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COMNEWS 2025

empowering a sustainable future through ai & human machine COMMUNICATIONS

Join COMNEWS 2025 to connect with global experts, exchange ideas, and contribute to advancing knowledge in communication and media studies while embracing the transformative potential of AI and digital communication for a sustainable future.

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COMNEWS 2025 aims to explore innovative ideas, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and provide solutions to contemporary communication issues. The conference will feature keynote speeches, panel discussion, and interactive workshops designed to deepen participants’ understanding of communication’s evolving landscape in the digital era. AI, IoT, and advanced communication systems to drive sustainability by reducing energy consumption and enabling eco-friendly infrastructure.

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AI, Media, and Journalism	Examining AI’s transformative role in media production, journalistic practices, and content creation. Topics include AI-driven news generation, algorithmic curation, investigative journalism powered by AI, and ethical considerations in automated reporting.
Ethical and Governance Challenges of AI in Communication	Addressing transparency, accountability, and regulatory frameworks in AI-driven communication. Topics include misinformation management, responsible AI use in media, and balancing human oversight with AI automation.
Digital and Intercultural Communication	Exploring the impact of digital technologies on cross-cultural interactions, identity representation, and inclusivity. Topics include digital literacy for intercultural competence, multilingual communication, and social media’s role in fostering global dialogue.
Communication for Social Change and Advocacy	Investigating how communication strategies empower grassroots movements and amplify marginalized voices. Topics include digital activism, community-driven initiatives, and strategies for environmental and social advocacy.
Crisis and Risk Communication in the Digital Era	Analyzing digital tools in disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and humanitarian communication. Topics include social media in crisis response, disaster reporting ethics, and community resilience strategies.
Corporate and Strategic Communication in the AI Era	Exploring corporate communication strategies in an AI-driven landscape. Topics include AI-driven stakeholder engagement, CSR communication, internal communication strategies, and reputation management.
Platformization, Digital Media Economy, and Business Models	Focusing on the economic and business implications of digital platforms. Topics include platform governance, monetization strategies, audience analytics, and media financial sustainability.
Strategic Communication for Sustainable Development	Highlighting communication’s role in driving sustainability across social, cultural, economic, and environmental dimensions. Topics include sustainability communication strategies, public engagement for environmental action, and the role of communication in advancing SDGs.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

PROFESSOR

EDSON C. TANDOC JR.

Associate Chair, Research and StrategY President’s Chair in Communication Studies Professor, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information

COMNEWS

2025 TIMELINE

JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2025

PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Monday, 25 August 2025

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01 OCTOBER 2025

Camera-ready Submission Deadline

14 – 17 OCTOBER 2025

conference DAY

JULY – SEPTEMBER 2025

Notification of Acceptance Deadline

Friday, 19 September 2025

tO BE ANNOUNCED

01 SEPTEMBER 2025

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2025

Paper Submission Deadline:

Monday, 23 June 2025
Monday, 21 July 2025
Monday, 25 August 2025
Monday, 22 September 2025 (late breaking papers)per Submission Deadline:

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JULY – SEPTEMBER 2025

Notification of Acceptance Deadline:

Friday, 18 July 2025
Friday, 22 August 2025
Friday, 19 September 2025
Friday, 29 September 2025 (late breaking papers).

TO BE ANNOUNCED

1 SEPTEMBER 2025

Early Registration

TO BE ANNOUNCED

1 OCTOBER 2025

Camera-ready Submission Deadline

TO BE ANNOUNCED

14 – 17 OCTOBER 2025

Conference

TO BE ANNOUNCED

COMNEWS 2025 will be held on October 14th-17th 2025 in

Multimedia University Melaka Campus, Malaysia

Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, 75450 Bukit Beruang, Melaka, Malaysia

LIST OF RECOMMENDATION HOTELS and TRANSPORTATION

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1. AMES Hotel
https://www.ames-hotel.com/
Jalan Pkak 2, Pusat Komersial Ayer Keroh, 75450 Malacca
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EJAzjaEZmS7vUkB17

2. MITC Hotel, Melaka
https://mitchotel.com.my/
Lot 15232 and 15233, Jalan Food City, Malacca International Trade Centre, 75450 Ayer Keroh, Malacca, Malaysia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cyx5qF6f7skKFU5U6

3. Ibis Melaka
https://ibis.com-melaka.com/
249, Jalan Bendahara, Kampung Bukit China, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/u9N5Cu5MbxgEz1Wj7

4.Holiday Inn Melaka
https://melaka.holidayinn.com/
192, 75000 Malacca, Malaysia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/77GxU7UR59JT8n5R6

1. Mudzaffar Hotel
https://mudzaffarhotel.com/
Lot 5509, Jalan Wisma Persekutuan, MITC, Ayer Keroh 75450, Melaka
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mg2LqTVMmBVE6d4AA

2. Swiss-Garden International Hotels, Resorts & Inns Official
https://www.swissgarden.com/hotel-melaka/
T2-4, The Shore @ Melaka River, Jalan Persisiran Bunga Raya, 75300 Malacca, Malaysia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wHakxLWZ7CCG93ih7

3. Melaka Hotel | Courtyard Melaka
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/
Lorong Haji Bachee, Kampung Bukit China, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8VdzUEq9PwEF99ST9

4.Melaka Hotel-DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka-Malaysia
https://www.hilton.com/
Jalan Melaka Raya 23, Hatten City, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WfQ4YsKWcGnYFfnD7

1. Transnasional Bus from KLIA2 & KLIA to Melaka
https://www.klia2.info/
https://www.klia2.info/buses/bus-operators/transnasional/#klia-to-malacca

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STAY CONNECTED,
STAY INFORMED

CIC 2025 Organizing Committee 
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +62 21 5422 0800

ORGANIZED BY:

university partner:

Technically Co-Sponsored by:

PATRON:

About the Conference

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committee

1. Advisory Committee

Lilik Oetama	CEO Kompas Gramedia
Teddy Suryanto	Ketua Yayasan Multimedia Nusantara
Asst. Prof. Dr. Andrey Andoko	Rector of Universitas Multimedia Nusantara
Prof. Friska Natalia, PhD	Vice Rector I Universitas Multimedia Nusantara
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ika Yanuarti	Vice Rector II Universitas Multimedia Nusantara
Asst. Prof. Dr. Eng. Niki Prastomo, S.T., M.Sc.	Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Informatics
Asst. prof. Dr. Rismi Juliadi, S.t., M.Si.	Dean of Faculty of Communication Science

2. Organizing Committee

Assoc. Prof. Arya Wicaksana, S.Kom., M.Eng.Sc.	General Chair
Asst. Prof. Ririn Ikana Desanti, S.Kom., M.Kom.	CONMEDIA Co-Chair
Asst. Prof. Wella, S.Kom., M.MSI.	ICON-SONICS Co-Chair
Maria Advenita Gita Elmada, S.I.Kom., M.Si.	COMNEWS Co-Chair

Technical Program Chairs
Asst. Prof. Suryasari, S.Kom., M.T.	CONMEDIA
Asst. Prof. Muhammad Salehuddin, S.T., M.T.	ICON-SONICS
Asst. Prof. Bonifacius Hendar Putranto, S.S., M.Hum.	COMNEWS

Publication Chairs
Asst. Prof. Dinar Ajeng Kristiyanti, S.Kom., M.Kom.	CONMEDIA
Asst. Prof. Fahmy Rinanda Saputri, S.T., M.Eng.	ICON-SONICS
Asst. Prof. Bonifacius Hendar Putranto, S.S., M.Hum.	COMNEWS

Asst. Prof. Veronika, M.Si.	Secretariat and Registration
Irene Putri Larasati, S. Psi.	Secretariat and Registration
Agatha Jovita Indah Kumala, S.E.	Secretariat and Registration
Asst. Prof. Wella, S.Kom., M.MSI.	Financial Committee
Andy Fimansyah, S.Ikom., M.M.	Local Organizing Committee

Publicity Committee
Asst. Prof. Aditya Satyagraha, S.Sn., M.Ds. Glen, S.Kom.	Web
Theresia Lavietha Vivrie Lolita, M.I.Kom.	Social Media

International Relationship Committee
Assoc. Prof. Arya Wicaksana, S.Kom., M.Eng.Sc.	International Relationship Committee
Maria Advenita Gita Elmada, S.I.Kom., M.Si.	International Relationship Committee

Sponsors Committee
Asst. Prof. Nunik Afriliana, S.Kom., M.MSI.	Sponsors Committee
Silvanus Alvin, M.A.	Sponsors Committee

14 Oct 2025	Conference kit collection, Opening Ceremony + Plenary Talk, Parallel Sessions
15 Oct 2025	Conference kit collection, Plenary Talk, and Parallel Sessions
16 Oct 2025	Conference kit collection, Plenary Talk, and Parallel Sessions and Gala Dinner (Award & Closing Ceremony)
17 Oct 2025	City Tour (half-day)

empowering a sustainable future through ai & human machine COMMUNICATIONS

tracks and our sub tracks

THEMES

Media, Communication and Innovation 2

Media, Communication and Innovation

empowering a sustainable future through ai & human machine COMMUNICATIONS

LIST OF RECOMMENDATION HOTELS and TRANSPORTATION

1. Transnasional Bus from KLIA2 & KLIA to Melakahttps://www.klia2.info/ https://www.klia2.info/buses/bus-operators/transnasional/#klia-to-malacca

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STAY CONNECTED, STAY INFORMED

ORGANIZED BY:

university partner:

Technically Co-Sponsored by:

PATRON:

1. Transnasional Bus from KLIA2 & KLIA to Melaka
https://www.klia2.info/
https://www.klia2.info/buses/bus-operators/transnasional/#klia-to-malacca

STAY CONNECTED,
STAY INFORMED