The 7th JCC 2026
“Decolonization of Maritime Discourses and Policies: Responsible Content, Community Engagement, and Digital Culture in Nusantara and SEA”
Background
The maritime heritage and future of Nusantara and Southeast Asia have long been narrated through external lenses and colonial frameworks, often marginalizing local voices and indigenous knowledge systems. The 7th Jogjakarta Communication Conference (JCC) 2026, themed “Decolonization of Maritime Discourses and Policies: Responsible Content, Community Engagement, and Digital Culture in Nusantara and SEA”, seeks to fundamentally recalibrate this narrative. This conference posits that responsible communication, inclusive digital platforms, and genuine community engagement are critical for dismantling outdated paradigms and fostering equitable, sustainable maritime futures. We will explore this urgent agenda through interconnected sub-themes—from decolonizing media representation and amplifying indigenous storytelling to examining participatory governance, maritime digital economies, climate advocacy, food security narratives, gender equity, and data sovereignty—bridging critical discourse with actionable policy and community-led practice.
Dr. Filosa Gita Sukmono, M.A. General Chair of JCC
Sub-Theme JCC
The 7th Jogjakarta Communication Conference (JCC) 2026, themed “Decolonization of Maritime Discourses and Policies,” examines how communication, digital culture, and community engagement can reshape equitable and sustainable maritime futures in Southeast Asia. This focus is explored through critical sub-themes such as decolonizing media, indigenous digital storytelling, participatory coastal governance, maritime digital economies, climate advocacy, food security narratives, gender equity, and data sovereignty, bridging discourse with tangible policy and practice.
Decolonizing Maritime Media: Representation, Power, and Inclusive Social Policy
Indigenous Knowledge & Digital Storytelling: Communication for Cultural and Environmental Policy
Participatory Communication and Coastal Governance: Engaging Communities in Marine Policy
Maritime Digital Economies: Communication Platforms, Labor, and Sustainable Economic Policy
and other related themes with communication and public policy
Climate Communication and Advocacy: Digital Campaigns, Public Opinion, and Environmental Policy
Food Security Narratives: Media Framing, Community Voice, and Agricultural-Marine Policy
Gender, Communication, and Maritime Social Policy: Voice, Representation, and Equity
Data Sovereignty and Digital Rights: Communication Infrastructures and Policy in Maritime Southeast Asia
The 7th jcc 2026
Speaker
universiti sains malaysia, malaysia
Prof. Mohammad Reevany Bustami, PhD.,
Prof. Mohammad Reevany Bustami, PhD., is an Associate Professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia. He Ph.D. in Sociology from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE), UK.
Dongguan University of Technology, China
Bai Long, Ph.D
Long Bai currently works as the Senior Lecturer at Dongguan University of Technology
Universitas Muhammadiyah yogyakarta, indonesia
Dr. Fajar Junaedi, S.Sos, M.Si
Dr. Fajar Junaedi, M.Si is lecturer at Communication Department of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta since 2003. He teach Law and Media Ethics, Advertising Ethics, Basic of Journalism, and Broadcasting Journalism His interest is in sport communication.
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Event Pricing & Registration
“Conference fees include access to sessions, materials, and networking, with discounts
for students and early registrations.
$100
Offline Presenter
Facility
Full Day Meeting
Seminar Kit
Presenter Certificate
Proceeding Publication
$65
Online Presenter
Facility
Presenter Certificate
Proceeding Publication
$39
Participant
Facility
Participant E-Certificate
Event Schedule
Important Dates
March 2026
jcc-indonesia.id
Abstract Submission Deadline
The abstract submission deadline is your last opportunity to submit your research idea for consideration
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March 2026
By Email
Selected Abstract Notification and LOA Receipt
When authors are informed of acceptance and receive their official Letter of Acceptance/Acknowledgement.
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April 2026
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Payment Deadline
The last date to complete registration fees to confirm participation.
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April 2026
jcc-indonesia.id
Full Paper Submission
The deadline for submitting the complete, final version of the accepted work.
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April 2026
George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Conference Day
The date(s) on which the event is held.
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Conference DAY
April 2026
Venue
George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
jogja.comconf@gmail.com
Phone
085-6301-5058 (Thoyib)
0818-0994-9849 (Denis)
Mailing Address
Lantai 2 Gedung Ki Bagus Hadi Kusumo E2 Kampus Terpadu
Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta,
JL. Brawijaya, Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta 55183.
Telp: +62 274 387656 Ext. 120
Fax: +62 274 387646
Email: ik_umy@umy.ac.id