Corvinus Communication Conferences (CoCoCo)
Resistance, Rebellion, and Reinvention
When a protest goes viral, is it the message or the medium that carries its power? How does an AI-generated image alter our sense of authenticity? Why do brands and movements alike rely on remix culture to spark engagement? The 4th annual Corvinus Communication Conference (CoCoCo) explores the ways in which individuals, the public, and institutions are challenging contemporary power constructs and environments through communication practices.
The Aim and Scope of The Hybrid Conference
Our aim is to explore global seismic movements in activism (social movements, consumer protests, propaganda rhetoric) and evolution of disruptors (digital technology, AI, labor market challenges). To better understand these global movements, we are looking for abstracts of research related to resistance, rebellion, and reinvention from various perspectives and disciplines, ranging from communication and media studies to social, cultural, and technology studies.
Types of presentations
CoCoCo 2026 will be held in a hybrid format, featuring both online and in-person presentations, including an industry panel with organizations and Corvinus alumni. Abstracts will be accepted by scholars, practitioners, industry, policymakers, activists, educators, and graduate students in the form of individual papers, lectures, panel sessions, dialogue sessions, and interactive formats. All presentation types will be featured in the Book of Abstracts.
Important Dates
Date of the Conference: Friday, April 24, 2026
Location: Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
Abstract submission: 300-500 words due 10 January 2026
Notifications of acceptance: 31 January 2026
Final schedule available: March 1, 2026
Highlights from Previous CoCoCo Editions
2025 Media, Modes, Meanings: Conference on Multimodality for Young Researchers
2024 The Age of the AI-mage : Conference on Visual Communication for Young Researchers
2023 Melting Ice, Hot Topics: Conference on Sustainability Communication for Young Researchers
Organizing Committee