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Conference 18–20 Nov 2025 Auckland, New Zealand Registration Open

OASIIS Annual Conference 2025: Securing the Asia-Pacific Information Sphere

The premier regional gathering of investigative journalists, fact-checkers, AI ethicists, and policymakers addressing cross-border information integrity.

Dr. Sarah Jenkins
Dr. Sarah Jenkins
Conference Chair & Research Lead • Auckland University
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OASIIS Annual Conference 2025: Securing the Asia-Pacific Information Sphere
Delegates gathering at the plenary auditorium during the OASIIS Annual Regional Conference. • Photo by OASIIS Media Pool / Auckland Directorate
Event Overview & Key Objectives

What You Will Gain From This Session

1

Convene over 400 civic leaders, technologists, and researchers across 25 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

2

Unveil the 2026 Regional Standard on Synthetic Media Attribution and Watermarking.

3

Deliver 16 hands-on technical masterclasses on generative AI forensics, dark web tracking, and open-source verification.

4

Facilitate multilateral policy roundtables with regulatory authorities and international civil society groups.

400+
Expected Delegates
Across 25 countries
32
Keynotes & Panels
3 intensive tracks
16
Hands-On Labs
OSINT & AI forensics
Programme Details

Event Agenda & Schedule

Day 1 · 18 Nov 2025
Regional Threat Landscapes & Emerging AI Vectors
08:30 – 09:30 Main Foyer

Delegate Registration & Morning Networking Reception

Speaker: OASIIS Secretariat
09:30 – 11:00 Grand Auditorium

Opening Plenary: Information Geopolitics in Asia-Oceania 2025–2030

Speaker: Dr. Anya Sharma & Keynote Panel
11:30 – 13:00 Room 201

Track A: Forensic Detection of Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour

Speaker: David Chen (CyberTrust Oceania)
14:00 – 15:30 Room 202

Track B: Cross-Border Verification Networks in Crisis Situations

Speaker: Haryo Wibowo (CekFakta)
16:00 – 17:30 Grand Auditorium

Townhall: Regulatory Responses vs Civil Liberties in the Digital Era

Speaker: Multi-Stakeholder Panel
Day 2 · 19 Nov 2025
Technical Forensics, Countermeasures & Tooling
09:00 – 10:30 Grand Auditorium

Keynote: Next-Generation Audio & Video Deepfake Forensics

Speaker: Prof. Kenji Takahashi (Tokyo Fact-Lab)
11:00 – 12:30 Lab 3

Workshop: Real-time Signal Triaging with Early Warning API v1.2

Speaker: OASIIS Tech Directorate
13:30 – 15:00 Room 201

Session: Community Resilience & Grassroots Fact-Checking in Small Island States

Speaker: Maria Santos (Verifica)
15:30 – 17:00 Grand Auditorium

Fireside Chat: AI Platform Transparency Commitments

Speaker: Industry Representatives
Day 3 · 20 Nov 2025
Action Agendas, Joint Declarations & Closing
09:30 – 11:30 Breakout Rooms

Working Groups: Drafting the Auckland 2025 Action Roadmap

Speaker: Track Chairs
12:00 – 13:30 Grand Auditorium

Closing Plenary: Adoption of the Regional Watermarking Standard

Speaker: Steering Committee
14:00 – 16:00 Harbour Terrace

Farewell Reception & Bilateral Partnership Meetings

Speaker: All Delegates
Expert Faculty

Featured Speakers & Panellists

Dr. Anya Sharma
Opening Keynote

Dr. Anya Sharma

Chair, Steering Committee • Media Integrity Asia
Prof. Kenji Takahashi
Deepfake Forensics

Prof. Kenji Takahashi

Vice-Chair & AI Ethicist • Tokyo Fact-Lab
Maria Santos
Community Resilience

Maria Santos

Pacific & SEA Lead • Verifica Philippines
David Chen
OSINT & Network Analysis

David Chen

Technical Operations Lead • CyberTrust Oceania
Venue & Access

Logistics & Participation Guidelines

Physical Location:

Aotearoa Convention Centre & Virtual Stream
Auckland, New Zealand

Format & Streaming:

Hybrid (In-Person & Live Stream)
Accredited virtual stream links and credentials are sent to registered delegates 48 hours prior.

Documentation
OASIIS Annual Conference 2025: Programme & Delegate Guide
PDF • 4.2 MB • Released: November 2025
Event Tracks & Categorization
#Conference #Auckland #Artificial Intelligence #Forensics #Policy #IFCN
Dr. Sarah Jenkins
About the Host / Convener

Dr. Sarah Jenkins

Conference Chair & Research Lead • Auckland University

Dr. Sarah Jenkins is an Associate Professor of Information Security and Chair of the OASIIS 2025 Conference Steering Committee.

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