- Breakfast
- Registration & Check-in
- Village introduction and welcome message
Speakers:
- Ahmed X. Medien (Event and Village Chair)
- Hallie J. Stern (Event MC and Co-Organizer)
Advocating for a Social Internet: Insights from the Integrity Institute Founders on Effectively Engaging with Tech Platforms
Civil society organizations increasingly recognise the influence of tech platforms on social issues and advocate for a healthier online environment. However, the inner workings of these companies can seem opaque, making it difficult to effectively communicate demands. In this fireside chat, the founders of the Integrity Institute, Jeff Allen and Sahar Massachi, share their unique insights on bridging the gap between civil society organizations and tech platforms. Through their experience in both sectors, they offer strategies for speaking the tech language in advocacy and building relationships with public-interest-minded workers and managers at these companies. Join us for an interactive discussion on advancing a social internet where all can thrive.
Speakers:
- Sahar Massachi (Integrity Institute, Co-Founder)
- Jeff Allen (Integrity Institute, Co-Founder)
10:45 - 11:00 (15 mins)
Coffee Break (provided on-site)
Finding Common Ground: A Human Rights to Online Content Moderation (25 mins)
With the increasing amount of harmful content on the internet, the question of how to manage online content has become a pressing issue. Traditional approaches have often failed, and there is a growing recognition that a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach is needed. Join us to discuss how a multi-stakeholder process can drive sustainable progress in online trust and explore ideas for voluntary industry standards and actions that can help reduce online harm. Hear experts in the industry, civil society, and government as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of this approach and how it can be applied to improve online content management. We can find common ground and move towards a safer, more trusted online environment.
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Interventions to Address Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence, from Ideation to Implementation
Online gender-based violence poses a deepening challenge to democracy, serving as a key tool of illiberalism and democratic backsliding across the globe. It's time to move from admiring the problem to implementing solutions. This panel will discuss best practices around implementing interventions to address this issue from representatives of organizations in technology, government, and civil society.
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Building Bridges: Achieving an Open, Inclusive, Accountable, and Transparent Internet
The internet has the potential to connect people from all corners of the world, but achieving an open, inclusive, accountable, and transparent Internet requires building bridges across different communities, cultures, and technologies. In this fireside chat, we will explore the challenges and opportunities of creating an internet that serves the global public interest and reflects the values of all stakeholders. We will discuss strategies for enhancing stakeholder participation, ensuring that decision-making processes are informed, transparent, and inclusive, and developing effective mechanisms for resolving conflicts and making timely decisions. Our expert panellists will share their insights on navigating cultural and linguistic barriers, promoting interoperability and standardization, and fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among all stakeholders. navigating cultural and linguistic barriers, promoting interoperability and standardization, and fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for building and maintaining an internet that reflects the values of all communities and cultures.
Speakers:
- Adam Peake (ICANN)
- Swati Punia (Centre for Communication Governance at National Law University Delhi)
12:30 - 13:30 (1 hour)
Lunch Break (lunch provided on-site)
Conversation with Jenn Halweil (GoBeyondLab)
Shifting our narratives from black and white to technicolor, Jenn will discuss how AI, web3, and digital media innovations are creating sideview mirrors in our information highways to create more sustainable and inclusive engineering ecosystems. Why early adopters in this space will have a huge advantage in building the digital ecosystems that make our old systems obsolete. And how to ensure ethical, empathetic, protections for human rights in the face of misinformation, disinformation, and growing digital consciousness.
Building Competencies for Civic Integrity Professionals: Strengthening Advisory Relationships In and Out of Tech Platforms
Based on first-hand experience with Trust and Safety operations during planned and unplanned elections, combined with research findings, the panel will discuss the effective reality and consequences of dismantling of civic integrity teams at Twitter and elsewhere through recent T&S layoffs will have several areas of impact, including additional harms to marginalized groups, reduced trust in online safety, reduced access for credible information, and challenges to equity in commercial content moderation.
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Ethical Reporting and Networked Authoritarianism: A Fireside Chat with Giovana Fleck and Alex Esenler"
Join Giovana Fleck; the project lead behind the 'Civic Observatory Monitor' and the 'Unfreedom Monitor' projects, and Alex Esenler from OpenArchive for a captivating fireside chat on the interplay of ethical reporting, citizen journalism, and the rise of networked authoritarianism. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of digital media, as Giovana explores the motivations and impacts of digital authoritarianism across cultural and political contexts. Meanwhile, Alex shares OpenArchive's success stories in promoting ethical reporting principles and combating disinformation. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that explores the intersection of media ethics, narratives, and the challenges posed by networked authoritarianism.
Speakers:
- Giovanna Fleck (Global Voices)
- Alex Esenler (Open Archive)
Beyond the Ballot Box: Navigating the Data Ecosystem and Safeguarding Elections Amid Political Uncertainty.
This session will address the challenges posed by the rise of new political regimes in Europe and their impact on accountable elections administration, representation, and accessibility. Our expert panellists will explore the importance of free and transparent elections and the imperative for election integrity. They will delve into electoral systems' key issues, including voter suppression, disinformation, and cybersecurity threats. The session will provide valuable insights into the current state of electoral systems and explore solutions to ensure that elections remain fair, transparent, and accessible to all. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts and participate in a thought-provoking discussion on one of the most critical issues facing democracies today.
Speakers:
- Omri Preis (Alliance4Europe)
- Maia Mazurkiewicz (Alliance4Europe)
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