We are thrilled to have researchers joining us from various parts of Europe! From the north, we’ll be hosting scholars from Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.

Ehab Galal, PhD from the University of Copenhagen, is leading researcher in an interdisciplinary project on “Mediatized Diaspora: Contentious Politics among Arab Media Users in Europe.” His research covers diverse topics such as Arab media, Islamic television, media and migration, and more.

Päivi Maijanen, PhD from LUT University, will present the Finnish perspective, focusing on change management, media responsibility, and sustainable business models. We’re honored to have Prof. Maijanen, who also holds prestigious positions in the European Media Management Association and Central European Journal of Communication.

Joining us from Södertörn University, Sweden, is Professor Göran Bolin. His research spans information management, branding, policy, datafication, and digital markets. Prof. Bolin is an active member of ECREA and chairs the Film, Media, and Visual Studies section of Academia Europaea.