OECD Disinformation Conference 2023
by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The "Tackling Disinformation: Strengthening Democracy through Information Integrity" conference, organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), took place on November 13-14, 2023, at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris. This event convened representatives from government, digital platforms, media, academia, and civil society to address the pressing challenges posed by disinformation to democratic processes.
Key topics included government coordination mechanisms, societal resilience-building, and regulatory responses to disinformation. Sessions focused on developing common frameworks, the role of artificial intelligence in disinformation, and strategies for international cooperation to enhance information integrity.
The conference featured notable speakers such as Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD, and Juliana Uribe Villegas, CEO & Founder of Movilizatorio in Colombia. Attendees had opportunities for networking during scheduled breaks and a reception, facilitating collaboration among stakeholders committed to combating disinformation.
This event was particularly relevant for policymakers, media professionals, academics, and civil society members seeking to understand and develop effective responses to the challenges of disinformation in the digital age.
Speakers(34)
Alasdair Stuart
Senior Advisor at BBC Media Action
Alasdair Stuart is a Senior Advisor at BBC Media Action, providing strategic guidance on media development projects worldwide.
Alberto Fernandez Gibaja
Head, Digitalization and Democracy at International IDEA
Alberto Fernandez Gibaja leads the Digitalization and Democracy program at International IDEA, focusing on the impact of digital technologies on democratic processes.
Alicia Wanless
Senior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Alicia Wanless is a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, specializing in information warfare and strategic communications.
Anne-Claire Legendre
Spokesperson and Director of Communication and Press at Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, France
Anne-Claire Legendre is the Spokesperson and Director of Communication and Press at France's Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, managing the ministry's public relations and media communications.
Baiba Braže
Ambassador for Special Assignments at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia
Baiba Braže is an Ambassador for Special Assignments at Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on strategic communications and information policy.
Bradley Eddison
Manager of Policy Development, Protecting Democracy Unit, Privy Council Office at Canada
Bradley Eddison manages policy development in Canada's Protecting Democracy Unit, addressing issues related to democratic resilience and information integrity.
Camilla Bustani
Director, International at Ofcom, United Kingdom
Camilla Bustani is the Director of International at Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, overseeing international policy and engagement.
Carlos Laplacette
Legal Advisor at Association of Argentine Journalistic Entities (ADEPA)
Carlos Laplacette serves as a Legal Advisor at ADEPA, focusing on legal issues affecting journalism and press freedom in Argentina.
David Colon
Professor at Sciences Po, France
David Colon is a Professor at Sciences Po in France, specializing in the study of propaganda and information manipulation.
Eduardo Suárez
Head of Editorial at Reuters Institute
Eduardo Suárez is the Head of Editorial at the Reuters Institute, overseeing research and publications on journalism and media.
Eileen Donahoe
Special Envoy and Coordinator for Digital Freedom at U.S. Department of State
Eileen Donahoe serves as the Special Envoy and Coordinator for Digital Freedom at the U.S. Department of State, advocating for internet freedom and human rights in the digital sphere.
Elsa Pilichowski
Director, Public Governance at OECD
Elsa Pilichowski is the Director of Public Governance at the OECD, focusing on improving public sector efficiency and effectiveness across member countries.
Giedrė Balčytytė
Chancellor of the Government at Government of the Republic of Lithuania
Giedrė Balčytytė serves as the Chancellor of the Government of Lithuania, overseeing the implementation of government policies and coordinating the activities of government institutions.
Guilherme Canela De Souza Godoi
Chief of Section, Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists at UNESCO
Guilherme Canela De Souza Godoi is the Chief of Section for Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists at UNESCO, advocating for press freedom and journalist safety.
Jerry Sheehan
Director, Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation at OECD
Jerry Sheehan is the Director of the Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation at the OECD, overseeing policies related to science and technology.
Jocelyn Grange
Director for Africa at CFI
Jocelyn Grange is the Director for Africa at CFI, a French media development agency, supporting media initiatives across the African continent.
Juliana Uribe Villegas
CEO & Founder at Movilizatorio, Colombia
Juliana Uribe Villegas is the CEO and Founder of Movilizatorio, a Colombian organization promoting civic engagement and social innovation.
Juliane Seifert
State Secretary at Federal Ministry of the Interior & Community, Germany
Juliane Seifert is the State Secretary at Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior & Community, responsible for overseeing domestic policy and community affairs.
Juliane von Reppert-Bismarck
Executive Director at Lie Detectors
Juliane von Reppert-Bismarck is the Executive Director of Lie Detectors, an organization that educates young people about media literacy and disinformation.
Julie Posetti
Board member/Global Director of Research at IFPIM/ICFJ
Julie Posetti is the Global Director of Research at ICFJ and a board member of IFPIM, focusing on journalism research and media development.
Julio Bacio Terracino
Head, Public Sector Integrity at OECD
Julio Bacio Terracino leads the Public Sector Integrity division at the OECD, working to promote integrity and prevent corruption in the public sector.
María del Pilar Garrido Gonzalo
Director for Development Co-operation at OECD
María del Pilar Garrido Gonzalo is the Director for Development Co-operation at the OECD, overseeing international development policies and programs.
Mathias Cormann
Secretary-General at OECD
Mathias Cormann is the Secretary-General of the OECD, leading the organization in its mission to promote policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people worldwide.
Michael Bąk
Executive Director at Forum on Information and Democracy
Michael Bąk is the Executive Director of the Forum on Information and Democracy, working to promote freedom of information and expression globally.
Nishant Lalwani
CEO at International Fund for Public Interest Media
Nishant Lalwani is the CEO of the International Fund for Public Interest Media, supporting independent media organizations worldwide.
Noah Giansiracusa
Associate Professor at Bentley University, USA
Noah Giansiracusa is an Associate Professor at Bentley University, specializing in mathematics and its applications to data science and artificial intelligence.
Oana Goga
AI & Society Researcher at Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS), France
Oana Goga is a researcher at CNRS, studying the societal impacts of artificial intelligence and online information dissemination.
Paul Joel Kamtchang
Executive Secretary at ADISI-Cameroon
Paul Joel Kamtchang is the Executive Secretary of ADISI-Cameroon, an organization dedicated to promoting information access and transparency in Cameroon.
Paul-Antoine Chevalier
Head of the technical unit @Viginum at France
Paul-Antoine Chevalier leads the technical unit at Viginum, France's national agency responsible for monitoring and analyzing foreign digital interference.
Paulina Ibarra
Executive Director at Fundacion Multitudes
Paulina Ibarra is the Executive Director of Fundacion Multitudes, a Chilean organization dedicated to promoting citizen participation and strengthening democracy.
Sebastian Hallensleben
Head of Digitalisation and AI at VDE e.V.
Sebastian Hallensleben is the Head of Digitalisation and AI at VDE e.V., focusing on standardization and ethical considerations in artificial intelligence.
Vera Zakem
Chief Digital Democracy and Rights Officer at U.S. Agency for International Development
Vera Zakem serves as the Chief Digital Democracy and Rights Officer at USAID, focusing on promoting digital democracy and countering disinformation.
Vilmantas Vitkauskas
Vice-Chancellor & Head of National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) at Chancellery of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania
Vilmantas Vitkauskas is the Vice-Chancellor and Head of the National Crisis Management Centre in Lithuania, coordinating national responses to crises and emergencies.
Yevhen Fedchenko
Chief Editor at StopFake Ukraine
Yevhen Fedchenko is the Chief Editor of StopFake Ukraine, a fact-checking organization combating disinformation about Ukraine.
Event Details
- Date
- November 14, 2023
- Location
- 🇫🇷 Paris, France
- OECD Conference Centre
- Audience
- Policymakers, media professionals, academics, civil society members