European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025's launch conference

The Council of Europe is launching the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025 to support education that helps people use digital technologies responsibly and effectively. This initiative aims to address challenges like disinformation, cyberbullying, online hate speech, and the misuse of personal data—issues that have grown with the COVID-19 pandemic and new technologies like ChatGPT.

The European Year 2025 will bring together governments, businesses, and organizations to work on shared goals, exchange ideas, and create a clear plan for the future of digital citizenship education. It focuses on helping people of all ages handle digital challenges and make the most of technology.

European Year of Digital Citizenship Education's Launch Conference

On 23 - 24 January the Conference "Empowering learners for a democratic future" will launch the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025. It will also discuss the value of digital citizenship education in empowering learners of all ages to overcome the challenges that have emerged or been amplified by digital technologies and harness the benefits to thrive in a digitally enriched world.

23 January - Day 1

• European Year 2025: Overview of the initiative and its objectives.
• State of Digital Citizenship Education: Key findings from a review of progress in member states and examples of successful practices.
• Integrated Approach: Exploring diverse perspectives on digital citizenship education from parents, youth, educators, policymakers, and others.
• Education and Training: Addressing challenges in integrating digital citizenship education into curricula and ensuring safe learning environments.
• Stakeholder Contributions: Insights from Council of Europe partners on advancing digital citizenship education.

24 January - Day 2

• Communication Challenges: Strategies to tackle cultural, political, and practical issues in promoting digital citizenship education.
• International Cooperation: Strengthening coordination and collaboration among global stakeholders.
• Roadmap for Action: Defining strategic objectives and a shared vision for the future of digital citizenship education.

The conference will serve as a platform to reflect on progress, share best practices, and build momentum for advancing digital citizenship education across Europe.

Discover more about the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025.