The IENE Conference Organizing Committee reviewed over 200 abstracts and devided them into the following types of presentations:

Modern users grew accustomed to fast, algorithmically curated content on Instagram and TikTok, replacing the manual browsing required by traditional message boards. The Enduring Legacy of Desi Internet Culture
The launch of global streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Spotify eliminated the need for forum-based media sharing and peer-to-peer tracking of South Asian entertainment.
Here is what the typical sections look like: desi masala forums
The Evolution, Culture, and Digital Impact of Desi Masala Forums
Desi Masala forums are chaotic, opinionated, sometimes loud, but always home. They remind us that no matter where we are in the world, we’re only one click away from a community that speaks our language—figuratively and literally. They remind us that no matter where we
Beyond the glitz and the kitchen, these forums serve as active hubs for intellectual debates. Users from all over the world provide their perspectives on the rapidly changing political, economic, and social landscapes of South Asia. Why Are These Platforms So Popular?
While many of the pioneering desi masala forums have gone offline or operate as quiet archives of a bygone era, their cultural footprint remains undeniable. They served as the training grounds for the modern South Asian digital space. The vocabulary, meme formats, and style of pop-culture commentary seen across today's social media platforms were largely incubated in the threads of early forums. Why Are These Platforms So Popular
Are you looking to study the of these forums on the South Asian diaspora?
Forget the sterile, organized feel of corporate support boards. A "desi masala forum" is a virtual community built by and for the global "desi" family, which refers to the peoples, cultures, and products of the Indian subcontinent and their diaspora. The "masala" part of the name is the key. Masala is a blend of spices, and these forums are exactly that: a mix of everything. A single thread might start with a serious question about immigration law, veer into a heated debate about the best biryani in Chicago, then dissolve into a cascade of inside jokes and the latest Bollywood gossip.