Infonomics 2.0 Facts Still Matter Conference
Infonomics 2.0 Facts Still Matter Conference is a timely and important youth-focused event taking place at the Radisson Blu Royal Dublin Hotel on Tuesday, 17 November.
At a time when misinformation, disinformation, fake news and propaganda increasingly shape how young people understand the world, the conference will explore how we can protect and strengthen young people’s right to accurate, reliable and trustworthy information. Bringing together policymakers, youth workers, academics and practitioners, the event will examine the challenges and opportunities presented by social media, artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies.
Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, plenary sessions and interactive workshops, the conference will provide a platform to debate, inform and help shape the future of youth information, ensuring young people are equipped with the skills, support and confidence needed to navigate today’s complex information landscape and participate fully in society and democracy.
This event aims to
- Raise awareness of the critical issues: Inform the wider sector and stakeholders of the growing impact of AI and misinformation on young people, and position Youth Information as the trusted response to
- Demonstrate value and impact: Clearly evidence the collective contribution of the Youth Information Partnership as a universal service – Youth Work for All — that equips every young person to make informed decisions.
- Drive policy engagement: Constructively engage elected officials, policy makers, decision makers and policy influencers on these emerging challenges, deepening recognition of youth work – and youth information in particular – and building concrete support for young people and the services that serve them.
- Strengthen the profession: Promote investment in the profession of youth work, and specifically youth information work, as a credible, impactful and essential practice through integrated youth work services.
- Protect Democratic Values: Respond to the threats to democratic norms and EU values by affirming the Dublin Declaration on Quality Youth Information
This event is hosted by Youth Work Ireland as part of the European Youth Information Conferences, in association with the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Programme of the Day
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Our Speakers
Minister Naughton
Mark Little
Commissioner
Stephanie Comey
Hildegarde Naughton TD is Ireland’s Minister for Education and Youth and TD for Galway West.
Mark is an Irish journalist and former Prime Time presenter who founded the digital media company Storyful in 2010.
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Stephanie is Director of Media Literacy and User Education at Coimisiún na Meán, leading media literacy initiatives
Paul Keating
Jorge Orlando Queirós
Geraldine Lacey
Daneille Gayson
Paul is a lecturer in Creative Studies and Applied Social Science at the Technological University of the Shannon
Geraldine is CEO of Youth Work Ireland Midlands and board member of ERYICA.
Danielle is President of Youth Work Ireland andLocal Leader for Cork City Young Social Innovators.
Dr Patrick Burke
Dr Eugenio Lilli
Dr Leighanne Ryan Culleton
Katarzyna Kurzeja
Patrick is CEO of Youth Work Ireland and former President of ERYICA
Eugenio is a UCD lecturer and Programme Director whose research focuses on cyber technology and global affairs.
Leighanne is a researcher and practitioner specialising in youth wellbeing and measuring the impact of youth work
Katarzyna is a Youth Information Officer with Donegal Youth Service, supporting young people to access reliable information.
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Infonomics: Facts Matter Conference - 2023
The conference was premised on the principle that information and being informed is a precursor to participation in all its’ senses.
“In particular, young people require access to high quality information to make informed decisions in their own lives. The Infonomics Conference promises to deliver valuable insights into how we can improve youth information provision.” Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth of Ireland
