# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Communication Science Futures 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Three days at MSU on the future of communication science research, theory & methods. Sep 18–20, 2026.About this EventCommunication Science Futures brings together leading scholars in Communication and adjacent fields to address pressing issues and emerging trends shaping the future of interdisciplinary social-scientific research into human communication and social behavior. After a successful inaugural meeting in 2024, Futures returns for its second iteration in 2026.Rather than a traditional program of back-to-back talks, the conference pairs stage presentations and poster sessions with extended working-group discussions designed to foster scholarly debate and cross-cutting collaborations among participants. The 2026 meeting features a keynote from James Pennebaker and panels organized around the future of communication research, theory, and methods.Communication Science Futures will take place September 18–20, 2026 on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing.Hotel block: The hotel block at the Graduate East Lansing is now full, but there should still be plenty of availability at nearby hotels like the Downtown Marriott or the AC Hotel on Michigan Avenue.Friday, September 18th🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMKeynote: James Pennebaker🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMOpening Reception and DinnerSaturday, September 19th🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMWelcome + Introduction🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AMFutures in Theory [Panel]🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMFutures in Theory [Discussion Groups]🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMLunch & Poster Session 1🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMFutures in Research [Panel]🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PMFutures in Research [Working Group Discussions]🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMClosing RemarksSunday, September 20th🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMWelcome + Introduction🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AMFutures in Methods [Panel]🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMFutures in Methods [Working Group Discussions]🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMLunch🕑: 01:30 PM - 05:00 PMFlex TimeInfo: Time to meet with collaborators, continue discussions from working groups, tour MSU lab spaces, etc.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/east-lansing/communication-science-futures-2026/100001992595069492
- **Event Categories**: science-fair, meetups, business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - door_time: 2026-09-18T20:00:00Z
  - Duration: 22 hours
  - Location: MSU Union Ballroom
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 125, max: 250, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: East Lansing
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: MSU Union Ballroom
- **lat**: 42.7341101
- **long**: -84.48288309999998
- **full address**: MSU Union Ballroom, 49 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Communication Science Futures 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Communication Science Futures 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Communication Science Futures 2026 takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at MSU Union Ballroom, 49 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Communication Science Futures 2026?
  - **A:** Communication Science Futures 2026 is organized by Department of Communication.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Communication Science Futures 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in East Lansing, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Communication Science Futures 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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