Paul Leinster

Councillor | Glasgow City Council Glasgow, United Kingdom

Biography

Chair, Digital Glasgow Board.

Sessions

13:30h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Digital Fortresses: Strengthening Democracy Against Disinformation in the Connected City

Antonio Carvalho e Silva Neto Institute of Research and Urban Planning, City of Maceio President Speaker

Jasmin Repo City of Helsinki Special Advisor Data Policy Speaker

Jung Hoon Lee Graduate School of Information, Yonsei University, Seoul Professor of Technology & Innovation Management Speaker

Paul Leinster Glasgow City Council Councillor Speaker

Sophie Woodville Bordeaux Métropole Digital Program Manager Moderator

#Democracy, #Digital Rights, #Digital Trust, #Disinformation

2025-11-05 13:30 2025-11-05 14:15 Europe/Madrid Digital Fortresses: Strengthening Democracy Against Disinformation in the Connected City

This session will examine how disinformation challenges democratic processes at the local level, analyzing recent campaigns that have disrupted local governance and exploring technological and policy-based countermeasures. We'll discuss collaborative frameworks between government, civil society, and technology providers to establish actionable strategies for building digital resilience in urban communities while preserving open information ecosystems essential to democratic participation.

Stage: Impact Tech

Wed 5 13:30h - 14:15h Stage: Impact Tech All Passes