We are pleased to invite you to our annual conference "Digital Frontlines 2025" that is scheduled to take place on 8 October in Riga, Latvia. Formerly known as Emerging Trends in Social Media, the new name of the conference captures the complexity and urgency of today’s digital information environment.
Over the years, this event has become a key meeting point for experts from academia, government, the military, civil society and industry. Past discussions have addressed the psychological impact of social media, the misuse of platforms by adversaries, and the growing role of AI — both as a challenge and as a tool in countering digital manipulation.
This year’s agenda will explore pressing issues shaping the future of the digital landscape and strategic communications, including
- The Future of Social Media
- Reaching Audiences in Restricted Information Environments
- The Role of Influencers in Strategic Communications
- Entertainment or Exploitation? Inside The Gaming Space
- Beyond Big Tech: The Case of Decentralized Social Media
The conference will also include a keynote speech by Futurist Sinead Bovell.
For more information on the program and speakers, please visit the conference website.
Practical Information:
- Date: 8 October 2025
- Location: Riga, Latvia
- Fee: 100 EUR
- Registration deadline: 1 October 2025 (or until all seats are filled)
Please note: the conference will not be livestreamed. Participation is by invitation only. If you have not received an invitation but would like to attend, please contact us at events@stratcomcoe.org to express your interest.