The School of Information and Communication Studies (SICS), University of Ghana, is launching SICS Industry Connect, an annual forum that brings scholars, students, and practitioners in the information, media, and communication industries together for evidence-based conversations on the issues shaping their sectors. As these industries evolve at speed, linking cutting-edge research with industry and policy practice has become essential.
This Year's Theme
The inaugural edition focuses on AI and the Future of Work in the Communication and Information Industries. Generative AI and automation are already reshaping roles, routines and audience habits across media houses, communication agencies, libraries, archives and digital technology firms. Employers and practitioners face pressing questions about skills, ethics and the changing nature of work. The forum will consolidate these debates, share current research and chart a collaborative path forward.
Objectives
- Share current research with industry, policy and civil society partners
- Identify priority areas for industry-relevant research and collaborations
- Identify evolving training needs for information and communication professionals
- Build networks and long-term collaboration between academia and industry
Format and Dates
- Virtual soft launch: Friday, 20 November 2026, 1:00pm GMT, via MS Teams. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3836081187241229?p=l7DUQHvlHDA0jfal8m
- Main event: Friday, 19 February 2027, 10:00am, Calbank auditorium, Accra
Who Should Attend
Media, communication, telecoms, digital technology, information security, library and archival professionals; policy makers; scholars; and students in information and communication disciplines.