Conference Agenda

Overview and details of the sessions of this conference. Please select a date or location to show only sessions at that day or location. Please select a single session for detailed view (with abstracts and downloads if available).

 
 
Session Overview
Date: Sunday, 17/Sept/2023
2:00pm
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6:00pm
PhD Seminar: The day for transfer and check-in
Date: Monday, 18/Sept/2023
8:30am
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7:00pm
PhD Seminar
Date: Tuesday, 19/Sept/2023
9:00am
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5:00pm
PhD Seminar
Date: Wednesday, 20/Sept/2023
9:00am
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1:00pm
PhD Seminar
12:00pm
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5:00pm
Registration
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the main hall
12:30pm
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3:30pm
PDW: Paper Development Workshop
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the room n. 17
Chair: Alexander Buhmann

To create an engaged deep-work environment among participants who have reviewed and studied each other’s work, participation in the PDW is closed to the authors of papers accepted for the PDW and the invited senior scholar discussants. More information about the PDW: www.euprera.org/pdw

1:00pm
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4:30pm
EUPRERA BoD Meeting
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the room n. 15

EUPRERA BoD members and invited guests only

1:00pm
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5:00pm
Lounge with refreshment
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the room n. 11
1:30pm
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3:00pm
Ateliers I: 1st round
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the main hall
3:00pm
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4:30pm
Ateliers II: 2nd round
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the main hall
3:10pm
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4:40pm
Education Café
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the room n. 13

This is an adaption of the World Café, a methodology for hosting group dialogue that puts an emphasis on the power of simple conversation in considering relevant questions and themes. Expect to be part of three to four rounds of informal discussions regarding topics, issues and possible solutions that are relevant to communication and PR education. Only for participants registered for this event.

5:00pm
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5:15pm
Welcome Address
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the main hall

Stefania Romenti (EUPRERA president, IULM University)

Tomáš Karásek (Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University)

Denisa Hejlová (Head of the Centre for Strategic Communication of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University)

5:15pm
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6:05pm
Keynote I: Ganga Dhanesh (Department of Communication, University of Maryland): Public Relations & Responsibility: Pricklier Relations in Polarized Times
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the main hall
6:05pm
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6:25pm
CB: Coffee Break
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the main hall
6:25pm
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7:15pm
Keynote II: Lars Thøger Christensen (Department of Management, Society and Communication, Copenhagen Business School): Performative Dynamics Of Aspirational Talk
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the main hall
7:20pm
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7:25pm
Symbolic Ribbon Cutting: Opening a New Research Centre for Strategic Communication
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the main hall

New Research Centre for Strategic Communication at Charles University led by Denisa Hejlová.

7:30pm
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9:00pm
Opening Reception
Location: UMPRUM Technology Center Mikulandská, the main hall

Sponsored by Mattoni.

Date: Thursday, 21/Sept/2023
8:30am
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7:00pm
Registration: Registration, cloakroom and storage room
Location: Hollar, room n. 11, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
9:00am
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10:00am
SES 1.1: Session 1.1 - Public sector, organization and lobbying
Location: Hollar, room n. 14, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Chiara Valentini
SES 1.2: Session 1.2 - Internal communication and work environment
Location: Hollar, room n. 112, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Ana Tkalac Vercic
SES 1.3: Session 1.3 - AI and digital aspects of strategic communication
Location: Hollar, room n. 215, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Ganga Dhanesh
SES 1.4: Session 1.4 - Ethical dimensions of strategic communication of diverse topics
Location: Hollar, room n. 115, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Dejan Vercic
9:00am
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10:30am
Panel 0: The future of PR & strategic communication: Insights from current PhD projects
Location: Hollar, room n. 212, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
10:00am
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11:00am
CB 0: Coffee Break

Sponsored by Mattoni.

10:30am
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11:30am
SES 2.1a: Session 2.1a - Public sector, organization and lobbying
Location: Hollar, room n. 14, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Scott Davidson
SES 2.2a: Session 2.2a - Investor relations and financial communication
Location: Hollar, room n. 112, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Mats Heide
SES 2.3a: Session 2.3a - Current methodologic and research horizons
Location: Hollar, room n. 215, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Ansgar Zerfass
SES 2.4a: Communication and higher education institutions
Location: Hollar, room n. 115, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Anastasios Theofilou
11:00am
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12:30pm
Panel 1: Panel 1
Location: Hollar, room n. 212, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
11:30am
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11:40am
CB I: Coffee Break
11:40am
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12:40pm
SES 2.1b: Session 2.1b - Lobbying and public affairs
Location: Hollar, room n. 14, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Irina Lock
SES 2.2b: Session 2.2b - Investor relations and financial communication
Location: Hollar, room n. 112, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Jesper Falkheimer
SES 2.3b: Session 2.3b - Current methodologic and research horizons
Location: Hollar, room n. 215, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Ansgar Zerfass
SES 2.4b: Session 2.4b - Communication and higher education institutions
Location: Hollar, room n. 115, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Ruth Avidar
12:30pm
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2:15pm
EUPRERA: Projects, networks and more
Location: Hollar, room n. 12, Smetanovo nábřeží 6

Some of the current EUPRERA research projects and thematic networks, plus a new cooperation with Communication & Organisation Journal which can lead to more publication opportunities for our members.

Join during the lunch time to learn more! The poster area is open to everyone.

Lunch Buffet

Sponsored by Mattoni.

2:15pm
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3:45pm
Panel 2: Panel 2
Location: Hollar, room n. 212, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
SES 2.2c: Session 2.2c - CSR reaching consumers and other stakeholders
Location: Hollar, room n. 112, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Nils S. Borchers
SES 2.3c: Session 2.3c - Internal communication and work environment
Location: Hollar, room n. 215, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Oyvind Ihlen
 
3:30pm
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4:15pm
CB II: Coffee Break

Sponsored by Mattoni.

4:00pm
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5:30pm
Panel 4: Panel 4
Location: Hollar, room n. 212, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
4:15pm
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5:15pm
SES 3.1: Session 3.1 - Different shades of washing and critical approach
Location: Hollar, room n. 14, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Ángeles Moreno
SES 3.2: Session 3.2 - Internal communication and work environment
Location: Hollar, room n. 112, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Holger Sievert
SES 3.3: Session 3.3 - Strategic communication on COVID-19 issues
Location: Hollar, room n. 215, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Raluca Moise
 
5:30pm
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6:30pm
Reviewers´ social program

Limited to participants that booked this event, which will take place on the balcony on the 1st floor of the Hollar building.

7:30pm
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10:00pm
Conference Dinner
Location: Cafe Slavia, 100 m from Hollar

Entrance from the Narodni trida 1Please, note that the Gala Dinner is limited to participants who made the reservation and the payment via Conftool.

Date: Friday, 22/Sept/2023
8:30am
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12:30pm
Conference Registration
8:30am
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7:00pm
Registration, cloakroom and storage room
Location: Hollar, room n. 11, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
9:00am
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10:50am
SES 4.1: Session 4.1 - CSR reaching consumers and other stakeholders
Location: Hollar, room n. 14, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Wim Elving
SES 4.2: Session 4.2 - Communication and perception related to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Location: Hollar, room n. 112, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Lisa Dühring
SES 4.3: Session 4.3 - DEI: Diversity, equity, and inclusion in communication
Location: Hollar, room n. 215, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Anca Gabriela Anton
SES 4.4: Session 4.4 - Using case studies to explore the communication field
Location: Hollar, room n. 212, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Joost Verhoeven
10:30am
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11:20am
CB III: Coffee Break

Sponsored by Mattoni.

11:20am
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12:20pm
SES 5.3: Session 5.3 - AI and digital aspects of strategic communication
Location: Hollar, room n. 215, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Tiffany Mohr
11:20am
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12:50pm
Panel 3: "Well-Being"
Location: Hollar, room n. 212, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
SES 5.1: Session 5.1 - Insights on PR practitioners and professionals
Location: Hollar, room n. 14, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Elanor Colleoni
SES 5.2: Session 5.2 - Internal communication and work environment
Location: Hollar, room n. 112, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Hui Zhao
SES 5.4: Session 5.4 - Leadership communication and the role of CEOs
Location: Hollar, room n. 115, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Alexander Laskin
12:25pm
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2:00pm
Lunch Buffet 2: Lunch Buffet

Sponsored by Mattoni.

2:00pm
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3:00pm
Keynote III: Morten Huse (Department of Communication and Culture, BI Norwegian Business School): Resolving the crisis in research by changing the game
Location: Hollar, room n. 215, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Morten Huse

In his keynote speech, Morten Huse will share insights from his award-winning book Resolving the Crisis in Research by Changing the Game.

3:00pm
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3:30pm
CB IV: Coffee Break

Sponsored by Mattoni.

3:30pm
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4:30pm
EUPRERA Hour
Location: Hollar, room n. 215, Smetanovo nábřeží 6

Awarding ceremony

  • Best papers
  • Best reviewer
  • Best PhD and MA thesis
  • Distinguished Scholar

Presentation of 2024 EUPRERA congress

4:30pm
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5:00pm
EUPRERA General Assembly
Location: Hollar, room n. 215, Smetanovo nábřeží 6

for EUPRERA members only

5:00pm
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6:30pm
EPRHN: EPRHN – European Public Relations History Network
Location: Hollar, room n. 12, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Anastasios Theofilou

Reintroducing the European PR History Network key objectives and future plans (open session, admission is NOT restricted)

RES: The EUNES Research Escalator Session (RES)
Location: Hollar, room n. 212, Smetanovo nábřeží 6

An opportunity for early- and mid-career researchers with a work-in-progress paper or research idea to receive peer feedback and support. The session aims to help project development, allow authors to identify and invite potential collaborators, and provide mutual learning opportunity among early- and mid-career researchers. Only for EUNES members.

Round Table: Empowering Education: Addressing Cognitive Biases and Enhancing Information Literacy in Government Organisational Communication
Location: Hollar, room n. 13, Smetanovo nábřeží 6
Chair: Denisa Hejlová

Access limited to the working group.

 
7:00pm
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9:30pm
Social Program: EUNES social program

Social gathering among EUNES members and a fireside chat with the keynote speaker Morten Huse (only for EUNES members)

Date: Saturday, 23/Sept/2023
10:00am
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12:45pm
Walking Tour "Highlights of Prague"

The start of the walking tour: 10 a.m., in front of the Hollar building. Smetanovo nábřeží 6, Prague 1. The building of the faculty (i.e. Hollar) will be closed.


 
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