The Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at Rivers State University is proud to host its Maiden International Conference, holding 15–17 October 2025 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This year’s theme, Shifting Paradigms: Inclusive and Innovative Communication in the Era of Digital Disruption, promises to bring together some of the most brilliant minds from across Africa, Europe, and North America.
It is my honour—and my humbling responsibility—to serve as the Chair of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for this landmark event. I approach this role with deep pride, knowing the weight of the task before us, and with gratitude for the opportunity to help shape an experience that will not only showcase groundbreaking research but also foster lasting collaborations across borders.
Why You Should Be Part of This Conference
Every researcher knows that ideas are seeds—but seeds locked away in a drawer never grow. Conferences provide fertile ground for those seeds to sprout and flourish. By presenting your research, you are not only adding to global knowledge but also joining a larger conversation that can challenge, refine, and amplify your work.
Publishing in conference proceedings and journals transforms your research from private achievement to public impact. It invites collaboration, sparks innovation, and positions you as a thought leader in your field. The joy of seeing your name attached to work that inspires, informs, or even provokes change is a reward that stays with you for life.
And beyond the accolades, there is pride—the deep satisfaction of knowing that your contribution matters and that you stood up to share it with the world.
Opportunities at the FCMS International Conference 2025
- Present Your Research: Submit an abstract of not more than 250 words on any of the conference sub-themes.
- Network Globally: Meet scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and media professionals from diverse backgrounds.
- Publish and Be Cited: Accepted papers will be featured in our official conference proceedings, expanding your reach and impact.
- Shape the Discourse: Engage in keynote sessions, plenary discussions, and breakout workshops that address pressing issues in communication and media.
Key Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 September 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 17 September 2025
- Full Paper Submission: 10 October 2025
- Conference Dates: 15–17 October 2025
How to Participate
- Prepare your abstract (max 250 words).
- Email it to: fcmsConference@rsu.edu.ng.
- Register to attend and secure your place in this landmark event.
Whether you are a seasoned scholar or an emerging researcher, your voice matters here. Don’t underestimate the power of a single presentation to open new doors, create meaningful collaborations, or inspire fresh lines of inquiry.
The FCMS International Conference 2025 is not just an event—it is an opportunity to stand where history is being made, to share your insights with the world, and to be part of a network that extends beyond the conference hall.
As LOC Chair, I invite you—warmly and wholeheartedly—to join us in Port Harcourt this October. Let us meet ready to learn, to teach, to challenge, and to grow—together.
📩 Submit your abstract today.
🌍 Join the conversation that shapes the future.