# Event Details - **Event Name**: Conference Virtual and Digital Worlds; Real Challenges and opportunities - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 09:45 am – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: Dive into the digital public sphere with us, where we explore the development and governance of digital and virtual platforms.About this EventConference Virtual Worlds; Real Challenges and OpportunitiesJoin us in person for an exciting dive into the realm of virtual and digital worlds! Discover the real challenges and awesome opportunities these worlds bring to life. The conference discusses the various aspects of digital and virtual public spheres through thematic panel discussions with experts from different disciplines and institutions present their work and discuss the topics. The conference will bring together scholars and experts from private- and public sector for fruitful conversation.Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious, this conference offers an interdisciplinary and insightful experience with experts from around the globe. Don’t miss out on networking with like-minded folks and exploring the future of digital interaction!Please note that when you register, you are welcome to join us for the whole day or just a single panel.The panels themes are:Platform development through the lens of users,Platform economics and business,Content moderation and public discourse,Enhancing decision-making through Artificial Intelligence,Cybercrime,Consumer persuasion through digital means,Digital and virtual work and educational space,The Virtual Self.This conference is organized by the DIGI-APPS research project. This project focuses on the digital governance of internet for accessible protected public spheres. More information on the project can be found here: https://research.tilburguniversity.edu/en/projects/digital-governance-of-internet-for-accessible-protected-public-sp/Agenda?: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AMOpening?: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMPanel 1: User-centred approach to platform designHost: Sagnik Dutta, Tilburg UnviersityInfo: This panel raises the question of what users expect of platforms, their design and governance. What kind of privacy protection do consumers expect, are their designs user friendly and how do we prevent a digital divide? These questions will be asked and discussed by the panellists: Sagnik Dutta, Tilburg University; Lisa Markova, Radboud University and Arnout Ponsioen, Hanze Hogeschool. Chair of this panel is prof. Sofia Ranchordas.?: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMPanel 2: Platform economies and businessHost: Tom Mamer, OGBLInfo: Platforms are often provided by private parties and have underlying business models. How do these platforms make money and what is and is not allowed and ethical? Who determines the divides of these proceeds and are all included? These and other business questions are discussed by: Tom Mamer; Dr. Annelieke Mooij, Tilburg University, José Rodríguez, Cátedra Fundación Integra on Digital Rights; Dr. Shrabastee Banerjee, Tilburg University. The panel will be chaired by Rene Otto, partner at Deviant Law.?: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMPanel 3: Content moderation and public discourseHost: Nil Bosch, Autonomous University of BarcelonaInfo: What is harmful content and where is the line between moderating against harm and censorship? And who gets to decide this line? This panel will discuss these difficult but highly relevant questions. Panellists are: Nil Bosch, University of Barcelona; Dr. Sunimal Mendis, Tilburg University; Prof. Chih-Chieh Yang National Yunlin University of Science and Technology; Zheyu Shang, Leiden University. Chairing this panel will be: Judith Blijden?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMCoffee break?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMDigital Work & Education PlatformsHost: Dennis La Brijn, CFPBInfo: The future of work and education is it digital, virtual or hybrid? How can we ensure that such virtual environments remain safe, promote creativity and connectivity? A difficult set of questions for the panellists.?: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PMLunch & PosterpresentationsInfo: During lunch various early-stage academics from around Europe will be sharing their research with you and show the future of research. ?: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PMPanel 4: AI to enhance (human) decisionmakingHost: Samaneh Khosrouh, Tilburg UniversityInfo: Can AI increase the quality of human decision making? What are important aspects to supervise AI's decisions? Perhaps it can even be brought to a level where AI can substitute humans? These questions will be discussed during the panel. This panel will be chaired by Huub de Jong lawyer at Turing Law.?: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PMPanel 5: Cybercrime & Law of EvidenceHost: Veljko Turanjanin, University of Kragujevac(Serbia)Info: What is crime and how is it proven? How can it be regulated? In the physical world these questions occupy the minds of many. Now imagine these questions in an endless digital and virtual realm. How can legislators and enforcement keep up? What evidence is reliable in the era of generative AI? This question will be discussed by Veljko Turanjanin, University of Kragujevac (Serbia); Renee Pattyn, Ghent University; Laurie Ritzen, Maastricht University, Irene Kamara, Tilburg University. Chair of this panel is Tom Driehuys from PWC?: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PMPanel 6: Designing Persuasion: Consumer Protection Challenges in Social Media Host: Anuj Puri, Tilburg UniversityInfo: When and how can platforms and environments persuade consumers? What is the role of dark patterns in persuading consumers to remain on the platform. What new data is gathered of participants and how does it relate to addicition? These and other questions concerning consumer persuasion will be discussed in this panel chaired by Silvia da Conca. ?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMCoffee break?: 04:30 PM - 05:45 PMClosing panel: The Virtual SelfHost: Esther Keymolen, Tilburg UniversityInfo: What impact does virtual reality have upon user's development of self and mental health? We would also like to reflect upon the relationship between ourselves (virtual users) and our virtual presence. Can we create relationships that mimic those of physical reality? Why do we feel hurt when our virtual identities are bullied or assaulted? What impact does virtual reality have upon mental development of children? Can our virtual presence help heal our physical presence? These questions will be faced head on during the closing panel chaired by Anuj Puri. Panellists include Esther Keymolen, Karlijn Massar, Ben Schouten, Alex Tavassoli and Bart van der Sloot.?: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMReceptionInfo: What better way to end the day, then with a small reception - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tilburg/conference-virtual-and-digital-worlds;-real-challenges-and-opportunities/100001988544228317 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, virtual, health-wellness, nonprofit, artificial-intelligence, science-fair, parties, entertainment, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-07-09T07:00:00Z - Duration: 7 hours 45 minutes - Location: Tilburg University - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Tilburg - **state**: NB - **country**: Netherlands - **location**: Tilburg University - **lat**: 51.5627837 - **long**: 5.0427256 - **full address**: Tilburg University, 2 Warandelaan, Tilburg, Netherlands ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Conference Virtual and Digital Worlds; Real Challenges and opportunities - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/54264018cdf664ff979f4a2d49d67288d76c9a8bcf722ce328aa29a814886453-rimg-w940-h470-dc15141a-gmir.jpg?v=1779002475 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Conference Virtual and Digital Worlds; Real Challenges and opportunities being held? - **A:** Conference Virtual and Digital Worlds; Real Challenges and opportunities takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 09:45 am to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Tilburg University, 2 Warandelaan, Tilburg, Netherlands. - **Q**: Who is organizing Conference Virtual and Digital Worlds; Real Challenges and opportunities? - **A:** Conference Virtual and Digital Worlds; Real Challenges and opportunities is organized by DIGI-APPS. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Conference Virtual and Digital Worlds; Real Challenges and opportunities is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tilburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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