Around the world, coordinated campaigns sharing false or misleading information have been targeting election cycles.
We've assembled an incredible group of global experts who have found successful strategies to quickly dispel misinformation, check facts and disseminate trustworthy information. They'll share more about their ground-breaking work, as well as suggestions on what to watch for in the coming elections in Canada, the United States and elsewhere.
This session is designed for:
- Political reporters that may touch on election coverage worldwide
- Newsroom leaders who want to get ahead of the curve as misinformation tactics are evolving rapidly
- Anyone interested in one of the core political issues of our present era
Speakers
Michael Edison Hayden
Senior Investigative Reporter, Southern Poverty Law Center
@MichaelEHayden • Visit Website
Hazel Baker
Global Head of UGC Newsgathering, Reuters News Agency
@HazelBakerNews • Visit Website
Shalini Joshi
Specialist — Verification, PROTO/ ICFJ
@shalinimjoshii • Visit Website
Moderator
Andy Carvin
Senior Fellow, DFRLab
@acarvin