ALIA Magazine, which aims to open new spaces at the intersection of law, technology, art, and digital ethics, has achieved a significant milestone on the international stage.

At the recent Digeat Festival 2025 held in Lecce, ALIA was among the recipients of the Rivista DIGEAT Awards. The award was accepted on behalf of the magazine by its Editor-in-Chief, Sema Selek, during the festival’s closing ceremony.

This prestigious recognition highlights ALIA’s rapidly growing impact through its interdisciplinary contributions on digital culture, artificial intelligence, data protection, innovative governance models, and the transformation of art in the digital age.

Digeat Festival 2025: One of the Leading Events on Digital Culture

Organised in collaboration with the Puglia Region, the festival brought together academics, legal professionals, data specialists, creative industry representatives, and public-sector leaders from across Europe and the Mediterranean.

Panels and workshops explored a diverse range of topics, including open data, cybersecurity, AI ethics, digital sustainability, digital transformation policies, and social innovation.

ALIA’s Vision Recognized

Accepting the award on behalf of the magazine, Editor-in-Chief Sema Selek shared the following remarks:

“ALIA was founded with the ambition of creating an innovative space where law, technology and art converge in the digital age. Our goal is to build a publishing model that strengthens knowledge exchange at both national and international levels, gives voice to young researchers, and encourages interdisciplinary thinking.
This award confirms the validity of our mission and shows that our voice is beginning to be heard across Europe.”

This recognition demonstrates that ALIA is not only a magazine, but also an emerging cultural and academic bridge within the global digital landscape.

New International Collaborations on the Horizon

Throughout the festival’s panels and academic sessions, ALIA established new connections with institutions, scholars, and professionals from Italy, the Balkans, and the wider Mediterranean region.

In the coming period, ALIA plans to develop;international co-publishing projects, academic collaborations across Europe and beyond, thematic dossiers on AI governance and digital ethics, special issues dedicated to art and digital culture.

We extend our gratitude to Andrea Lisi, the organiser of the Digeat Festival, as well as the entire festival team. Our appreciation also goes to all ALIA contributors, advisors, and readers who continue to support the magazine’s journey. 

About ALIA Magazine

ALIA is an independent digital culture magazine that explores the legal, technological, artistic, and societal dimensions of the digital age from an international perspective.
Its mission is to contribute to global discussions, open new intellectual spaces, and build a shared language among researchers, thinkers, and creators worldwide.