RE: TREND – Culture in Motion

From algorithmic cultures to participatory trends, from narrative futures to inclusive innovation – RE: TREND – Culture in Motion is calling for your contribution. 

We want to invite you to submit a communication proposal to the III Trends and Culture Management Colloquium, hosted by ICNOVA/iNOVA Media Lab in collaboration with CEAUL/Trends and Culture Management Lab.

This edition focuses on digital transformations and cultural practices in motion, encouraging critical and creative reflection on the signals of change shaping today’s culture. We particularly welcome submissions from students and early-career researchers. Participation is free of charge.

We invite abstracts (250–300 words) for 10-minute online presentations in Portuguese or English, addressing one or more of the following themes (but not limited to):
• Living Intelligence & Algorithmic Cultures
• Culture in Beta: Labs, Prototypes and Experiments
• Trendspotting, Semiotics and Brand Strategies
• Narrative Futures and Sociocultural Anticipation
• Datafied Culture and Inclusive Innovation
• Fandoms, Microcultures and Participatory Trends
• AI and Trend Research
• Communication, New Media and Trends

Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025
Format: Online
Keynote speaker to be announced soon

Submit your abstract: https://bit.ly/trendscolloquium

Deadline for submissions: 30 September 2025

We look forward to your contribution.

For more details, please visit: https://trendsandculture.fcsh.unl.pt