Research group “Translation and Language Studies” (Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Kaunas University of Technology) is organising an international conference on linguistics, discourse, media, communication, translation, cultural literacy and impact on society “Intermediality in Communication: Translation, Media, Discourse” held in Kaunas, Lithuania.

The scope of the conference includes 8 thematic sections with their own set of topics:

Linguistics. This section aims to examine the current directions in linguistic research, particularly focusing on how language interacts with different forms of media. 

Translation. This section focuses on the shifts taking place in contemporary translation practices and technologies, as well as the challenges and opportunities these changes create for professional work, academic research, and teaching.

Audiovisual Communication. This section seeks to examine contemporary approaches to audiovisual communication across film, television, and a wide range of other screen‑based media, with attention to both their practices and their impact.

Music and Sound. This section focuses on exploring intermedial relations involving sound and music, examining how sonic media contribute to other art forms and how technological innovations shape the creation and experience of music and sound.

Intercultural Communication. This section seeks to examine the nuances and significance of effective communication across diverse cultures and communities, as well as the ways various media forms shape these interactions.

Media and Communication. This section explores the interplay between media and communication, focusing on contemporary communicative practices, the functions of various media platforms, and their influence on public discourse.

Discourse, Communities, Gender, Impact on Society. This section examines media discourse and its impact on social structures, communities, and perceptions of gender, as well as its role in shaping both individual and collective identities.

The Power of Information Networks. This section offers a platform to discuss strategies for drawing the attention of the media, the public, and policymakers to pressing social and environmental issues, as well as challenges emerging from digital transformation.

More information about the subtopics for each section, about the conference itself and how to submit an abstract can be found on the conference website: https://icconference.ktu.edu/

Deadline for abstract submission is April 25, 2026. 

Conference dates: November 19–20, 2026.

Conference venue: Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities at Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania.