Programme Day 2
19 June
Venue 鈥 Hotel Valamar Lacroma, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Central European Time.
Attendance is by invitation only.
The second day of the International Conference on Digital Platform Governance (19 June) will be dedicated to the regulator community with interventions from the Global Forum of Networks (GFN) funding members and selected guests. Regulators will have the opportunity to learn from their peers and delve deeper into the subject of the governance of digital platforms based on the UNESCO Guidelines principles.
The morning sessions will be exclusively dedicated to regulatory authorities. Additional participants from related communities and networks may join the meeting as of 1.00 pm.
08:30 鈥 09:00 - Registration and coffee
Accreditation will also be available at the Hotel Valamar Lacroma from Sunday, June 16.
09:00 鈥 09:15 - Welcome remarks and introduction
This short session will be an opportunity to set the objectives of the day as well as provide a brief summary of the UNESCO Guidelines and their relevance for regulators.
- Welcome remarks: Mr. Tawfik Jelassi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, UNESCO
Moderator: Ms. Marjorie Buchser, Senior Consultant, UNESCO
09:15 鈥 11:15
Session 1 | Best Practices in the Governance of Digital Platforms
Regulators play a crucial role in safeguarding human rights online and in implementing digital platforms governance鈥檚 principles. As such, it is essential for them to be equipped with the expertise and means to efficiently enforce emerging standards for the global digital ecosystem. This session will focus on peer-to-peer learning and information exchange between funding networks, looking at best practices with the aim to offer concrete solutions to common challenges.
Theme 1 鈥 Coherence and Cooperation
- Ms. Monica Duran Ruiz, Executive Secretary of the Platform of Ibero-American Audiovisual Regulators (PRAI) and Consell de l'Audiovisual de Catalunya (CAC)
- Ms. Jenna Omassi, International Policy Manager, OFCOM / The Global Online Safety Regulators Network (GOSRN)
- Mr. Josip Popovac, President of the Electronic Media Council and Director of the Agency for Electronic Media (AEM)
Theme 2 鈥 Digital Transformation and Regulations
- Ms. Latifa Akharbach, President of the African Communication Regulation Authorities Network (ACRAN) and President of the Moroccan High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA)
- Ms. Emmanuelle Machet, Head of Secretariat, European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA)
Theme 3 - Engaging with Global Digital Platforms
- Mr. Fr茅d茅ric Bokobza, Deputy Director General, Francophone Network of Media Regulators (REFRAM)
- Mr. Karim Ibourki, President, Conseil sup茅rieur de l'audiovisuel de la F茅d茅ration de Wallonie-Bruxelles and Board Member European Group of Media Regulators (ERGA)
11:45 鈥 13:00
Session 2 | Regulatory approaches to new technologies:
ensuring complementarity among different regulatory arrangements
Due in part to their transnational nature and exponential speed, digital technologies have created new challenges for governments across the world, requiring adaptation of governance systems as well as new mechanisms to effectively regulate the digital space. Consequently, innovative approaches have emerged, complementing existing arrangements.
In this session, participants will review the application and convergence of various instruments including self-regulatory, co-regulatory and statutory structures. This session aims to outline how existing and new regulatory tools can be applied to the digital space and how to maintain coherence between them.
Speakers
Mr. Menno Cox, Head of Sector for the global aspects of digital services, European Commission, DG CONNECT
Mr. Izak Minnaar, Member of South Africa Press Council and South Africa National Editors' Forum (Sanef)
Ms. Samantha Torrance, Head of Solutions Development, Access Partnership
Moderator: Ms. Marjorie Buchser, Senior Consultant, UNESCO
14:30 鈥 16:00
Session 3 | Digital Empowerment: the role of regulators in creating an enable online environment for users
This roundtable will focus on how regulatory frameworks and their applications can support user empowerment and ensure that individuals across societies possess the skills and knowledge to generate and engage with online content safely, critically and effectively. It will consider how different audiences and stakeholders interact with digital platforms and how regulators' actions can impact their experiences online. Discussion will also focus on how to promote a favorable online environment and provide new opportunities for participation by groups in situations of vulnerability and marginalization.
- Ms. Mari虂a Paulina Baena, influencer, journalist and political scientist, co-creator La Pulla
- Ms. Mariana Lopez Lima, Lawyer, Political Advocacy, REDES AC
- Ms. Mirta Lourenco, Chief, Media Development and Media in Emergencies, UNESCO
- Mr. George Sarpong, Executive Secretary, Ghana鈥檚 National Media Commission
Moderator: Mr. Guilherme Canela, Chief of the section of Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists, UNESCO
Break out group Moderators:
- In person English: Amb. Cecilia W.Yu, Executive Director, UN SDG Action Hub Kenya | International Visual Artist | Ambassador in special consultation with UN ECOSOC | Nobel Prize Teacher
- In person Spanish: Ms. Ana Cristina Ruelas, Senior Programme Specialist, Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists, UNESCO
- In person French: Ms. Oph茅lie Kukansami-L茅ger, Associate Programme Officer, Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists, UNESCO
- Online in English : Ms. Marjorie Buchser, Senior Consultant, UNESCO
16:30 鈥 17:15
Next steps for the Global Forum of Networks
This session will be dedicated to the Global Forum of Networks next steps and engagement with other networks including civil society and think tanks.
Speakers
Mr. Christophe Gauthier, Christophe Gauthier, #Leplusimportant, RadicalXchange / I4T Knowledge Network representative
Moderator: Ms. Marjorie Buchser, Senior Consultant, UNESCO
17:15 鈥 17:30
Conclusion
Mr. Guilherme Canela, Chief Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists Section Communication and Information Sector