Increasing Its Global Involvement, ICA Chapter Indonesia Officially Established

“In line with the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, access (IDFA), ICA strives to improve the global participation of countries particularly in the Southern nations, “Noshir explained while giving his opening remarks offline.

Noshir explained that as of 2023, ICA had begun ICA regional chapters. ICA Chapters was founded flexibly as a response to the request and needs of the local and regional communities.

ICA is a highly reputable communication academic organization founded in 1950. In 1969, ICA only had 150 members from 28 countries. However, as of now, ICA has had 6.800 members from 87 countries. The internationalization of ICA outside the United States was first started in 2006 in Lima, Peru. Indonesia once became the regional host of the conference in 2019 in Bali and then took a role as the ICA Hub since 2020. One thing to be proud of is Indonesia is the first chapter in the world.

“Indonesia has shown very active involvement in the ICA programs,” praised Noshir. All the officials of ICA Indonesia Chapter come from various universities across Indonesia, from North Sumatera to Papua, led by Prof. Dorien Kartikawangi from Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia.

ICA Indonesia Chapter has played a significant role in the development of Communication Studies in Indonesia because it has reached out to those members who do not have an access to the ICA Headquarter.

The Rector of Unika Atma Jaya, Dr. Agustinus Prasetyantoko expressed his sincere appreciation towards the initiatives to inaugurate the ICA Indonesia Chapter.

“Communication Studies have experienced tremendous development with new professors, and with ICA Indonesia Chapter, we can improve our international recognition,” he said in his opening remarks.

The inauguration of ICA Indonesia Chapter was also followed by the general lecture by Prof. Noshir Contractor with the title "People Analytics: Using Digital Exhaust from the Web to Leverage Network Insights in the Algorithmically Infused Workplace." More than 400 academicians enthusiastically attended the lecturer online.

Members of ICA Indonesia Chapter will get more networking, learning and self-development opportunities, and recognition from international communities.

By joining ICA Indonesia Chapter, its members will be able to improve their skills and share their knowledge and best practices in facing the current and future challenges. Through ICA Indonesia Chapter, the members can leverage its credibility and professional reputation as a member of an international professional organization.

ICA Indonesia Chapter will serve all areas of Indonesia, including Western, Central and Eastern Indonesia, consisting of 38 provinces and 300 universities. Some of the events planned in 2023 include international conferences, series of lectures, and series of workshops.

The membership fee is very affordable, that is, Rp120.000 (USD 8) for undergraduate students, Rp240.000 (USD 16) for graduate students, Rp360.000 (USD 22) for lecturers and individuals, Rp1.000.000 (USD 66) for institutional membership for 3 people, and Rp500.000 (USD 33) for professionals.

ICA Indonesia Chapter warmly invites all students, lecturers, practitioners and policymakers in the discipline of communication to join ICA Indonesia to support the development of communication studies and their real-life application in Indonesia and to further elevate Indonesia to the global stage regarding the best practices in communication.