32nd AMIC Annual International Conference
Theme: Public Trust, Public Voice: The Role of Communication in Public Governance
05-07 November 2026
Manila, Philippines
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The annual gathering of communication and media scholars and practitioners to discuss global and local issues and challenges affecting communication and media in public governance.
Day 1, November 5
Day 1, November 5
Day 1 brings together AMIC luminaries as they pay tribute to icons and recognize outstanding Asian communicators. Eminent speakers will also contribute to discourse on public governance and technology platforms.
Day 2, November 6
Day 2, November 6
Day 2 features in-depth discussions on the agenda, relevance, and representation in Asian studies. There will also be enlightening exchange of perspectives on the role of journalism in advocating good public governance.
Day 3, November 7
Day 3, November 7
Day 3 offers an executive view of what makes brilliant leadership in the age of disruption. Books authored or edited by AMIC partners will also be launched; formal agreements between Asian universities will be signed.
This event aims to examine best practices, emerging trends, and challenges in the practice of communication and journalism in public governance.
This event aims to examine best practices, emerging trends, and challenges in the practice of communication and journalism in public governance.
Learn from the Masters. Explore with the Experts.
The Speakers
The Speakers
Dr. Peixin Cao
Dr. Peixin Cao
Professor and Deputy Dean
School of Journalism, Communication University of China
Dr. Nozima Muratova
Vice-Rector for Research
and Innovation
University of Journalism and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
Dr. Edmund G. Centeno
Dean
College of Development Communication
University of the Philippines Los Banos
Dr. Emmanuel C. Lallana
Dr. Emmanuel C. Lallana
Chief Executive
ideaCorp Inc.
Dr. Terence Lee
Professor in New Media
Communication and Cultural Studies, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Terence Lee
Professor in New Media
Communication and Cultural Studies, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Chandrabhanu Pattanayak
Co-Chair
I4T Global Knowledge Network
Centurion University of Technology and Management
Dr. Patricio N. Abinales
Professor Emeritus Department of Asian Studies, University of Hawai’i at Manoa
Dr. S M Shameem Reza
Professor, Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Dhaka
Dr. Professor Vineeta Sinha
Dr. Professor Vineeta Sinha
Director
Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
Director
Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
Dr. Georgette Wang
Honorary Chair Professor
College of Communication, National Chengchi University in Taiwan
Dr. Georgette Wang
Honorary Chair Professor
College of Communication, National Chengchi University in Taiwan
Dr. Noel Christian A. Moratilla
Dean and Professor
Asian Center
University of the Philippines
Prof. Yuen-Ying Chan
Honorary Professor
Curriculum and Development Advisor, Journalism and Media Studies Centre / School of Future Media,
The University of Hong Kong
Prof. Yuen-Ying Chan
Honorary Professor
Curriculum and Development Advisor, Journalism and Media Studies Centre / School of Future Media,
The University of Hong Kong
Mr. Wahyu Dhyatmika
CEO of Info Media Digital (digital arm of Tempo Media Group), and Indonesian investigative journalist
Mr. Wahyu Dhyatmika
CEO of Info Media Digital (digital arm of Tempo Media Group), and Indonesian investigative journalist
Dr. Cherian George
Professor
Department of Journalism, Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Sadia Jamil
Dr. Sadia Jamil
Associate Professor in International Communications
Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, University of Nottingham
Ningbo China
Dr. Maria Diosa V. Labiste
Dean
College of Media and Communication
University of the Philippines
Mr. Bernard Woods
Principal Director
Department of Communications and Knowledge Management
Asian Development Bank
Dr. Donald Patrick L. Lim
President
Management Association of the Philippines
Dr. Jack Linchuan Qiu
Chair and Shaw Foundation Professor of Media Technology,
Wee Kim Wee School of
Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University
Dr. Jack Linchuan Qiu
Chair and Shaw Foundation Professor of Media Technology,
Wee Kim Wee School of
Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University
Mr. Norman Agatep
Chairman and CEO
Grupo Agatep
Mr. Norman Agatep
Chairman and CEO
Grupo Agatep
Ms. Yvonne Chua
Professorial Lecturer, Department of Journalism
College of Media and Communication
University of the Philippines Diliman
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