Former Islamic extremists, Neo Nazis and drug dealers for Google Dublin conference
The web giant is to co-host the event via its new ‘think/do tank’ scheme called Google Ideas.
The June conference is the brainchild of the US think-tank, the Council on Foreign Relations and is designed to generate new and innovative ways to address the threat posed by radicalization.
The seminar will be attended and address by victims of terrorism, diplomats, academics, civil society organizations and the private sector.
Director of Google Ideas Jared Cohen told the Irish Times: “This is our first public event and part of the reason why we are doing this is that radicalization is a really tough challenge that we face.
“Dublin was chosen as the location because of its positive experience of dealing with violent extremism in the Northern Ireland peace process. It is also centrally located for participants, who will travel from all over the world to attend.”
A key role at the seminar will be played by the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation.
The Wicklow centre has been invited to share its experience in working with former paramilitaries in Northern Ireland.
“Symbolically Ireland’s experience with violent extremism has been one that we have seen has proven to be important,” added Cohen.
