Since its launch in 2020, the MAD Conference has been a space for scholars, creators, and industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and explore the cutting edge of media, arts, and design. Every year, the conference brings together academic research, creative projects, and new technologies to push boundaries and inspire new ways of thinking. *MAD (MEDIA, ARTS AND DESIGN) ANTHOLOGY III: What if we can be heroes, just for one day?* is the third edition of the MAD Conference anthology series, featuring the proceedings of MAD Conference 2024. Held online on May 4, 2024, the conference was...