Human and Digital Mutualism:
Code, Culture and Communication 2025
Mahindra University, Hyderabad, and International Communication Association (ICA) Regional Chapter (India) bring you the first collaborative conference on media and communication. The two-day conference will include keynote and plenary sessions, and several technical presentation sessions with ample time for interactions and networking.
Venue: Convention Centre, Mahindra University, Hyderabad
Dates: 21-22 November 2025 (full days)
Note: This is an initial announcement.
We will keep you updated about further developments such as guests, keynote speakers, session themes, possible publication tie-ups, stay options on Mahindra University (on first-come basis).
You may submit abstracts of research projects. Abstracts will be blind reviewed. Please read guidelines for the submission and review the guidelines carefully before submission. Submissions may emerge from, but are not limited to, the following:
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*Documentary Films/Pitch AVs: We invite non-fiction films and/or pitch AVs for documentary films to showcase under a competitive category.
We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit abstracts for paper presentations at the inaugural Mahindra University-International Communication Association (India Chapter) conference on the broad theme:
Human and Digital Mutualism: Code, Culture and Communication
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 17 October 2025
Paper Presentations:
All abstracts must be submitted electronically via the official conference portal:
Documentary Films:
Documentary films must be submitted electronically as follows: Private online link (Vimeo or YouTube) with password must be submitted along with the director’s bio and synopsis (100 words) of the film including a description of the motivation, central idea, and treatment.
Click here to submit.
General Guidelines for Paper Presentations
- Submission of abstract is open to academics, researchers, doctoral and postgraduate students, and professionals working in media and communication.
- Submission must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
- Joint submissions (up to 3 authors) are allowed.
- Each participant may submit up to two abstracts (either as sole or co-author).
- All submission must be in English and carry a title and 5-7 keywords.
- Length of the abstract should not exceed 800 words (excluding title, keywords, and references).
- Abstract must include the research question, theoretical framework, methodology, discussion, and any findings/conclusions if available.
- “Best Paper” prizes will be awarded. A more detailed paper of up to 3,000 words will be required for the submission to be considered for the awards.
General Guidelines for Documentary Film-Based Submissions
Documentary Format
Submissions must be non-fiction films, including observational, reflexive, investigative, essay, archival, and experimental formats.
Presentations must not exceed 15 minutes, including relevant clippings or showreel from the film not exceeding 5 minutes.
Runtime
Feature-length: 41 minutes and above.
Short Documentary: Under 40 minutes
Language
Non-English films must include English subtitles.
Technical Specifications
- Terms
By submitting, you grant permission to screen your film. The film may be used for promotional purposes. - The submitter must have the legal authority to submit the film and must hold all rights pertaining to the film.
- Submission does not guarantee selection and screening.
- The full documentary films will be screened separately.
- Films will be judged by a jury of professionals. Decision of the jury will be final, binding, and cannot be challenged.
| Category | Early Registration (on or before 10 October 2025) |
Regular Registration (from 20 October 2025 onwards) |
|---|---|---|
| Students/PhD scholars (presenters and non-presenters) |
INR 1500 | INR 2000 |
| Faculty/Professionals (presenters) | INR 2500 | INR 3000 |
| Delegates (non-presenters) | INR 3500 | INR 5000 |
| Optional on-campus accommodation twin occupancy, both days | – | INR 1500 |
| Registration link coming soon. |
Mahindra University, Hyderabad, and International Communication Association (ICA) Regional Chapter (India) bring you the first collaborative conference on media and communication. The two-day conference will include keynote and plenary sessions, and several technical presentation sessions with ample time for interactions and networking.
Venue: Convention Centre, Mahindra University, Hyderabad
Dates: 21-22 November 2025 (full days)
Note: This is an initial announcement.
We will keep you updated about further developments such as guests, keynote speakers, session themes, possible publication tie-ups, stay options on Mahindra University (on first-come basis).
We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit abstracts for paper presentations at the inaugural Mahindra University-International Communication Association (India Chapter) conference on the broad theme:
Human and Digital Mutualism: Code, culture and Communication
You may submit abstracts of research projects. Abstracts will be blind reviewed. Please read guidelines for the submission and review the guidelines carefully before submission. Submissions may emerge from, but are not limited to, the following:
|
|
*Documentary Films/Pitch AVs: We invite non-fiction films and/or pitch AVs for documentary films to showcase under a competitive category.
General Guidelines for Paper Presentations
- Submission of abstract is open to academics, researchers, doctoral and postgraduate students, and professionals working in media and communication.
- Submission must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
- Joint submissions (up to 3 authors) are allowed.
- Each participant may submit up to two abstracts (either as sole or co-author).
- All submission must be in English and carry a title and 5-7 keywords.
- Length of the abstract should not exceed 800 words (excluding title, keywords, and references).
- Abstract must include the research question, theoretical framework, methodology, discussion, and any findings/conclusions if available.
- “Best Paper” prizes will be awarded. A more detailed paper of up to 3,000 words will be required for the submission to be considered for the awards.
General Guidelines for Documentary Film-Based Submissions
Documentary Format
Submissions must be non-fiction films, including observational, reflexive, investigative, essay, archival, and experimental formats.
Presentations must include a relevant clipping from or a showreel of your film, not exceeding 5 minutes.
Runtime
Feature-length: 41 minutes and above.
Short Documentary: Under 40 minutes
Language
Non-English films must include English subtitles in English.
Technical Specifications
- Terms
By submitting, you grant permission to screen your film.
The film may be used for promotional purposes. - The submitter must have the legal authority to submit the film and must hold all rights pertaining to the film.
- Submission does not guarantee selection and screening.
- Films will be judged by a jury of professionals. Decision of the jury will be final, binding, and cannot be challenged.
All abstracts must be submitted electronically via the official conference portal:
Click here to submit.
Documentary Films:
Documentary films must be submitted electronically as follows: Private online link (Vimeo or YouTube) with password must be submitted along with the director’s bio and synopsis (100 words) of the film including a description of the motivation, central idea, and treatment.
Click here to submit
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 17 October 2025
Registration Details
Early Registration for Students and Ph.D. Scholars (on or before 10 October 2025) INR 1,500
Regular Registration for Students and Ph.D. Scholars (from 11 October 2025 onwards) INR 3,000
Early Registration for Faculty & Professionals (on or before 10 October 2025) INR 3,000
Regular Registration (from 11 October 2025 onwards) INR 6,000
Mahindra University, Hyderabad, and International Communication Association (ICA) Regional Chapter (India) bring you the first collaborative conference on media and communication. The two-day conference will include keynote and plenary sessions, and several technical presentation sessions with ample time for interactions and networking.
Venue: Convention Centre, Mahindra University, Hyderabad
Dates: 21-22 November 2025 (full days)
Note: This is an initial announcement.
We will keep you updated about further developments such as guests, keynote speakers, session themes, possible publication tie-ups, stay options on Mahindra University (on first-come basis).
We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit abstracts for paper presentations at the inaugural Mahindra University-International Communication Association (India Chapter) conference on the broad theme:
Human and Digital Mutualism: Code, culture and Communication
You may submit abstracts of research projects. Abstracts will be blind reviewed. Please read guidelines for the submission and review the guidelines carefully before submission. Submissions may emerge from, but are not limited to, the following:
|
|
*Documentary Films/Pitch AVs: We invite non-fiction films and/or pitch AVs for documentary films to showcase under a competitive category.
General Guidelines for Paper Presentations
- Submission of abstract is open to academics, researchers, doctoral and postgraduate students, and professionals working in media and communication.
- Submission must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
- Joint submissions (up to 3 authors) are allowed.
- Each participant may submit up to two abstracts (either as sole or co-author).
- All submission must be in English and carry a title and 5-7 keywords.
- Length of the abstract should not exceed 800 words (excluding title, keywords, and references).
- Abstract must include the research question, theoretical framework, methodology, discussion, and any findings/conclusions if available.
- “Best Paper” prizes will be awarded. A more detailed paper of up to 3,000 words will be required for the submission to be considered for the awards.
General Guidelines for Documentary Film-Based Submissions
Documentary Format
Submissions must be non-fiction films, including observational, reflexive, investigative, essay, archival, and experimental formats.
Presentations must include a relevant clipping from or a showreel of your film, not exceeding 5 minutes.
Runtime
Feature-length: 41 minutes and above.
Short Documentary: Under 40 minutes
Language
Non-English films must include English subtitles in English.
Technical Specifications
- Terms
By submitting, you grant permission to screen your film.
The film may be used for promotional purposes. - The submitter must have the legal authority to submit the film and must hold all rights pertaining to the film.
- Submission does not guarantee selection and screening.
- Films will be judged by a jury of professionals. Decision of the jury will be final, binding, and cannot be challenged.
Paper Presentations:
All abstracts must be submitted electronically via the official conference portal:
Click here to submit.
Documentary Films:
Documentary films must be submitted electronically as follows: Private online link (Vimeo or YouTube) with password must be submitted along with the director’s bio and synopsis (100 words) of the film including a description of the motivation, central idea, and treatment.
Click here to submit
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 17 October 2025
Registration Details
Early Registration for Students and Ph.D. Scholars (on or before 10 October 2025) INR 1,500
Regular Registration for Students and Ph.D. Scholars (from 11 October 2025 onwards) INR 3,000
Early Registration for Faculty & Professionals (on or before 10 October 2025) INR 3,000
Regular Registration (from 11 October 2025 onwards) INR 6,000
