Aoife Gallagher is a journalist, author and digital researcher focused on dissecting and understanding the online ecosystem that allows for lies, hate and division to spread. Her research on misinformation and conspiracy networks has been featured in international publications including NPR, the Washington Post and the BBC, while her knowledge of the evolution of the Irish
Joanne Sweeney is a digital marketing and communications expert focused on media, AI and digital marketing literacy and public trust. A former broadcast journalist and PR practitioner, four-time author and podcaster, she equips leaders in government, policing, EU institutions, media professionals and students to judge information quality, craft clear messages and adopt AI responsibly. Joanne
Dr Ricardo Castellini da Silva is a Media Literacy Educator and Consultant. He holds a PhD in Media Literacy from Dublin City University and a MA in Media, Culture and Education from the Institute of Education, University College London. Ricardo has extensive experience designing and delivering media literacy learning experiences for all age groups. Since
Aoife Barry is a freelance journalist and broadcaster who has been working in the media for over 15 years. She is the author of the bestselling non-fiction book Social Capital (HarperCollins Ireland), about the impact of social media on our lives in Ireland, which was nominated for an Irish Book Award in 2023. As well