Dear colleagues,
We're excited to announce the third annual
Communication Horizons Conference at UC Davis, taking place
May 15–17, 2026. Building on last year's success (nearly 100 national and international attendees, more than 50 presentations), we invite you to join us for another year of cutting-edge conversations and community.
This year's theme is Communication in the Age of AI and Algorithms. As AI and algorithmic systems transform how people connect, create, and communicate, this conference brings together an interdisciplinary collection of scholars exploring the human and societal implications of life in an AI-driven world.
Conference Highlights
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Research presentations, posters, catered events, and a welcoming interdisciplinary atmosphere
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Optional Sunday Napa wine tasting
Key Dates
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Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026 (AOE)
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Decision Notifications: March 15, 2026
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Registration Opens: March 15, 2026
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Conference: May 15–17, 2026
We invite 500-word extended abstracts presenting completed empirical work, theoretical arguments, methodological innovations, or data contributions related to the theme.
Please feel free to share the call with colleagues, students, lab groups, and departments who may be interested in attending or presenting.
Full details, including topic areas, submission guidelines, agenda, and travel information, are available on the
conference website.
We look forward to seeing you in May!
Warmly,
Richard Huskey, Jorge Peña, Soojong Kim
Communication Horizons Organizing Committee
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Soojong Kim
Assistant Professor
University of California Davis
Davis CA
United States
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