Infonomics 2.0 Facts Still Matter Conference 2026
Infonomics 2.0 is a unique opportunity to explore practical responses to AI, misinformation and digital change while helping shape the future of trusted youth information services across Europe.
Date: 17 November 2026
Venue: Radisson Blu Royal Dublin Hotel
Time: 9am – 5pm
Whether you work in education, technology, public policy, communications, youth services or the community and voluntary sector, the conference will provide new insights, skills and practical tools to support your work in an increasingly complex information landscape.
Hosted by Youth Work Ireland as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Infonomics 2.0 will feature keynote addresses, expert panels and interactive workshops. Participants will hear from leading European policymakers, researchers, media experts and innovators, explore the impact of AI, misinformation, digital platforms and emerging technologies on society and democratic participation, learn about innovative approaches to media literacy, youth information, civic engagement and digital inclusion, connect with delegates from across Europe, and contribute to the development of the Dublin Declaration on Quality Youth Information.
Speakers and Contributors
- Hildegarde Naughton TD, Minister for Education and Youth
- Mark Little, Journalist and Founder of Storyful
- Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection
- Seamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee & CEO Irish Rural Link
- Stephanie Comey, Director of Media Literacy and User Education, Coimisiún na Meán
- Jorge Orlando Queirós, President of ERYICA
- Dr Patrick Burke, CEO, Youth Work Ireland
- Paul Keating, Technological University of the Shannon
Target Audience: This conference is aimed at policymakers and public officials, educators, academics, researchers, media and communications professionals, technology and digital innovation experts, youth workers and youth information providers, civil society organisations, and anyone with an interest in trusted information, democracy and participation.
Book Your Place Today: www.youthworkireland.ie/infonomics