Cultivating Citizenship through Digital Connections at SXSW 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY
Cultivating Citizenship through Digital Connections
SXSW Conference and Festival
Date: March 10, 2024
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm CT
Location: JW Marriott Salon 6
In today’s digital age, the impact of online spaces on individual behavior and social interactions cannot be emphasized enough. Against the backdrop of mental health concerns and evolving social dynamics, the SXSW panel titled “Cultivating Citizenship through Digital Connections” seeks to explore the capacity of digital platforms to foster positive behaviors and healthy connections among people of all ages.
Hosted by Michael Preston, Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, this panel will feature insights from industry leaders:
- Tami Bhaumik, Vice President of Civility and Partnerships, Roblox
- Jeffrey Burrell, Head of Social Impact & Sustainability at Riot Games
- Katie Salen, Professor, UC Irvine and Co-Founder and Chief Designer, Connected Camps
Together, they will explore the question: Can we create online spaces that not only foster positive interactions, but also equip users with the skills to become responsible digital citizens?
Topics of discussion will include:
- The role of video games and social media in shaping digital citizenship
- Examples of digital experiences that promote good citizenship across age groups
- Strategies for building healthier online communities
Please join us for an engaging conversation that seeks to pave the way for a more constructive and inclusive digital future.
