Terrorist Content Online (TCO): European Counter-Measures and the Role of Artificial Intelligence
The ALLIES Project aims to equip micro and small Hosting Service Providers (HSPs) with the necessary tools and guidance to comply with the stringent requirements under the Terrorist Content Online (TCO) Regulation. The ALLIES project final event will bring together key stakeholders, including HSPs, Law Enforcement Authorities (LEAs), National Authorities, technical companies, sister projects, and EU Representatives for an in-depth exploration of the regulatory, operational, and technological landscape in which HSPs and National Authorities operate.
This event will focus on presenting the innovative AI-based solutions developed through the ALLIES project, designed to enhance detection and reporting mechanisms for illegal content while addressing the specific needs and limitations of small HSPs. Highlights will include demonstrations of advanced tools and frameworks developed by ALLIES. Discussions will explore collaborative strategies among stakeholders to strengthen compliance with the TCO Regulation and bolster a safer online environment across Europe.
Attendees will also gain insights into the synergies created with the TATE and FRISCO projects, which further support the development of resilient infrastructures for content moderation and compliance. The event aims to foster dialogue on sustainable practices, cross-sector partnerships, and the future roadmap for EU-compliant content management within the hosting service sector.
- Agenda 20.02.2025 (Subject to minor changes)
9:30 – 10:00
Registration and Coffee
10:00 – 10:30
WELCOME
- Key Note Speaker – Friederike Wegener, Policy Officer (Directorate-General Migration and Home Affairs, DG-HOME)
- Project Officer of ALLIES – Koralia Kontou (Directorate-General Migration and Home Affairs, DG-HOME)
- Project Coordinator Introduction – Denitsa Kozhuharova (Law and Internet Foundation)
10:30 – 11:15
PANEL 1 – Terrorist online trends, & TCO Regulations
This panel will explore emerging trends in terrorist content online and their implications for security and public safety. It will delve into the key requirements and challenges of the EU Terrorist Content Online (TCO) Regulation, highlighting its role in combating the spread of extremist material. Experts from national authorities and LEAs will share insights, discuss best practices, and address enforcement challenges.
Moderator: Mossos d´Esquadra Representative
Speakers: Giorgia Cascone (Transcrime), Sean McCafferty (Metropolitan University Prague), Representative Tech Against Terrorism, George Sarris (Hosting B2B).
11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30
PANEL 2 – Responding to Online Terrorist Content
This panel discusses how Europe is strengthening online safety. It brings in the discussion the perspectives of National Authorities and LEAs on the TCO Regulation and showcases the real risks connected to online terrorism content.
Moderator: Bernhard Jäger, SYNYO GmbH
Speakers: Mossos d´Esquadra Representative, Gabriel Tim-Jesko (Federal Network Agency, Germany), Simeon Sugarev (General Directorate Combating Organised Crime, Bulgaria), Florentino Parra (Representative of National Authority CITCO, Spain).
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 14:15
Panel 3 – Artificial Intelligence vs. Counter-Terrorism and Criminality
This panel brings together different think tanks, universities and other EU-funded projects, to discuss the role of AI in countering crimes, encompassing the different FCT threats. Are there common lessons learned or good practices in the use of AI and disruptive technologies to counter criminality?
Moderator: Denitsa Kozhuharova, Law and Internet Foundation
Speakers: Dimitris Charalampakis (Novelcore), Representative Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Athanasios Davvetas (Demokritos), Merlina Herbach (International Centre for Counter-Terrorism – ICCT), Freek Bomhof (TNO).
14:15 – 15:30
ALLIES Artificial Intelligence Tools Showcase
This session showcases the technical component of ALLIES and the tools developed.
The ALLIES Platform and its functionalities
Speakers: George Kalpakis (The Centre for Research & Technology, Hellas – CERTH)
Showcases the technical component of ALLIES and the tools developed
Speakers: Christos Avgerinos (CATALINK)
15:30 – 15:45
Coffe Break
15:45 – 16:15
European Effort towards the implementation of the TCO Regulation
This session showcases highlight the effort from the European Agencies to counter the threat of the Terrorist Content Online. In particular, how CEPOL is supporting LEAs in countering online terrorism, and in particular what specific training for the application of the TCO Regulation are addressing, as well as understand lessons learned from the CEPOL experience.
Speakers: Santos Vaz Paulo Domingos (CEPOL)
16:15 – 16:45
Terrorist Content Online (TCO) Cluster: a joint effort to maximise the outcomes.
This session will describe the cooperation among the three projects TATE, FRISCO and ALLIES, and how cooperation can lead to efficient maximisation of the results.
Moderator: Serena Bianchi, SYNYO
Presentation of Tech Against Terrorism Europe Project
Speaker: Andrew Staniforth (SAHER)
Presentation of FRISCO Project
Speaker: Pierre Sivignon (CIVIPOL)
16:45
Closure
We recommend our guests to book their stay at the President Hotel, the venue for the conference. To secure your reservation, please contact the hotel directly at *events@president.gr* and mention that you are booking for the *ALLIES Final Event* to ensure the appropriate arrangements.