Future Technological Trends Workshop
Mapping clean energy’s futureThe Future Technological Trends Workshop is a key initiative within our project, bringing together experts from academia, industry, and policy sectors to explore emerging clean energy technologies.
Designed as a hybrid event, the workshop will host 15 to 20 participants from various European countries, fostering a collaborative environment where insights into cutting-edge clean energy solutions are exchanged. Discussions will centre on identifying new technological developments, analysing their potential vulnerabilities, and integrating these insights into a multilingual lexicon of clean energy concepts. This lexicon will serve as a critical resource for researchers, policymakers, and media professionals seeking to combat disinformation and enhance public understanding of renewable energy innovations.
Key Objectives of the Workshop
1.Identifying emerging technologies
Experts will map the latest advancements in clean energy, including innovations in solar, wind, hydrogen, and bioenergy sectors. Special focus will be given to how these developments are portrayed in digital narratives and whether they are vulnerable to misrepresentation.
2. Analysing disinformation risks
By assessing how new energy technologies could be misrepresented or manipulated, the workshop aims to preempt misinformation campaigns. Participants will evaluate real-world examples of past disinformation trends and predict how similar tactics might be applied to future clean energy breakthroughs.
3. Building resilience through knowledge sharing
The event will foster a multidisciplinary exchange of scientific, industrial, and regulatory perspectives, ensuring that clean energy communication remains transparent, accessible, and resistant to manipulation. The findings from this workshop will contribute directly to the development of a multilingual lexicon designed to enhance public understanding and policy-making in the renewable energy field.
4. Enhancing the narrative Matrix for Digital Storytelling
Insights from the workshop will feed into the narrative matrix, which will serve as a foundation for digital storylines aimed at educating diverse audiences about clean energy solutions and disinformation risks. This approach integrates technical knowledge with compelling storytelling to enhance media literacy and counteract misleading narratives.
Impact and Next Steps
By the end of the workshop, participants will have contributed to a structured framework that helps track and counteract misleading energy narratives, particularly those that arise in response to emerging technologies. The results will be incorporated into ongoing research efforts, training programmes, and educational content, ensuring that experts and the general public alike are equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of clean energy and digital misinformation.
