The 27^th Kuala Lumpur International Communication, Education, Language and Social Science Conference 2026 : Online Conference
(KLiCELS27)

The Conference Theme:

"REIMAGINING KNOWLEDGE SOCIETIES: COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION, LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN THE NEXT DECADE"

Theme Rationale

The next decade will witness profound transformations in how knowledge is created, communicated, learned, governed and preserved. Artificial intelligence, digital media ecosystems, multilingual technologies, global mobility, demographic shifts, climate pressures and geopolitical realignments are reshaping not only information systems but also human identities, cultures, institutions and social relationships.
In this evolving landscape, knowledge societies must move beyond technological efficiency toward human-centred, ethical, inclusive and culturally grounded systems of communication, education and language development. Social sciences play a critical role in analysing power, governance, inequality, behaviour, trust and social cohesion within these transformations.
This conference provides a global platform for scholars, educators, policymakers, practitioners and industry partners to critically examine how communication practices, educational models, linguistic diversity and social institutions can be reimagined to strengthen social resilience, democratic participation, cultural sustainability and inclusive development over the next decade.

Core Aims of The Theme

The conference seeks to:
i. Rethink Knowledge Creation and Dissemination
Examine how digital platforms, AI, media convergence and open science are reshaping knowledge production and public discourse.
Address misinformation, algorithmic influence, data ethics and trust in information ecosystems.

ii. Reimagine Education for Future Societies
Explore future-ready pedagogy, micro-credentials, experiential learning, AI-assisted education and inclusive education models.
Strengthen lifelong learning and workforce adaptability.

iii. Protect Linguistic Diversity and Cultural Identity
Promote multilingualism, language preservation, translation technologies and intercultural communication.
Examine language policy, linguistic justice and digital language inclusion.

iv. Strengthen Social Resilience and Governance
Analyse social cohesion, governance, digital citizenship, ethical regulation and public policy responses.
Address vulnerable populations, equity, social protection and community empowerment.

v. Bridge Research, Policy and Practice
Translate interdisciplinary research into actionable frameworks for governments, institutions and communities.

Conceptual Pillars of The Theme

The theme integrates four mutually reinforcing pillars:
Communication
Digital media ecosystems
Strategic communication
Journalism and misinformation
Health, risk and crisis communication
Visual and multimodal communication

Education
Educational technology and AI
Curriculum reform
Assessment innovation
Teacher professional development
Inclusive and special education

Language
Multilingual education
Language policy and planning
Translation and interpretation
Corpus linguistics and NLP
Language and identity

Social Sciences
Sociology, psychology, anthropology
Governance and public policy
Business & economics studies
Development studies
Behavioral sciences
Law, ethics and social justice