17-19 August, Vilnius

The theme of the 32nd Nordic Network of Intercultural Communication (NIC) Conference is INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION FOR CHANGE. The conference invites researchers, teachers, students, and practitioners to examine how communication across cultural boundaries is connected to processes of change at various levels, and how research in intercultural communication can contribute to developments in policy, professional practice, and everyday interaction. The conference will also address other topics related to intercultural communication. For a more detailed description, please see the Call for Abstracts page.

Important dates

• Abstract submission opens: February 2026
• The deadline for submissions of abstracts: April 20, 2026
• Decisions of acceptance: May 15, 2026
• Registration opens: May 2026
• Registration closes:
  • For speakers: June 15, 2026
  • For other attendees: July 31, 2026

Fees and registration

The registration to the conference will be opened in mid-May 2026.

The registration fees:

• BA/MA students 40 euros
• Ph.D. students 80 euros
• All others 150 euros