ICA26 · International Communication Association
76th Annual ICA Conference 2026
Delegates
4,000+
Countries
40+
Duration
5 days · 4 Jun 2026 – 8 Jun 2026
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
The 76th Annual ICA Conference is a five-day hybrid event, serving as one of the biggest global gatherings for communication scholars, practitioners, and students. It focuses on cutting-edge research, fostering a global community, and networking opportunities. The conference theme is "Communication and Inequalities in Context," inviting critical reflection on the dynamics between communication and inequality across different social, cultural, and geographical contexts. It addresses deep divisions and existing interpersonal, institutional, and structural inequalities in societies, including algorithmic biases, marginalization, and cross-border communication inequalities. The event features over 400 presentations and includes pre- and post-conferences, as well as regional hubs worldwide to enhance accessibility and foster intellectual networks.
Key details
- City & country
- Cape Town, ZA
- Dates
- 4 Jun 2026 – 8 Jun 2026
- Duration
- 5 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- Hybrid
- Rotation pattern
- Global rotation
- Commercial type
- B2BAcademic Conference
- Official website
- www.icahdq.org/mpage/ICA26 — register free for link access
Who attends
Programme
Networking events
- Opening Plenary
- Opening Reception
- Division/Interest Groups' evening receptions
- Universities' evening receptions
- Fellows' breakfast
- Presidential Address
- Awards Ceremony
- Fellows' Induction
- Member Meeting
- Past Presidents' breakfast
- Kids' picnic
- Closing toast