Conference Virtual and Digital Worlds; Real Challenges and opportunities
Dive into the digital public sphere with us, where we explore the development and governance of digital and virtual platforms.
Conference Virtual Worlds; Real Challenges and Opportunities
Join us in person for an exciting dive into the realm of virtual and digital worlds! Discover the real challenges and awesome opportunities these worlds bring to life. The conference discusses the various aspects of digital and virtual public spheres through thematic panel discussions with experts from different disciplines and institutions present their work and discuss the topics. The conference will bring together scholars and experts from private- and public sector for fruitful conversation.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious, this conference offers an interdisciplinary and insightful experience with experts from around the globe. Don’t miss out on networking with like-minded folks and exploring the future of digital interaction!
Please note that when you register, you are welcome to join us for the whole day or just a single panel.
The panels themes are:
- Platform development through the lens of users,
- Platform economics and business,
- Content moderation and public discourse,
- Enhancing decision-making through Artificial Intelligence,
- Cybercrime,
- Consumer persuasion through digital means,
- Digital and virtual work and educational space,
- The Virtual Self.
Goed om te weten
Belangrijkste punten
- 7 hours 45 minutes
- alle leeftijden
- Fysiek
- Gratis parkeren
- Ingangen gaan open om 9:00
Locatie
Tilburg University
2 Warandelaan
5037 AB Tilburg
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Agenda
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Opening
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Panel 1: User-centred approach to platform design
This panel raises the question of what users expect of platforms, their design and governance. What kind of privacy protection do consumers expect, are their designs user friendly and how do we prevent a digital divide? These questions will be asked and discussed by the panellists: Sagnik Dutta, Tilburg University; Lisa Markova, Radboud University and Arnout Ponsioen, Hanze Hogeschool. Chair of this panel is prof. Sofia Ranchordas.
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Panel 2: Platform economies and business
Platforms are often provided by private parties and have underlying business models. How do these platforms make money and what is and is not allowed and ethical? Who determines the divides of these proceeds and are all included? These and other business questions are discussed by: Tom Mamer; Dr. Annelieke Mooij, Tilburg University, José Rodríguez, Cátedra Fundación Integra on Digital Rights; Dr. Shrabastee Banerjee, Tilburg University. The panel will be chaired by Rene Otto, partner at Deviant Law.
