Upcoming Events
Netnocon
Netnocon2026
June 17–19, 2026, Izmir, Turkey
Welcome to the 4th Netnocon, which will be held in the vibrant coastal city of Izmir, Turkey. Netnocon2026 continues its tradition of uniting netnographers of all experience levels to collectively explore the future of digital and cultural understanding. Building on the energy of our previous conferences, we again look to the rising stars of the field to illuminate the path forward. Join us in Izmir as we delve into the latest technological and research trends, examining how our digital present is actively shaping our collective tomorrow.
NetnoChat
We’re thrilled to invite you to NetnoChat, a get-together designed to spark creativity, connection, and fun!
Netnocon 2026 – Slide preparation
May 12, 2026 | TIme – 09:00 AM PDT / 06:00 PM CEST / 9:30 PM IST
We all know how challenging it can be to block time to work on PowerPoints, especially when everything else keeps getting in the way. That’s why we are introducing a new NetnoChat format: a Netnocon Presentation Prep Retreat 🎤
The idea is simple: 90 minutes together to make real progress on your slides, supported by the shared energy of the community, with short breaks to reconnect along the way 🌍 Join us for this first edition and let’s move our presentations forward, together ☕🧠
Note: ANR members will automatically receive an invitation. If you are not a member, please register using the button below.
Past Events
Netnocon2025
Marseille, France hosted Netnocon 2025 from May 28-30, a global conference for netnography researchers. The theme, “Let’s Get Creative!”, marked the 10th anniversary of Robert V. Kozinets’ influential book, “Netnography: Redefined.” The event encouraged the integration of artistic expression with scientific inquiry. It invited presentations that creatively explored the intersections of art, popular culture, and technology in our digital worlds, continuing the tradition of fostering a global netnography community.
Netnocon2024
Channeling Leonardo da Vinci’s spirit, Netnocon 2024 propelled netnographers to explore the digital frontiers where science and culture converge, shaping a vision for our collective future. This forward-thinking conference paid homage to past, present, and future futurists while maintaining a sustainable and ethical footprint. Recognizing the rising stars of the field, Netnocon 2024 fostered dialogue amidst the rapid evolution of technology and research.
The conference took place at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan. It was chaired by Professor Robert V. Kozinets and co-chaired by Professors Ulrike Gretzel, Rossella Gambetti, Aleksej Heinze, Silvia Biraghi, and Angela A. Beccanulli.
Netnocon2023
The goal of NETNOCON23 was to build bridges and supportive connections among the global community of netnographers. Although devoted to netnography, NETNOCON23 was open to significant contributions from all ethnographers studying social media or immersive technology, regardless of methodological inclination.
The inaugual Conference was held in Manchester at the University of Salford UK and was co-chaired by: Robert V. Kozinets, Ulrike Gretzel, Alex Fenton, Cristina Vasilica and Rossella Gambetti.
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