International conference „Digital Citizen“.
We are happy to launch аn International conference „Digital Citizens: Rights, Responsibilities, and Critical Thinking in the Digital Age“.
We are currently looking for keynote speakers to join forces and participate in the Pop-Up Event with conference in Sofia, Bulgaria from 9 until 11 October 2025.
The G-LENS conference encourages academics, researchers, practitioners and citizens to meet and exchange ideas, views and good practices for prevention (including education, working with the public sector, civil society, and media) to tackle gender-based disinformation. This event will provide an opportunity to renew old acquaintances, create new contacts, build networks and facilitate partnerships across national and disciplinary boundaries, focused on the challenges and opportunities of digital citizenship.
The two year (2024-2026) European Project G-LENS (Gender-Inclusive, Long-lasting and Empowered Networks and Societies), co-funded by the EU, takes a comprehensive approach to countering gendered disinformation. By combining research, education and advocacy, G-LENS empowers young people to create a more inclusive and democratic digital environment. Host of the conference is Bulgarian partner OPEN SPACE foundation: non-governmental organization dedicated to building a better future through education and active civic participation. We believe that young people are the driving force for change, and our core mission is to empower them to be responsible and engaged citizens.
The programme of the event will include:
- EXPO of games, educational tools and good practices for developing a critical thinking;
- Conference with keynote speakers and discussions with the audience;
- Work-shops.
Audience: Stakeholders from education, media, academia/research, politics, civil society, including youth organizations and young people.
Partners
We are looking to cooperate with a range of European local and national partners and experts. Specifically, we invite partner organisations and experts to participate with offers for:
- Learning & development opportunities: training / workshops that could be offered to visitors to the Pop-Up Event.
- On the spot expert / keynote speakers for the conference: policy makers, practitioners, journalists, youth workers and young people. You may be interested in taking part in a dialogue about our topic, particularly if you work for local authorities or for youth organisations, or if you are engaged in policy or advocacy work.
- Creative activities that will engage young people and guests.
See more: G-LENS_International Conference Digital Citizens_info
Important dates:
Registration deadline 20 August 2025
Contact with approved participants 5 September 2025
Conference: 9 – 10 – 11 October 2025
We’d love to hear from you with your suggestions too!
For contact and additional information: info@openspacebg.com
