The annual IPPC conference brings together some of the most influential voices within the field of public and political communication to discuss and address contemporary challenges. The theme of this year鈥檚 conference is 鈥楾ruth, Spin and Authoritarianism in the Year of Democracy鈥.
With more than half the world鈥檚 population heading to the polls, many are labelling 2024 the. More than 2 billion citizens will take part in elections across 50 countries, including Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Russia, Mexico, Taiwan, South Africa, the United States and Britain. This celebration of mass suffrage, however, is taking place against a backdrop of and, alongside and a wider, more pervasive concern over public and political. Indeed, as citizens prepare to engage in the biggest electoral year in history, a host of actors (from traditional and, to,, and) are themselves lining up to shape and influence perceptions. Within this context, charities, NGOs and grassroots activists also have to find new, innovative ways of reaching out to distracted or overwhelmed audiences in an attempt to convince them that their 鈥渢ruth鈥 is different to the many alternative truths that exist out there.
Take a look at the full itinerary which includes guest lectures, two keynotes and a film screening: IPPC Conference Schedule.
