{"id":994923,"date":"2025-10-12T09:13:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T09:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/197.137.64.198\/mainsite\/?post_type=events&p=994923"},"modified":"2026-03-22T13:13:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T10:13:03","slug":"3rd-international-symposium-on-social-media-2025","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"http:\/\/197.137.64.198\/mainsite\/events\/3rd-international-symposium-on-social-media-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"3rd International Symposium on Social Media 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

The digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with artificial intelligence (AI), governance structures, and social media platforms reshaping societies, economies, and individual behaviors. While these technological advancements present immense opportunities, they also introduce ethical concerns, misinformation risks, and governance challenges. The SIMELab Africa International Conference seeks to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore these complexities and propose solutions that foster a balanced digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Themes:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. The Algorithmic Age: Trust, Power, and Digital Rights<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The Evolving Digital Landscape: AI, Governance, and Social Media<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The Digital Public Sphere: Power, Ethics, and Participation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Thematic Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Digital Technologies in Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. The psychological and social effects of digital technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Ethical implications of AI-driven algorithms in social media<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Digital well-being, online behavior, and mental health<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Digitalization, sustainability, and participatory culture<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      2. Digital Markets & Public Spheres on Platforms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      1. Platform algorithms and their role in shaping digital discourse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Digital propaganda, misinformation, and AI-generated content<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. The governance of online platforms and data privacy policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. The impact of social media on global economies and internet policy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        3. Organizing Knowledge & AI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        1. The role of AI in knowledge dissemination and digital education<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Algorithmic bias and fairness in social media platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Digitalization and the transformation of academic research<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. AI\u2019s role in shaping online discourse and knowledge practices<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          4. Digital Infrastructures & Democracy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n
          1. Cybersecurity, transparency, and digital trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. AI and its impact on political influence and democracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Ethical governance of AI-driven decision-making processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. The role of digital infrastructure in shaping power dynamics<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Paper Submission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            This is a blind peer-reviewed conference. All submissions will be subject to double-blind peer-review process. If interested in participating, submit a technical paper (up to 12 pages), or demo description (up to 2 pages) by the deadlines given below. For questions, please e-mail: simelabadmin@usiu.ac.ke<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            For abstract and paper submissions use simelab1@usiu.ac.ke<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n