Overview

The workshop titled "Towards a Safer Web for Women: First International Workshop on Protecting Women Online" is part of The Web Conference 2025, hosted in Sydney, Australia. The workshop will take place on April 28, 2025.

We invite researchers, developers, activists, and anyone passionate about making a difference to join us. Whether you’re presenting your work, sparking innovative discussions, or simply curious about creating safer online spaces, every idea is welcome. Come engage, collaborate, and contribute to a more inclusive digital future!

Important Dates

• Paper Submission Deadline: 1 January 21 January, 2025 (final and non-extendable deadline)
• Fast Track Submission Window: 20–26 January, 2025 (More Info)
• Notification of Acceptance: 27 January, 2025
• Workshop Date: 28 April, 2025

Schedule

Our schedule is packed with insightful paper presentations, inspiring keynote talks, and engaging discussions. From academic research to lively debate, there’s something for everyone. For more details, please visit our detailed Schedule page.

Invited Speakers

• Olga Jurasz, Director of the Centre for Protecting Women Online
• Maria Nguyen, Project Lead at the eSafety Commissioner (eSafety)
• Helen Atkins, Research Activist and Consultant on Gender-Based Violence
• For further details about our keynote speakers, please visit our Keynote Speakers page.

Organisers

• Ángel Pavón Pérez, The Open University
• Miriam Fernandez, The Open University
• Tracie Farrell, The Open University
• Debora Nozza, Bocconi University
• Christine de Kock, University of Melbourne

Contact

For any inquiries, please contact us at angel.pavon-perez@open.ac.uk.