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Welcome to ECC2026!

We are delighted to welcome you to the next European Communication Conference (#ECC2026), organized by ECREA and hosted by Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. The conference will take place in September 2026 and will bring together scholars from across the world to discuss the latest advances in communication research.

Our local organizing team is already hard at work preparing an inspiring and welcoming event – and we can’t wait to see you in Brno!

🎥 Get to know the people behind #ECC2026 in our introductory video. Meet the full team here.

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11th European Communication Conference (ECC2026)

The upcoming European Communication Conference will take place on the premises of Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic, from 8 to 11 September 2026.

We are delighted to invite you all to join us in the capital of the Moravian region, where you can share knowledge and experiences, reconnect with old friends, and create new ones.

The Local Organising Team is in full swing of preparations to make this an unforgettable gathering.

Welcome by the LOC Chair

Welcome to our vibrant international conference! Our core team, made up of accomplished female scholars, has carefully prepared this event with a passion for pioneering new pathways in communication studies. We are driven by collaboration, innovation, and the pursuit of a more equitable future. Together, we aim to reshape communication studies into a force for inclusivity and positive global change.

Situated in Brno, Czech Republic, our young and dynamic department within the Faculty of Social Studies of Masaryk University is one of the fastest-growing in our field. The city’s rich cultural heritage provides the perfect setting for exploring groundbreaking ideas and fostering meaningful connections.

Join us in Brno to be part of shaping the future of communication, media, and cultural studies.

Help us make a real difference!

Iveta Jansová

Iveta Jansová

LOC Chair

KEY DATES

2025
8 September
Call for Papers Published

The Sections, Networks and Temporary Working Groups announcement.

8 September
Abstract Submission Open

The online forms are open for submissions.

2026
8 January
The deadline will not be extended!
Abstract Submission Deadline

Last day to submit your abstract(s).

5 March
Registration Open

The online form is open for registrations.

17 March
Abstract Evaluation Results Notification

Notification of the abstract(s) acceptance, rejection, or placement on the waiting list.

8 April
Participation Confirmation Deadline

Last day for the presenting authors of accepted abstracts to confirm their participation.

15 June
Early Bird Registration Deadline

Last day to register for the discounted registration fees.

18 June
Preliminary Programme Published

The preliminary programme will be published online.

23 July
Final Program Published Online

Complete interactive online programme published.

6 August
The deadline will not be extended!
Regular Fee Registration Deadline

Last day to register for the discounted registration fees.

8-11 September
Except pre-/post-conferences
The 11th European Communication Conference
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