Digital Rights Festival 2024

A summit of civil discourse

9 December | Casa das Histórias Paula Rego

The Digital Rights Festival, themed ‘A Summit for Civil Discourse’, is an event organised by citizens and supported by NOVA School of Law. This is an event where regulators, civil rights defenders, entrepreneurs and scientists come together to hold civil debates.

Vision

The Digital Rights Festival emerges from a vision of collaborative progress, where diverse perspectives unite to shape a more equitable digital future. We believe in bridging divides, empowering individuals, and making technical knowledge accessible to all.

The inaugural Digital Rights Festival 2024 is pioneering a new approach to digital rights discussions. This conference moves beyond polarized debates and AI-centric conversations to foster meaningful dialogue about our collective digital future.

By bringing together diverse perspectives in an environment of mutual respect and understanding, we are laying the foundation for a broader movement in public discourse and action.

Purpose

Bridge the gaps between digital rights defenders and corporate stakeholders.
Create a collaborative platform that counters existing polarization in the field.
Democratize access to technical knowledge and capabilities.
Empower the next generation of digital rights leaders.
Raise public awareness about digital rights issues.
Foster Sustainable Innovation.

Values

Counter Polarization

Creating space for constructive dialogue
Finding shared solutions between different stakeholders
Building bridges across technological divides

Awareness & Education

Making complex digital rights and law concepts accessible
Highlighting critical issues and opportunities
Sharing practical knowledge and tools

Empowerment

Democratizing technical capabilities
Supporting emerging voices in the field
Providing actionable resources and connections

Impact

Discourse & Dialogue

Create meaningful conversations between digital rights advocates and corporate stakeholders
Establish new channels for ongoing collaboration
Break down existing silos in the digital rights space

Knowledge Building

Democratize understanding of key digital rights concepts
Share practical tools and methodologies
Build technical literacy among participants

Community Foundation

Create a core community
Establish connections that extend beyond the event
Build momentum for the broader festival vision

Educational Impact

Develop shareable resources from sessions
Document key insights and learnings
Create templates for future knowledge-sharing

AI sustainable Leadership

Develop a humane-centric business culture
AI compliance by design
Create value from the protection of digital rights

Programme

Morning

8h30- 9h00 | Registration

9h00- 9h20 | Opening Session

Daniela Antão, Founder of the Digital Rights Festival, Lawyer, PhD Candidate NOVA School of Law, Member Data-Driven Law Knowledge Centre
Carlos Carreiras, Mayor of the Municipality of Cascais
Margarida Lima Rego, Dean of NOVA School of Law

9h20- 9h40 | Regulation of Digital Services

Sandra Maximiano, President of the Board of ANACOM

9h40- 10h00 | Challenges of Digital Rights Protection

Ricardo Lafuente, President of the Board D3 – Defence of Digital Rights

10h00- 10h15 | Q & A

10h15- 10h30 |Coffee break

10h30- 12h00 | Regulation of Digital Services- Discussion Panel

Opening Remarks: Luís Alexandre Correia, Deputy Director General ANACOM

Moderator: Fátima Caçador, Jornal O Sapo

João Roque Fernandes, Member of the Board of Directors of AMA- Agência para a Modernização Administrativa
Lino Santos, President of the CNCS – National Centre of Cyber Security
Paula Meira Lourenço, President of the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD – National Commission for the Protection of Data
Luís Silveira Botelho, Inspetor Geral da IGAC – Inspector General for Cultural Activities
Telmo Gonçalves, Member of the Regulatory Board of the Portuguese Regulatory Authority for the Media (ERC – Regulatory Authority for Social Communication)

12h00- 12h30 | Privacy: video surveillance and other intrusions. Tools to protect privacy

Francisco Rocha, President Founder of Privacy Lx

12h30- 14h00 | Lunch Break

Afternoon

14h00- 14h15 | Social Media: Immunity or Accountability?

Nuno Sousa e Silva, Lawyer, PhD, Professor at Porto Law School of Universidade Católica Portuguesa

14h15- 15h45 | Taking Down Illegal Content: The Role of Trusted Flaggers

Opening Remarks: Vesa Morina, AI PhD Candidate at NOVA Information Management School, Co-Founder & CEO @ Zeta Corporation