An infodemic cannot be eliminated, but it can be managed. To respond effectively to infodemics, WHO calls for adaptation, development, validation and evaluation of new evidence-based measures and practices to prevent, detect and respond to mis- and disinformation.

1st WHO Infodemiology Conference takes place from 29 June to 21 July 2020. The conference consists of 1 pre-conference event, 1 science conference session and 1 public webinar. 

In the pre-conference experts engage with the public with 7 inspiring talks how the infodemic affects the world currently and reflections how it can be managed.

The scientific conference from 30 June to 16 July will be a closed session focused on defining the scientific discipline of infodemiology and establish a community of practice and research. The results of the closed session will be reported back to the public in a Public Summary on 21 July 2020.

Objectives

• Understand the multidisciplinary nature of infodemic management;
• Identify current examples and tools to understand, measure and control infodemics;
• Build a public health research agenda to direct focus and investment in this emerging scientific field; and
• Establish a community of practice and research.

Participants

• Experts from the fields of Epidemiology and Public Health; Applied Math and Data Science; Digital Health and Technology Applications; Social & Behavioral Science; Media Studies & Journalism; Marketing, UX and Design; Risk Communication and Community Engagement; Ethics and Governance and other relevant scientific disciplines and practices
• UN agencies
• Public health authorities

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