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Alicia Wanless – an expert in countering info-threats – on her views on the definition of disinformation as a problem within the information space. Wanless argues that we need to study that complex space as we have done with physical ecology, because of its similarities. She furthermore elaborates on how to look at the topic of disinformation and information manipulation from a multi-stakeholder approach, instead of a “silo” approach.

Imran Ahmed – a renowned expert in countering online harm – on dealing with information and its effects on children. The policies of large tech companies on this issue is getting worse, and bad actors are taking advantage. We also talk about the effect of disinformation on children. Are the children specifically targeted online? What harm can it bring? Imran sheds light onto conspiracy narratives, monetised malicious actors, and harmful algorithms on social media.

Maxime Audinet – expert in global Russian influence – on Russia’s exploits in Sub Saharan Africa. He describes the current trends in Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference and the narratives being spread by the Kremlin in Africa to “seduce” local audiences.

Nina Jankowicz – a counter-disinformation expert – on disinformation, crisis of truth, online behaviour, information laundering, platforms’ content moderation, online harassment, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference and more.

Théophile Lenoir – a media ecosystems and disinformation expert – on the spread of disinformation on social media and how platforms deal with the challenge. He goes into the latest developments like the use of generative AI, the changing of the social media landscape and platforms, and the discussions about what is the objectivity of truth as a construct.