IPPC Conference

The International Public and Political Communication (IPPC) Conference is an annual series of talks and workshops designed to get MA IPPC students engaged with the biggest topics and most relevant speakers from the world of political communication.

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IPPC Conference 2026: about

Find out more about this year's conference.
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IPPC Conference 2026: guest speakers

See the line-up of guest speakers for the 2026 International Public and Political Communication Conference.

Contact the organisers

The IPPC Conference is organised by Dr Ilya Yablokov, Lecturer in Digital Journalism and Disinformation.

Alternatively, any enquiries about the conference can be directed to: journalism@sheffield.ac.uk.

Learn more about previous IPPC conferences

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IPPC Conference 2025

Learn about the 2025 edition of the conference, which was inspired by the theme 'words of unity, acts of hope'.
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IPPC Conference 2024

Learn about the 2024 edition of the conference, which examined the themes of 'truth, spin and authoritarianism'. We hosted a range of speakers, including Lee Cain and the Disasters Emergency Committee.

International Public and Political Communication MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Become an expert in media relations, political marketing and persuasive communication. You'll take part in debates on mis and disinformation, learn how organisations shape their messages to persuade, inform or mislead, and put your knowledge to the test by designing a campaign of your own.

  • Funding available