International Communication Association

Higher EducationDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees

The International Communication Association is a professional association in the higher education sector that supports the scholarly study of communication by promoting rigorous research and collaborative work. It brings together a global network of scholars—over 4,500 members in 87 countries—and coordinates activity through 33 divisions and interest groups. The association also publishes six peer‑reviewed journals, including Annals of the ICA, Journal of Communication, Communication Theory, Human Communication Research, Communication, Culture & Critique, and the Journal of Computer‑Mediated Communication, to disseminate findings across the discipline.

Its audience comprises researchers, educators, and practitioners in communication who rely on ICA for professional networking, peer review, and venues to share results. Based in Washington, DC, the organization positions itself as a global hub for communication studies within higher education, coordinating conferences and regional hubs that run alongside the main event. A concrete recent development is the plan to host the 76th annual conference in Cape Town in 2026, with regional hubs worldwide hosting concurrent events to broaden participation.

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