The modernization of the global information environment, broader application of advanced technologies in the field of media, and overall digitization processes provided for formation of a new and dynamic media space around the world. On July 19-21, 2025, the cities of Khankendi and Shusha, Azerbaijan was host the 3nd Shusha Global Media Forum entitled “Digital Pathways: Strengthening Information and Media Resilience in the Age of AI” to run a broad analysis of the trends observed in the new media environment, expand and improve international cooperation in the field of media, follow the leading trends in this field, and investigate the application mechanisms of the opportunities created by innovative evolution for creative industries.
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Program
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Day 119.07.2025
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Day 220.07.2025
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Day 321.07.2025
17:00
Keynote address and the meeting of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev with the participants of the
3rd Shusha Global Media Forum in Khankendi
09:00-10:00
Acquaintance with outdoor exhibition
10:00 - 10:05
Opening Ceremony - Opening Video
Master of ceremonies (MoC): Jane Witherspoon - Euronews,
Guy Shone - AnewZ
10:05 - 10:30
Welcome remarks
Hikmat Hajiyev
Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan - Head of the Department of Foreign Policy Affairs of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan
10:30 - 12:00
1st panel discussion
Innovative Approaches: Media Literacy in the Digital Age
11:00-12:00
Parallel event: Presentation by the Media Team of the OTS about the work in the
fields of information and media across the Turkic world
12:00 - 13:00
Transfer from Shusha to Aghdam
13:00 - 14:30
Lunch in the Aghdam City Hotel
14:30-15:10
Guided tour at the Aghdam Imarat Complex
15:10-16:00
Introduction to the Aghdam Railway and Bus Station Complex
16:00-17:00
Visiting Khidirli village
17:00-18:00
Transfer from Aghdam to Shusha
17:00-18:00
Parallel event: Roundtable on "AZERTAC at 105: The Past, Present, and Future of
Cooperation" in Lachin
20:00
Gala dinner and musical performances
10:00-11:30
2nd panel discussion
Media Literacy as the Guarantee of Information Security
10:30-11:30
Parallel event: Side event of AnewZ and screening of the "Destination: Shusha,
Azerbaijan" documentary
11:30-12:00
Tea and coffee break
12:00-12:45
One-on-one discussion
Journalism in the AI Era: Preserving Truth Amid Automation
12:45-14:30
Lunch
14:30-15:30
3rd panel discussion (Initial Remarks Format)
How Social Media Evolution Affects Public Trust: Embracing Media Literacy
15:30-16:00
Closing of the Forum
16:15-17:30
Parallel event: Side event on “Adapting to the Next Generation Audience and Media”
18:30-21:00
Outdoor dining with a special menu by the famous chefs
Quotes
Holger Friedrich
İCRAÇI DİREKTOR , “BERLINER ZEITUNG” QƏZETİ
Climate change is a very serious and important topic. Journalists should be more knowledgeable about this issue.
Nigar Arpadarai
BMT-NİN İQLİM DƏYİŞİKLİYİ ÜZRƏ YÜKSƏK SƏVİYYƏLİ ÇEMPİONU, COP29
We invite everyone to Baku, as each individual has a role to play in the climate action. Baku provides an ideal platform for this crucial effort.
Gi Woong Jung
PHD; MÜDİR MÜAVİNİ, HK PROFESSOR, HK+ MİLLİ STRATEGİYALAR ARAŞDIRMA LAYİHƏSİ AGENTLİYİ; VİTSE-PREZİDENT, KOREYA SİYASİ ELM ASSOSİASİYASI; PROFESSOR, HANKUK XARİCİ TƏDQİQATLAR UNİVERSİTETİ
While utilizing AI-powered data is crucial in combating disinformation, the producers of the final product must be held accountable.
Leslie Richer
İNFORMASİYA VƏ KOMMUNİKASİYA DİREKTORU, AFRİKA İTTİFAQI KOMİSSİYASI
As the African Union, we have adopted a continental strategy for 2024 aimed at enhancing our contribution to the global digital platform. We are collaborating closely with Wikipedia to ensure that artificial intelligence cites accurate information. Effective use of AI is crucial.
Paolo Liebl Von Schirach
PREZİDENT, QLOBAL SİYASƏT İNSTİTUTU (GPI); PROFESSOR, SİYASİ ELM VƏ BEYNƏLXALQ MÜNASİBƏTLƏR, BAY ATLANTİK UNİVERSİTETİ (BAU), VAŞİNQTON
It can become a nightmare when computers start acting on their own, as limiting its use solely for positive purposes or regulating its application may prove challenging.
Salah Negm
DİREKTOR, “AL JAZEERA ENGLISH” XƏBƏR KANALI
Disinformation differs from misinformation by intent and motive. Our role as media is actually to enliven people by telling them what is exactly, getting them to the surface, discussing it, getting their opinion, people's opinion about it.
Thembisa Fakude
BAŞ İCRAÇI DİREKTOR, “MAIL AND GUARDIAN” QƏZETİ (M&G)
We've moved from disinformation to an era of perpetual misinformation. This is a significant challenge, especially on topics like climate change, where varying opinions persist due to longstanding misinformation.
Mohamed Er-Raji
PHD; MEDİA TƏDQİQATLARI ŞÖBƏSİNİN MÜDİRİ, ƏL-CƏZİRƏ ARAŞDIRMALAR MƏRKƏZİ
As a news agency, we must prioritize accuracy, speed, and objectivity. Our confidence should not be undermined by instances of fake news. Disinformation is disseminated not only by certain private institutions but also by government entities.
Charles Veley
TƏSİSÇİSİ, MTP (ƏN ÇOX SƏYAHƏT EDƏNLƏR) KLUBU
Some people write comments like “why do you support ethnic cleansing and barbarism?” However, I have stated that I am simply conveying the truth about what I have witnessed.
From world to Shusha, voices unite to protect the thruth
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