"Make a Difference: United for a Better Internet!" - Safer Internet Day marked with Seminar in Lisbon

Next Tuesday, February 7th, is Safer Internet Day (SID).Safer Internet DayDay). Portugal is marking the European event with a seminar open to the public, from 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Picoas Forum in Lisbon.

O program is divided into three parts. Internet Melhor #Marca a diferença is the first panel and will feature personalities who have achieved success and notoriety through social networks and the Internet. Sharing their experiences with journalist Sílvia Oliveira will be Gamers Eduardo Ferreira and Ricardo Marques (Co-Founders Frozr E-Sports), Blogger Helena Magalhães (The Styland), Blogger and Youtuber Catarina Beato (Dias de uma Princesa), journalist Rute Sousa Vasco (digital area) and athlete Susana Feitor (Olympic Marcher).

The second panel, Game Over?!, is made up of cybersecurity experts from PT and a representative from X-Box, who will issue challenges and recommendations for safe browsing.

The third stage is filled with the play "Digital Identity 2.0", performed by actors Alexandre da Silva, Pedro Górgia and Vicente Morais. Part of the Communicate Safely program of the PT Foundation, this play has been touring the country since 2008, in conjunction with schools and municipalities, with the mission of contributing to conscious, safe and responsible digital education and citizenship. The new season will be presented on the 7th.

Aimed at young people, youth associations, seniors and partners with responsibilities in the area, this educational and inclusive initiative aims to provide participants with an experience of networking and sharing good practices on the Net, as well as providing tools, resources and advice to promote responsible use of the web and help prevent the dangers associated with it.

"Make a difference: United for a Better Internet!" is the motto of this Day and aims to raise awareness of everyone's responsibility in building a Better Internet, through the creation of quality content, positive behavior or online presence in freedom and with respect for human rights.

Participation in the seminar is free, but access is limited to the number of seats in the auditorium. SID Portugal is organized by the Consortium Centro Internet Segura (CIS), with the support of DNS.pt., which has so far seen growing interest and public support for the event. Interested parties can also register online using the following link https://saferinternetdayportugal2017.eventbrite.pt.

CIS is a consortium coordinated by the Foundation for Science and Technology, which includes the Directorate-General for Education, the Portuguese Institute for Sport and Youth, Microsoft and the PT Foundation.