2025: Book of Abstracts | Digital Perspectives & Global Narratives in New Media Communication

The Digital Perspectives & Global Narratives in New Media Communication conference provided a dynamic forum for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to explore the evolving intersections of digital media, communication, and global narratives. This collection of abstracts showcases a wide spectrum of interdisciplinary research addressing critical issues in new media, from digital activism and political discourse to cultural identity, gender representation, and technological advancements in education and accessibility.
The conference’s plenary sessions set the stage by addressing key transformations in political activism through digital data, as well as the reconfiguration of traditional media production in a globally interconnected landscape. These discussions underscored the role of digital media in shaping public discourse, challenging power structures, and redefining storytelling practices.
Parallel sessions focused on various thematic panels, each highlighting unique contributions. The impact of social media on political trust, counter-narratives in contemporary media, and the role of digital storytelling in conflict and identity politics were extensively examined. Other panels focused on ethical dilemmas in digital spaces, including representation in media, the commodification of identity, and the interplay between AI and cultural heritage interpretation.
The conference also provided critical insights into gender representation in new media, with discussions on feminist digital activism, personal branding, and the visual portrayal of women in cinema and social media. Furthermore, significant attention was given to the transformative role of digital education, including AI-driven learning models, virtual reality in teaching, and digital accessibility for marginalized communities, such as visually impaired learners and Deaf signers.
A key highlight was the exploration of translation and language innovation in digital contexts, with research on audiovisual translation challenges, AI-assisted interpretation of cultural symbols, and the role of social media in promoting linguistic diversity. Finally, global dialogue was enriched by discussions on think tanks’ digital communication strategies, cross-cultural advertising narratives, and the democratization of art through participatory digital media.
This Book of Abstracts reflects the conference's commitment to advancing knowledge in the digital age, fostering critical discussions on the socio-political, cultural, and ethical dimensions of new media. By bridging diverse perspectives across disciplines and geographies, the conference underscored the importance of digital narratives in shaping contemporary communication landscapes and global interactions.