International tech organization SocialBoost and impact tech Accelerator 1991 are launching the 1991 Hackathon: Media, a three-day event focused on identifying digital solutions to counter disinformation, analyse data for media, and develop cyber hygiene. The event will take place on January 20th-22nd, 2023, at the Google Campus in Warsaw, Poland and online. A pre-event and a conference will precede the hackathon. The events will bring together professionals from VoxСheck, AIN.UA and other experts in media and digitalisation to share the most painful issues related to disinformation. NATO is a partner of the hackathon.

With the support of international donors, tech corporations, and governments, the winning projects will be developed further and receive professional mentorship support for one month after the hackathon. This includes access to the 1991 network of startups, investors, and experts, individual meetings and consultations, and tech support. ​​The best teams will also have the opportunity to work with leading specialists in the field and receive perks from tech partners.

On top of that, the launch of the European Ukrainian Digital Network, aimed at uniting all tech professionals and Ukrainians living in the European Union today, will be announced by the leading panel of speakers at the hackathon.