Event Detail Title | Media in Asia: Aspirations, Choices and Realities |
| Date | 17th Jul, 2006 - 20th Jul, 2006 |
| Venue | Penang Malyasia |
| Description | The theme of the 15th AMIC annual conference is “Media in Asia: Aspirations, Choices and Realities? The key focus of this conference will be on the diversity and interaction between media environments in Asia. The conference aims to assess and ... |
Full DescriptionThe Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) is pleased to announce its 15th annual conference, which will be held in Penang, Malaysia from the 17th to the 20th of July 2006. AMIC will be organizing this conference in partnership with the prestigious Universiti Sains Malaysia. This conference is open to academics, media industry professionals, government media agencies, policymakers, regulators, UN agencies, donors, research groups, civil society organizations, independent consultants and students.
The theme of the 15th AMIC annual conference is "Media in Asia: Aspirations, Choices and Realities" The key focus of this conference will be on the diversity and interaction between media environments in Asia. The conference aims to assess and examine to what extent the aspirations of media audiences have been fulfilled while at the same time taking stock of the views and perspectives of media professionals and the industry. The principal question this conference aims to address is: Where do the media in Asia stand today and to what extent have they fulfilled their mission and objectives with respect to the public interest and to their fundamental societal obligations?
The conference will have an international track as well as a Malaysia track focusing specifically on Malaysian media and communications research. Unique features of the 15th AMIC Annual Conference will include the second AMIC Distinguished Forum, special sessions on significant and current media issues, networking opportunities for special interest groups and thematic roundtable discussions.
AMIC's key event is the flagship annual conference, hosted in rotation by countries across the region. Recent hosting countries have been China (2005), Thailand (2004), Singapore (2003), Australia (2002) and Philippines (2001). The AMIC annual conference is the premier event on Asian media, and attracts eminent international representatives and speakers from around the world. It features high-profile keynote addresses, plenary sessions, and several parallel sessions. Networking events, cultural programmes, media visits and sightseeing events are also held in conjunction with the annual conference.