On June 17, 2026, Public Defender Levan Ioseliani participated in the International Conference on Disinformation Strategies, Artificial Intelligence and the Role of Social Networks in Ensuring the Reliability of Information.

The participants in the two-day conference are discussing the impact of disinformation on electoral processes, disinformation as a policy challenge (mechanisms, triggering factors and impact), the role of artificial intelligence and social networks in electoral processes.

Speaking at the event, Levan Ioseliani emphasized the importance of protecting the right to vote, drew attention to the threats arising from disinformation, manipulation and influence on public opinion, and mechanisms for protecting against them. He introduced the participants to the mandate and activities of the Public Defender during the election period and reviewed the cooperation established between the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the Public Defender in this direction. He also thanked CEC for this cooperation and expressed his readiness to share practice with relevant agencies and international organizations.

The 13^th International Conference of Election Administrations is being organized by the Central Election Commission and is being attended by representatives of election administrations from 23 countries, international organizations working on election issues, and companies working in the field of election technologies, as well as representatives of the legislative and executive authorities of Georgia.