We are organized into 33 Divisions and Interest Groups, each representing a subfield in the study of communication. The breadth of divisions and interest groups is our strength, showcasing our wide-ranging discipline in which different aspects of communication are linked not only by common processes and structures but also by diverse theories and methodologies. Our flagship event is the annual ICA conference, entering its 74th year. In the past seven years, average registrations have exceeded 3,800 and indications are that attendance is poised to continue to grow. In 2020, we held our first virtual conference as a consequence of the global Covid-19 pandemic, and we did so again in 2021. Since the pandemic, our in-person conferences have become hybrid events, with in-person and remote presenters and audience members around the globe, including those attending via numerous global regional hubs. Typically, we also offer (co-sponsored) regional conferences in areas where we seek greater understanding of local research and opportunities for collaboration, and we are currently conducting a pilot project of global chapters. In addition, we have numerous committees and task forces in which one can get involved such as our IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Access) Committee, our Membership & Internationalization Committee, and our Professional Standards Committee. But the biggest benefit to joining ICA is the community into which you will be welcomed. We are a self-organizing association, which means that members drive the Association. Although attending conferences, getting feedback on ideas and papers, and access to quality journals are pluses, members find they also benefit from contributing to the Association through participating in the governance of the organization.
International Communication Association