During Diplo’s visit to Oman and participation in the AI and Ethics Conference: The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions in Qatar, the team will discuss the intersection of AI, governance, and diplomatic practice. In Oman, Jovan Kurbalija will deliver a public lecture Artificial Intelligence and Geopolitical Shifts: Challenges and Opportunities for Diplomacy, [...]
Between 29 September ad 1 October 2025, the College of Europe will host an executive education course on EU Diplomacy and Diplomatic Skills. The programme is dedicated to an introduction to EU diplomacy and external representation, and to a set of key diplomatic skills – reporting, communicating, and negotiations. A mix of workshops, lectures, [...]
Diplo, as a lead of the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) consortium, is pleased to invite you to the official launch of the CADE Mapping and Baseline Study Reports.The Mapping and Baseline studies shed light on the current landscape, challenges, and opportunities surrounding CSO participation in key Internet Governance (IG) spaces—such as the [...]
The 6th AI Policy Summit continues the multi-stakeholder dialogue with leading experts in exploring the use of public policy and societal engagement to capture the benefits of artificial intelligence, minimize its risks, and enhance its adoption. This year’s conference offers a unique opportunity for policymakers, business leaders, civil society, and academia to converge, exchange ideas, [...]
Diplo Academy is excited to announce the start of four online courses on 13 October 2025: Cybersecurity Economic Diplomacy Science Diplomacy Sustainable Development Diplomacy For further information or to apply, please click on the course titles above or visit our Course Catalogue Subscribe to Diplo Academy Newsletter for updates on our courses, programmes, and [...]
We are thrilled to launch Diplo’s monthly AI Community Lunch in Geneva. Join us for the first edition on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, at DiploFoundation’s offices in the WMO Building, Geneva. In the AI era, the most effective learning returns to the timeless practices of apprenticeship (learning by doing) and storytelling (learning through narrative). [...]
By Arturo Varè The Diplomat’s Pen: An Exhibition in Krakow Illuminates the Literary Tradition of Italian Diplomacy An exhibition is set to open in Kraków, Poland, offering a view into the intellectual work of Italian and Polish diplomatic officials. Titled “Pióro dyplomaty / La penna del diplomatico” (The Diplomat’s Pen), the exhibition will reveal [...]
⏰ 16:00–17:30 EAT / 14:00–15:30 CET / 13:00-14:30 UTC Background and rationale The largest and fastest-growing youth population in the world, African youth, faces a severe unemployment crisis, with millions of young people unable to find sustainable livelihoods. At the same time, the continent’s digital revolution has given rise to a vibrant gaming culture [...]
Co-organisers & host The event is co-organised by the Universal Postal Union (UPU), Giga, and DiploFoundation. It is hosted by the Giga Connectivity Centre in Geneva. Context In 2024, 2.6 billion people did not use the internet at least once every three months, with individuals in low- and middle-income countries, [...]
The Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is strengthening the ability of civil society organisations (CSOs) – especially those from the Global South – to play a stronger role in shaping digital policy. The programme, developed and delivered by DiploFoundation, guides participants through a practical, step-by-step learning journey that builds both technical knowledge [...]