AIMEC 2026

With the enriched heritage in arts, culture and traditions of Rajasthan “Design” today has become a need of every human being; it has come a long way in India since the past two decades. Given the vibrant economy and dynamic market forces, the Industry is bound to grow exponentially. The scope of design has widened its avenues. With a strong legacy in education for Civil and Architectural studies, the Faculty of Design and Arts (FDA) is an extension to the quality education that Poornima University has been imparting in the past. The Design programmes of FDA are accredited by the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID).

FDA culture encourages creative thinking, questioning and experimenting to harness the artistic and intellectual potential of each individual and place the institution at the leading edge of contemporary art and design discourses. A multi- disciplinary approach inculcates self- initiated learning and independent thinking and expands perceptual perspectives. Regular interaction with design studios, production and distribution centres and industry forms a vital bridge between design school and the Industry. The course are so designed to develop the learner’s worldview understanding and socio- cultural context of Design.

The Department of Journalism & Mass Communication at Poornima University, established in 2025, is committed to nurturing creative, ethical, and industry-ready media professionals through innovative teaching, experiential learning, research, and industry engagement. Despite being one of the University's newest academic departments, it has rapidly established itself as a dynamic centre for media education, emphasizing academic excellence, innovation, and industry relevance.

The department offers a vibrant academic environment that seamlessly integrates traditional communication studies with emerging digital technologies, preparing students to excel in journalism, public relations, advertising, digital media, filmmaking, animation, content creation, and strategic communication.

With a strong emphasis on skill-based education, critical thinking, creativity, and professional ethics, the department provides students with hands-on exposure through media laboratories, live projects, internships, field assignments, industry interactions, and research initiatives. The curriculum is continuously updated to meet the evolving demands of the media and communication industry, ensuring that graduates are equipped with future-ready competencies.

Through conferences, seminars, guest lectures, industry collaborations, media festivals, and research-driven initiatives, the department promotes a culture of innovation, scholarly inquiry, and lifelong learning. Guided by the vision of becoming a centre of excellence in media education, research, and innovation, the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication is dedicated to developing socially responsible, ethically grounded, and technologically proficient media professionals who can lead, innovate, and make meaningful contributions to the rapidly evolving global communication landscape.

Communication Today (ISSN 0975-217X) is a prestigious bilingual (English–Hindi) peer-reviewed journal in the field of Media and Communication, completing 30 years of uninterrupted publication. It is published by Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Bhanawat, Former Head, Centre for Mass Communication, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

Over the past three decades, Communication Today has established itself as one of India's leading academic platforms for media discourse and is widely regarded as a lighthouse for students, researchers, academicians, media educators, policymakers, and communication professionals. The journal has consistently promoted high-quality scholarship by providing a forum for critical research, professional dialogue, and contemporary perspectives on the rapidly evolving media landscape. The journal publishes original research papers, scholarly articles, review essays, book reviews, interviews, and special features covering a broad spectrum of subjects, including Media Education, Journalism, Digital Media, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, Public Relations, Development Communication, Print Media, Electronic Media, Social Media, Political Communication, Media Ethics, and Emerging Communication Technologies. It has also published significant research examining the impact of media on children, women, youth, senior citizens, and diverse sections of society. A distinctive feature of Communication Today is its publication of 13 Special Issues dedicated to contemporary themes of national and international significance. Every issue published since the journal's inception is freely accessible through its official website: www.communicationtoday.net, creating a valuable digital archive for researchers across the world.

Beyond its publication activities, Communication Today has emerged as an important platform for academic engagement through its National Webinar Series, launched on 2 October 2020. The series has brought together eminent scholars, journalists, media professionals, policymakers, and students from India and abroad for meaningful discussions on contemporary issues in media, communication, journalism, technology, and society. The webinar series is rapidly approaching its landmark 250th webinar, reflecting the journal's sustained commitment to academic dialogue and knowledge dissemination. The journal's contribution to media scholarship has received national recognition. In 2011, Communication Today was honoured with the Golden Award in the External Magazine Category by the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) for its outstanding contribution to publishing quality research in the fields of Media and Public Relations. The award was presented during the Council's Global Meet held in Chandigarh. The journal's academic contribution has also been the subject of scholarly research. Two postgraduate dissertations have critically examined the contribution of Communication Today to Media and Communication Studies—one at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, and another at Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha—highlighting its significant role in advancing media scholarship in India. With three decades of academic excellence, a rich digital archive, nationally recognized research contributions, influential special issues, and one of India's longest-running webinar initiatives in media education, Communication Today continues to serve as a trusted platform connecting academia, industry, policymakers, and media practitioners while fostering innovation, critical thinking, and excellence in Media and Communication Studies.

Lok Samvad Sansthan (LSS), registered in 2001 under the Rajasthan Societies Registration Act, 1958, is a Nonprofit organization (NGO), working for the last 20 years in strengthening the communication resources of development sector and promoting dimension of professional orientation in the field of Advocacy, Communication and Media. LSS has been working on a large number of Government, Non-Government, Corporate and international organization’s assignments, which are addressing various social development/ public issues, policies and programs, projects dealing with human development in Rajasthan and in the country at large.

The organization is dedicated towards the upliftment of social and developmental activities in the field of media, education, ethnic community, communication for development through numerous outcome oriented projects. We have mostly completed various projects as an implementing partner of UNICEF- Rajasthan for the last 15 years. Innovation or innovative ideas towards the welfare of the society is encouraged by our organization.

Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern India. It was founded on November 18, 1727, by Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, after whom the city was named. As of 2011, the city had a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings. It is 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi. Jaipur is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Jantar Mantar and the Amer Fort. Jaipur is a major tourist destination in India, forming a part of the Golden Triangle. In the 2008 Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Survey, Jaipur ranked the 7th best place to visit in Asia. Visitor attractions include the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Birla Mandir, Galtaji, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Garh Ganesh Temple, Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple, Royal Gaitor cenotaphs, Sanghiji Jain temple, and the Jaipur Zoo. The Jantar Mantar Observatory and Amer Fort are World Heritage Sites.

1. Who can participate in the conference?
The conference is open to academicians, researchers, media educators, journalists, industry professionals, Ph.D. scholars, postgraduate students, and communication practitioners.
2. What is the theme of the conference?
The Intelligent Media Age: Reimagining Communication in the AI Era.
3. What is the mode of the conference?
The conference will be conducted in Hybrid Mode, allowing participants to attend and present their research either offline at Poornima University, Jaipur or online through the designated virtual platform.
4. What is the last date for abstract submission?
Please refer to the Important Dates section on the conference website for the latest submission deadlines.
5. What should be the length of the abstract?
The abstract should be 250–300 words.
6. What should be the length of the full paper?
The full research paper should be 6–7 pages, prepared in the prescribed conference template.
7. Is there a specific paper format/template?
Yes. Authors must prepare and submit their manuscripts using the official conference template available on the conference website.
8. Will all papers undergo peer review?
Yes. All eligible submissions will undergo a Double-Blind Peer Review process by subject experts.
9. What is the permissible plagiarism limit?
The manuscript must have a similarity index of less than 10%.
10. Is AI-generated content permitted?
No. AI-generated content is not permitted. AI tools may only be used for language editing and proofreading.
11. Can a paper have multiple authors?
Yes. A research paper may have a maximum of six authors.
12. How many papers can one author present?
An individual author may present a maximum of two papers.
13. Is registration mandatory after paper acceptance?
Yes. All authors must complete the registration for each accepted paper.
14. Will participants receive a certificate?
Yes. All registered participants will receive a Presentation Certificate or Participation Certificate, as applicable.
15. What publication opportunities are available?
Selected papers will be considered for publication in Communication Today (Peer-Reviewed Journal), the Conference Proceedings (ISBN), and reputed peer-reviewed journals, subject to editorial review.