In a context where generative artificial intelligence, deepfakes and cross-border influence operations are reshaping online information, it is essential to understand the emerging risks. In this webinar, experts from civil society, media, research and and foresight will discuss emerging challenges and possible European responses.
Topics include:
New disinformation tactics & threats
Fact-checking under pressure in the EU
Localised impacts and grassroots resilience
Predictive insights: vulnerabilities to watch in 2026
Cross-sector tools and narratives to strengthen democratic resilience
Agenda
- Welcome and Introduction
Speaker: Andrew Staniforth, Saher
- Brief overview of the webinar
- Speaker introductions
- Project Introduction
Speaker: Marco Guerini, FBK
- Introduction to the HATEDEMICS project
- Key achievements and tools developed
- The Role of Fact-Checking in Countering Disinformation Narratives
Speaker: Silvia Cavasola, Pagella Politica
- Current disinformation trends and the role of fact-checking
- Insights from the Italian and European media landscape
- Bridging the gap between journalistic standards and social media dynamics
- Grassroots Responses to Disinformation and Hate Speech
Speaker: Rachel Scicluna, SOS Malta
- Localised impacts of online hate and disinformation in EU member states
- Community-level resilience and NGO-led counter-narratives
- Challenges in empowering youth and vulnerable communities
- Disinformation Foresight: What to Expect in 2026
Speaker: [Name TBC], Textgain
- Emerging tactics and digital manipulation techniques
- Predictive modelling of disinformation spread
- Key vulnerabilities and policy blind spots moving into 2026
- Future trends
- Q&A Session
Moderator: Andrew Staniforth, Saher
- Audience questions and speaker responses
- Closing Remarks
Speaker: Andrew Staniforth, Saher
- Summary of key takeaways
- Encouragement to strengthen cross-sector collaboration
- Highlighting future HATEDEMICS resources and events
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