The AHDR is organising a conference with the aim to empower educators to cultivate in students skills of digital citizenship, critical thinking, and responsible online engagement, promoting peace and intercultural understanding. The conference focuses on challenges such as misinformation, hate speech, and the influence of algorithms, particularly within an intercommunal context.
Participants will be introduced to practical tools for analyzing digital content and addressing misinformation, while also taking part in experiential workshops and interacting with colleagues from both communities, contributing to the development of collaborative networks.
Conference Details:
📍 Venue: Ledra Palace Hotel, Nicosia
📆 Date: 9 May 2026
🕓 Time: 9:30 - 13:00
Program:
9:30 – 10:00 Registrations and coffee
10:00 – 10:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks
10:20 – 10:30 Introduction to the Conference Theme
10:30 – 11:00 Keynote Presentation - Dr. Alton Grizzle, UNESCO
11:00 – 11:15 Q&A and Discussion
11:15 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 – 13:00 Participants select one of four parallel workshops:
- Sven Knoblock - Critical Thinking in Online Spaces: An Interactive Introduction to Teaching Digital Media Literacy
- Dr. Raziye Nevzat - AI, Social Media & the Future of Dialogue in Divided Communities
- Dr. Alton Grizzle - Mining Minds: Teachers of Media and Information Literacy for Peace and Freedoms
- Thanos Arvanitidis and Egle Joneliunaite - Combating Hate Speech Online
*Participation is free. Coffee will be provided. Participants will be awarded with a certificate of participation. The conference will be conducted in English with interpretation in Greek and Turkish.
For questions or any further information, please contact us at ahdr@ahdr.info or +905338537470 / +35722445740 (ext. 108).
The conference is organized by the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research and funded by the Federal Foreign Office of the Republic of Germany.