Ainize Martínez Soto: Love in the Time of Apps
Friday, May 1 | 16:00
Ainize Martínez Soto explores how dating platforms are reshaping modern romance. From swipes and ghosting to sexting and cyber dating abuse, digital intimacy brings both excitement and risk. Drawing on psychology, this talk examines how algorithms, online communication, and power dynamics shape attraction, relationships, and the darker side of online dating.
Vojtěch Mýlek: We Met in Virtual Reality
Saturday, May 2 | 16:30
How does online dating work? This documentary offers an intimate look at the VRChat platform, connecting people from around the world. Through authentic conversations and everyday interactions, it explores how relationships form in virtual spaces, especially during the COVID pandemic. The film reveals the immersive reality of online worlds and the unexpected human closeness they can foster, showing that digital connections can feel as real as life itself.
Vojtěch Mýlek: NETkonference: Common Ground in the Communication of (not only) Science
Saturday, May 2 | 17:00
NETkonference is a gathering dedicated to sharing inspiring experiences among those engaged in communicating and popularizing science. This year's program centered on the theme of Common Ground, examining situations where it fails and communication stalls—between scientists and the public, science and the media, institutions, or across disciplines. The conference features short talks by scientists, communicators, filmmakers, PR specialists, and project managers, followed by audience discussions. Emphasis is placed on openness, reflection, and transferable insights that help others build real common ground. The event is co-organized by the SciComHub association, which brings together enthusiasts and professionals and fosters meaningful dialogue between science and society.
