We are delighted to invite you to register for our annual conference "Emerging Trends in Social Media", which will be held on 8 October 2024 in Riga, Latvia. The conference has become a leading forum for insight and exploration in the ever-evolving realm of digital communication and societal dynamics. Over the years, "Emerging Trends in Social Media" has brought together experts, researchers, and professionals from diverse fields, including academia, government, military, and industry. It has explored various aspects of the social media landscape, from its impact on users to its misuse by adversarial actors and strategies for countering malicious practices.
This year, the conference will focus on the ongoing challenges and opportunities that social media presents for the military and government sectors. Agenda includes, but is not limited to such topics:
- The current and future status of social media
- The influence of generative AI on social media content
- The potential national security risks posed by TikTok
- How AI can enhance strategic communications
- The impact of social media on the upcoming US elections
For a detailed agenda and more information about the conference program visit conference website.
Side event with presentation of other research at the COE and networking
The conference is one-day event, however the night before, on 7 October 2024 at 4:15 PM, NATO StratCom COE invites registered conference participants to attend a briefing where the Centre will introduce its latest work followed by a small networking event. At the side-event a general presentation of the COE and the following COE research areas will be presented:
- Manipulation in the Digital Space, Artificial Intelligence and China
- The Information War in Ukraine
- Russian Information Activities outside the West
After the presentations, networking will follow. Conference ticket fee is 75 EUR. Registration for the conference is open until 1 October 2024, or until all seats are filled. The conference will not be livestreamed. Registration for the conference is only available upon invitation. If you have not received the invitation, express your interest by reaching out to us at events@stratcomcoe.org!