Rivers State University Announces Maiden International Conference 2025

Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, is set to host its Maiden International Conference 2025, themed "Shifting Paradigms: Inclusive and Innovative Communication in the Era of Digital Disruption."

The event, organized by the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, has issued a call for papers, inviting submissions from a diverse range of participants.

Target Participants

The conference welcomes the academic community, cultural and creative sector, policy and governance stakeholders, industry professionals, and development and civil society actors to contribute their insights.

Sub-Themes

The conference will explore a wide array of topics, including:

- Digital Journalism, News Values, and the Algorithmic Public Sphere

- Public Relations and Strategic Communication in a Disrupted World

- Advertising, Branding, and Consumer Engagement in the Digital Marketplace

- Development Communication, Social Change, and Digital Citizenship

- Streaming Cultures and the Evolution of Cinematic and Broadcast Content

- Platform Politics, Power, and the Future of Public Discourse

- Media Ethics, Regulation, and Rights in the Digital Era

- Creative Storytelling, Content Creation, and the Rise of Digital Influencers

- Evolving Research Methods in Communication and Media Studies

- Teaching and Learning Communication in a Post-Pandemic World

Submission Guidelines

Prospective participants are invited to submit an original abstract of no more than 250 words, indicating their sub-theme of interest. All conference sub-themes are open to propose papers that address the central theme and focus areas. Abstracts and panel proposals should be sent via email to fcmconference@rsu.edu.ng. The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2025.

Keynote Speakers

Lead Speaker: Sean Okigbaloye, On Podcast Vision/Mic

Lead Speaker: Patrick Ugbe, Chairman/CEO, HIT FM, Calabar

Conference Details

The conference is scheduled for October 15-17, 2025, and will be held at the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Conference fees are as follows:

- In-Person (National): N50,000

- International: $50

- Students: N30,000

All payments must be made to the designated account: Account Name - Faculty of Communication and Media Insights, Account Number - 1140346914,

Bank - Polaris Bank.

For more information, contact 08139255264.

This landmark event, featuring prominent speakers including Professor Chinyere Stella Okunna, former Vice-Chancellor of Mass Communication in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, underscores the university’s commitment to advancing communication and media studies in the digital age.