Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Annual Conference 2026

The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Annual Conference 2026 examines education, research and professional practices in journalism and mass communication, including digital media, data-driven reporting, media ethics, diversity in media education, and evolving forms of storytelling and public communication.

Key Topics

• Best Practices for a Mass Communication Internship Program
• The Small World of Global Advertising
• Infusing Diversity in JMC Curricula: Research and Pedagogies Using Celebrities and Diverse Films
• Big Data Session with Hands-On Python Training
• Political Messaging via Entertainment Platforms Within and Across Nations
• Mobile Journalism Techniques and Tools
• A Step-by-Step Guide to Grad School and Early Career Development
• Diversity Teaching Through Entrepreneurship
• Teaching the Art of the Interview
• Computational Methods in Research, the Classroom, and Ethical Storytelling
• History of Violence Against the Media
• The Changing Demands of Internships
• Great Ideas for Teaching
• Ethics Versus Propaganda: Lessons for Strategic Communicators
• Opportunities for Diversity & Inclusion in the Visual Communication Classroom
• Understanding Trust in Local vs. National News
• The Future of Sports Magazines
• Digital Methodologies: Merging Culture and Technology
• Video games as research
• Public Relations, the Media, and the Ethical Implications for Political Discourse
• Fake News
• The Role of Regular Actors and Strangers in (Community) Journalism Practice
• Strategic Use of Social Media and Social Media Data

Who should Attend

Journalism and mass communication educators, students and media professionals.