POINT Conference

🚨 LAST CALL: Apply to be a speaker at POINT 14!
Are you a civil society activist, journalist, academic, or technologist working at the intersection of technology and public good?
👉 Do you have an idea, project, or research you’d like to share with a regional and global audience?
👉 Are you working on accountability, open data, or civic tech initiatives?
This is your chance to take the stage at POINT 14 Conference in Sarajevo (June 10–13, 2026)!
🎤 We’re looking for speakers for:
• presentations
• workshops
• interactive sessions
📅 Deadline: March 18, 2026 – don’t miss it!
🔗 Apply now 👇🏻

https://point.zastone.ba/open-call-for-speakers-at-point-14-conference/

📢 Apply for a Travel & Accommodation Fellowship for POINT 14!

Registration is now open for the POINT 14 Conference, the leading regional event dedicated to political accountability, technology, media and civic activism.

From June 10-13, 2026, Sarajevo will once again bring together civil society leaders, journalists, technologists, policymakers and researchers from the Western Balkans, Europe and beyond.

🎉 This year’s conference is especially significant as we celebrate 25 years of CA “Why not”.

✈️ A limited number of travel and accommodation fellowships is available.

📅 Application deadline: April 30, 2026

🔗 Read more and apply here 👇
https://point.zastone.ba/apply-for-a-travel-and-accommodation-fellowship-at-the-point-14-conference/

Apply for a Travel and Accommodation Fellowship at the POINT 14 Conference! - Point conference Registration is now open for the POINT 14 Conference, the leading regional event dedicated to political accountability, technology, media, and civic activism. This year, the conference will be held on June 10th – 13th, at Sarajevo’s Youth Centre (Dom mladih). POINT (Political Accountability and ...

🎤 Open Call for Speakers - POINT 14 Conference

If you are working on an innovative project, researching a topic relevant to the regional and global POINT audience, implementing impactful initiatives or wish to share your skills through a workshop, presentation or an interactive session - we encourage you to apply!

👉 Apply here:
https://point.zastone.ba/open-call-for-speakers-at-point-14-conference/

🗓️ Deadline: March 18, 2026

Open Call for Speakers at POINT 14 Conference - Point conference Are you a civil society activist, journalist, academic, technologist or practitioner using technology for the public good? Are you looking for a platform to present your idea, project or research? Do you work on initiatives related to government accountability, transparency, open data, media integri...

📢 SAVE THE DATE: POINT 14

Join us in Sarajevo as we explore the future of democracy, technology and civic action - while celebrating 25 years of CA “Why not”.

🗓 June 10-13, 2026
📍 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

👉 See you at POINT 14!

SAVE THE DATE: POINT 14 - Point conference Political realities are evolving faster than ever and the space for civic action is being reshaped before our eyes. This year, as we gather for POINT 14, we do so while also marking an important milestone – 25 years since CA “Why not” was founded. So, while we search for answers on how our fut...

The panel “The Fog of Information War: Russian Strategies in Bordering Nations” gathered speakers to discuss how disinformation and media manipulation are used to influence public opinion and destabilize neighbouring countries. Organized in cooperation with the Unlock Festival and the Prague Civil Society Center, the session explored Russia’s evolving tactics in the region and their broader geopolitical impact.

The Fog of Information War: Russian Strategies in Bordering Nations - Point conference On Friday morning, the amphitheater of Dom mladih became a center of debate on disinformation and geopolitical influence, as leading voices gathered for the panel “The Fog of Information War: Russian Strategies in Bordering Nations”. The event, held in cooperation with the Unlock Festival and th...

As the war in Ukraine continues, an initiative is working to ensure that the stories of survivors and witnesses are not lost in time or propaganda. The Reckoning Project is not only documenting Russian war crimes in real time but also transforming personal testimonies into legally admissible evidence, challenging disinformation, and pushing for justice on a global scale.

Documenting Russian War Crimes in Ukraine: An Introduction to The Reckoning Project - Point conference As the war in Ukraine continues, an initiative is working to ensure that the stories of survivors and witnesses are not lost in time—or propaganda. The Reckoning Project is not only documenting Russian war crimes in real time, but also transforming personal testimonies into legally admissible evid...

Moderated by Tijana Cvjetičanin from CA “Why not”, the session gathered Victoire Rio, a tech accountability advocate, and Tajana Broz from Faktograf.hr, who shared examples of AI’s use in recent political campaigns.

From bots on TikTok to AI-generated propaganda series targeting political opponents, panelists explored the growing impact of artificial intelligence on elections and public trust.

📸 Photos from Day 2 of the POINT 13 Conference

At POINT 13, a panel "How to Advocate for Whole-of-society Approach vs Information Threats" explored how the Western Balkans can respond to disinformation with a coordinated, region-wide approach.

Svetlana Siljanoska and Filip Stojanovski from Metamorphosis Foundation spoke about the need for better cooperation between institutions, civil society, and media.

The discussion focused on practical ways to rebuild trust, improve coordination, and adapt to emerging challenges, especially in the context of AI-driven manipulation.

How to Advocate for a Whole-of-Society Approach Against Information Threats - Point conference In the Western Balkans, where disinformation spreads quickly and trust in institutions remains fragile, a new strategy is emerging to combat information threats that unites the region in coordinated defense. Recent efforts revealed the urgent need for a “whole-of-society” approach to counter the...

From student blockades to nationwide marches, Serbia’s ongoing protest movement has sparked important conversations about civil disobedience, disinformation, and the role of youth in shaping democratic futures.

At POINT 13, the panel “Protests in Serbia – Past, Present and Future” brought together activists, journalists, and academics to explore the origins of the current protests and what they may mean for the future of the country.

Protests in Serbia – Past, Present and Future - Point conference The hot topic across all the Western Balkans is the current protests in Serbia. One of the key sessions from day two on Point 13 conference was about an important and inspirative sign of civil disobedience shaped in protests in Serbia. The panelists on the session named “Protests in Serbia – Pas...

Panel "Documenting Russian War Crimes in Ukraine: An Introduction to The Reckoning Project" opened a conversation about the importance of preserving evidence and truth in the face of ongoing war and disinformation.

Journalists Iryna Kyporenko and Mykhaylo Shtekel, members of The Reckoning Project, discussed how personal testimonies from the front lines are transformed into legally admissible evidence. The panel, moderated by Elliot Short (Open Information Partnership), explored how this initiative documents war crimes and counters false narratives.