Helsinki.Fi Global Disinformation Conferences Highlight Tensions Over Information Manipulation
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- •Gwara Media's conference focused on countering disinformation tactics globally.
- •The #Disinfo2026 conference faced US interference regarding discussions on its own disinformation.
- •Both events reflect the ongoing global struggle against misinformation, particularly in Ukraine.
On October 21, 2026, Gwara Media hosted an online Global Disinformation Conference in Kharkiv, Ukraine, attended by over 100 participants from 18 countries. The conference aimed to address the evolution of disinformation tactics and explore new countermeasures, especially in light of the ongoing misinformation campaigns targeting Ukraine since the Russian invasion. In parallel, the #Disinfo2026 conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, faced controversy as US officials reportedly pressured European partners to reconsider support for panels discussing US information manipulation. This incident sparked debates about the definition of disinformation and the role of democratic societies in addressing it. The irony of US interference in a disinformation conference was noted by attendees, highlighting the complexities of the current information landscape.
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