09 Mar 2026

TU Dublin Announces Call for Papers for the Fourth Annual SymPRandA Symposium2026

TU Dublin is inviting submissions for SymPRandA 2026 – the Fourth Symposium in Public Relations and Public Affairs, which will take place on 16 April 2026 at TU Dublin’s East Quad Campus, Grangegorman.

This year’s symposium, themed “Credibility, Content and AI: Rethinking PR Practices,” will bring together scholars, doctoral researchers and communications practitioners to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming public relations and public affairs.

As AI increasingly generates content, predicts public sentiment and automates elements of communication strategy, new questions are emerging about authenticity, accountability and trust in public communication. SymPRandA 2026 aims to provide a platform for critical discussion on the opportunities and challenges presented by AI-driven communications.

The organisers are inviting submissions that address a wide range of topics, including:

AI-generated communication and authenticity
Ethics, accountability and responsibility in automated communications
Deepfakes, synthetic media and misinformation
Platform power and algorithmic governance
The future of communications labour
AI literacy and communications education

Submission Details

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit 300–400 word abstracts for 15–20 minute papers.
Abstract submission deadline: 20 March 2026
Symposium date: 16 April 202
Venue: TU Dublin, East Quad Campus, Grangegorman

Abstracts (in Word or PDF format, including author details) should be submitted to [email protected].

SymPRandA 2026 will feature research presentations, keynote contributions and panel discussions designed to foster dialogue between academia and industry on the future of communication in an AI-driven world.