The Academy of Journalism and Communication, in cooperation with Anteo Edizioni Publishing House and the CeSEM Research Center (Italian Republic), is organizing an international scientific conference entitled “Media, Communication and Cultural Exchange between Vietnam and Italy in the Digital Era “.
The Academy of Journalism and Communication, in cooperation with Anteo Edizioni Publishing House and the CeSEM Research Center (Italian Republic), is organizing an international scientific conference entitled “Media, Communication and Cultural Exchange between Vietnam and Italy in the Digital Era “.
To: Scientists, Researchers, and Scholars in Vietnam and abroad
The Academy of Journalism and Communication, in cooperation with Anteo Edizioni Publishing House and the CeSEM Research Center (Italian Republic), is organizing an international scientific conference entitled “Media, Communication and Cultural Exchange between Vietnam and Italy in the Digital Era “.
- Tentative date: November 27, 2026
- Venue: Academy of Journalism and Communication, 36 Xuan Thuy Street, Cau Giay, Hanoi.
The Organizing Committee respectfully invites you to submit papers and share research findings and practical experience related to the conference theme. The most outstanding papers will be selected and edited for publication in a printed conference proceedings volume with an ISBN.
- Conference objectives: The conference will provide a forum for experts, researchers, and journalists from Vietnam and Italy to exchange views and share experience on journalism, communication, and cultural exchange in the context of digital transformation. It will focus on emerging trends in journalism and communication; the impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence on journalism and communication; the identification of and response to misinformation; as well as professional ethics, copyright, social responsibility, and the role ofjournalism and communication in promoting cultural exchange and strengthening mutual understanding between Vietnam and Italy.
- Suggested topics:
1. Papers may address the topics suggested below or other issues relevant to the overall conference theme. The Organizing Committee encourages såbmissions with clear research questions, appropriate theoretical foundations, transparent methodologies, reliable data or source materials, and new academic or practical contributions, including but not limited to the following:
- Digital transformation injoumalism and communication in Vietnam and Italy.
- Applications of artificial intelligence in the production, editing, verification, and distribution ofjournalistic content.
- Digital newsroom models, multimediajournalism, and cross-platform communication. Datajoumalism, information visualization, and forms of digital storytelling.
- Media business models and the relationship between news organizations and technology platfoms.
- Misinformation, deepfakes, and fact-checking mechanisms in the digital environment. Professional ethics, transparency, and social responsibility in the use of artificial intelligence.
- Privacy, personal data, copyright, and intellectual property in digital communication.
- The role ofjoumalism and communication in promoting Vietnam—Italy relations.
- Extemal communication, public diplomacy, and national image promotion.
- Vietnam—Italy cultural exchange throughjoumalism, publishing, cinema, the arts, and digital platfoms.
- Digitization, pmservation, interpretation, and promotion of cultural heritage values. Communication on tourism, cuisine, fashion, design, and the cultural and creative industries.
- Young audiences, social media, and changing pattems of content consumption.
- Media education and strengthening the public’s ability to identify misinfomation. Innovation in journalism and communication education in the context of digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
- Research cooperation, co-publication, academic exchange, and the development of communication products between Vietnam and Italy.
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- Directions for cooperation among the Academy of Journalism and Communication, Anteo Edizioni Publishing House, and the CeSEM Research Center.
3. Submission guidelines:
General requirements:
- The Organizing Committee accepts papers in Vietnamese or English. Papers should be based on research using primary materials or case studies and should present new findings that have not been previously published.
- High-quality papers will be selected for publication in the Conference Proceedings and their authors may be invited to present at the Conference.
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reject papers that do not fit the overall conference theme, duplicate previously published works, fail to comply with editorial requirements, or are submitted after the deadline.
- Papers will undergo double-blind peer review by two independent experts. The decision of the Organizing Committee shall be final.
Specific requirements:
- Length: Papers should be 4,000—6,000 words and use Times New Roman font. Author information: Papers should clearly state the full name, academic title/degree, position, institutional affiliation, telephone number, and email address of the author(s).
- Abstract: The abstract must be provided in both Vietnamese and English and should not exceed 200 words. It should clearly state the research problem, methodology, and new findings or main contents of the paper.
- Keywords: 3—5 keywords, separated by semicolons (;).
- Citations: Direct and indirect quotations must be clearly indicated. References should be numbered in order of appearance in the paper and managed using the EndNote function in Microsoft Word.
- References: Only sources cited in the paper should be listed. The reference list should be placed at the end of the paper and follow the format: “Author (Year of publication), Title, Publisher, cited page number”. Example: Academy of
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Journalism and Communication (2017), Policy Communication and Social Consensus, National Political Publishing House, p. 8.
- Foreign-language references: Use the format: English translation of the title (Original title). Example: Media Literacy and the Challenge of New Information and Communication Technologies (Media Literacy and the Challenge of New Information and Communication Technologies).
- Illustrations: All images and figures must have clear and accurate captions. Authors should submit the original image files together with the manuscript. 4. Peer-review process: Papers submitted to the Organizing Committee by the deadline will undergo double-blind peer review by experts with relevant expertise.
5. Deadline and contact information
- Submission deadline: October 15, 2026
- Email: hoithaokhoahocquocteajc@gmail.com
- Contact: Mr. Nguyen Thai Phuc, Specialist, Department of Science Management and International Cooperation, Academy of Journalism and Communication.
Tel.: +84 983 451 199.
We respectfully invite and lookforward to your participation!
Dr. Mai Duc Ngoc – Standing Deputy Director Academy of Journalism and Communication
