MADRID 1-2 FEBRUARY 2024

📍Madrid

February 1

- 2 / 2024

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 

 🕥  16:30 PM – End of Conference