Hybrid event: How Can Disinformation Be Defeated?
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Hybrid event: How Can Disinformation Be Defeated?

Engage with leading experts as they pose and answer critical questions about combating the disinformation crisis.

By BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Date and time

Mon, 19 May 2025 18:30 - 21:00 GMT+1

Location

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Ground Floor 25 Copthall Avenue London EC2R 7BP United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

SPEAKERS

  • Dalim Basu MBE - BCS London Branches Chair
  • Steve Sands CITP FBCS MCIIS, BCS ISSG Chair
  • Mike Lloyd FBCS - Founder, learn-tech.io
  • Helen Oluyemi - Security Lead at Pollinate
  • Anastasiia Ostrovska - Founder WLSIF, Ukraine
  • Chris Lewis - Head of Solutions at Synectics Solutions

AGENDA

18:30 - Hybrid event starts

20:00 - Presentation ends with networking and refreshments for those attending at the BCS London office

21:00 - Event close

SYNOPSIS

This event will explore the deliberate harm caused by disinformation and explore digital strategies to counteract its impact.

We are honoured to host Anastasiia Ostrovska, a special guest from Ukraine who has recently been awarded the "Most Influential Women in Cyber" accolade.

Engage with leading experts as they pose and answer critical questions about combating the disinformation crisis.

Topics include:

  • Disinformation From the Perspective of the BCS
  • Framing the Disinformation Crisis
  • AI – Accelerating the Disinformation Crisis
  • The Role of Women in the War on Disinformation
  • Financial Forensics in the War on Disinformation.

TICKET COSTS:

(Prices stated are inclusive of VAT and fees)

BCS members (online): £1.00 + fees

BCS members (in-person): £4.00 + fees

ISACA members (online): £1.00 + fees

ISACA members (in-person): £4.00 + fees

Non-members (online): £3.00 + fees

Non-members (in-person): £10.00 + fees

Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.

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If you are attending in person, please familiarise yourself with the Visitor Instructions for the BCS London Office.

If you register for an ISACA member ticket, mandatory ID is required.

Please note, if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via groups@bcs.uk and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements.

For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.

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