Program

Official Opening of the Conference:

In the Age of Coded Vulnerability

The age of algorithms is fundamentally redefining the traditional concept of sovereignty. The central issue today is no longer merely the pace of technological advancement, but the preservation of autonomy at both the individual and systemic levels. How can we maintain control in a world where artificial intelligence is capable of predicting, influencing, and even replacing human decision-making? Especially since, at the national level, we have no direct control over either the software algorithms or the underlying hardware infrastructure… for now?

At this year’s Infoparlament, we will examine how a dual line of defense for sovereignty can be established:

• At the individual level: Preserving cognitive independence, fostering mindful presence, and developing critical resilience within an algorithm-driven information space.
• At the AI and technological level: Exploring possibilities for systemic self-determination in an environment where there is no national control over the fundamental software and hardware layers. Seeking transparent algorithms and technological checkpoints.

In this approach, resilience no longer means forced adaptation, but rather the conscious management of technological exposure and the preservation of sovereign decision-making capacity.

Plenary Presentation

Digital Shield or Algorithm Dependency

Technology promises protection while simultaneously creating vulnerability. Where does the line lie between digital well-being and compulsive behavior shaped by algorithms? What responsibility do we have to ensure that future generations are not merely users, but conscious shapers of the digital space?

The Balance Between Security and Innovation: The Price of Digital Well-being

The cost of the digital experience is rarely immediately apparent. 

Data-driven operations create convenience and a competitive advantage, while simultaneously opening the door to increased surveillance, cyber risks, and rising energy demands. 

At what point does technology become a crutch rather than a help? The question is not whether we should give up convenience, but at what cost we maintain it.

How does the algorithmic world transform learning and communication? The panel examines whether mere access to technology suffices for equal opportunity, or whether a deficit in critical information processing and text comprehension competencies engenders a new, insurmountable chasm. Do we still retain the capacity to comprehend reality, or will the language of algorithms isolate us from each other for good?

The 2026 elections were marked by a particularly exciting battle among pollsters who published wildly divergent predictions. The result is known, but what are the lessons? How conservative is the opinion polling industry? How much have methods changed since the beginning? Is it better to survey in person, by phone, or using artificial intelligence? What other changes might digitalization bring?

How can we remain in control of our own decisions in a world where algorithms anticipate our needs even before we do? In the conference’s closing session, we will explore how to build conscious, autonomous individual digital resilience through cognitive control, critical thinking, and forward-looking educational strategies.