Derek Bowler is Head of Eurovision Social Newswire at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), and leads the organisation's OSINT and fact-checking units. Additionally, he leads Eurovision News Spotlight, an international network focused on fact-checking and open-source intelligence (OSINT), which includes over 30 public service broadcasters.
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Münsterplatz
// Europa Zelt
With Yasmina Al-Gannabi, Steven Oldengarm and Derek Bowler
Get expert tips from Deutsche Welle, Tagesschau & NPO on social media success for public broadcasters. Learn from real case studies, join dynamic talks on the future of social media, and leave with practical strategies — all with a broad European perspective.
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LVR LandesMuseum
// Workshopraum 1
Festival ticket required
With Alina Živanović, Yasmina Al-Gannabi, Konstantinos Antonopoulos and Derek Bowler
This panel explores fresh ways to cover conflicts that connect with young audiences amid digital overload—shifting focus from violence to empathy, resilience, and community stories for a new kind of conflict reporting.