Celebrating 5 Years of Global Solidarity in Communication with INTERDECOM

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For over three decades, BledCom has been more than just a symposium. It has been a unique sanctuary for dialogue where the world’s leading communication researchers and practitioners meet to navigate the complexities of our field. Today, we are honored to celebrate a major milestone in this journey: the 5th Anniversary of the International Declaration of Communications Professionals and Researchers presented by INTERDECOM.

A Shared Vision for a Better World


Launched in 2021 during a time of global upheaval, the Declaration was a call to action for the communication community to take responsibility for a healthier, more viable world. As a long-standing partner, BledCom’s mission has always resonated with these core values, bridging the gap between academic rigor and professional practice to foster ethical, responsible, and impactful communication.


In a world currently facing profound transformations from the rise of AI to the challenges of global health and climate crises, the need for a unified, ethical voice in communication has never been more urgent.


BledCom in the Anniversary Album


To mark this five-year journey, INTERDECOM has released a commemorative Anniversary Album, a visual chronicle of global mobilization. We are proud to share that BledCom’s role is highlighted on pages 28–29 and 37–39, recognizing our commitment as a forum for critical reflection.


 "Trustworthy, ethical, inclusive, and respectful communication is a critical daily issue in our hypercomplex world. Scholars and practitioners have a shared responsibility to address these threats in a unified way, and the Declaration articulates that commitment."

— Dejan Verčič, BledCom Co-founder.


 Looking Forward


Our participation in this milestone is not just a reflection of the past, but a commitment to the future. We remain dedicated to offering a space where the spirit of the Declaration can continue to evolve through open dialogue and international cooperation.


 We invite our community to explore the Anniversary Album and join us in celebrating this milestone of global solidarity.

27th EUPRERA Congress submission deadline is March 15

February 6, 2026
The 27th Annual Congress will be hosted by the Department of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising at the Faculty of Communications Sciences of University of Malaga in the city of Malaga, on the Costa del Sol of Andalusia, Spain, between 16 and 19 September 2026. The theme of the Congress is “Regenerating public relations and strategic communication in the face of the new global order: are we ready for this challenge?”

Abstract submission deadline: February 3, 2026

By Maja Jančič • January 14, 2026
Abstract submission deadline for the 33rd International Public Relations Research Symposium BledCom is fast approaching. BledCom will be held on June 26–27, 2026 , in Bled, Slovenia . The conference theme is Disaster, Health, and Organizational Crisis Communication . The keynote speaker will be W. Timothy Coombs , advisor to the Centre for Crisis and Risk Communications, Canada . Professor Coombs is a leading author and authority in the field of crisis communication. You are welcome to submit paper abstracts and panel proposals via email to bledcom@fdv.uni-lj.si by February 3, 2026 (midnight, CEST) . We invite abstracts of 500–800 words (including title and keywords), with up to five references . Please note that, as has been the norm in the past, BledCom welcomes all papers relevant to public relations and communication management , not only those that address the conference theme. Panel proposals are also welcome. For more details, please view the BledCom 2026 Call for Papers : https://www.bledcom.com/bledcom-2026-call-for-papers