The Digital Futures Project is pleased to announce the successful completion of its 1st International Educational Workshop, held in Larnaka, Cyprus from July 15-19, 2024. This event, marked by insightful sessions and collaborative discussions, brought together key stakeholders from various sectors in Cyprus to address pressing issues in cyber security, cyber safety and digital literacy.

The first day featured a series of engaging presentations and interactive sessions focusing on cyber safety and online victimization as well as online fraud and protective strategies, led by Dr. Rafael Sofokleous from the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth.

Following up Dr. Antria Procopiou from the University of Lancashire Cyprus, Altani Batoudaki from ADACOM Ltd, Vasilis Sikkis from QSecure Ltd and Costas Senekki from International Cybersecurity Institute provided their professional insights with presentations on gender-based hate in the metaverse, the impact of cybersecurity on organizational culture, a look into the profession of ethical hacking and insights on social engineering.

On the second day of the meeting the participants were welcomed by Dr. Yianna Danidou from the European University Cyprus where participants were introduced to cybersecurity essentials. The workshop also featured hands-on activities through the OnSafe Erasmus+ project focusing on online sexual risks and threats, and the CybARverse Erasmus+ project, which utilizes immersive technologies (AR/VR) for cybersecurity training in vocational education and training (VET).

The event was offered to 14 young persons and youth workers from Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania and Greece. Participants also enjoyed cultural activities such as a city walking tour of Larnaka and a visit to Nicosia, which fostered networking and collaboration in a more informal setting. These activities were instrumental in building stronger connections among the participants, enhancing the overall experience.

The Digital Futures Project (Project Code: 2023-3-CY02-KA210-YOU-000172933) aims to enhance digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness through a series of educational workshops and collaborative efforts among European partners. The project brings together experts and stakeholders to share knowledge, develop strategies, and implement best practices in the field of digital education. The project is led by the Cyprus Computer Society and the following organizations are part of the project consortium: Asociacija IVAIGO from Lithuania, Asociatia STEM4RO from Romania, and the Startup Greece from Greece.

For more information about the Project and upcoming events, please visit our Facebook page @DigitalFuturesProject or contact us on [email protected]