First time in South America

A historic event for IAICS

August 24 – 28, 2025

Mark your calendar
for São Paulo, Brazil

Intercultural Competences

Building bridges across cultures

INTERNATIONALIZATION

INTERNATIONALIZATION

2025 IAICS Conference
at FAAP, São Paulo, Brazil

Intercultural Dialogues: bridging cultures to a new era of communication. For the first time in South America, August 24 -28, 2025.

First time in South America

A historic event for IAICS

August 24 – 28, 2025

Mark your calendar
for São Paulo, Brazil

Intercultural Competences

Building bridges across cultures


First time in South America

A historic event for IAICS

August 24 – 28, 2025

Mark your calendar
for São Paulo, Brazil

Intercultural Competences

Building bridges across cultures

INTERNATIONALIZATION

2025 IAICS Conference
at FAAP, São Paulo, Brazil

Intercultural Dialogues: bridging cultures to a new era of communication. For the first time in South America, August 24 -28, 2025.

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The IAICS Conference main goals are:

The IAICS Conference main goals are:

Connecting Minds
Across Cultures

Bringing together international educators and scholars to exchange ideas and experiences from diverse interdisciplinary perspectives on intercultural communication.

Exploring Language and Culture

Providing a dynamic forum for scholarly discussions on communication across languages and cultures.

Gaining Insights on Emerging Issues

Disseminating recent research and perspectives on evolving topics in language, culture, and communication through monographs, journals, and digital platforms.

Uniting Disciplines, Sharing Knowledge

Fostering collaboration across academic disciplines to enhance theoretical insights and research on intercultural communication.

IAICS CONFERENCE

IAICS – International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies

Scholars from 32+ countries advancing intercultural research

Annual meetings for sharing research and promoting cultural exchange

Originated from Asian-American conferences, now held annually worldwide

The International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies consists of scholars from a range of the cultural sciences who are dedicated to doing research on communication across cultures. The group meets annually at different locations around the world.

IAICS membership is made up of participants from over 32 countries. These participants meet annually to discuss common research interests. The results of their investigations are published in the journal of the organization, Intercultural Communication Studies (ICS).

The International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS) originated from a series of Asian-American conferences run by the late Dr. John Koo at the University of Alaska and Arizona State University. In 1985, the first international conference on “Cross-Cultural Communication: East and West” was held in Seoul, Korea. The group met every two years, alternating between North America and Asia. Asian conferences were held in Harbin (China), Tainan (Taiwan), and Hong Kong (China). In North America the conferences were held in San Antonio (Texas), Tempe (Arizona), and Louisville (Kentucky). Since 2003, the conference has been held on an annual basis.

For more information access the following website: https://www.kent.edu/stark/iaics

To present at the conference, presenters must update their IAICS membership for 2025. To register for membership, please visit the following website: https://utep.questionpro.com/t/AOz7EZgO1B

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IAICS Conference

Call for Papers

The 30th International Conference of the International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS) is scheduled to take place from August 24 to 28, 2025. The conference theme, Intercultural Dialogues: Bridging Past Cultures to a New Era of Communication, invites thoughtful discussions and innovative perspectives.

We warmly welcome submissions from all disciplines within the social sciences and humanities, including but not limited to cultural studies, media and communication studies, and linguistics. All submissions will be carefully reviewed, and accepted proposals will have the opportunity to be considered for a special issue of the IAICS journal.

Please note that presenters are required to update their IAICS membership for 2025 in order to participate in the conference. To register for membership, please visit the following website: https://utep.questionpro.com/t/AOz7EZgO1B

Please submit your abstract using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/gtZEzszHfC

The submission period will be open from January 31 to March 31, 2025.

Acceptance decisions will be communicated to scholars by April 30, 2025.

1.Individual submissions for oral presentations:

The online application will require the following information:
• An abstract (100–150 words) in English, accompanied by 3 to 5 keywords.
• A brief résumé for up to three authors, including their positions, affiliations, and email addresses.
• The application must also specify the sub-theme and indicate whether the presentation will be online or on-site.

2. Panel submissions:

Panel proposals aligned with the conference theme or topic areas may be submitted. Proposals should include the panel title and a 100–150-word abstract for each panelist’s paper (as outlined above). Additionally, proposals must provide the positions, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors.

Papers must address one of the following topic areas (or related themes):

  • Language teaching and intercultural communication
  • Intercultural business communication
  • AI (artificial intelligence) in language teaching
  • Anti-xenophobic curriculum
  • ELF (English as a lingua franca)
  • Culturally relevant pedagogy
  • Communication during and post pandemics
  • IC in the healthcare systems
  • Cosmopolitanism in culture
  • Intercultural communication and cosmopolitanism
  • Shifts in Linguistics
  • Time and space in culture / literature
  • Language and culture
  • Intercultural communication and nationality
  • Language and identity
  • Comparative culture
  • Cultural identity
  • Interculturality in literature
  • Cultural hybridity
  • Diversity studies
  • Intercultural communication and interculturality
  • Language Teaching and IC
  • Mediated intercultural communication
  • Immigration and adaptation in a new country
  • Virtual intercultural communication
  • Multi cultures and interculturality
  • Intercultural communication competence
  • Culture and travel
  • Intercultural education
  • Cross cultural encounters
  • Indigenous cultures
  • Comparative poetics
  • Public policy
  • Comparative literature
  • Transnational enterprises and IC
  • Social media and culture
  • Cultural study theories
  • Literature and religion
  • Culture and diplomacy
  • Literature and film
  • Language planning and policy
  • Cultural Heritage and Communication
  • Intercultural Business Communication
  • Intercultural pragmatics
  • Communication, stress and anxiety
  • Communication and therapy
  • Computer assisted learning and teaching
  • Culture and Gender issues

Abstracts should be submitted in English.

IAICS Conference

Registration Process

All presenters will be required to complete the registration process to confirm their participation in the conference.

To present at the conference, participants are requested to update their IAICS membership for 2025. The annual membership fee is USD $30. Please click here to access the IAICS registration and available payment methods.

Conference fee for on-site participation:

Early Bird Registration
Until May 30, 2025
Regular Registration
Until August 22, 2025
Standard Fee R$ 298 (Approximately 50 USD) R$ 597 (Approximately 100 USD)
Student Fee * R$ 180 (Approximately 30 USD) R$ 298 (Approximately 50 USD)

Participants will be cashed in Reais.

Conference fee for participation in the online panel:

Early Bird Registration
Until May 30, 2025
Standard Fee R$ 298 (Approximately 50 USD)
Student Fee * R$ 180 (Approximately 30 USD)

 

The fee covers:

• conference materials
• possibility to submit a paper to a peer-reviewed international journal
• refreshments during coffee breaks

* Undergraduate and postgraduate (Master’s or Doctorate) students must attach a copy of their registration proof for the 2025/2026 or 2026/2027 academic year, as applicable, at the time of registration.
* For professionals (graduates, degree holders, diploma holders, etc.) who are currently pursuing further studies, their professional status will take precedence when completing the registration process.

The deadline to cancel a registration and request a refund is May 30, 2025. Refunds will be processed after deducting any applicable taxes. After this date, cancellations will no longer be accepted, and no refunds of any kind will be issued, regardless of the circumstances, including changes to the conference dates.

To request a refund, please email iaics2025@faap.br and attach proof of payment for the registration fee.

Please ensure you are familiar with the Terms, Conditions and Data Processing Policies.

For directions on how to register or any registration issue, please email to iaics2025@faap.br

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Welcome to São Paulo

FAAP (Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado), located in the vibrant city of São Paulo, is a prestigious institution renowned for its excellence in education, arts, and cultural programs. With a history of fostering innovation and creativity, FAAP offers a dynamic environment for students from around the world to learn and to grow.

São Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, is a bustling metropolis known for its cultural diversity, thriving art scene, and endless opportunities. From iconic landmarks like Avenida Paulista to world-class museums, theaters, and a rich culinary scene, São Paulo offers an exciting urban experience that perfectly complements the academic and cultural life at FAAP.

Discover more about the city of São Paulo by visiting: www.cidadedesaopaulo.com

 

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