The 2016 presidential election in the United States and elections across Europe in 2017 shed light on how vulnerable governments and the general public remain to digital disinformation campaigns. Aimed at undermining democratic institutions and the democratic model itself, fake news and disinformation operations have proven effective in polarizing populations and swaying the outcomes of democratic affairs. How can governments best collaborate in developing strategies to combat disinformation? How can governments best respond to foreign propaganda and interference in domestic affairs? How can we develop technical and policy solutions to strengthen the integrity of information and challenge the influence of those who seek to destabilize the democratic order?
Mr. Jakub Kalenský, Senior Fellow, Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council (@kalenskyj)
Dr. Bolesław Piasecki, Expert, Security Department, PKO Bank Polski
Dr. Alina Polyakova, David M. Rubenstein Fellow, Center on the United States and Europe, Brookings Institution (@apolyakova)
H.E. Marek Szczygieł, Ambassador at Large, International Cyber Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland (@MarekJSzczygiel)
Amb. Daniel Fried (moderator), Distinguished Fellow, Future Europe Initiative, Atlantic Council (@ACFutureEurope)
"A New Initiative for Poland: A Future Global Leader in Securing the 4th Industrial Revolution" is a high-level conference that is part of a larger partnership between PKO Bank Polski and the Atlantic Council with the aim to deepen US-Polish transatlantic ties by developing cybersecurity as a key pillar in our relationship.
The conference explores the cybersecurity issues that underpin Poland’s ongoing digital transformation in three tracks-policy, innovation, and private sector leadership. The conference includes transatlantic cyber, innovation, defense, and foreign policy experts, including Atlantic Council board directors and prominent Americans in the cybersecurity and innovation realm.
This conference highlights Poland’s significant potential to become a global leader in cybersecurity, emphasize the leading role of the Polish private sector in creating innovative cybersecurity solutions, positioning the country to be a powerhouse on cyber issues in Europe, and bolstering Poland’s cybersecurity expertise, especially in the policy and strategy space.