[Commlist] CFP - 2nd European Congress on Disinformation and Fact-Checking

*Announcing the 2nd European Congress on Disinformation and 
Fact-Checking, Madrid 29 - 30 October 2025 (hybrid)*

Writer's picture: Congress secretariat/Madrid, Spain/ – Following the 
success of the inaugural event in November 2023, the 2nd European 
Congress on Disinformation and Fact-Checking is back and will take place 
on 29 - 30 October 2025 to convene experts, scholars, journalists, 
policymakers, and practitioners to address the evolving challenges of 
disinformation in Europe and beyond. Building upon the foundation laid 
by the first congress, which emphasized the multifaceted impact of 
disinformation and the importance of international collaboration, this 
year's event aims to further explore innovative strategies for combating 
false information and enhancing fact-checking practices.

*Call for abstracts*

Researchers and professionals from various disciplines are invited to 
contribute to the discourse on addressing dis/misinformation and 
proposing solutions for promoting reliable information. 
Interdisciplinary research that combines the expertise of tech and 
computer scientists with social scientists, as well as other 
disinformation-related professionals, is highly encouraged. Topics of 
interest for paper submissions include, but are not limited to:

  * Assessing the authenticity of online information in the age of
    deepfakes and synthetic media
  * Evolving challenges posed by generative AI in disinformation and
    fact-checking
  * Advanced strategies for debunking dis/misinformation in an AI-driven
    information landscape
  * The role of social media platforms in amplifying fake news, rumors,
    and their societal impact
  * New machine learning methods, evaluation techniques, and datasets
    for detecting dis/misinformation
  * Enhancing media literacy to fight against manipulated content and
    deepfake misinformation
  * Fact-checking automation: Opportunities and risks of AI-driven
    verification tools
  * Dis/misinformation, political polarization, and its evolving
    influence on public opinion
  * The impact of misinformation on global crises: Health, climate, and
    geopolitics
  * Cognitive biases, psychological characteristics, and the spread of
    misinformation
  * Ethical considerations in AI-assisted information verification
  * Techniques for ensuring access to and retrieval of verified, genuine
    online information
  * Case studies on disinformation and fact-checking explored across
    various fields, including the electoral process, public health,
    climate change, geopolitical conflicts, financial markets, and
    emerging technologies.
  * Research and funding opportunities for combating disinformation and
    enhancing fact-checking

Authors of accepted abstracts will have the opportunity to present their 
work either online or in person during the congress. Additionally, they 
will be offered the chance to contribute to the book to be published by 
a renowned editorial.

For detailed submission instructions and deadlines, please visit the 
official Call for Abstracts page: 
https://www.disinformation.es/call-for-papers 
<https://www.disinformation.es/call-for-papers>

*About the Organizers*

The congress is organized by UC3M MediaLab 
<https://www.uc3m.es/ss/Satellite/GruposInvestigacion/en/Detalle/Organismo_C/1371313239212/1371325144011/Analytics,_Media_and_Public_Engagement:_Communication,_Journalism_and_Technology_Laboratory_>, 
with financial support from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and 
Universities in Spain. This collaboration underscores the commitment to 
fostering a media ecosystem that upholds transparency, accountability, 
and democratic values.

For more information about the congress, including program details and 
registration, please visit the official website: 
https://www.disinformation.es/2025EUCongressDISINFO 
<https://www.disinformation.es/2025eucongressdisinfo>

/Contact Information:/

Daniel Catalán

Madrid University Carlos III

UC3M MediaLab - Office 17.2.23

Calle Madrid 133

Getafe, Madrid 28903 Spain

Email: (info /at/ disinformation.es) <mailto:(info /at/ disinformation.es)>


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