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The 2nd European Congress on Disinformation and Fact-Checking
Beyond 2025: Emerging threats and solutions in the global Information ecosystem
29 - 30 October 2025
(Madrid, Spain - hybrid)
About the congress
The 2nd European Congress on Disinformation and Fact-Checking, organized by UC3M MediaLab, will take place on October 29-30, 2025, under the subtitle "Beyond 2025: Emerging threats and solutions in the global information ecosystem". This event will address the growing need to study disinformation and fact-checking in the media and public discourse in the context of technological advancements, focusing on critical topics such as artificial intelligence, social media influence, civic engagement, and crisis communication. The congress will bring together a diverse group of experts, academics, journalists, policymakers, and professionals to engage in meaningful discussions, share knowledge, and explore innovative strategies to combat disinformation and improve fact-checking practices.
The event aims to facilitate cross-border dialogue and promote knowledge exchange among participants from various countries and sectors. It will feature numerous speakers and presentations addressing topics such as elections, public health, media literacy, journalism's role in safeguarding democracy, and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence in combating disinformation. This congress positions itself as a crucial event in today's landscape, highlighting the key role of combating disinformation in building a resilient information ecosystem within the European Union. It will emphasize the multifaceted impact of disinformation on media landscapes and democratic societies while strengthening a network of professionals dedicated to fostering a media ecosystem that upholds transparency, accountability, and democratic values.
We warmly invite researchers, journalists, and professionals from around the world to submit abstracts and share their work at the Congress. Dedicated time will be included in the program for these platform presentations, providing a great opportunity to provide visibility to your work. We look forward to your contributions!
📌 Key Dates
📅 Abstract Submission: Until 15 Sept 2025
✅ Acceptance Notification: Within 10 days from submission
📄 Full-text Submission: By 1 Oct 2025
📢 Final Program Release: 3 Oct 2025
📝 Registration: Until 25 Oct 2025 (or until full)
Congress Mode and Structure
Day 1 (October 29, 2025)
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This session will be online only. The access link will be sent to registered participants.
Day 2 (October 30, 2025)
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This session will be hybrid:
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Remote: The access link will be sent to registered participants.
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In-Person: at Madrid University Carlos III, Campus Getafe (more details to follow)

Our Program
Stay tuned for our congress program! We are currently finalizing details and will soon release the full schedule of speakers, panels, and sessions. Our committees are working to build an exceptional lineup of experts who will provide cutting-edge insights into disinformation and fact-checking from a variety of perspectives.
Chair: Daniel Catalán, UC3M
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Mariola Moreno, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Ojonimi Alfred, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Uxía Carral, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Felipe Nuñez, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Laura Gutierrez, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Aitor Ugarte, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Israel Doncel, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Rocío Sánchez, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Raquel Ruiz, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Call for abstracts
We warmly invite researchers, journalists, and other professionals from around the world to submit abstracts and share their work at the Congress. Dedicated time will be included in the program for these platform presentations, providing a great opportunity to provide visibility to your work. In addition, presenters will be invited to publish their full-text presentation as a book chapter. We look forward to your contributions!
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