October 15–19, 2024 | Held in Kyoto, Japan, and Online
The Kyoto Conference on Arts, Media & Culture (KAMC2024) was held alongside The 15th Asian Conference on Media, Communication & Film (MediAsia2024) in Kyoto, Japan, from October 15-19, 2024. The event welcomed over 350 delegates from more than 40 countries and invited keynote speakers from Hokkaido University, Japan, the University of South Florida, United States, Osaka University, Japan, and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. IAFOR was also proud to organise a panel presented by the first cohort of our IAFOR Global Fellows Programme in cooperation with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), Osaka University, Japan.
From news media to indigenous art, invited keynote speakers and panellists at KAMC/MediAsia2024 addressed timely questions around power and representation. Manifested in various forms – (neo)colonialism, cultural hegemony, and capitalism – power struggles and social injustices continue to perpetuate sociopolitical structures through the misuse of media. Those who control the means of telling stories, control the world.
Speakers
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Sonja Viktorija AnićOsaka University, Japan
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Jeffry GaymanHokkaido University, Japan
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Virgil HawkinsOsaka University, Japan
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Azusa IwaneGlobal News View, Japan
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James S. MoyUniversity of South Florida, United States
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Melina NeophytouThe International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Japan
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Shuqi WangNanyang Technological University, Singapore
Programme
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The Meaning and Message of Indigenous and Fourth Media: With a Focus on Media Created by the AinuKeynote Presentation: Jeffry Gayman
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Alberti, Stendhal, HNWI, and Asian ArtKeynote Presentation: James S. Moy
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Media and Power in the Asia-Pacific: IAFOR Global Fellows and IAFOR Research Centre Panel DiscussionPanel Discussion: Azusa Iwane, Shuqi Wang, Sonja Viktorija Anić, Virgil Hawkings
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Global Citizenship: Media and Digital CitizenshipThe Forum: Virgil Hawkins, Melina Neophytou
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Media Literacy and Independent MediaFeatured Workshop: Azusa Iwane, Virgil Hawkins
Conference Committees
International Advisory Board
Dr Joseph Haldane, Chairman and CEO, IAFOR
His Excellency Professor Toshiya Hoshino, Osaka University, Japan
Professor Barbara Lockee, Virginia Tech., United States
Professor Donald E. Hall, Binghamton University, United States
Dr James W. McNally, University of Michigan, United States & NACDA Program on Aging
Professor Haruko Satoh, Osaka University, Japan
Dr Grant Black, Chuo University, Japan
Professor Dexter Da Silva, Keisen University, Japan
Professor Gary Swanson, University of Northern Colorado, United States
Professor Baden Offord, Curtin University, Australia
Professor Frank Ravitch, Michigan State University, United States
Professor William Baber, Kyoto University, Japan
Conference Programme Committee
Dr Nasya Bahfen, La Trobe University, Australia
Dr Thomas G. Endres, University of Northern Colorado, United States
Dr Joseph Haldane, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Japan
Professor Bradley J. Hamm, Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University, United States
Dr Virgil Hawkins, Osaka University, Japan
Dr Celia Lam, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, China
Timothy W. Pollock, Osaka Kyoiku University / Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan
Dr Paul Spicer, Hokkaido University, Japan
Professor Gary E. Swanson, University of Northern Colorado, USA (fmr.)
Conference Review Committee
Dr Felimon Blanco, Jose Rizal Memorial State University - Dipolog Campus, Philippines
Professor Chih-yung Aaron Chiu, Tsing Hua University Taiwan, Taiwan
Dr Rattasapa Chureemas, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Professor Monika Karwaszewska, Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, Poland
Dr Budi Kristanto, Lambung Mangkurat University, Indonesia
Dr Ho Keat Leng, University of Georgia, United States
Dr Timothy Olaosebikan, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Nigeria
Dr Sofia Polychronidou, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Greece
Dr Naniek Novijanti Setijadi, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia
Dr Paul Spicer, Hokkaido University, Japan
Dr William Ko-wai Tang, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong
IAFOR's peer review process, which involves both reciprocal review and the use of Review Committees, is overseen by the Conference Programme Committee under the guidance of the International Academic Board (IAB). Review Committee members are established academics who hold PhDs or other terminal degrees in their fields and who have previous peer review experience.
If you would like to apply to serve on the KAMC2024 Review Committee, please visit our application page.