The University of Aveiro hosted the 1st International Conference on Crisis Media Literacy (CML2024), organized by the DigiMedia team. This groundbreaking event took place on November 21st and 22nd, 2024 and brought together researchers, educators, media professionals, and policymakers to tackle the challenges of media literacy in crisis contexts, such as misinformation during wars, natural disasters, and other societal emergencies.

The opening day focused on empowering educators across Europe to integrate media literacy into school curricula. A panel featuring experts from Portugal, Spain, and Italy explored strategies to equip students with critical skills to navigate crises.

The day concluded with a hands-on workshop showcasing Data Defenders, an educational game from the Yo-Media project. Designed to enhance digital resilience, the game trains players to detect misinformation, critically analyze data, and develop a stronger understanding of media.

Held in the University’s Rectory auditorium, on the second day, the main conference featured leading academics and specialists addressing topics such as digital justice, sustainable media practices and media portrayals during crisis.

The program also included vibrant panel discussions on media policies, evolving consumption trends, and misinformation controversies on social platforms. These discussions fostered collaboration and generated solutions to strengthen media literacy.

The event concluded with a networking session, where participants shared ideas for future projects and strategies to advance crisis media literacy.