Elections Free of Disinformation

Ideathon

Elections Free of Disinformation

Digital Communication Network Global (DCN) is excited to announce the "Elections Free of Disinformation"ideathon, scheduled to take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, on July 9-10, 2024. This event aims to pioneer innovative strategies to combat disinformation in future elections.

The ideathon is a part of DCN Global's ongoing commitment to fostering a transparent and informed electoral process. Since the beginning of 2024, DCN has initiated several projects aimed at equipping individuals with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate the complex digital landscape during this important election year.

Elections Project

Throughout the year, DCN Global has been hosting a series of online discussions, bringing together experts in digital communications, political analysis, and cybersecurity. These discussions have provided insights into effective strategies for combating disinformation worldwide. Additionally, DCN has been publishing a dedicated monthly newsletter on Substack, highlighting pertinent election disinformation trends and insights. Moreover, the Election DCN Global Telegram Channel has served as a platform for exchanging information and staying informed about developments in electoral integrity efforts.

Thessaloniki Ideathon

The Thessaloniki ideathon presents an opportunity to build upon these ongoing initiatives. Participants will brainstorm and collaborate to develop effective digital campaigns aimed at combating disinformation in future elections. Analysts will join both in person and virtually from countries where recent elections have taken place, including the June 2024 elections for the European Parliament, discussing innovative solutions and actionable strategies to safeguard the integrity of the information space in electoral contexts worldwide.

The forum is organized by World Learning and Digital Communication Network Global with funding from the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

 

SCHEDULE

JULY 8

Day 1

July 9, 2024 

09.30-09.45

Opening Remarks

Nikos Panagiotou, President, DCN Global, Greece 



9.45-10.00

DCN Elections Project: Global Trends on Disinformation 

  • Diana Filimon, DCN Global team member, Romania 
  • Sorana Horsia, Editor-in-chief, Genzette, Romania
10.00-11.30

Information Integrity in the Context of Elections Globally

Moderator: Nikos Panagiotou, President, DCN Global, Greece 

  • Emma Lacey-Bordeaux, Senior Director Standards and Practices, CNN  
  • Bilal Mofolorunsho Tairou, Chief Coordinator, AFCA, Code for Africa, Senegal 
  • Ritu Kapur, Co-founder and managing director of Quint Digital Media Limited, India
  • Natalia Tkacova, Project Manager (Czech Republic and Baltic States), Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, Czech Republic

 

11.30-12.00

Coffee Break 

12.00-13.00

European Parliament Elections: Lessons Learned Regarding Combating Disinformation 

Moderator: Diana Filimon, DCN Global team member, Romania 

Speakers

  • Peter Erdelyi, Editor, Media Executive, Hungary  
  • Roza Ismailai, Strategic Communication Specialist, European Cultural Foundation, Author, PartyParty, Amsterdam
  • Ionuț Sibian, Executive Director FDSC Member & VP External Relations Section | EESC, Romania  

 

13.00-14.00

Lunch Break 

14.00-15.00

Digital Campaigns for Impact: Successful Case Studies 


Adam Harrell, Founder, Nebo, U.S.

15.30-16.00

Coffee Break 

16.00-17.00

Digital Campaigns for Impact: Strategies 

Adam Harrell, Founder, Nebo, U.S.

Day 2

July 10, 2024 

09.30-10.00

Challenges Brainstorming 

10.00-11.00

Challenge accepted 

Based on the challenges, the participants will form 4 groups of 10 people and they will discuss one challenge they want to solve through their campaign



11.00-11.30

Coffee break 

11.30-13.00

Solutions Brainstorming

Participants will brainstorm and collaborate to develop effective digital campaigns aimed at combating disinformation in future elections. 

13.00-14.00

Lunch Break 

14.00-15.30

Preparation of the presentations 

15.30-16.00

Coffee Break 

16.00-17.00

Presentations of the Campaigns  

Speakers

Emma Lacey-Bordeaux
Emma Lacey-Bordeaux
Senior Director, S&P, CNN Worldwide, U.S.
Nikos Panagiotou
Nikos Panagiotou
President, DCN Global, Greece
Bilal Mofolorunsho Tairou
Bilal Mofolorunsho Tairou
 African Fact-Checking Alliance (AFCA) Chief Coordinator, Code for Africa, Senegal
Sorana Horsia
Sorana Horsia
Editor at Gen Zette, Romania
Diana Filimon
Diana Filimon
DCN Global Team Member, Romania
Ritu Kapur
Ritu Kapur
Co-founder and managing director of Quint Digital Media Limited, India
Adam Harrell
Adam Harrell
Co-Founder, Nebo Agency, United States
Peter Erdelyi
Peter Erdelyi
Director, Center for Sustainable Media, Hungary
Natalia Tkacova
Natalia Tkacova
Project Manager (Czech Republic and Baltic States), Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, Czech Republic
Roza Ismailai
Roza Ismailai
Strategic Communication Specialist, European Cultural Foundation, Author, PartyParty, Amsterdam

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