Thursday 1st February
📍European Parliament Office in Madrid – Sala Europa
P.º de la Castellana, 46, Salamanca, 28046 Madrid – https://maps.app.goo.gl/LWagfFojipYk2gQe8
🕥15:30 – 16:00 PM – Opening Remarks and Introduction
Welcome speech by the European Parliament and DIRECT Consortium
🕥16:00 – 16:45 PM – Keynote Speech: “The Landscape of Digital Rights in Europe”
Measures to promote digital rights, actions of public authorities and private entities.
Speaker: Celia Fernández Aller
- Overview of current digital rights regulations in Europe
- Challenges and opportunities for young people
- AI regulation
🕥 16:45 – 17:00 PM – Coffee Break
🕥17:00 – 17:45 PM – Presentation: “Results of Follow-Up Actions”
Detailed explanation of the outcomes and impact of actions taken under the project
🕥17:45 – 18:30 PM – Panel Discussion: “Youth Engagement in Digital Policy Making”
Speakers: Tamara Alvarez, Enrique Benitez and M. Claudia Solarte.
- Discussion on how young people can influence digital rights policies
🕥 18:30 – 19:00 PM – Q&A Session and Wrap-up
🕥 19:00 – End of the session
Friday 2nd February
📍Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid – Sala María Moliner
C. de Alcalá, 42, Centro, 28014 Madrid – https://maps.app.goo.gl/KNoW7o5cLfaNtwht8
🕥 9:30 – 10:15 AM – Keynote Speech: “Understanding Digital Rights and Privacy”
Speaker: Manuel Villaseca
- Interactive session on digital privacy rights and their implications for young people
🕥 10:15 – 10:30 AM – Coffee Break
🕥 10:30 – 11:00 AM – Presentation: “Results of the Project Survey and Platform”
- Analysis and discussion of the findings from an international survey on digital rights
- Introduction and demonstration of a related digital platform
🕥 11:00 – 12:15 PM – Interactive Session: “Enhancing Local Realities: Training and Engaging in Digital Topics”
Speakers: Zita Karácson and Andres del Álamo
- Strategies and best practices for improving local training in digital skills.
- Ways to increase interest and engagement in digital topics among young people.
🕥 12:15 – 13:15 PM – Lunch Break
🕥 13:15 – 14:45 PM – Panel Discussion: “Challenges and Solutions in Digital Security for Youth”
Speakers: Julio San José, Hugo Zunzarren, Carlos García-Egocheaga and Manuel J. Gazapo
- Focus on cybersecurity, data protection, and youth rights online
🕥 14:45 – 15:00 PM – Coffee Break
🕥 15:00 – 16:30 PM – Closing Remarks and Conference Reflections
- Summary of key takeaways
- Discussion on next steps and future initiatives