Join us for the REMEDIS x EDMO BELUX Disinfo Day and Networking Event on October 15th, 2024 at RTL Letzebuerg, Luxembourg. This event brings together researchers, professionals, journalists, and experts to discuss and collaborate on combating disinformation in today’s digital age. Hear from experts in the fields of Information Technology, Legal Studies, and Media Literacy. The presentations will be followed by an interactive panel discussion & Q&A. Engage with our presenters and a representative from the REMEDIS and EDMO projects for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges and solutions surrounding disinformation. As a networking opportunity, you will then be able to connect with peers from universities, research institutes, media organizations, and other associations.
Event Schedule:
- 10.00: Welcome Remarks by REMEDIS/EDMO Representatives
10.15-11.30: Expert Presentations and Discussions
- Legal experts: Jean De Meyere (KULeuven) and Alain Strowel (UCLouvain)
- Computer science experts: Anastasia Sergeeva, PhD (REMEDIS): A Toolbox of Misinformation Fixers: What We Have and How AI Can Help Us — Or Can It?
- Hear more from fact-checkers: Grégoire Ryckmans (RTBF) & Jocelyne Zablit (AFP): US elections and AI, risks and opportunities for factcheckers
- 11.30-12.30: Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
12.30: Onwards: snacks, posters and games and networking
We look forward to your participation in this insightful and collaborative event, which aims to foster dialogue and build networks to tackle the pressing issue of disinformation.