Welcome to the inaugural edition of CULTURALCONF. This academic conference is organized with the goal of bringing together academics, researchers, scholars, and graduate and postgraduate students together for three days of learning and networking. The field of cultural studies holds answers to many important question about who we are as humans. Being at the intersection of such fields as politics, social theory, art, communications, and numerous others, cultural studies is a fascinating area of research. You will be able to learn the findings of such research at CULTURALCONF 2024. Featuring both oral and poster presentations, the event will immerse you into an interactive learning environment. Whether you decide to attend in-person or join as a virtual attendee, we are looking forward to you joining our network of academics. If you do attend in-person, make sure to give yourself a little bit of time to explore the host city – Manchester. Its stunning architecture and rich history will not leave you disappointed.