TRUTH VS POST TRUTH: UKRAINE IN THE INFORMATION WAR, KIEF 2024

In times of war, information becomes as important a weapon as conventional weapons on the battlefield. Information warfare and propaganda play a key role in shaping public opinion, states' international image, and maintaining public morale. Ukraine, which is facing an unprecedented wave of disinformation and propaganda, has to find effective strategies to protect its information space. In this panel discussion, we will focus on how to counter disinformation and propaganda in times of war. Participants will share their experience on the information front, talk about the challenges they face and the methods and technologies they use to protect the truth. Particular attention will be paid to information security, psychological resilience of society and the role of the media in countering manipulation. Moderator - Vadym Karpiak, ICTV channel presenter Speakers: Daria Zarivna, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak and Chief Operating Officer of Bring Kids Back UA Kateryna Kruk, Public Policy Lead, Central and Eastern Europe at Meta Peter Pomerantsev, Senior fellow at Johns Hopkins University (online) Akim Halimov, Producer at 1+1 Media, the creator of the Real History project Volodymyr Fedorin, Founding Editor of Forbes Ukraine Olena Tsyntyla, TV-host of We-Ukraine Chanel