Announcing the 2nd European Congress on Disinformation and Fact-Checking, Madrid 29 - 30 October 2025 (hybrid)

Madrid, Spain – Following the success of the inaugural event in November 2023, the 2nd European Congress on Disinformation and Fact-Checking is back and will take place 29 - 30 October 2025 to convene experts, scholars, journalists, policymakers, and practitioners to address the evolving challenges of disinformation in Europe and beyond. Building upon the foundation laid by the first congress, which emphasized the multifaceted impact of disinformation and the importance of international collaboration, this year's event aims to further explore innovative strategies for combating false information and enhancing fact-checking practices.

Call for abstracts

Researchers and professionals from various disciplines are invited to contribute to the discourse on addressing dis/misinformation and proposing solutions for promoting reliable information. Interdisciplinary research that combines the expertise of tech and computer scientists with social scientists, as well as other disinformation-related professionals, is highly encouraged. Topics of interest for paper submissions include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing the authenticity of online information in the age of deepfakes and synthetic media

• Evolving challenges posed by generative AI in disinformation and fact-checking

• Advanced strategies for debunking dis/misinformation in an AI-driven information landscape

• The role of social media platforms in amplifying fake news, rumors, and their societal impact

• New machine learning methods, evaluation techniques, and datasets for detecting dis/misinformation

• Enhancing media literacy to fight against manipulated content and deepfake misinformation

• Fact-checking automation: Opportunities and risks of AI-driven verification tools

• Dis/misinformation, political polarization, and its evolving influence on public opinion

• The impact of misinformation on global crises: Health, climate, and geopolitics

• Cognitive biases, psychological characteristics, and the spread of misinformation

• Ethical considerations in AI-assisted information verification

• Techniques for ensuring access to and retrieval of verified, genuine online information

• Case studies on disinformation and fact-checking explored across various fields, including the electoral process, public health, climate change, geopolitical conflicts, financial markets, and emerging technologies.

• Research and funding opportunities for combating disinformation and enhancing fact-checking

  
  

Authors of accepted abstracts will have the opportunity to present their work either online or in person during the congress. Additionally, they will be offered the chance to contribute to the book to be published by a renowned editorial.

For detailed submission instructions and deadlines, please visit the official Call for Papers page: https://www.disinformation.es/call-for-papers

About the Organizers

The congress is organized by UC3M MediaLab, with financial support from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities in Spain. This collaboration underscores the commitment to fostering a media ecosystem that upholds transparency, accountability, and democratic values.

For more information about the congress, including program details and registration, please visit the official website: https://www.disinformation.es/2025EUCongressDISINFO

Contact Information:

UC3M MediaLab - Office 17.2.23

Calle Madrid 133

Getafe, Madrid 28903 Spain

Email: info@disinformation.es

Phone: +34 916248608

X: @UC3MediaLab