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SEEDIG Welcomes You To Our Special Anniversary Edition
Athens, Greece | 10–11 October 2025

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 β€œA 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 β€” 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!

Your SEEDIG 10 Starts Here

Register for SEEDIG 10

Join us for SEEDIG 10 – our special anniversary edition! Be part of a decade-long journey of dialogue and cooperation in digital governance. Register now to connect with experts, policymakers, and the regional community as we shape the next chapter together.

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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, cafΓ©s, 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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Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens

SEEDIG 10 Program at a Glance

Pre-event – Thursday, 9 October 2025

Regional Peer Exchange

Regulatory Approaches to Harmful Content Online: Towards Alignment with European Standards, including the Digital Services Act

By invitation only

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 β€” including disinformation, algorithmic manipulation and online abuse β€” 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.

Organised under the Regional Action β€œProtecting Freedom of Expression and of the Media in the Western Balkans (PRO-FREX)”,
part of joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe β€œHorizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and TΓΌrkiye”
Attendance is limited to invited authorities and partners. Logistics information will be shared directly with confirmed participants.

DAY 1 – Friday, 10 October 2025

09:00–10:00
πŸ–ŠοΈπŸ€πŸ» Registration & Networking
BLUE HALL
10:00–10:15
πŸ“£ SEEDIG Chair Opening Talk – SEEDIG: 10 Years Together
Olga Kyryliuk
Olga Kyryliuk
Chair, SEEDIG Managing Board
10:15–10:30
πŸ“£ Government of Greece - Welcome Address
Dimitris Kirmikiroglou
Dimitris Kirmikiroglou
Secretary General for Communication and Information, Presidency of the Government of Greece
10:30–11:00
πŸ“£ Keynote – AI Regulation in Motion: From Europe’s New Rules to Greece’s Pioneering Initiatives
11:00–11:15
β˜• Coffee Break
BLUE HALL
ORANGE HALL
Name
Role / Affiliation
Short bio…
11:15–12:00
πŸ’¬ Gov.gr and Beyond: Rethinking Public Administration and Public Communication in Greece Through Digital Innovation and AI Ethics
In recent years, Greece has made significant strides in public sector digital transformation. With the launch of gov.gr, the integration of digital authorisations, AI-enhanced services (such as the Land Registry), and a rapidly evolving digital wallet, the Greek public administration is moving from fragmentation to functional simplicity. But how deep is this transformation? Beyond the platforms and user interfaces, digital innovation raises important questions about organizational culture in the Greek public sector, the shift from rigid bureaucracy to agile governance, and the ethical implications of integrating AI in citizen-facing services. This session will focus exclusively on Greece as a case study β€” reflecting on lessons learned, persistent challenges (such as digital skills, inter-agency interoperability, and citizen trust), and how Greece’s experience can inform future strategies. Speakers will also explore how this national transformation interacts with broader European frameworks β€” such as the Digital Decade targets and the EU’s approach to AI regulation. Rather than presenting a success story, the session aims to open a critical and constructive dialogue about what meaningful digital governance means in the Greek context β€” and what comes next.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Dimitris Panopoulos Head of Labour Market Research and Analysis Unit at the Ministry of Labour Greece, European Innovation Policy Expert
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
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Dimitris Kirmikiroglou 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 Andreas Stefanidis President, Academy of Entrepreneurship Georgios Karamanolis Co-founder & CTO, Crowdpolicy (online)
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
General Secretariat for Communication and Information at the Presidency of the Government of Greece
11:15–12:00
πŸ›οΈ Parliamentary Dialogue: The Role of Parliaments and Parliamentary Assemblies in the Governance of Internet and Democratic Resilience
The South-Eastern European region has unique characteristics that are highly important from a strategic point of view. The proposed session aims at highlighting the centrality of parliamentary dialogue in identifying and putting into practice new tools for the governance of the internet and emerging technologies, in the framework of the strategic guidelines adopted, among others, by the United Nations, the European Union and the OECD, in order to strengthen democratic resilience. In South-Eastern Europe, one factor that contributes significantly to eroding democratic resilience is the rise of hate speech and political violence online: PAM is very committed to addressing these phenomena. In the session, the research findings of the PAM report β€˜Resilience of Democratic Systems in relation to the Misuse of AI, ICT, and other Emerging Technologies’ will be presented.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Marco Emanuele
Marco Emanuele
Senior Researcher, PAM Centre for Global Studies
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
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Hon. Abdelouahab Yagoubi
Hon. Abdelouahab Yagoubi
PAM Rapporteur on Artificial Intelligence
Hon. Fotini Arampatzi
Head of the Greek Delegation to PAM
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM)
12:00–13:00
πŸ›οΈ Public-Private Policy Dialogue: Human Rights and Digital Business
As digital transformation accelerates across the public and private sectors, addressing human rights impacts in digital business has become a growing priority. This session will examine the changing relationship between digital innovation and human rights, looking into the challenges companies face in meeting standards, as well as the opportunities and competitive advantages of proactive engagement. The focus will be on international instruments, including the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, the first international binding instrument in this field, as well as the risk and impact assessment of AI systems, which together provide frameworks for aligning the use of AI with human rights standards. Furthermore, the discussion will explore how digital tools β€” such as open data platforms and human rights tracking tools β€” can help implement safeguards and monitor outcomes across businesses. It will also feature examples of how governments, international organisations and civil society are using these technologies to advance global human rights efforts. Representatives of leading technology companies and associations, members of the Council of Europe Digital Partnership, will present their tools and policies on protecting human rights and democracy online, such as ethics by design principles, social corporate responsibility charts, community principle etc. The speakers will elaborate on the ongoing cooperation with the Council of Europe. A special attention will be given to initiatives in South-Eastern Europe.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderators
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Octavian Sofransky Digital Governance Advisor, Council of Europe Biljana Nikolic Programme Manager, Council of Europe
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
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Milica Mirkovic Milica Mirkovic Research Consultant, Geneva Human Rights Platform Daniel Pap Daniel Pap Legal Advisor, Committee on Artificial Intelligence, Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law, Council of Europe Murielle Popa Fabre Murielle Popa Fabre Senior Tech and Policy Advisor, AI & Society Institute (online) Elizabeth Wiltshire Senior Policy Manager for AI, GSMA (online)
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
Council of Europe
12:00–13:00
πŸ’¬ Digital IDs and Wallets in the Balkans: Progress, Challenges, and Human-Centric Approaches
This session explores the implementation of digital ID systems and digital wallets across the Balkan region, highlighting national approaches, regional coordination, and emerging challenges around privacy, inclusion, and trust.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Asim Adeel
Asim Adeel
Digital Transformation and Digital for Development Expert, GIZ
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
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LulΓ«zon Jagxhiu
Government CTO and Advisor to the Prime Minister of Kosovo on Information Technology
Duőan Polović
Duőan Polović
Director General of the Directorate for Infrastructure, Information Security, Digitalization and e-Services at the Ministry of Public Administration, Montenegro
Olivera Dimic
Olivera Dimic
Senior Project Manager, GIZ
Gabriella Marcelja
Gabriella Marcelja
Entrepreneur, Legal, Cyber and Strategy Advisor, CEO SG Impact Ventures AG, Switzerland
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
Deutsche Gesellschaft fΓΌr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
13:00–14:00
🍽️ Lunch
14:00–15:30
πŸ’¬Countering Harmful Content and Disinformation Online
While freedom of expression remains a cornerstone of democratic societies, the proliferation of harmful content online β€” including disinformation, hate speech, and incitement to violence β€” poses serious risks to public trust, democratic institutions, and societal cohesion. This session will explore how to strengthen democratic resilience by addressing harmful online content through a human rights-based approach, grounded in Council of Europe standards. It will foster a multi-stakeholder dialogue among legal experts and media regulators from South-Eastern Europe, aiming to identify human rights-compliant solutions to address the most pressing challenges in content governance today.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Alina Tatarenko
Alina Tatarenko Head of Division for Cooperation on Freedom of Expression, Council of Europe
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
Azra Maslo
Azra Maslo Programme Standards Coordinator, Communications Regulatory Agency (CRA), Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ioanna Choudalaki
Ioanna Choudalaki Director of Digital Services, Hellenic Telecommunications & Post Commission (EETT), Greece
Persa Lampropoulou
Persa Lampropoulou Legal Advisor, National Council for Radio and Television (NCRTV), Greece
Robert Gajda
Robert Gajda Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination, Albania
πŸŽ™οΈ Intervention From the Floor
Aikaterini Polyzou
Aikaterini Polyzou Head of Department for Audiovisual Media and Internet, Presidency of the Government
Yiannis Ketentzian
Yiannis Ketentzian Public Officer, Audiovisual Media and Internet, Presidency of the Government
Leonidas Kanellos
Leonidas Kanellos Attorney at Law, expert in electronic communications, competition law and policy, Former President of the Hellenic Telecommunications & Post Commission (EETT)
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
Council of Europe
14:00–15:30
🧩Co-Creation Workshop: Shaping Digital Futures – Youth as Catalysts for Change
This interactive workshop will convene stakeholders to address four key digital policy priorities for South Eastern Europe:
  1. Inclusive and rights-based AI – embedding fairness, transparency, and accountability in algorithmic systems.
  2. Multistakeholder cooperation on cybersecurity – strengthening regional resilience and trust.
  3. Youth participation in digital governance – moving from tokenistic involvement to meaningful engagement.
  4. Digital economy and talent retention – addressing brain drain and promoting youth employment.
Following a short introduction to each theme, participants will work in thematic groups to exchange perspectives, identify key challenges, and co-develop concrete recommendations.
πŸŽ™οΈ Expert Facilitators
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Katarina Bojović Director of Digital Diplomacy, DiploFoundation
Vildane Kelmendi
Vildane Kelmendi CEO, CACTTUS Education
Aleksey Chalabyan
Aleksey Chalabyan Cybersecurity Consultant, CyberHUB-AM
Mila Bajic Research Lead, SHARE Foundation

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.

πŸ’Ό Session Lead
Deutsche Gesellschaft fΓΌr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
15:30–16:15
πŸ’¬ Beyond ASCII: Navigating the Internet in Local Languages
This session explores the critical role of local languages in building an inclusive and accessible internet. It features lightning talks from EURid, the .eu registry β€” presenting key findings from the 2025 IDN World Report and insights from recent ccTLD consultations β€” and from the Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI), an independent global alliance working to empower communities to access and navigate the internet in their native languages. These talks set the stage for a panel discussion addressing the technical, infrastructural, policy, and societal challenges of moving beyond ASCII. Topics will include universal acceptance, multilingual content, regional collaboration, and youth perspectives. Join us to explore what it takes to build a truly inclusive internet.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Regina FilipovΓ‘ FuchsovΓ‘ Industry Relations Manager, EURid
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
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Ram Mohan Ram Mohan Chief Strategy Officer, Identity Digital(online) Andrea Becalli Andrea Becalli Stakeholder Engagement Director Europe, ICANN Duőan Stojićević Duőan Stojićević Marketing Director for Eastern Europe, Gransy Charalampos Kyritsis Charalampos Kyritsis Youth Committee, EURid
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
EURid
15:30–16:15
πŸ’¬Securing the Internet Routing in the SEE Region
Internet security can be strengthened across multiple layers. In this session, speakers will focus on securing a critical part of the infrastructure: the IP routing layer, which sits just above the physical and transport layers. Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) is a security framework that enables cryptographic validation of BGP route announcements. It plays a key role in preventing route hijacking and misoriginations. However, the successful deployment of RPKI depends on collaboration between the technical community, the private sector, and policymakers. During the session, experts will present the current state of RPKI adoption among network operators in the South-Eastern Europe region. The panel will bring together diverse perspectives and expertise, aiming to raise awareness about secure routing and encourage broader implementation by showcasing available tools and best practices.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Desiree Miloőević
Desiree Miloőević
President, ISOC Serbia
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
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Alena Muravska
Alena Muravska
Programme Manager – Public Policy & Internet Governance, RIPE NCC
Wouter Kobes
Wouter Kobes
Governmental Advisor, Netherlands Standardization Forum
Zdravko Jukić
Zdravko Jukić
HAKOM, Croatia & BEREC Cybersecurity and Resilience Co-Chair
George Noukos
George Noukos
Telecoms Business Unit Director, Lancom
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
RIPE NCC
16:15–16:30
β˜• Coffee Break
16:30–17:30
🌐 The Future of Multistakeholder Internet Governance: WSIS+20 through South Eastern European Lens
As the UN General Assembly prepares for pivotal discussions on internet cooperation and development, this session will consider expected outcomes of the December meeting, the future of the WSIS framework, and the implementation of the Global Digital Compact to advance inclusive digital development. It will explore how to ensure global policies reflect local needs, the role of SEEDIG and other NRIs in fostering engagement, the contribution of Schools of Internet Governance to preparing future leaders, and ways internet users can influence technology and policy-making.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Desiree Miloőević
Desiree Miloőević
President, ISOC Serbia
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
Chris Buckridge
Chris Buckridge
Board Member, ICANN
David Frautschy
David Frautschy
Senior Director, European Government and Regulatory Affairs, Internet Society
Ellie McDonald
Ellie McDonald
Policy and Advocacy Lead, Global Partners Digital
(online)
Tereza Horejsova
Tereza Horejsova
Director of Partnerships, DiploFoundation
(online)
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
ISOC Serbia Chapter
17:30–18:00
🎀 Open Mic – Community Reflections: SEEDIG Past, Present & Future
20:00 - 23:00
πŸŽ‚ SEEDIG Anniversary Reception - Cheers to 10 Years
All SEEDIG 10 participants are warmly invited to join us for an evening of informal networking and celebration.
Let’s toast to 10 years of SEEDIG!
πŸ“ St’Astra Rooftop Restaurant
9th floor of Radisson Blu Park Hotel, offering panoramic 360Β° views of Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill
Proudly supported by EURid – the .eu registry

DAY 2 – Saturday, 11 October 2025

BLUE HALL
ORANGE HALL
10:00–11:00
πŸ’¬ Investigating Online Harassment and Abuse Against Women Journalists in the Western Balkans
Online harassment and abuse against women journalists are a worrying trend in the Western Balkans and across Europe. Evidence shows that backlash to women’s journalistic activity often escalates offline, yet its impact is frequently minimised despite similar chilling effects on expression and its distinctly gendered nature. Authorities continue to fall short in investigating cases and providing effective remedies. States have a duty to address harassment and abuseβ€”including onlineβ€”and to investigate its gendered impact on freedom of expression through an intersectional lens. Recognising and monitoring these impacts is key to ending impunity for harassment, intimidation or threats of violence, online and offline, and to building a framework for accountability.

This session is organised as part of the Media Freedom Rapid Response project, co-funded by the European Union.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Brigitte Andersen Programme Officer for Protection and Civic Space, ARTICLE 19
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
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Tajana Broz Tajana Broz Programme Coordinator & Deputy Executive Director, Faktograf Rade DjuriΔ‡ Rade DjuriΔ‡ Lawyer & Researcher, Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia (NUNS) Maja Δ†aloviΔ‡ Maja Δ†aloviΔ‡ Digital Media Expert & Trainer, Mediacentar Sarajevo; Coordinator, Coalition for Freedom of Expression and Content Moderation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
ARTICLE 19 Europe
10:00–11:00
πŸ’¬ Digital Policy and Enlargement: A Regional Roadmap for the Western Balkans
The session will explore how regional cooperation and the EU integration process can be utilized for ensuring a safer, more functional and trustworthy online environment for users in the Western Balkans. The EU enlargement process offers a timely opportunity for the region to embed the principles of the EU digital regulatory frameworkβ€”particularly the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA)β€”into national legislation. Digital policy alignment is of strategic importance, supporting both regional and EU-wide goals related to democracy, economic integration, and security. However, progress across the region is slow and fragmented. To address this, digital policy must be recognized as a core pillar of the enlargement agenda.

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.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Maida Ćulahović Policy Coordinator, "Zaőto ne"
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
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Vojislav Popović Vojislav Popović Senior Expert on Digital Connectivity, Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Jadranka Vojvodić Jadranka Vojvodić Deputy Director & Head of the Supervision Department, Agency for Audiovisual Media Services of Montenegro Emma Quaedvlieg Emma Quaedvlieg Policy Manager, Expert on the EU and Western Balkans, European Partnership for Democracy
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
UdruΕΎenje graΔ‘ana "ZaΕ‘to ne" / Citizens’ Association "Why Not"
11:00–11:45
πŸ’¬ Cyber Interference With Democracy
The session will explore how information and communication technologies are misused to manipulate democratic institutions, electoral processes, and public trust in governance. The focus would be on recent cases of cyber interference in elections through malicious activities, outlining various forms of such interference, and discussing preventative and responsive measures grounded in the principles of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Octavian Sofransky Digital Governance Advisor, Council of Europe
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
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Paul Radu Paul Radu Co-founder, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) Daniel Cuciurianu Daniel Cuciurianu Programme Manager, Cybercrime Programme Office (C-PROC), Council of Europe Pablo Maristany de las Casas Pablo Maristany de las Casas Analyst, Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD)
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
Council of Europe – Cybercrime Programme Office (C-PROC)
11:00–11:45
πŸ’¬ Highlights and Challenges of SEE ccTLDs During Decade
The session aims to tackle the progress of regional ccTLDs in the past 10 years illustrating the digital development of local markets. We are to observe aspects of infrastructure improvement, market strength, but also the policies ccTLD registries needed to implement and adjust minding the EU regulation and local legislation. From the perspective of a provider of a key service of the Internet, we are to deliberate our own voice and positions in the complex ecosystem, relevance, growth, challenges faced, and lessons learned, minding the trends that could easily become a game changer.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Dijana Milutinović Communications Manager, RNIDS
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
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Barbara Povőe Barbara Povőe General Manager, Registry.si (Slovenia) Zoran Perović Zoran Perović CEO/Founder, Serbian Open eXchange Goce Bocevski Goce Bocevski Markom, North Macedonia
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
Serbian National Internet Domain Registry Foundation (RNIDS)
11:45–12:15
β˜• Coffee Break
12:15–13:15
πŸ’¬Caught in the Feed: Rethinking Media's Dependency on Big Tech
As media outlets across the globe β€” and especially in smaller or less resourced markets β€” struggle with funding, visibility, and distribution, they have become increasingly dependent on the infrastructure and algorithms of Big Tech platforms like Google, Meta, and X. This session will explore the implications of that dependency: from platform-driven traffic and ad revenue models to the algorithmic shaping of news visibility, content priorities, and public discourse. In regions like the Western Balkans, where media pluralism is already fragile, the influence of Big Tech can exacerbate vulnerabilities, reinforcing monopolies and limiting local agency. The session brings together media researchers and policy experts, journalists, and tech representatives to critically assess the current media-tech dynamic and explore sustainable, independent alternatives.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Maja Ćalović Maja Ćalović Digital Media Expert & Trainer, Mediacentar Sarajevo; Coordinator, Coalition for Freedom of Expression and Content Moderation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
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Katharina Zügel Katharina Zügel Policy Director, Forum on Information and Democracy(online) Fedja Kulenovic Fedja Kulenovic Data and Digital Transformation Expert, Coalition for Freedom of Expression in BiH Maida Muminović Maida Muminović Executive Director, Mediacentar Sarajevo
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
Coalition for Freedom of Expression and Content Moderation in Bosnia and Herzegovina & OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
12:15–13:15
πŸ’¬ Platform Bans on the Rise: Trends and Human Rights Implications in SEE
This panel examines the increasing trend of platform bans in South-Eastern Europe and their implications for freedom of expression, political participation, and privacy. Drawing on BIRN’s regional monitoring of digital rights violations, it will explore the timing and legal implications of bans, their impact on democratic processes, and strategies for safeguarding civic space.
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator
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Azra Milić Azra Milić Digital Rights Programme Coordinator, Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN)
πŸ—£οΈ Speakers
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Megi ReΓ§i Megi ReΓ§i Digital Rights Research Lead, BIRN SneΕΎana NikčeviΔ‡ SneΕΎana NikčeviΔ‡ Civic-tech Advocate, NGO 35mm Besmir Semanaj Besmir Semanaj Digital Rights Researcher and Technology Expert Aida MahmutoviΔ‡ Aida MahmutoviΔ‡ Project Manager, BIRN
πŸ’Ό Session Lead
Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN)
13:15–13:30
🎀 Closing Reflections – See You at SEEDIG 11

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