In Person Forum Program 2023
Open to Officer Cadets, College and University Students onsite in Piazza Armerina (space is limited)
Panel 1: 09:40 to 10:55 EDT Understanding the information environment: The complexity and velocity of disinformation took on new dimensions with the advent of social media. The panel will explore the contemporary information environment; better understand the disinformation, propaganda and misinformation challenges; how to effectively counter disinformation.
Panel 2: 11:05 to 12:10 EDT An historical case: OP HUSKY: Disinformation campaigns were widely used in WWII. The panel will explore the disinformation campaigns and strategies at work leading up to, during and after the Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943.
Day March 29th:
Panel 3: 09:40 to 10:55 EDT Disinformation – Contemporary case studies: The pandemic, democratic elections, ongoing wars and military deployments provide significant opportunities to explore disinformation in today’s world. The panel will explore and analyse current examples of disinformation campaigns that threaten peace around the world.
Panel 4: 11:05 to 12:10 EDT PSP Conference Contest winning students’ presentations
March 27th:
AM:
Walk for Remembrance & Peace Mirabella to Pizazza Armerina
Parade and wreath laying ceremony
PM:
Resilience activity
Sicily and the Pillars of Peace, Introduction to the IEP Lecture
The 8 Pillars of Positive Peace Presentation and Discussion
Hybrid Student Panel: Military Diplomatic partnership for peace, stability, and prosperity
March 28th:
AM
Simulation Exercises: Lizards an Lies, The Climate Crisis
March 29th:
AM
Battlefield tour: The Price of Peace
