Symposium on International Communication, Media Literacy and Digital Disinformation
Text of the Invitation and Call
Dear Scientists, Researchers and Valued Stakeholders,
Climate change has become one of the most significant global issues affecting humanity’s shared future, not only due to its environmental impacts but also because of its economic, social and cultural dimensions. In this context, the responsibility falling to universities is to go beyond merely generating scientific knowledge, to spearhead solution-oriented collaborations, and to translate the knowledge gained into concrete action.
“Western Black Sea Climate Change and Sustainability Symposium 2026” Hosted by Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, the event will take place on 15–16 October 2026 at the BAİBÜ Congress Centre with in-person attendance. This symposium aims to bring together scientists from various disciplines, public institutions, local authorities, civil society organisations and industry representatives.
At the symposium, topics such as climate science, forest ecosystems, water resources, agriculture and food security, the energy transition, the green economy, resilient cities, health, education, communication and climate justice will be addressed from a multifaceted perspective.
We would be delighted to welcome you to this significant event in Bolu—a region renowned for its forests, lakes and unique natural riches—where we aim to make a strong scientific contribution to global climate action.
Your attendance and valuable contributions will be a great honour to us.
Participation Fees and Information
The fee schedule and payment process, determined according to the type of event participation, are set out below.
Face-to-Face Presentation
The conference bag, name badge, e-book of papers, lunches and refreshments during sessions are included.
Postgraduate / Online
Valid upon presentation of a student ID. A digital certificate of attendance and an e-proceedings booklet are included.
Payment Method and Submission of Payment Receipts
Participation fees can be paid by bank transfer or EFT to the university’s revolving fund/events account. Please state ‘First Name Surname - media-2027’ in the reference field.
Honours Committee
Scientific Committee
- Prof. Dr Yasemin Giritli İnceoğlu
- Prof. Dr Muharrem Çetin (BAİBÜ)
- Prof. Dr Süleyman İrvan (Üsküdar University)
Organising Committee
- Prof. Dr Muharrem Çetin (Chair)
- Associate Professor Dr Orhun Türker
- Dr Bahar Arslan
Symposium Topics and Sub-themes
Paper submissions and sessions are accepted within the framework of the following main areas and sub-disciplines:
Educational Management and Leadership
Organisational behaviour, strategic management and models of organisational transformation.
Educational Supervision and Inspection
Next-generation guidance, performance appraisal and quality assurance.
Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence
Educational technology, data analytics and digital school management.
Education Policies and Reforms
National and international education reforms, funding and legislation.
School Development and School Climate
A positive school climate, teacher motivation and pupil achievement.
Social Justice and Inclusion
Equal opportunities, disadvantaged groups and inclusive education practices.
Location and Venue Information
Our event will take place in the modern conference halls at the Gölköy Campus of Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University.
Symposium Programme
Daily programme, opening speeches and schedule of parallel paper presentations:
Day 1: Opening Ceremony & Parallel Sessions
09:00 - 18:00Day 2: Thematic Panels & Closing Ceremony
09:30 - 16:30Thematic Sessions & Workshops
Focus sessions to be held with the participation of academics and practitioners specialising in the field:
Educational Supervision in the Second Century of the Republic
The current reform of the Ministry of National Education’s inspection mechanisms, the guidance-based inspection model and the evaluation of international best practices.
Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven School Management
An interactive workshop for school leaders on digital leadership skills, decision-support software and the ethical use of data.
Transport and Accommodation Options
Travel routes and partner accommodation options for our guests travelling from outside the city:
Transport Information
- • Bus station: Public buses numbers 14 and 15, which depart from Bolu Bus Station every 10 minutes, run directly to the campus.
- • Airport: There are regular bus services to Bolu from Ankara Esenboğa and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen airports.
Accommodation Options
- • BAİBÜ Training Hotel: Comfortable on-campus accommodation.
- • City Hotels: Bookings can be made with a 20 per cent discount at partner hotels in Bolu city centre using the symposium code.
Sponsors and Corporate Partners
The institutions, organisations and sponsors who have contributed to our scientific event:
BAİBÜ Research and Project Coordination Unit
2026-SOS-06 Project Support
Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Education
Academic & Spatial Support
Publication Opportunities and Indexes
Publication and indexing opportunities available for papers presented at the symposium:
Proceedings: Abstracts and Full Texts
All accepted abstracts will be published as an e-book with an ISBN number at the opening of the symposium. Full texts that have passed the peer-review process will be included in the Symposium Proceedings.
Special Issue in TR Dizin & Internationally Indexed Journals
High-quality papers selected in accordance with the Scientific Committee’s recommendations and the peer-review process will have the opportunity to be published as articles in special or regular issues of partner peer-reviewed journals.
Guest Speakers
The distinguished academics who will be speaking at the opening and main sessions of our symposium:
Prof. Dr. Guest Speaker
Talk: ‘Schools of the Future and Changing Leadership Paradigms’
Prof. Dr. International Visiting Scholar
Lecture: "Global Trends in Educational Supervision & Quality"
Key Dates and Milestones
Registration and Paper Types
Guidelines and Format for Paper Submission
Academic guidelines to be followed when submitting abstracts and full-text papers:
1. Abstract Format
- • Abstracts should be between 250 and 500 words.
- • The aim, methodology, key findings and conclusions of the study must be clearly stated.
- • You must include at least 3 and no more than 5 keywords.
2. Full-text paper format
- • The page layout should be A4 size, with margins of 2.5 cm on all sides.
- • The font should be Times New Roman (12 pt) with 1.5 line spacing.
- • The reference list and in-text citations must be formatted in accordance with the APA 7th edition guidelines.
Secretariat and Contact Details
Please feel free to contact us with any questions, suggestions or requests regarding the event:
