This is the fourth edition of ICAN. The first edition India and Changing Aspects of News – ICAN was organised on March 9, 10 and 11, 2018, and the second edition Indian Cinema and Alternate Networks – ICAN was held on November 16, 17 and 18, 2018. The third edition was held from 21st to 30th June 2020 on the theme Issues of Community and Agenda News. ICAN3 became the World’s first 10-day digital live International Conference.
ICAN4 – the fourth edition of the largest and the biggest media conference of the globe, world’s first 10-day digital live international conference is being organised by DME Media School, a constituent of Delhi Metropolitan Education (DME), Noida from July 1, 2021 to July 10, 2021.
ICAN4 is the outcome of collaboration between DME and Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. Media scholars and professionals from all parts of the world have geared up to discuss, deliberate and analyse various issues, concepts and opinions on the theme Information, Communication and Artificial Networks.
The highlight of the conference:
Participation from India and Abroad
The conference delegates and experts are expected from different parts of the world across all continents. The earlier two ICAN conferences have also witnessed encouraging international participation. Participation from all the states of the country is welcome.
Besides inaugural and valedictory functions, cultural programme comprising music and dance will be organised in evenings on the days of the conference.
The hallmark of 21st century is the information communication revolution that has become the lifeline of human existence on this planet. The information communication starting in the beginning of the century has grown manifold and has led to explosion of data, hence the evolution of concept of Big Data. This explosion has led to more building of data led narratives which will be free of human biases and hence objective in nature.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Human communication has now been taken over by machine in the form of artificial communication. Media industry is today standing on the brink of evolution and transformation as digital media has become the central theme, across all sectors. Now, with artificial intelligence and networking, the machine is able to think and behave in the manner a human does. Driving its own revolution from information analysis to dissemination, machines have made accessibility of information easier.
Content creation and consumer experience
The information, communication and artificial networking put together are constantly evolving and everyday technology is challenging the limits of human communication. It has transformed the media and entertainment business and has revolutionised content creation. The use of artificial intelligence in media and entertainment has also given a new meaning to consumer experience. The OTT platforms have widened the horizon of entertainment viewership.
Development, sustainability and technology
In social development, the use of artificial networking has proven to be a catalyst of achieving the sustainable goals. Education, health and medicine and scientific developments are some of the areas where artificial intelligence and networking is proving to be a boon. Use of Artificial Intelligence for distribution of development oriented information has helped various governments and public sectors fight the ongoing issue emancipation of information and deficiency of information.
Changing perspective of information and Communication
Information and communication cannot be studied in isolation. One has to be informed to communicate. In fact, both information and communication is the mainstay of development. Hence, information and Communication play an important role in sensitizing and creating awareness among people.
The conference on Information, Communication and Artificial Networks will discuss, deliberate and analyse the synergy between information and communication, their roles, functions and impact of information and communication on the socio-political and economic development of the society at large.
The conference will also try to understand how Artificial Networks are changing the landscape. The researchers need to study and investigate various concepts related to information revolution from the perspective of mass communication, social media, digital media, fake news and the use of augmented reality in communication and society at large.
This is not an exhaustive list of sub themes. The scholars/researchers may choose sub themes relevant to the main theme/objectives of the conference
Opening Notification of ICAN4 |
December 21, 2020 |
Deadline for Submission of Abstracts |
April 30, 2021 |
Notification of Abstract |
May 10, 2021 |
Deadline for Registration |
May 15, 2021 |
Deadline for Submission of Full Paper |
May 17, 2021 |
Deadline for publication of Conference Proceedings with Abstracts |
May 30, 2021 |
Deadline for publication of Books with Conference |
June 10, 2021 |
Conference Dates |
July 1 – July 10, 2021 |
DME Media School, one of the top media schools in the country, focuses on the growth of the faculty and the students through academic and co-curricular activities. Some of the activities undertaken during the last years:
Delhi Metropolitan Education (DME) is an ‘A’ grade premier educational institute affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi and approved by Bar Council of India. The Institute offers BBA, BALLB & BBALLB (with BCI approval) and BA (JMC) programmes. It believes in imparting world class education to its students while training them to develop and enhance their skills. This education and training enables them in taking up challenges of the industry and creating a space for themselves with their competence and vigour. The institute is located in Sector-62, NOIDA, adjacent to NH-24 at 5-7 min driving distance from Delhi border and in proximity of NO IDA, NO IDA Extension, Vaishali, Indirapuram, Mayur Vihar, Laxrni Nagar, Kaushambi and Crossing Republic, Ghaziabad. The elegant campus has a regal British styled building with many modern facilities including the impressive Nelson Mandela Auditorium, Rabindranath Tagore Library, exquisite audio and video studios, a moot court, a legal aid centre, computer labs, conference rooms and cafeteria. It is promoted by the founders of Mayoor School, Noida (in collaboration with GC MAYO College, Ajmer) and Delhi World Public School, Naida Extension. Delhi Technical Campus is the technical education arm of the institute, running AICTE and COA approved technical education programs viz., B.Tech., B. Arch. and MBA.