CRI/BSF Disinformation Monitoring Tool /
platform Launch Event
Viru Hotel, Tallinn February 2, 2024
17:00 | Gathering, coffee
17:30 | Keynote speech on the state of disinformation in the Baltics
in 2023/2024: “Russian strategic narratives and infoirmation
influence activities in the Baltics during Russian military invasion
in Ukraine 2022-2024.”
Dr. Vladimir Sazonov, research-professor at the Estonian Military Academy, associate professor of
the University of Tartu, visiting professor at The Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
18:00 | Presentation of the CRI’s /BSF disinformation monitoring project
in the Baltic region
Edvardas Lukošius, Project Manager of Civic Resilience Initiative
18:15 | A deeper look at the findings in Estonia
Olevs Nikers, President of the Baltic Security Foundation
18:30 | A deeper look at the findings in Latvia
Otto Tabuns, Director of the Baltic Security Foundation
18:45 | A deeper look at the findings in Lithuania
Urte Andriukaityte, Head Researcher
19:00 | Panel discussion – Disinformation in the Baltics:
From Monitoring to Action
Urve Eslas, Strategic Communication Adviser, Government Office (Estonia)
Kaili Malts, delfi.ee Fact-checker and disinformation debunker
Otto Tabuns, Director of the Baltic Security Foundation
Pille Rebane, European Commission Representation in Estonia
19:45 | Wrap-up
supported by
Saatja: "BALTIC SECURITY FOUNDATION" <
[email protected]>
Teema: Invitation (February 2): CRI and BSF Disinformation Monitoring Project launch event
Kuupäev: 2024-01-26 15:57
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are excited to invite you to the launch of the Civic Resilience
Initiative (CRI) and Baltic Security
Foundation (BSF) Disinformation Monitoring Project, a pivotal step in our
ongoing efforts to address
disinformation in the Baltic States. As an esteemed stakeholder in this
field, we
would be delighted to welcome you to this event during which we will present
our plans for active
disinformation monitoring as well as the initial results.
Date: February 2nd
Time: 17:00 – 20:00
Venue: Viru Hotel, Viru väljak 4, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
The CRI/BSF Disinformation Monitoring Project aims to systematically analyze
and combat the misuse of
social media platforms and other communication channels for disinformation
in the Baltic region. This
initiative is crucial in today's landscape, where digital misinformation
poses significant challenges to
democratic processes and societal trust. During the event, we will present
and introduce CRI's / BSF’s
disinformation monitoring tool/platform, which will be available to
journalists, diplomats, and civil
society alike.
Highlights of the event include:
A keynote speech by Dr. Vladimir Sazonov, Professor of the University of
Tartu and the Estonian Military
Academy, discussing the current state of disinformation in the Baltics.
An introduction to the CRI’s/BSF’s disinformation monitoring project,
outlining our methodologies,
upcoming reports, and publication platforms.
Presentations on current findings in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia as well
as broader trends.
Please find the detailed program attached for your reference. We kindly ask
you to confirm your
attendance by February 1st by filling out the registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11vig1KyuYDkmf9ljyvce-x4PCOI1fn1QTMN9EHX0BnI/edit
This event will serve as an excellent platform to network with key figures
in the field, discuss strategies
and share insights on combating disinformation. We are looking forward to
your participation in this
important event and the collaborative efforts that will follow.
After the event, we will invite participants to enjoy refreshments together.
Warm regards,
CRI/BSF Team