, and Asia-Pacific communication dynamics.
ANPOR’s participation as co-organizer reflects the organization’s continuing commitment to advancing public opinion research, international academic collaboration, and evidence-based dialogue across Asia. Through this partnership, ANPOR seeks to strengthen scholarly exchange on the evolving relationship between communication technologies, digital publics, and social change in the region.
The conference will feature presentations, panel discussions, posters, and roundtables covering a broad range of topics, including:
- AI and the Future of Communication
- Global Communication and International Dialogue
- Platforms, Data, and Governance
- Journalism and Media Transformation
- Asia-Pacific Perspectives
- Public Opinion and Social Change
The conference also receives academic support from leading journals and institutions, including Technology in Society, Emerging Media, Chinese Journal of Journalism & Communication, and International Communication Research.
The event will be held in person in Guangzhou, one of China’s most dynamic international and technological hubs, offering an ideal setting for discussions on innovation, intercultural dialogue, and the future of global communication.
Researchers and scholars are invited to submit abstracts in English through the conference submission system at:
Further details regarding keynote speakers, registration, and conference programs will be announced progressively on the conference website.
For conference enquiries:
Email: O_IICR@jnu.edu.cn
