Shielding voices: how the EU is stopping legal intimidation
18:35 – 18:55 Storytelling Session Shielded voices: A united front for the safety of journalists Nenad Kulačin | Journalist Marina Mandić | Ministry of the Interior, Croatia Hr
EU media regulation and how it (tragically) started
Explore the critical moment in which the EU launched its legislative efforts against strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP), spurred by the tragic assassination of
Investigative journalism in Croatia and in the Balkans
This session will bring together some of the best investigative reporters from Croatia and the Western Balkans region. In a direct conversation with festival visitors, they will sh
Raising digital natives: healthy habits for parents and kids
Did you know that, in Europe, children account for one in three internet users? In fact, half of them begin using the internet by the age of seven. As parents and teachers, support
Public Service Media for all — nurturing new perspectives and cultivating inclusivity
Funded by the people and serving the people, public service media carry the critical mission to inform, educate, and entertain everyone, everywhere. But how can they evolve to ensu
Looking for harmony: digital well-being for the world and us
How can digital technology and AI be harnessed to truly benefit the planet and its people? What shifts in mindset are needed to promote sustainable use? And what role can the media
Power and purpose: can Big Tech serve the common good?
Can Big Tech, as privately owned companies, truly act in the public’s best interest? This critical question demands urgent attention. While digital skills are important, the conv
Artificial Intelligence: A double-edged sword for truth
This session will explore the many ways artificial intelligence can be both utilised and misused within our information ecosystem. By combining the insights of experienced, cautiou
They blew her up
On 16 October 2017, Malta is shaken by a brutal murder. Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist and anti-corruption activist, is killed by a car bomb. A rich businessman is ch
Engaging new audiences: innovative journalism and new formats
Speakers Belle de Jong Mehdi Khelfat Petra Kovačević Will Cope Vito Laterza Audiences today are becoming increasingly fragmented, scattered across platforms, and harder to reach
Voices for the planet: activists, scientists and the media in the climate crisis
As the climate crisis worsens, raising awareness and informing citizens about environmental issues and their impact on our planet’s future has never been more important. However,
Local Media — Save local journalism
In communities large and small, the heartbeat of democracy thrives through local journalism. However, as traditional local outlets face unprecedented challenges, some communities f