The Faculty of Mass Communication and Fine Arts, Al Maaref University, is cordially inviting you to attend the “Second International Conference on Digital Journalism and Innovative Media Industry”.
This conference, which it is the second 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: Authentic Digital Identity in the Current Digital Media Landscape

The process of digitalisation and digital transformation is considered a key element in the progress of modern society. This progress is made on individual, societal, institutional, and governmental levels. All these levels hinge on the beneficiary prospectus for the sake of humanity. In line with this aspiration, there are new conceptual understandings that reflect the impacts of digitalisation on online and offline individuals, and new abstract terms reflect this communicative movement such as digital identity. Although there are other relevant concepts related to the results of the influx of communication technology and its human impact, the concept of authentic digital identity linked to the current digital media landscape requires exploration. This is especially because it is not isolated from the advancement of communication technology and how individuals approach digitalisation. In specific, this evolution of the digital media landscape raised the necessity to adapt and propose up-to-date digital media solutions and infrastructures.
In this context, the Second International Conference on Digital Journalism and Innovative Digital Media Industry on November 24 & 25, 2023 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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Mrs Rana Aladdin

Full-time Instructor in Multimedia Journalism, 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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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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Mrs Rana Aladdin

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

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Dr Imad Moukadem

Associate Professor of Computer Science, 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 Hussein Y Hazimeh

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

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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. Please send it to the following email, [email protected]
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.
The applicant who submits a successful abstract will be invited to register in order to have his/her name and presentation’s title included in the conference program and to have his/her abstract published in the conference proceedings.
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, 2023. Also, please send as well a brief biography about you nearly 60 words. ALL papers should be sent to the following email, [email protected]

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 2023 a recorded presentation.
Abstract submission: 30 September 2023
Full Paper submission: 30 November 2023
The participant who submitted an accepted Abstract and/or an accepted paper should pay the registration fees. The registration fees are as follows,
1- Early bird registration. For international participants €75. For Lebanese participants 500000 Lebanese pounds.
2- Registration after 15 September 2023. For international participants €100. For Lebanese participants 750000 Lebanese pounds.
3- Early bird registration for Ph.D. students. For international Ph.D. students €50. For Lebanese Ph.D. participants 250000 Lebanese pounds.
4- Registration after 15 September 2023 for Ph.D. students. For international Ph.D. students €75. For Lebanese Ph.D. student participants 500000 Lebanese pounds.
International participants should transfer the registration fees via OMT. An email with relevant details will be sent to every participant.
Domestic participants will pay via Liban Post.
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 [email protected] after they submit an acceptable Abstract and/or a full paper.

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