Conference: Informed Citizenship for All: Digital Literacy as a Prerequisite for an Inclusive Society
When:We 21-01-2026 09:30 - 17:30Where:House of Connections, Grote Markt 21, Groningen
We are excited to announce the upcoming conference "Informed Citizenship for All: Digital Literacy as Prerequisite for an Inclusive Society", taking place on 21 January 2026, 09:00–17:00.
The event brings together researchers, policymakers, educators, and practitioners to explore the role of digital literacy in shaping inclusive and equitable societies. With a keynote by prof. Dr. Julian McDougall, and thematic breakout sessions, we will dive into topics such as:
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Digital citizenship and participation;
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Effective digital inclusion practices;
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Youth and media literacy education;
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Digital literacies in informal and nonformal settings;
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Socio-digital inequalities;
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A closing panel on designing inclusive digital futures.
Programme
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09:30 - 10:00
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Walk-in with coffee and tea
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10:00 - 10:30
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Intro
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10:30 - 11:30
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Panel 1 (NL): Digitaal Burgerschap: De Geïnformeerde Burger
Panel 2 (EN): Pathways to Inclusive Digital Care
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11:30 - 12:30
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Keynote prof. dr. Julian McDougall
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12:30 - 13:15
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Lunch
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13:15 - 14:15
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Panel 3 (NL): Digitale In- en Exclusie: Wat Werkt (Niet)?
Panel 4 (EN): Developing Digital Literacies in Informal and Nonformal Contexts |
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14:15 - 14:45
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Coffee and tea brake
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14:45 - 15:45
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Panel 5 (EN): Youth and Media Literacy Education
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15:45 - 16:15
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Closing session: Designing Inclusive Digital Futures
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16:15 - 17:00
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Drinks and Snacks
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