Global Conference on
Sustainable Futures
Digital Innovations in Media, Communication and Development
#IMCD2025
Conference Date:
15-16 December 2025
Conference Venue:
AAFT University of Media and Arts
Village Manth, Kharora, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh (India)-493225
Contact:
For more info, email us at: conference@aaft.edu.in Contact Us:- +91-7055455443, 8305360346, 9459725992
About The
Conference
The #IMCD2025 serves as a dynamic interdisciplinary platform bringing together scholars, practitioners, policy makers, and industry leaders to deliberate on the transformative role of digital technologies in shaping sustainable futures. The conference emphasizes the intersection of media, communication, and development studies, with particular attention to how digital innovations contribute to addressing global challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Conference Sub-Themes
AAFT University of Media and Arts
AAFT University of Media and Arts was established in 2018 under the aegis of Marwah Studios and managed to become a leading provider of entertainment and media conglomerate. Nestled within a vibrant ecosystem of arts media, law and management, AAFT University stands as a beacon of excellence, forging the path to a future filled with boundless opportunities. AAFT group of institutions was established in 1993 at the prominent location of Film City, Noida is the education and trainingarm of Marwah Studios.
AAFT University / Raipur
AAFT University of Media and Arts
Important Dates
Qualified candidates may receive substantial reductions in their first-year tuition fees:
Abstract submission Deadline Date
15ᵗʰ Oct 2025
Paper Submission Deadline
30ᵗʰ Oct 2025
Acceptance Notification
10ᵗʰ Nov 2025
Camera-Ready Submission
25ᵗʰ Nov 2025
Last Date of Registration
05ᵗʰ Dec 2025
Conference Dates
15ᵗʰ–16ᵗʰ Dec 2025
A key objective of the conference is to encourage the cross-pollination of ideas across diverse disciplines.
With a strong focus on collaboration, the event cultivates an environment conducive to partnerships between academia, civil society, government institutions, and the private sector. By situating digital transformation at the core of sustainable futures, the conference not only acknowledges the challenges of technological divides and globalization but also underscores the potential of innovative communication strategies and digital practices to empower communities, strengthen democratic participation, and foster resilient development pathways worldwide.
A key objective of the conference is to encourage the cross-pollination of ideas across diverse disciplines.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah
Chancellor
Dr. Bharat Sah
Vice Chancellor
Mr. Sudhir Ranjan
Registrar
Prof. (Dr.) Shikha V. Kashyap
Director
Submission Types
The conference will accept manuscripts under the following categories:
To be considered for publication in a peer-reviewed international journal.
Word limit: 2,000–2,500 words.
Recommended structure: Introduction and Problem Statement, Literature Review, Purpose and Research Design, Methodological Approach, Findings, Research Limitations, Conclusions.
Submissions in this category will be eligible for the Best Research Idea Award.
Considered for inclusion in an edited volume publication.
Word limit: 7,500–8,000 words.
Recommended structure: Introduction and Problem Statement, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings, Discussion, and Implications.
Submissions in this category will be eligible for the Best Paper Award.
Keynote Speakers
The conference will accept manuscripts underthe following categories:
Dr. Ahmad (Rasmi) Albattat
Associate Professor and Program Leader, School of Global Hospitality and Tourism, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prof. (Dr.) K G Suresh
Director, India Habitat Centre; Former VC, MCU, Bhopal; Former DG, Indian Institute of Mass Communication New Delhi, India
Prof. (Dr.) Wang Changsong
Dean, School of Communication, Xiamen University Malaysia, Selangor Malaysia
Prof. (Dr.) Pavitra Shrivastava
HOD Advertising and Public Relations, and the Department of Cinema Studies, (MCU) Bhopal, India
Dr. Archana Kumari
Associate Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Delhi, India
Prof. (Dr.) Sukhnandan Singh
Dean, Faculty of Communication, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Dr. Dilip Kumar
Regional Director, Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Northern Regional Campus, Jammu, India
Prof. (Dr.) Manisha Sharma
Former Dean and Head, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India
Registration Fees
Qualified candidates may receive substantial reductions in their first-year tuition fees:
Research Scholars/Students
1000 / $12
Academia
1500 / $18
Industry/Others
2000 / $24
Only Participation (No Paper Presentation)- Co-authors need to register separately
- Accommodation is chargeable
1000 / $12
Publication Opportunities
For Registration
Selected papers to be published in a Scopus-indexed book or journal. No publication fee.
Rest of the selected papers will be published in a reputed peer reviewed journal.
Registration Details
For Fee Payment
- Account Name:AAFT University of Media & Arts
- Bank & Branch Name: ICICI Bank Sec-16 Noida (U.P.)
- Current A/c Number:739005000285
- IFSC Code: ICIC0007390
- UPI ID:AAFTUNIVERSITY@icici
Conference Registration
Register Now →Conference Conveners
Dr. Pankaj Singh Chandel
Assistant Professor and HoD,
School of Hospitality
& Tourism Management,
AAFT University of Media
and Arts, Raipur
Mob : 7055455443
Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Assistant Professor,
School of Journalism
& Mass Communication,
AAFT University of Media
and Arts, Raipur
Mob : 8305360346
Dr. Somanath Sahoo
Associate Professor and HoD,
School of Journalism
& Mass Communication,
AAFT University of Media
and Arts, Raipur
Mob : 9459725992
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