The main theme of the International Communication Days, which was initiated by Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Communication for the 101st Anniversary of the Republic and planned to become a tradition, has been determined as Digital Transformation and New Media. This symposium, which will become a tradition with the vision of the Turkish Century, will include the listed themes, and all other relevant subject suggestions, which will be created with the awareness of being a nation that has a say in the world in the strong Turkey of the future, can also be discussed in the symposium agenda. The symposium, where national and international expert invited speakers will participate, will be held in a blended format, face to face and online, on 13-14 May 2024. Simultaneous translation service will also be provided for invited speaker sessions at the symposium.

Digital transformation, which is the main topic of our symposium, seems to continue to be the main agenda of 2024. Digital transformation undoubtedly refers to a process that is rapidly spreading in every field. However, as communication experts, we have adopted to focus on the effects of this digitalization on new media, a new actor of the communication age.

In today's world, where digital technologies and digital transformation are accelerating at a dizzying pace, new media channels have actua become a very important new role mate. This brand new and increasingly borderless thing is artificial intelligence, which is an over-the-top daredevil for some, and a loyal sent, a digital slave for others. Of course, those who call this new friend a 'slave' are none other than those who have seen the slavery system as their only savior throughout history. What's e is that they have a utopian vision of enslaving other nations with new media channels that are subject to this digital transformation.

When viewed on a global scale, access to infinite data that will certainly provide great benefits to humanity in the world of almost endless content emerging in new media channels has become possible at every point with internet access. However, in this completely free virtual world, in addition to this extremely useful data circulation, it is unfortunately possible to come across some unethical posts based on disinformation, that is, lies and slander, which are carried out by some evil groups with ulterior motives against these good intentions.

It is obvious that the important thing is to use the digital communication channels we have as a tool that will always take our humanity to brighter, more prosperous and further points. While doing this, it is of great importance to achieve peaceful and bright futures, not by hegemonizing the relevant nations that use these technologies in a way that will only benefit themselves and enslave others, but onthe contrary, that each nation succeeds in a fair and brotherly manne

Important internationally renowned scientists who are experts in communication sciences, new media and digitalization were invited as guest speakers to the 1st International Communication Days / Digital Transformation and New Media Symposium, which will last for two days.

Prof. Süleyman Kızıltoprak, Kütahya Dumlupınar University Rector,

Prof. Yahya R. Kamalipour, North Caroline University, Dean of The Faculty of Communication,

Prof. Kairat Omirbayuly, Eurasian National University,

Prof. Murteza Hasanoğlu, The Academy of Public Administration Under The President of The Republic of Azerbaijan,

Prof. Levent Mercin, Kütahya Dumlupınar University, Dean of The Faculty of Fine Arts,

Prof. Mithat Yılmaz, Uşak University, Dean of The Faculty of Fine Arts,

Prof. Dr. Süleyman İrvan, Üsküdar University,

will contribute to the symposium as distinguished invited speakers.

The 1st International Communication Days / Digital Transformation and New Media Symposium is a scientific event with international qualifications, where many rich papers will be presented as well as invited speakers. The symposium meets the academic incentive and associate professorship criteria and qualifications. The Organizing and Scientific Committee of the event includes respected scientists from various universities at home and abroad.

Although the symposium covers the following themes, related and related topic suggestions can also be discussed in the symposium agenda.

• Digital Transformation
• Digital Imperialist Hegemony
• Digital Drug Addiction
• Digital Weapons and Threats
• New Media Channels of Yesterday, Today and The Future
• Activities to Combat Disinformation Attacks
• Digital Journalism Ethics and Law
• Internet Television and Ethics
• Interactive Amateur Publishing
• Interactive Social Media Ethics
• Interactive Communication Ethics
• Perception Management and Disinformation
• New Style Advertising
• Electronic Trade
• Digital Design and Promotional Activities
• Amateur Branding Trends and Personal Brand Management
• Effective Social Media Management
• KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Support Administration) Activities in Our Country
• Past, Present and Future of Artificial Intelligence
• Directorate of Communications and our National Brand Identity
• Digital Transformation in Design-Oriented Approaches

The abstracts to be sent will be evaluated by the referees in the Symposium Scientific Committee, and the accepted studies will be published in the Abstract Book. The full texts of the papers will be included in the Symposium Proceedings Book, which will be published electronically. Abstracts should be a maximum of 250 words, full texts should be a maximum of 7500 words, and the spelling rules of AKAR, the Journal of the Faculty of Communication, should be taken into account in the preparation of the texts.

The deadline for submission of abstracts is March 31st., 2024. All applications will be made through the symposium website. Accepted studies will be announced from this link.

We look forward to your papers and posters. We would like to express our endless gratitude in advance for your contributions.