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Dear Sir/Madam,

We are excited to invite you to the launch of the Civic Resilience Initiative (CRI) and Baltic Security
Foundation (BSF) Disinformation Monitoring Project, a pivotal step in our ongoing efforts to address
disinformation in the Baltic States. As an esteemed stakeholder in this field, we
would be delighted to welcome you to this event during which we will present our plans for active
disinformation monitoring as well as the initial results.

Date: February 2nd
Time: 17:00 – 20:00
Venue: Viru Hotel, Viru väljak 4, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia

The CRI/BSF Disinformation Monitoring Project aims to systematically analyze and combat the misuse of
social media platforms and other communication channels for disinformation in the Baltic region. This
initiative is crucial in today's landscape, where digital misinformation poses significant challenges to
democratic processes and societal trust. During the event, we will present and introduce CRI's / BSF’s
disinformation monitoring tool/platform, which will be available to journalists, diplomats, and civil
society alike.

Highlights of the event include:

A keynote speech by Dr. Vladimir Sazonov, Professor of the University of Tartu and the Estonian Military
Academy, discussing the current state of disinformation in the Baltics.

An introduction to the CRI’s/BSF’s disinformation monitoring project, outlining our methodologies,
upcoming reports, and publication platforms.

Presentations on current findings in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia as well as broader trends.

Please find the detailed program attached for your reference. We kindly ask you to confirm your
attendance by February 1st by filling out the registration form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11vig1KyuYDkmf9ljyvce-x4PCOI1fn1QTMN9EHX0BnI/edit

This event will serve as an excellent platform to network with key figures in the field, discuss strategies
and share insights on combating disinformation. We are looking forward to your participation in this
important event and the collaborative efforts that will follow.

After the event, we will invite participants to enjoy refreshments together.

Warm regards,
CRI/BSF Team

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Program (Disinformation Monitoring Tool event).pdf

17:30 | Keynote speech on the state of disinformation in the Baltics in 2023/2024: “Russian strategic narratives and infoirmation inuence activities in the Baltics during Russian military invasion in Ukraine 2022-2024.” Dr. Vladimir Sazonov, research-professor at the Estonian Military Academy, associate professor of the University of Tartu, visiting professor at The Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church

17:00 | Gathering, coee

18:00 | Presentation of the CRI’s /BSF disinformation monitoring project in the Baltic region Edvardas Lukošius, Project Manager of Civic Resilience Initiative

18:45 | A deeper look at the ndings in Lithuania Urte Andriukaityte, Head Researcher

18:15 | A deeper look at the ndings in Estonia Olevs Nikers, President of the Baltic Security Foundation

19:00 | Panel discussion – Disinformation in the Baltics: From Monitoring to Action Urve Eslas, Strategic Communication Adviser, Government Oce (Estonia)

Kaili Malts, del.ee Fact-checker and disinformation debunker

Otto Tabuns, Director of the Baltic Security Foundation

Pille Rebane, European Commission Representation in Estonia

19:45 | Wrap-up

supported by

CRI/BSF Disinformation Monitoring Tool / platform Launch Event Viru Hotel, Tallinn February 2, 2024

18:30 | A deeper look at the ndings in Latvia Otto Tabuns, Director of the Baltic Security Foundation