Oxford Intelligent Media for Cultural Bridge: Forum on Global-Local Communication BEIJING, CHINA JUNE 8, 2026

Intelligent Media for Cultural Bridge: Forum on Global-Local Communication

Date:

June, 8th, 2026 (UTC+8)

Organizer:

Data Economy Committee, Chinese Association for Promoting County and Township
Economic interchanges
The Department of Cultural Industries Management, Communication University of China

Symposium Chair:

Dr. Yang Jianfei
Associate Professor in Communication University of University

Personal Bio:

Associate Professor Yang Jianfei, specialized in cultural policy, cultural plan, rural cultural development in urbanization and cultural clusters transformed from rural houses and old factories. 11 of his research reports have been accepted by the State Ministry of Culture and Tourism and other Ministries. He has published more than 60 articles and 3 books.

Committee Members:

Background

The rapid advancement of intelligent media technologies—such as generative AI, multimodal communication systems, and algorithmic content distribution—has reshaped global cultural flows and the ways in which civilizations understand and connect with one another. In this context, the dynamics between global cultural dissemination and the preservation of local identities have become increasingly complex. As nations expand their international communication capacities, the challenge is no longer limited to cross-cultural translation, but extends to how global audiences interpret, interact with, and co-create cultural narratives. Against this backdrop, the study of global and local cultural communication has entered a stage that requires interdisciplinary integration, combining communication studies, digital technology, linguistics, sociology, and cultural studies.

Goal/Rationale:

This symposium aims to explore how intelligent media can facilitate new models of global cultural communication, enabling deeper civilizational dialogue while maintaining local cultural specificity. Current global communication systems often struggle with issues such as cultural homogenization, algorithmic bias, unequal visibility of local cultures, and challenges in cross-cultural meaning-making. These issues hinder the effectiveness of international communication, especially for cultures seeking greater global recognition.

By focusing on the synergy between intelligent media and cultural exchange, this symposium seeks to address key questions: How can AI-driven communication tools support culturally sensitive storytelling? How can global audiences better understand localized cultural content? What new frameworks can bridge cultural differences and enhance global mutual understanding? Recent advances in AI-generated content, digital humanities, big data analytics, and cross-cultural discourse studies provide new opportunities to build innovative communication models that highlight diversity, foster civilizational dialogue, and promote intercultural empathy.

Scope and Information for Participants:

  • Intelligent media and innovations in cross-cultural communication
  • AI-generated content and localization practices in international communication
  • Global discourse power, cultural representation, and visibility of local cultures
  • Intercultural dialogue and civilizational exchange in digital environments
  • Ethical, social, and cultural implications of intelligent media communication
  • Case studies on international dissemination of local cultures
  • Digital storytelling, media strategies, and cultural branding
  • Multimodal communication and global audience engagement

Participants are encouraged to submit interdisciplinary work that bridges technology and the humanities, offering new perspectives on building effective, culturally resonant global communication systems.

Topics

The main topics of this symposium are listed below.

Journalism & Mass Media
  • AI in Journalism
  • Digital Transformation in Media
  • Social Media Journalism
  • Data Journalism
  • VR and AR in Media
  • Blockchain and Media Ownership
  • Ethics in Digital Media
  • Influencer and Social Media Journalism
  • Cross - Platform Journalism
  • Public Interest Media
  • Traditional Sectors (Print Media, Electronic Media, Opinion Journalism)
  • Specialized Journalism Types (Investigative, Political, Entertainment Journalism)
  • Film and Film Production
  • Photography and Film Production
  • Theater and Film Studies
Literature & Translation
  • Contemporary and New Century Literature
  • Classical and Ancient Literature
  • Literary Theory and Criticism
  • Digital and Network Literature
  • Gender Studies in Literature
  • Cross - Cultural and Literary Translation
  • Technical Translation and Localization
  • Multimedia Translation and Adaptation
  • Regional and Comparative Literature
  • Environmental and Eco - Criticism in Literature
  • Literature and Poetry
Culture & Sociology
  • Theoretical Sociology
  • Historical Sociology
  • Sociology of Knowledge
  • Criminology
  • Sociology of Religion
  • Sociology of Economy
  • Rural Sociology
  • Urban Sociology
  • Political Sociology
  • Sociology of Demography
  • Sociology of Law
  • Industrial Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Intercultural Communication & Cross - cultural Studies

Meanwhile, submissions aligned with the overall conference theme are also welcome.

History & Philosophy
  • Ethics and Applied Philosophy
  • Metaphysics and Epistemology
  • Political Philosophy and Governance
  • Philosophy of Science and Technology
  • Environmental and Climate History
  • Military and Diplomatic History
  • Religious and Cultural History
  • Social Movements and Public History
  • Post - Colonial Studies and Global History
  • Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness
Fine Arts & Design
  • Artificial Intelligence in Art
  • Visual Arts
  • Generative Art
  • Immersive Installations
  • NFTs and Digital Ownership
  • Interactive Art
  • Data Visualization Design
  • Sustainable Art Practices
  • Contemporary Art
  • Art Criticism
  • Animation Production
  • Music and Dance Studies
  • Bio-Art and Biodesign
  • Traditional Media (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture)
  • Digital Media (3D Animation, UX Design, Corporate Design)
  • Commercial Design (Advertising, Editorial Design)
Languages & Linguistics
  • Historical and Comparative Linguistics
  • Applied and Educational Linguistics
  • Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
  • Computational and AI Linguistics
  • Psycholinguistics and Cognitive Processing
  • Forensic and Legal Linguistics
  • Multilingualism and Language Policy
  • Stylistics and Discourse Analysis
  • Corpus Linguistics and Data Analysis
  • Language Acquisition and Development
  • Languages and Broadcasting

Submission

All submitted papers should report original and unpublished work, experimental or theoretical, and are not under consideration for publications elsewhere. All papers should be no less than 4 pages in length and must strictly follow the format of the symposium template. All papers are subject to reviews and edits. Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full text papers that includes title, abstract, introduction, tables/figures and references. Other styles of papers are not accepted. Please submit your papers in both .doc/.docx AND .pdf formats as attachments via email to [email protected] by the given deadline. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance.

Paper Template

Publication

Accepted papers of the symposium will be published in Communications in Humanities Research (Print ISSN 2753-7064), and will be submitted to  Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Google Scholar  and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

* The papers will be exported to production and publication on a regular basis. Early-registered papers are expected to be published online earlier.

This symposium is organized by ICLLCD 2026 and it will independently proceed the submission and publication process

Ways to Participate

Attendance Onsite

The symposium welcomes participants to attend on-site and share the innovative experiences and researches with the group. Therefore, we provide some general information about the visa application. If you want to attend the symposium on-site, please email the symposium committee: [email protected]

Visa

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China Visa Information

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