Imagine starting the day with a breathtaking sunrise over the Aegean, as we come together for a special anniversary edition of SEEDIG. Guided by the overarching theme “A Decade of Dialogue and Cooperation: What’s Next?”, SEEDIG 10 will serve as a platform for both reflection and forward-looking conversation about the future of digital governance, and our regional collaboration.
SEEDIG 10 is also a tribute to the origins of the global internet governance — 20 years ago, Athens hosted the very first global IGF, paving the way for multistakeholder cooperation. Now, our region reunites to honor this legacy, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to the next chapter.
Join us for two days of dialogue, and inspiration under the Greek sun!
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SEEDIG 10 will take place at the Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens, ideally located in the heart of the city, directly across from Pedion Areos Park. The venue offers convenient access to public transportation, with the Victoria metro station just 300 meters away, and is easily reachable by bus, trolley, taxi, or car. Participants will be within easy access to iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis, Plaka, and Monastiraki, as well as a vibrant selection of restaurants, cafés, and museums. For added convenience, we recommend booking accommodation at the event venue, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience throughout the meeting.
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Pre-event – Thursday, 9 October 2025
Regulatory Approaches to Harmful Content Online: Towards Alignment with European Standards, including the Digital Services Act
Harmful content online, whether illegal or not, poses a growing challenge for media regulators seeking to uphold democratic values, protect users, and support a pluralistic media environment. The rapid evolution of digital platforms, including video-sharing services and AI-driven content distribution, has amplified the risks linked to such content. In this context, new European standards have emerged. In particular, the Digital Services Act (DSA) offers a structured framework for transparency, accountability, and user protection, requiring significant adaptation from domestic regulatory bodies. More broadly, the Council of Europe has placed digital threats — including disinformation, algorithmic manipulation and online abuse — at the centre of its democratic renewal agenda.
This one-day event will gather regulatory authorities from the Western Balkans to exchange on their institutional remits, practical challenges, and cooperation opportunities in tackling harmful content online. The event will also be an opportunity to discuss the findings of studies analysing domestic regulatory and policy frameworks in the region relevant to alignment with the DSA.
part of joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”
DAY 1 – Friday, 10 October 2025
Dimitris Panopoulos
Head of Labour Market Research and Analysis Unit at the Ministry of Labour Greece, European Innovation Policy Expert
Dimitris Kirmikiroglou
Secretary General for Communication and Information, Presidency of the Government of Greece
Dimitra Tompros
Public Policy Expert, Scientific Staff at the Institute of Training, National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government (EKDDA), Greece
Andreas Stefanidis
President, Academy of Entrepreneurship
Georgios Karamanolis
Co-founder & CTO, Crowdpolicy (online)
Octavian Sofransky
Digital Governance Advisor, Council of Europe
Biljana Nikolic
Programme Manager, Council of Europe
Milica Mirkovic
Research Consultant, Geneva Human Rights Platform
Daniel Pap
Legal Advisor, Committee on Artificial Intelligence, Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law, Council of Europe
Murielle Popa Fabre
Senior Tech and Policy Advisor, AI & Society Institute (online)
Elizabeth Wiltshire
Senior Policy Manager for AI, GSMA (online)
- Inclusive and rights-based AI – embedding fairness, transparency, and accountability in algorithmic systems.
- Multistakeholder cooperation on cybersecurity – strengthening regional resilience and trust.
- Youth participation in digital governance – moving from tokenistic involvement to meaningful engagement.
- Digital economy and talent retention – addressing brain drain and promoting youth employment.
Expert facilitators will be joined by co-facilitators from the SEEDIG Youth School 2025 and the International Digital Policy Fellowship by the German Ministry for Digital and State Modernization, ensuring that youth perspectives are at the heart of the discussion.
Regina Filipová Fuchsová
Industry Relations Manager, EURid
Ram Mohan
Chief Strategy Officer, Identity Digital(online)
Andrea Becalli
Stakeholder Engagement Director Europe, ICANN
Dušan Stojićević
Marketing Director for Eastern Europe, Gransy
Charalampos Kyritsis
Youth Committee, EURid
Let’s toast to 10 years of SEEDIG!
9th floor of Radisson Blu Park Hotel, offering panoramic 360° views of Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill
DAY 2 – Saturday, 11 October 2025
This session is organised as part of the Media Freedom Rapid Response project, co-funded by the European Union.
Brigitte Andersen
Programme Officer for Protection and Civic Space, ARTICLE 19
Tajana Broz
Programme Coordinator & Deputy Executive Director, Faktograf
Rade Djurić
Lawyer & Researcher, Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia (NUNS)
Maja Ćalović
Digital Media Expert & Trainer, Mediacentar Sarajevo; Coordinator, Coalition for Freedom of Expression and Content Moderation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Given the shared and interconnected nature of digital ecosystems, markets, and risks in the Western Balkans, a unified regional approach is essential. This perspective aligns with the EU’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, which identifies the digital single market as a priority segment for economic integration. Yet, achieving region-wide political consensus will be challenging. Regional cooperation frameworks, such as the Common Regional Market, offer a valuable basis for promoting coordinated digital alignment across the region. This session will explore practical pathways for harmonizing digital rules and regulatory approaches, and ensuring operational readiness for implementing the EU digital rulebook. Additionally, the panel will address the institutional and capacity-building needs of regulators in the region.
Maida Ćulahović
Policy Coordinator, "Zašto ne"
Vojislav Popović
Senior Expert on Digital Connectivity, Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)
Jadranka Vojvodić
Deputy Director & Head of the Supervision Department, Agency for Audiovisual Media Services of Montenegro
Emma Quaedvlieg
Policy Manager, Expert on the EU and Western Balkans, European Partnership for Democracy
Octavian Sofransky
Digital Governance Advisor, Council of Europe
Paul Radu
Co-founder, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP)
Daniel Cuciurianu
Programme Manager, Cybercrime Programme Office (C-PROC), Council of Europe
Pablo Maristany de las Casas
Analyst, Institute for Strategic
Dialogue (ISD)
Dijana Milutinović
Communications Manager, RNIDS
Barbara Povše
General Manager, Registry.si (Slovenia)
Zoran Perović
CEO/Founder, Serbian Open eXchange
Goce Bocevski
Markom, North Macedonia
Maja Ćalović
Digital Media Expert & Trainer, Mediacentar Sarajevo; Coordinator, Coalition for Freedom of Expression and Content Moderation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Katharina Zügel
Policy Director, Forum on Information and Democracy(online)
Fedja Kulenovic
Data and Digital Transformation Expert, Coalition for Freedom of Expression in BiH
Maida Muminović
Executive Director, Mediacentar Sarajevo
Azra Milić
Digital Rights Programme Coordinator, Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN)
Megi Reçi
Digital Rights Research Lead, BIRN
Snežana Nikčević
Civic-tech Advocate, NGO 35mm
Besmir Semanaj
Digital Rights Researcher and Technology Expert
Aida Mahmutović
Project Manager, BIRN
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