“Celebrating Voices”
The 11th Annual South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference
January 30-31, 2025
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA (and online)
The 11th annual South Asian Media and Cultural Studies (SAMCS) conference examined the intersection of communication, a culture-centered approach, and innovations in empowering communities and amplifying underrepresented and indigenous voices in South Asia, and worldwide.
Through this year’s theme of “Celebrating Voices,” we sought to foster a sustainable and responsive partnership in the region, uniting research, practitioners, and community experts to help chart the course in the media and cultural studies and practices in South Asia. The journey toward sustainable and inclusive development in South Asian requires ongoing commitment from educators, learners, and practitioners. Through engaging presentations, discussions, and shared experiences, this year’s conference aimed to spark new ideas and conversations that celebrate and amplify underrepresented voices in South Asia, and beyond.
Here is a link to the conference program and presentation abstracts: 2025 SAMCS Program and Abstracts
The youtube links for the conference online recordings are below on this page.
Day 1 January 30, Main Conference (7:00am ET to 12:00 noon ET) YouTube Recording Link
Opening Keynote, Thursday, January 30, 2025, 5:30 PM ET: YouTube link for recording
Maher Nasser, Director of Outreach in the United Nations Department of Global Communications
EYW – Maher Nasser – Flyer (digital)
Twitter: @MaherNasserUN
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahernasser/
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Day 2 Main Conference YouTube Recording Link (panels 7:00 AM ET to 12:00 noon ET).
Closing Keynote, Friday, January 31, 2025, 1:00-2:00 PM ET: YouTube link for recording.
Farwa Aamer, Director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute
EYW – Farwa Aamer – Poster (digital)
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farwaaamer/
About the SAMCS Conference:
The South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference is an alliance of scholars, academicians, and practitioners dedicated to fostering greater understanding of the region’s global importance. The annual conference is held at the Center for Global and Multicultural Engagement, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Contact samcs@cci.fsu.edu for more information.
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