“Make a difference: United for a Better Internet!” – Safer Internet Day marked with seminar in Lisbon

Next Tuesday, February 7, is Safer Internet Day (SID –Safer Internet Day). Portugal marks this European event with a seminar open to the public, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Picoas Forum in Lisbon.

The seminar program seminar program is divided into three parts. Internet Melhor #Marca a diferença (Better Internet #Make a difference) is the first panel and features personalities who have achieved success and notoriety through social media and the Internet. Sharing their experiences with journalist Sílvia Oliveira will be gamers Eduardo Ferreira and Ricardo Marques (co-founders of 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 race walker).

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

The third moment is filled by the play"Identidade Digital 2.0"(Digital Identity2.0), performed by actors Alexandre da Silva, Pedro Górgia, and Vicente Morais. Part of the program Communicate Safely program, 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 this area, this educational and inclusive initiative aims to provide participants with an experience of networking and sharing best practices on the Internet, as well as providing tools, resources, and advice that promote responsible use of the web and help prevent the dangers associated with it.

“Make a difference: Together 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, and online presence in freedom and with respect for human rights.

Participation in the seminar is free of charge, but access is limited to the number of seats in the auditorium. SID Portugal is organized by the Consórcio Centro Internet Segura (CIS), with the support of DNS.pt., which has so far seen growing interest and public participation in the event. Those interested can still register online via the 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.