Side Events

Day 1 - 23 October 2023

King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre

King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre

Deliberative Communication in Digital Space

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: Media Development Institute
9:45 am - 10:45 am
Room: Petra 1

AI Tools & Mobile Apps for Creative Media Content 

Panel discussion in Arabic

Organizer: Yamourk University
9:45 am - 10:45 am
Room: Mount Nebo 2

The Role of MIL in Reducing Cybercrimes

Panel discussion in Arabic

Organizer: KAFD
9:45 am - 10:45 am
Room: Dead Sea 2

Media and Information Literacy Competences in National Curriculum: Jordan Case 

Panel discussion in Arabic

Organizer: The National Center for Curriculum Development
9:45 am - 10:45 am
Room: Wadi Rum 1 

Training on the Migration Crisis in Africa through Media, Information and Digital Literacy - Part 1 

Workshop in English

Organizer: UNESCO offices in Africa
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Room: Wadi Rum 2

Media Regulators as MIL champions

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: UNESCO offices in Latin America
11 am - 12:30 pm
Room: Petra 1

Media Literacy in the Digital Age: A Cognitive-Emotional Approach 

Workshop in English

Organizer: UNESCO MGIEP
11 am - 12:30 pm
Room: Mount Nebo 1

Leveraging the Power of Multimedia to Fight the Infodemic

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: Africa Infodemic Response Alliance
11 am - 12:30 pm
Room: Dead Sea 1

Young Media Professionals' Success Stories: Tools and Skills

Workshop in Arabic

Organizer: Yamourk University
11 am - 12:30 pm
Room: Dead Sea 2

The UNESCO MIL Cities Paradigm, Agenda 2030 and ESG: Strategies, Experiences and Metrics for the Cities of the Future

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: MIL City Alliance
11 am - 12:30 pm
Room: Mount Nebo 2

Training Workshop for Students on MIL 

Workshop in Arabic

Organizer: Jordan Media Institute
11 am - 12:30 pm
Room: Wadi Rum 1

How Can MIL Contribute to Climate Change Action

Panel discussion in English and Arabic

Organizer: USAID Sawt (Strengthening Civil Society and Media Systems Activity)  
4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Room: Dead Sea 1

AI, Data Science, and Media Literacy

Workshop in Arabic

Organizer: HTU
4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Room: Wadi Rum 1

Addressing Hate Speech and Misinformation through Education 

Workshop in English

Organizer: UNESCO 
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Room: Wadi Rum 2 

Day 2 - 24 October 2023

King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre

King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre

Leveraging AI in MIL Education for Positive Changes in Euro-Med Space

Panel discussion in Arabic

Organizer:  Anna Lindh Foundation
9:45 am - 11:15 am
Room: Dead Sea 2

Using a Creative Coding Environment for Young People to Promote Self-Esteem, Cultural Recognition and Respect for All 

Workshop in English

Organizer: SAP
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Room: Mount Nebo 1

The Vital Role of Public Services Media : Examples and Discussion

Presentation in English 

Organizer: RTBF
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Room: Petra 1

MIL in Africa: Progress, Challenges and Perspectives 

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: UNESCO Offices in Africa
11 am - 1 pm 
Room: Dead Sea 1

Training Workshop for Journalist on MIL 

Workshop in Arabic

Organizer: Jordan Media Institute
11:30 am - 1 pm 
Room: Wadi Rum 1

AI and Media and Information Literacy 

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: UNESCO offices in Asia
11:30 am - 1 pm  
Room: Petra 1

Learn to Discern - Building Resilience to Manipulative Information

Workshop in English

Organizer: IREX
9:45 am - 11:15 am
Room: Wadi Rum 2

Countering Dis- and Mis-Information: Insights from MIL Strategies in Africa, Europe, and MENA

Panel discussion in English, Arabic and French

Organizer: Canal France International (CFI)
11:30 am - 1 pm 
Room: Mount Nebo 2

Arab Region Initiatives for Media and Information Literacy Cities 

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: UNESCO offices in the Arab Region
2 pm - 3:30 pm 
Room: Dead Sea 1

MIL in the University of Mo'tah 

Panel discussion in Arabic

Organizer: University of Mo'Tah
2 pm - 3:30 pm 
Room: Mount Nebo 1

Digital and Critical Digital Literacy for Indigenous Communities: Indian and Global Perspectives 

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: Digital Empowerment Foundation
3:45 pm - 5:15 pm 
Room: Mount Nebo 1

Debate on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Media 

Students debate in Arabic

Organizer: Yamourk University
3:45 pm - 5:15 pm 
Room: Dead Sea 2

Media and Information Literacy in Digital Spaces - Challenges & Opportunities in Palestine 

Panel discussion in Arabic

Organizer: Pyalara
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Room: Mount Nebo 2

Responsible Influence: How Digital Influencers Can be Allies to Spread Good Practices of MIL 

Presentation in English

Organizer: Redes Cordais
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 
Room: Mount Nebo 1

The Power of Community-Based MIL in the Time of Crisis 

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: Media Diversity Institute
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm  
Room: Dead Sea 1

Day 3 - 25 October 2023

King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre

King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre

Experience of Jordan Academy of Arabic Language Radio Station by Addressing the Community in Classical Arabic  

Panel discussion in Arabic

Organizer: Jordan Academy of Arabic Language
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Room: Mount Nebo 2

Breaking Barriers in Conflict-Affected Areas: MIL for Debunking Disinformation and Promoting Peace 

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: UNESCO
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Room: Mount Nebo 1

Innovative Approaches in Using MIL to Build Public Trust in Media and Foster Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists 

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: UNESCO, Section for Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists
11 am - 1 pm 
Room: Dead Sea 1

Training on the Migration Crisis in Africa through Media, Information and Digital Literacy, part 2 

Workshop in English

Organizer: UNESCO Offices in Africa
11 am - 1 pm 
Room: Wadi Rum 2

Unleashing the Power of the Heroes and Villains Characters: Enhancing MIL Curricula with a New Storytelling Approach 

Workshop in English

Organizer: DW Academie
11 am - 1 pm  
Room: Wadi Rum 1

The Pivotal Role of Cybersecurity within the Digital Strategy of the Education Sector 

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: Orange
2 pm - 3:30 pm 
Room: Dead Sea 1

Discover Truth Yourself! - How to Engage Citizens in Fact-Checking 

Workshop in English

Organizer: Media Development Foundation
2 pm - 3:30 pm 
Room: Wadi Rum 2

Cultivating a Culture of Media and Information Literacy for All 

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: UNESCO and the members of the MILID Network
2 pm - 4 pm 
Room: Mount Nebo 2

Cartooning for Freedom of Expression 

Workshop in Arabic

Organizer: Omar Abdullat, Cartoonist
2 pm - 4 pm 
Room: Petra 1

Cartoonversation: Cultivating Media Literate Minds Through Entertainment 

Screening and workshop in English

Organizer: Digitales Media
2 pm - 4 pm 
Room: Mount Nebo 1

Decoding Harmful Narratives and Harnessing the Potential of Social Media in Times of Crisis in Sri Lanka 

Panel discussion in English

Organizer: Hashtag Generation, Media Diversity Institute
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm 
Room: Petra 1

MIL and Critical Thinking 

Panel discussion in Arabic

Organizer: KAFD
3:30 pm to 4:45 pm 
Room: Dead Sea 2