"United Against Big Tech: How Journalists and Geeks Can Fight for a Fairer Digital Future" is a presentation where journalist Natalia and technologist Babak will explore how media professionals and tech experts can join forces to challenge the power of Big Tech. Natalia will highlight how investigative journalism exposes corporate abuses, while Babak will demonstrate how hackers and developers can build privacy-focused tools, analyze data leaks, and create decentralized alternatives to monopolistic platforms. Together, they’ll discuss real-world strategies—from secure whistleblowing systems to algorithmic transparency—and show how collaboration between storytellers and coders can reclaim digital rights. This dynamic duo will argue that by combining journalism’s reach with tech’s innovation, they can push back against surveillance capitalism, misinformation, and unchecked corporate power—ultimately paving the way for a more ethical and democratic internet.