Antonio Carvalho e Silva Neto

President | Institute of Research and Urban Planning, City of Maceio Maceió, Brazil
Antonio Carvalho e Silva Neto

Biography

A political and social scientist, he holds a master's degree in governance and development from the National School of Public Administration and a specialization in Future Intelligence from the University of Brasília. He is a member of the UN Global Expert Working Group on the International Guidelines on People-Centered Smart Cities.

Sessions

13:30h
Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Digital Fortresses: Strengthening Democracy Against Disinformation in the Connected City

Antonio Carvalho e Silva Neto
Antonio Carvalho e Silva Neto Institute of Research and Urban Planning, City of Maceio President Speaker
Jasmin Repo
Jasmin Repo City of Helsinki Special Advisor Data Policy Speaker
Jung Hoon Lee
Jung Hoon Lee Graduate School of Information, Yonsei University, Seoul Professor of Technology & Innovation Management Speaker
Paul Leinster
Paul Leinster Glasgow City Council Councillor Speaker
Sophie Woodville
Sophie Woodville Bordeaux Métropole Digital Program Manager Chair

#Democracy, #Digital Rights, #Digital Trust, #Disinformation

2025-11-05 13:30 2025-11-05 14:15 Europe/Madrid Digital Fortresses: Strengthening Democracy Against Disinformation in the Connected City

This session will examine how disinformation challenges democratic processes at the local level, analyzing recent campaigns that have disrupted local governance and exploring technological and policy-based countermeasures. We'll discuss collaborative frameworks between government, civil society, and technology providers to establish actionable strategies for building digital resilience in urban communities while preserving open information ecosystems essential to democratic participation.

Stage: Impact Tech
Wed 5 13:30h - 14:15h Stage: Impact Tech All Passes
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