Diskussion
Details
Online Discussion (via ZOOM)
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND DEMOCRACY
VIEWS OF YOUNG PEOPLE FROM BULGARIA AND NORTH MACEDONIA
15 December 2021
10.00 – 11.30 (Sofia time)
09.00 – 10.30 (Skopje time)
Working language: ENGLISH
The ongoing digital transformation has a serious impact on all spheres of human life. The increasing use of social networks, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, virtual or augmented reality, quantum computers and other technologies, often called Emerging and Disruptive Technologies, can have serious positive effects, but at the same time to pose challenges to our societies. This event brings together young people from Bulgaria and North Macedonia to debate the impact of digital transformation on our democracies.
PROGRAM
Welcoming remarks:
Thorsten Geissler – Director, Bulgaria Office, Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Nikola Dujovski - Dean of Faculty of Security-Skopje, University of Bitola
Yordan Bozhilov – President of Sofia Security Forum
Moderators:
Lela Radulovic – North Macedonia
Yoana Stamboliyska /International Relations Research Students Association, University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria/
Speakers:
- Veselin Tashev / International Relations Research Students Association, University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria/ - “Digital Democracy: Opportunities and Challenges for young people in Bulgaria?”
- Hristina Mitanoska (North Macedonia) - "The Impact of Returnee Fighters on Security in the Balkans"
- Dragan Sekulovski (PhD student, Faculty of Security, University of Skopje North Macedonia) - "The role of journalism in the digital era - what are the pros and cons?"
- Cathy Kang (Republic of Korea, PhD Student at Sofia University, Member of the Students' Diplomatic Club) – “Digitalization - the path to smart civil society”
- Miroslav Varbanov (Student’s organization “Ego Politico”, Sofia University, Bulgaria) - "The role of Digital Democracy in the Current Pandemic World."
- Teodora Panceva (North Macedonia) -
Discussion
Link for registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcuyprTkqHNLvzmcYK3TstUGpAhaj9iKK
After the registration you will receive a link to the online event.
The event is public and will be livestreamed on You Tube.
For questions: office@sofiaforum.bg
