On July 2, 2026, the Institute of the Information Society, UNESCO Chair on Digital Platforms for Learning Societies will hold its fifth annual international conference, titled Society of Internet Platforms - Government Power in the Age of Online Platforms.
The Conference aims to bring together prominent experts and esteemed scholars from Europe and the USA to have a lively international discussion about online platforms that play an important role in our contemporary societies worldwide. The Conference will be an event to discuss the most exciting developments and narratives about various aspects (legal, social, economic, etc.) of online platforms shaping our societies. The Conference aims to present the consequences of the widespread use of online platforms in terms of social and constitutional doctrines, protection of free speech, media/e-commerce regulation, protection of intellectual property.
We warmly welcome everyone who is curious about where the boundaries lie between the influence of tech giants, freedom of speech, and government regulation in the digital space, as well as those interested in digital sovereignty or automated decision-making. At the conference, participants will not only have the opportunity to hear from the world’s leading experts, but also to engage in discussions and network with fellow attendees.
Attendance at the conference is free, but registration is required.
Date: July 2, 2026
Venue: Ludovika University of Public Service, Side Building (ground floor), John Lukács Lounge (1083 Budapest, Ludovika tér 1.)
Registration: https://ludevent.uni-nke.hu/event/6455/
A detailed program and further information are available on the conference website: https://sipconf.uni-nke.hu/