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FILM CONFERENCE 8 5 2 0 1 6 S X S W F I L M P R O G R A M G U I D E O n l i n e H r s s m e n t S u m m i t FILM CONFERENCE FILM CONFERENCE C O N V E R G E N C E T R A C K ONLINE HARASSMENT SUMMIT SATURDAY, MARCH 12 HYATT REGENCY AUSTIN ★ ZILKER BALLROOM 1, 2 AND 3 SATURDAY 9:30 AM HYATT REGENCY AUSTIN ZILKER BALLROOM 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUAL Industr Innovtion nd Socil Responsibilit The major game changers in tech are using innovation to promote online civility, launching new initiatives and promoting public policies that are beginning to shape discourse and support safe spaces in social media. Hear from industry leaders as they discuss their desires to not only do well, but to do good, by promoting civility online and taking a stand against online hate. #OnlineHarassment Michelle Dennedy, Cisco; Jonathan Greenblatt, Anti-Defamation League ZILKER BALLROOM 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Is Sfer, Sner & Civil Internet Possible? Over 70% of women use social media, 40% in gaming, but only 30% in tech. Many use these as outlets to speak out against stereotypes and narratives that have implicit biases. Others just have an opinion but as an opinionated woman, she is not just harassed but is threatened with rape, violence and death threats. If that woman happens to be a woman of color she gets the combination of all of the above with an addition of racial hate and threats. Many of us have experienced the unpleasant reality of being a woman who speaks freely on the internet. So what can be done? #OnlineHarassment Brianna Wu, Giant Spacekat; Shireen Mitchell, Digital Sisters; Mary Anne Franks, University Of Miami School Of Law ZILKER BALLROOM 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Wh Does Hte Thrive Online? A panel consisting of researchers, professors and experts to discuss research based studies involving online harassment and the fundamentals of online hate including, but not limited to, its terminology, instigators, targets, methods, and why online hate can be more dangerous than hate that originates offline. #OnlineHarassment Joanne St Lewis, University of Ottawa; Susan Benesch, Berkman Center For Internet And Society; Andrea Weckerle, Civilination; Maeve Duggan, Pew Research Center 11:00 AM ZILKER BALLROOM 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUAL Combting Online Hte with Compssion Is there something beyond the recursive loop of hate online? This session will define the factors that sustain online violence and explore practical steps to end it. For some, examining those elements – emotional distance, the rationale, and the predictable fight or flight responses – may lead to creative and practical ways to understand online aggressors in ways that go beyond the hatred. #OnlineHarassment Terese Wier, Austin Compassion Forum; Dr. David Pulsipher, Brigham Young University ZILKER BALLROOM 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL The Economics of Online Hrssment Companies are a fundamental part of the awareness and prevention of online harassment, but what's the cost of inaction? Leaders and experts discuss everything from how modern media culture and business practices fuels negativity, and why online harassment could mean lower profits and lost potential. #OnlineHarassment Meredith Patterson, Upstanding Hackers; Elisa Camahort Page, SheKnows Media; Kelly McBride, The Poynter Institute; Greg Gueldner, Medium ZILKER BALLROOM 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL How Fr Should We Go to Protect Hte Speech Online? As social platforms move to end hate speech on their forums, the U.S. and the world are beginning to redefine acceptable speech online – but what is it exactly? This panel will discuss hate speech, the First Amendment, counter speech, monitoring online activity, and what technology is available to protect us online. #OnlineHarassment Jeffrey Rosen, National Constitution Center; Monika Bickert, Facebook; Juniper Downs, Google; Deborah Lauter, Anti-Defamation League 12:30 PM ZILKER BALLROOM 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL To Ctch Troll Bringing together leaders from the technology industry, government and law enforcement, this discussion will shed light on the serious IRL impact of online trolling, dissect the pitfalls local and federal legislation face when prosecuting online harassment and whether new laws will improve efforts in combating online hate. #OnlineHarassment Ari Waldman, New York Law School; Katherine Clark, US House of Representatives; Sgt. B.A. Finley, Johns Creek Police Department ZILKER BALLROOM 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUAL Respond nd Protect: Expert Advice Aginst Online Hte Not only is online harassment emotionally and physically taxing – but it can also be detrimental to your personal safety. In this panel, experts will discuss methods on how to stay one step ahead of potential hackers, safeguard your personal information and the necessary steps to report online harassment. #OnlineHarassment Alon David, Red Button; Jonathan Vick, Anti-Defamation League ZILKER BALLROOM 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Women in the Medi nd Online Hrssment Women with careers in media are often the target of online harassment that ultimately impacts their careers. Hear from women leaders in activism, journalism and tech as they discuss the unique position women with high profile jobs face online and share their own experiences of online hate for simply doing their job. #OnlineHarassment Wendy Davis, State Senator; Jamia Wilson, Women Action and the Media; Soraya Chemaly, Women's Media Center; Meredith Walker, Smart Girls at the Party 3:30 PM ZILKER BALLROOM 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Bulling, Tod's Youth & the Internet Growing up is tough. Growing up in the Internet Age is even tougher. This panel will discuss the development of the first post Internet generation, the effects of online bullying and how we can implement safeguards and policies to help shield the impressionable and tech savvy youth of Generation Z. #OnlineHarassment Nika Pari Nour, The Internet Association; Emma Llanso, Center for Democracy and Technology; Cynthia Lowen, The Bully Project; Rosalind Wiseman, Cultures of Dignity ZILKER BALLROOM 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUAL Profiling Troll: Who The Are nd Wh The Do It What kind of people perpetrate online harassment and indoctrination? And who responds to extremist recruitment efforts? The answers might surprise you. Hear from experts and experienced professionals about the profiles of people who spread hate, respond to it, and recommendations for mitigating the harms they cause by creating safeguards for you and your loved ones. #OnlineHarassment Joseph Reagle, Northeastern University; Oren Segal, Anti-Defamation League ZILKER BALLROOM 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Tech nd the United Front Aginst Online Hte In this solutions-focused discussion, hear from technology experts and innovative startups who are taking action against online hate. With the shared desire to create a more civil and safe online community, industry leaders will discuss how they are developing solutions and best practices for the tech industry to implement moving forward. #OnlineHarassment Desiree Caro, HeartMob; Steve Freeman, Anti-Defamation League; Nona Farahnik, Whisper ; Sunni Pavlovic, That Game Company; Michelle Ferrier, Troll-Busters; Jonathan Godfrey, ACT 5:00 PM ZILKER BALLROOM 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLO The Frontline Defense: Communit Mngers Community managers are on the front lines of internet communities. Their jobs rely on creating and cultivating better online spaces for products and ideas to thrive. This panel will feature prominent community managers from different industries as they share their best practices and insight from their experiences. #OnlineHarassment Kate Gardiner, dstl.it; Elizabeth Plank, MIC ZILKER BALLROOM 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL Level Up: Overcoming Hrssment in Gmes Gaming experts to discuss online harassment in gaming and geek culture, how to combat it, how to design against it and how to create online communities that are moving away from harassment. The panel's topics will specifically center around research data, UI development and UX design to report and stymie online abuse. #OnlineHarassment Randi Harper, Online Abuse Prevention Initiative; Caroline Sinders, IBM Watson; Katherine Cross, Cuny Graduate Center ; Lee Rowland, ACLU