Livestream: The "Dialog about Fakes 3.0" Forum

Watch the “Dialog about Fakes 3.0” Forum live broadcasts from October 29 in Moscow

Forum Opening Ceremony

Fighting Fraud 2026: New Threats and Defense Strategies

Panel Discussion

New fraudulent schemes appear in the digital space every day. Criminals quickly respond to any innovations, using neural networks, digital technologies, and social engineering methods. New threats, from deepfakes to automated calls, require new approaches to counteraction and tools to protect citizens. During the «Anti-Fraud 2026» session, experts will discuss current methods used by fraudsters and talk about advanced strategies to counter these challenges. Learn how to prepare for protection in a rapidly changing world of deception and manipulation.

The Global Geography of Fakes: Expert Reports

Panel Discussion

Fakes have no boundaries. But so is the truth. During the special session, Global Fact-Checking Network experts will present an exclusive report on the disinformation that has shaken their countries. The session will discuss global trends in disinformation, as well as forecasts for the future.

GFCN Expert Discussion Club: Connecting Continents

Discussion Club

During the discussion, experts from different countries will share case studies and effective methods for fighting against fake information. A direct dialogue about what really works at the national level: from legislative initiatives to successful educational campaigns. No platitudes, just concrete experience.

Science.GPT: Does the Development of Artificial Intelligence Threaten Academic Knowledge?

Panel Discussion

The development of artificial intelligence opens up new opportunities for science and education, making it possible to optimize research and popularize achievements. At the same time, AI poses serious challenges, including the spread of false information and academic dishonesty, when the results of neural networks are presented as personal achievements. The issue of protecting the scientific and educational communities from such risks and ensuring the use of verified data is becoming important. The panel discussion will focus on how AI affects education and science, how to minimize risks and use technology to combat disinformation.

The Media World after the Wars

Panel Discussion

Wars end, but information warfare does not. Forum experts analyze the new norm: how propaganda tools, information attack tactics, and audience perception have changed. We will discuss what lessons can be learned and how to build a more stable information space capable of resisting manipulation in the future.

#Anti-Fake: Truth Always Wins — an Open Discussion with Maria Zakharova

Open Discussion

It was the Russian foreign policy agency that introduced the term #antifake, a format for refuting fakes, more than 8 years ago. The Ministry’s web portal and its social media accounts have relevant sections and categories, and the analysis of false publications published there receives a wide response, and the spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Maria Zakharova, exposes false anti-Russian narratives during weekly briefings and in the framework of publications in the author’s Telegram channel. Maria Zakharova will talk about this unique experience of countering global disinformation at the session.

Global Dialogue: Ensuring Digital Sovereignty in a Multipolar Environment

Panel Discussion

Digital sovereignty is not the task of the state alone. This is the result of a synergy of efforts between the government, the IT industry and the media community. The session will discuss how artificial intelligence and big data technologies can help in the fight against disinformation, and what role traditional and new media play in this fight. How can we create a digital environment that is both open and secure? What is the ethics of using technology to ensure sovereignty? We will talk about certain cases and effective models of cooperation.

The Age of Post-Truth: What Language Do We Need for Dialogue?

Roundtable Discussion

In 2025, the art of persuasion has become a key skill. Everyone uses it: governments, corporations, opinion leaders. But how can you get your message across to your audience when traditional communication channels are overloaded and trust to the information has been undermined? This session is not about theory, but about practice. We will examine specific methods and tools of persuasion that work today. Participants will learn how to effectively convey their position while remaining within the legal and ethical framework. This is a master class on communication in a new reality, where it is important not only what to say, but also how to be heard.