Events for May 14 - January 20

Visit from participants of the Digital Policy Leadership Program, University of St. Gallen

Under the framework of the Digital Policy Leadership Program (DPLP), a joint initiative between Insper Brazil and the University of St. Gallen, a group of students will visit Diplo and meet with some of their experts. The group will discuss opportunities and challenges related to artificial intelligence policy, digital trade, and internet governance. They [...]

Tech attache briefing: The road to WSIS+20 high-level review

Geneva Geneva, Switzerland

The event is part of a series of regular briefings the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) is delivering for diplomats at permanent missions and delegations in Geneva following digital policy issues. It is an invitation-only event. *** About a year from now, a high-level meeting will be convened at the UN General Assembly to review [...]

How to prepare diplomats for the AI era?

WMO Building, 7bis Avenue de la Paix, Geneva (Attic Conference Room) 7bis Avenue de la Paix, Geneva, Switzerland

The Permanent Missions of Malta, Mexico, and Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva, together with DiploFoundation, invite you to an anniversary event and master briefing: How to prepare diplomats for the AI Era? The future of diplomatic training and education 11 December 2024 WMO Building, 7bis Avenue de la Paix, Geneva (Attic Conference [...]

Implementing AI in daily work: Training for the EU staff in Geneva

Geneva Geneva, Switzerland

Diplo will deliver specialised, exercise-based training, ‘Implementing AI in Daily Work’, for the EU Permanent Delegation to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva and the EU Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization (WTO). AI technology holds immense potential to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency across various sectors, including diplomacy. [...]

10th Geneva Engage Awards

Geneva and online Geneva, Switzerland

Event description Join us on 4 February for the Geneva Engage Awards, where we celebrate the remarkable efforts of International Geneva actors in digital outreach and online engagement. This year’s event is especially significant as we mark the 10th anniversary of the awards under the theme Engage2Connect. Together, we’ll reflect on the journey of [...]

February 2025 online courses | Diplo Academy

Online

Diplo Academy is excited to announce the start of five online courses on 17 February 2025: Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Governance, and Policy Frameworks Humanitarian Diplomacy Introduction to Internet Governance Multilateral Diplomacy Public Diplomacy Humanitarian Diplomacy For further information or to apply, please click on the course titles above or visit our course catalogue. *** [...]

Digital Diplomacy and Tourism in Africa: Unlocking Opportunities for Growth and Collaboration

Online

IntroductionAfrica, with its diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and rich heritage, holds immense potential as a leading global tourism destination. However, the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for innovation and adaptation in promoting and managing tourism. Digital diplomacy—the use of digital technologies to achieve diplomatic objectives—has emerged as a critical tool for fostering international collaboration, enhancing [...]

Training for the Republic of Serbia Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection

Diplo Centar Belgrade Braničevska 12a, Belgrade, Serbia

The representatives of the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Serbia will participate in a specialised training session on 3 April 2025, aimed at strengthening their expertise in data protection and privacy in the AI era. Organised by GIZ, this training will equip participants with the [...]

Digital Sovereignty and the open internet: Can they coexist?

Online

The Internet Governance Project (IGP) in collaboration with the Quello Center will gather scholars of differing views to debate what digital sovereignty means, how it is being used as a label, and whether the various interpretations of the term are compatible with the foundational values of the open internet. The event will take place on 4 [...]

Briefing on digital governance for Armenian CSOs

Online

Diplo lecturers will lead an online briefing on digital governance for civil society organisations (CSOs) in Armenia on 9 April. The session, organised by GIZ, will provide an initial mapping of key digital governance issues, actors, and processes, offering participants an overview of the evolving landscape.The briefing will also serve as an opportunity to gather [...]