The Faculty of Mass Communication and Fine Arts, Al Maaref University, is cordially inviting you to attend the “Third International Conference on Digital Journalism and Innovative Media Industry”.
This conference, which it is the third conference launched by the Media Industry, Development and Innovation Lab (MIDIL) in Lebanon, is an opportunity for the concerned academic and researchers to present their studies.

What is happening?

The influx of communication technologies and the digital transformation of media outlets have impacted the ways of approaching journalism and the media industry academically and professionally. In this light, it can be observed that new terminologies emerged in journalism and the media industry intertwined with technology, such as automated journalism, robot journalism, data journalism and the digital reporter.

The main theme: Digital Media Transformation, Mutations and Innovation

The specialization of digital media is witnessing massive shifts intertwined with the influx of communication technology and the impact of software development. As the media industry is ipso facto digitally transformed and invaded by AI, the flow of work and the content creation need new professionals and academics who may have to adapt programming languages and high technical skills. The Third International Conference on Digital Journalism and Innovative Media Industry with its main theme is Digital Media Transformation, Mutations and Innovation reflects the ongoing developments in digital media transformation. The Conference is a hub that allows researchers, entrepreneurs, and the media industry innovators to present their research and projects, and hence to reveal how software development and technology infiltrate the media for best practices.
In this context, the Third International Conference on Digital Journalism and Innovative Digital Media Industry on December 06 & 07, 2024 is an opportunity for academics and researchers to submit high-quality novel solutions that contribute to and enrich this literature. This conference can be attended in person or virtually.

Organising Committee

Dr Ali El Takach

Dean of the Faculty of Mass Communication and Fine Arts, Al-Maaref University

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Dr Hatem El Zein

Hatem El Zein is the Head of the Journalism and Digital Media Department, Faculty of Mass Communication and Fine Arts (MCFA), Al Maaref University.

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Dr Hussein Y Hazimeh

Full-time faculty member at the Faculty of Mass Communication and Fine Arts (MCFA), Al Maaref University.

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Mrs Rana Aladdin

Full-time Instructor in Multimedia Journalism, Al-Maaref University

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Dr Abdallah Kassem

IEEE SIGHT Chair

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Scientific Committee

Dr Ali El Takach

Dean of the Faculty of Mass Communication and Fine Arts, Al-Maaref University

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Dr Hatem El Zein

Hatem El Zein is the Head of the Journalism and Digital Media Department, Faculty of Mass Communication and Fine Arts (MCFA), Al Maaref University.

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Dr Hussein Y Hazimeh

Full-time faculty member at the Faculty of Mass Communication and Fine Arts (MCFA), Al Maaref University.

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Mrs Rana Aladdin

Full-time Instructor in Multimedia Journalism, Al-Maaref University

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Dr Imad Moukadem

Dean - Faculty of Sciences, Al-Maaref University

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Dr. Maria Bou Zeid

Chairperson of the Media Studies Department, Associate Professor, NDU

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Professor Ammar Taher Mohammed

Dean of the College of Media, University of Baghdad

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Associate Professor Abdessamad Moutei

Researcher, Higher Institute for Information and Communication (ISIC), Rabat, Morocco

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Dr Ali Makke

Full-Time Faculty Member At The Faculty Of Mass Communication And Fine Arts (MCFA), Al Maaref University.

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In order to participate and hence deliver a presentation at the conference, please submit an abstract proposal. For submission, please register on easychair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=midil2024
The abstract proposal should not be less than 150 words and not exceed 400 words. It should include the statement of the problem, the aim, the question (s), the method(s), the expected findings, your name, and your affiliation.
Each proposal will be revised by the Scientific Committee within 10 days of its receipt.
For the participants and guests who would like to attend in person, please register on easychair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=midil2024
As you submit a successful abstract, you are strongly encouraged to submit an academic paper between 3000 and 5000 words excluding the Abstract and the References before August 30, 2024. Also, please send as well a brief biography about you nearly 60 words. ALL papers should be sent to the following email, midil@mu.edu.lb

The full paper submitted will undergo a peer review process. If the paper is accepted, it will be published in a special edition.
Please make sure that the full academic paper has the format as follows,
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: main heading, bold, 14, subheading, bold, 12.
Lines: justified; space 1.5
Table's caption: font size 10 and above
Figures: framed and the figure's caption should be below with font size 10
References: APA Style
The conference may accept virtual presentations. However, the participant should point early that s/he wishes to submit a virtual presentation. In this case and in order to be included in the conference program, the participant should send before 10 November 2024 a recorded presentation.
Abstract submission: 30 September 2024
Full Paper submission: 30 October 2024
Submission system: easychair through this link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=midil2024
The international participants and presenters will be supported to receive special offers for their accommodation in nearby hotels. However, they have to send a formal request to midil@mu.edu.lb after they submit an acceptable Abstract and/or a full paper.

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