We are pleased to invite you to the International Scientific Conference "Information and Communication in Organizations: New Forms of Expression", which will take place at Vilnius University Faculty of Communication on October 9-10, 2025.
This international conference invites scholars researching new forms of organizational communication in both traditional and digital spaces. The event aims to explore emerging trends in information and communication within organizations, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue across various fields.
Keynote speakers
Jolanta Derkevica-Pilskunga, PhD
Risk, crisis communication theory and practice
The most important are stages of a catastrophic crisis, with a particular focus on the critical first 24 hours after the onset of a crisis, a period demanding immediate and strategic action. Before every crisis, there is risk. The better we communicate risks, the easier it will be to communicate crises. Therefore, risk and its identification and assessment are significant in crises and communication. There are several fundamental principles of crisis communication strategy, including the domino effect aspect, well-defined risk, and crisis communication plan. Furthermore, the crucial role of internal communication in a crisis will be highlighted, demonstrating its impact on organizational resilience and public perception. By bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications, this presentation aims to equip attendees with actionable insights for navigating and mitigating the complexities of contemporary crises.
Intercultural factors in global collaboration
As globalisation increases and the world becomes more and more hyper-connected so it is vital to be able to collaborate effectively across cultures. Cultural agility has become a key competence in the diverse, global workplace. This presentation looks at the impact of culture on communication and collaboration. It suggests ways of going beyond oversimplified stereotypes of national cultures to understand multiple cultural identities and the interplay of individual preferences, culture in all its forms, situation and the context in which interactions take place. It draws on insights from intercultural research, diversity, equity and inclusion as well as neuroscience. It proposes a model of bridging cultures which acknowledges similarities as well as differences and aims to leverage diversity for mutual benefit. The practical techniques are based on the extensive experience of the speaker in a corporate setting and have been tried and tested with both business professionals and advanced students of business administration.
AI in democracy: what to expect?
The presentation explores the intersection of democracy and generative artificial intelligence, highlighting the transformative potential and critical challenges of this rapidly evolving technology. By showcasing practical applications of generative AI—from content creation to decision support—The presentation demonstrates how these tools open a new era for public relations as they can enhance civic engagement, streamline governance, and democratize access to information. At the same time, it addresses pressing concerns, including misinformation, algorithmic bias, and the erosion of public trust. The presentation frames generative AI as a new era for democracy, with PR developing a key role in the public discourse and construction of inclusive policy frameworks. As AI becomes more embedded in public life, the choices made today will shape the future of democratic institutions and values. The presentation aims to provoke critical discussion on how to align technological innovation with democratic principles, ensuring that AI serves as a tool for empowerment rather than manipulation or control.
Doctoral Seminar
During the conference, a seminar for doctoral students will be organized on October 9, 2025.
Seminar Agenda:
Workshop speakers:
Prof. Dr Konstantinos Dallas is the Head of the Department of Digital Cultures and Communication at the Faculty of Communication, Vilnius University. His research focuses on the digital curation “in the wild”, on digital research infrastructures and methods, as well as on heritage, memory and identity practices on social media. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and was a co-editor of Cultural Heritage Infrastructures in Digital Humanities (Routledge: 2017). He holds a DPhil degree from the University of Oxford and is an Emeritus Associate Professor of the University of Toronto.
More information about Prof. Dr Konstantinos Dallas's workshop can be found HERE.
Assoc. Prof. Dr Mariana Sueldo is the Head of the Strategic Communication Research Centre at the Faculty of Communication, Vilnius University. Her research interests encompass various aspects of communication theory and management, including strategic, digital, organizational, and internal communication, as well as organizational listening, the evaluation and measurement of communication. Additionally, she has experience in providing strategic communication management training for a range of organizations and companies.
More information about Assoc. Prof. Dr Mariana Sueldo's workshop can be found HERE.
Publication
Participants' articles will be published in the scientific journal Information & Media. More details about the journal can be found HERE.
To submit an article, you must register and log in to the journal’s online submission system.
Your prepared articles must be uploaded to the journal’s online submission system by December 15.
Participants' articles will be published in the scientific journal Information & Media. More details about the journal can be found HERE.
Organizing and scientific committees
Scientific Committee
- Assoc. prof. dr. Daiva Siudikienė (pirmininkė),Vilnius University
- Prof. dr. Asta Mikalauskienė, Vilnius University
- Prof. dr. Renata Matkevičienė, Vilnius University
- Assoc. prof. dr. Marija Stonkienė, Vilnius University
- Assoc. prof. dr. Marijana Sueldo, Vilnius University
- Kristina Eriksson-Backa, Åbo Akademi University
- Assoc. prof. dr. Alejandro Álvarez-Nobell, University of Málaga, Spain
- Assoc. prof. dr. Heidi Enwald, University of Oulu, Finland
- Assoc. prof. dr. Olga Miroshnichenko,Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
- Prof. dr. Dorota Piontek, Adam Mickiewicz University Poland
- Dr. Edita Štrbová, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia
- Assoc. prof. dr. Rumyana Zlateva, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Bulgaria
Organizing Committee
- Assoc. prof. dr. Erika Janiūnienė (pirmininkė), Vilnius University
- Assoc. prof. dr. Miglė Eleonora Černiauskaitė, Vilnius University
- Assoc. prof. dr. Ingrida Girnienė, Vilnius University
- Asist. dr. Beata Grebliauskienė, Vilnius University
- Asist. dr. Laura Juchnevič, Vilnius University
- Asist. dr. Saulė Jokūbauskienė, Vilnius University
- Asist dr. Lina Jakučionienė, Vilnius University
Conference Secretariat