The first day is about grounding ourselves — not just in tools and terms, but in the reality we live in every day. You arrive in a bright, buzzing space filled with people like you: some quiet, some already questioning, all aware that technology surrounds us — and shapes more than we often realise.

We begin by unpacking what “digitalisation” really means. Not just screens and apps, but systems: invisible infrastructures that guide our choices, track our movements, filter our news, and even influence how we vote. Through short, interactive sessions and group reflections, you map your digital habits, trace the path of your own data, and ask where your autonomy begins — and where it might end.

There’s no coding, no pressure to perform — just open conversations, practical exercises, and space to be curious. You work in diverse teams to explore how technology affects education, health, justice, or identity. The message is clear: this is not just about innovation, it’s about power, responsibility, and participation.

In the afternoon, we will understand how digital transformation is shaping Europe — how laws emerge from conflict, how societies adapt to disruption, and how citizens can reclaim their space in the debate. By the end of the day, you’re not just someone who uses technology. You’re part of a group that questions it — and begins to imagine how it could serve people better. That’s where this journey starts.

By now, you’ve explored how technologies are built and how decisions are made. Today, you explore what happens when information itself becomes unstable — when the digital world stops helping us understand reality and starts distorting it.

The day begins with stories. Viral posts that changed elections. Fake health news that caused panic. Deepfakes that fooled millions. You don’t just look at examples — you analyse them. How did these messages spread so fast? Who benefited? What emotions were used, and what was the cost?

Then, you take on the challenge yourselves. In teams, you play two roles: one group tries to spread a fictional narrative using real disinformation tactics — clickbait, image manipulation, emotional framing. The other group has to detect, debunk, and defend. It’s intense, a little chaotic — and incredibly revealing.

In the afternoon, we meet people who face this reality every day. A journalist, fact-checker or activist working in digital media joins us to talk about what it means to chase truth in a world of bots, filters and pressure. You learn about the limits of content moderation, the dangers of outrage, and the difficult balance between free expression and digital responsibility.

By the end of the day, you’ll understand why truth is fragile in the digital age — and why protecting it is everyone’s job. You’ll start thinking differently about every post you see, every source you trust, and every link you share.

The final day is about connecting all the pieces — and stepping into the role you’ve been preparing for all week: not just a student of the digital world, but a participant in it.

The morning starts with your voice. Each team presents their project — not to win a prize, but to share a vision. You explain your idea, why it matters, how it works, and how it could grow. You listen to others do the same. Some projects are bold, some personal, some surprisingly simple — but every one of them carries the same message: we’ve learned, we care, and we’re ready to act.

Afterwards, you take a step back. In a final guided session, you reflect on the journey: What changed in how you see technology? What surprised you? What will you take home — to your school, your university, your community? What will you do differently online, or offline?

Before the day ends, we welcome you into the Network — a growing community of students from across Europe who’ve gone through this programme and want to stay connected, informed, and involved. You receive your certificate, take one last group photo, and maybe make a promise to yourself: to keep thinking critically, asking questions, and using your digital presence for something that matters.

Because being a digital citizen doesn’t mean knowing everything. It means choosing to care, to stay curious, and to shape the future — together.