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Netnocon2026

Join us for an awesome experience and cutting-edge netnographic research discussion.

 June 17-19, 2026  |  Izmir, Turkey
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Netnocon2026

Join us for an awesome experience and cutting-edge netnographic research discussion.

 June 17-19, 2026  |  Izmir, Turkey
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Upcoming Events

Netnocon

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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.

ANR webinar-5

ANR Webinar – 6 | Reviewing Netnographic Research

Date: TBD
Join us for our next webinar, “Reviewing Netnographic Research,” led by Prof. Robert Kozinets. We’ll cover the challenges of reviewing netnographic research, offer insights on how to evaluate different types of studies, and share tips for authors aiming to publish their netnographies.

ANR members will automatically receive an invitation. If you are not a member, please register using the button below.

Netnotalks

NetnoTalk pioneers a forum for scholars and practitioners to converge, exploring cutting-edge methodologies and trends in netnographic research. Through dynamic discussions and knowledge exchange, NetnoTalk fosters innovation and collaboration, propelling the field forward. It serves as a vital platform for disseminating insights and shaping the future of digital ethnography.

Netnotalks

Mythologized Counter-Futures and Self-Protective Consumption: A Netnography of Doomsday Preppers

 July 22, 2025 | 9:00 am PST | 6:00 pm CET

Unveiling the Hidden Costs of Play. Join Dr. Hunter Jones for a NetnoTalk series exploring how consumers engage in self-protective consumption in response to mythologized counter-futures. Discover how subtle societal anxieties manipulate consumer behavior and explore the ethical considerations surrounding preparedness in modern society.

ANR members will automatically receive an invitation. If you are not a member, please register using the button below.

Netnotalks

From Body Positivity and Beyond: Investigating Affective Aesthetic Atmospheres of Influencers

 September 18, 2025 | 9:00 am PST |  6:00 pm CET

Join Dr. Kelley Course Anderson for a NetnoTalk series diving into the affective aesthetic atmospheres cultivated by influencers. Learn how their subtle visual and emotional strategies sway consumer behavior and explore the ethical dimensions of online influence and its impact on body image.

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Netnochat

We’re thrilled to invite you to NetnoChat, a get-together designed to spark creativity, connection, and fun!

Netnotalks

NetnoChat – NetnoWriting Retreat

 July 09, 2025 | TIme – 9:00 AM PDT / 6:00 PM CEST / 9:30 PM IST

Join us for an informal yet insightful chat where we’ll share tips, experiences, and collective wisdom in an interactive and playful environment. Expect 90 minutes of engaging writing retreat, discussions, creative collaboration, and a chance to connect with fellow netnographers!

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.