Truth to Justice Conference: Combating Disinformation and Defending Democratic Values

Berlin, Germany—November 18, 2024 – In a world where disinformation has reshaped narratives and destabilized societies, the Truth to Justice Conference seeks to confront the manipulation of truth head-on. Hosted by Vitsche, in collaboration with the Kyiv School of Economics, Center for Cultural Projects Arta Azi, and Ukrainian Institute in Germany, and supported by the German Foreign Office, this conference will take place on December 7, 2024, at Berlin’s renowned Silent Green cultural center. The event, which will also be available in livestream, aims to build resilience against the influence of russian disinformation and empower audiences with practical tools to counteract manipulation.

Around 20 speakers, among whom established propaganda researcher Peter Pomerantsev, russian and soviet imperialism scholar Prof. Dr. Botakoz Kasymbekova, and German diplomat and former NATO’s first chief of intelligence Dr. Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven will participate in discussions and workshops circling around two main topics of the conference:

• Propaganda and Cognitive Resilience: Examining how cultural and historical contexts shape disinformation and exploring the role of memes and narrative manipulation in modern hybrid warfare.
• Modern Instruments of Disinformation: Investigating digital-era tactics, such as social media algorithms, PsyOps, and russian PR strategies, and their impact on public perception.

From case studies from Ukraine and Moldova to examining of russia’s targeting of Germany, participants will engage with the latest insights on psychological operations, modern propaganda tactics, and the role of media algorithms and memes in amplifying false narratives. 

“Russian disinformation played a critical role in paving the way for russian aggression in Ukraine and the illegal occupation of Crimea in 2014. Today, similar tactics continue to undermine democratic values globally. This conference is a call to action to expose and counteract these manipulations, fostering a shared commitment to truth and justice.” — Iryna Shulikina

Event Details

• Date: December 7, 2024
• Location: Silent Green, Berlin (livestream available online)
• Registration and more info: https://truth-to-justice.org/conference

For media inquiries, interview requests and accreditation, please contact:

Press Contact:

Truth to Justice Conference Team

Roman Selezinka
Email: press@truthtojustice.org
Phone: +49 1520454442
Website: www.truth-to-justice.org

Join us in standing up to disinformation—together, we can make a difference.