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SUMMARY:Update for the least and other developing countries about international cybersecurity processes
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe webinar\, co-organised by ITU\, Diplo\, and UNIDIR\, aims to enhance the participant’s knowledge on international cyber diplomatic processes\, with focus on the Open Ended Working Group (OEWG) on securing ICTs. The webinar is especially tailored for technical professionals in cybersecurity\, policy makers\, and diplomats from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and other developing countries to better understand current cyber diplomacy discussions happening at the international level. Experts from UNIDIR (UN Institute for Disarmament Research) and DiploFoundation\, as well as voices from developing countries\, will participate in the discussion. \nThe event will take place online on Tuesday 18 July\, 4am –5.30am EDT. \nTo register for the event \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/update-for-the-least-and-other-developing-countries-about-international-cybersecurity-processes/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Empowering African Digital Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nToday’s diplomacy is greatly impacted by digital technology\, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital technologies multiply and amplify the number of voices and accelerate the pace of dissemination of information in international policymaking and diplomacy. In addition\, these technologies enable faster and more cost-effective delivery of traditional diplomatic services. It is\, therefore\, imperative that stakeholders discuss the issues arising from the interaction of technologies and diplomacy. \nThe webinar will explore digital technologies and their impact on the African diplomatic space and will discuss the following: \n\nDigital priorities in foreign policies and international relations\,\nSpecific international digital governance processes\,\nWays to strengthen the participation of African stakeholders in International Geneva\,\nEconomic and development considerations in bilateral and multilateral relations\,\nStrengthening of the whole-of-government approach\,\nFacilitation of the whole-of-society approach\,\nWays to foster coordinated positions in international digital governance\, and\nLong-term approaches for building the next generation of diplomats and policymakers’ academic\, research and digital policy capacities.\n\nThis event will bring together Diplo alumni and stakeholders from government\, civil society\, the private sector\, donor agencies\, and academia. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/empowering-african-digital-diplomacy/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Women in Diplomacy – Equal representation: Are we there yet?
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nMonday\, 26 June\, 8am EDT (14:00 CEST) Online \nThe second-ever Women in Diplomacy Day is coming up on 24 June and we’re having an online event the following Monday\, 26 June to use this opportunity to ask some important questions and exchange experiences and ideas. Women (and men) active in various areas of diplomacy and foreign policy will speak about their experiences\, try to answer some difficult questions\, and discuss participants’ questions and comments. \n\nWhat are the key challenges faced by women in diplomatic careers\, and how can we overcome these challenges?\nHow can diplomacy benefit from greater gender diversity and inclusion?\nWhat strategies have successful women in diplomacy and foreign policy employed to navigate the male-dominated landscape?\nWhat initiatives or policies can be implemented to promote equal opportunities for women in diplomatic appointments and leadership positions?\nWhat mentorship and networking opportunities exist for women in diplomacy\, and how can they be expanded or improved?\n\nWomen remain underrepresented in ambassadorship positions across the world. Out of 4\,060 ambassadors currently appointed in 2021 only 842 were women\, according to the AGDA Women in Diplomacy Index. This indicates that the total share of women ambassadors stands at 20.7% for 2021. The data shows that Sweden takes the lead in having appointed the highest share of women ambassadors and permanent representatives in 2021\, with 48.1% of the country’s ambassadorial posts being held by women in 2021\, or 50 women ambassadors out of 104. Canada’s share of women ambassadors stands at a close 46.3% having appointed 44 women ambassadors out of 95 posts. \nRegister×Last year\, the UN adopted the ‘Women in Diplomacy Day’ to be observed on 24 June every year. H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid\, President of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly remarked: \n\nWomen working in diplomacy have made critical contributions to shaping the multilateral system we have inherited today. For example\, women diplomats played an essential role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, the first treaty to articulate the fundamental human rights that should be universally protected. \nYet\, despite the evident contributions of women to diplomacy and multilateral decision-making\, they continue to be underrepresented in senior diplomatic positions. And they still suffer the deep-rooted legacies of sexism\, which hinder their professional advancement and obscure their contributions and achievements. \nThese facts underscore the importance of this resolution being adopted. Now we have a day specifically devoted to celebrating women in diplomacy: who have blazed trails; negotiated peace; strengthened international relations; survived hardships and danger; and have facilitated intercultural linkages. With this resolution\, we open the door to discuss the challenges women in diplomacy face. With this celebration of women in diplomacy\, we inspire the next generation. \n\nJoin us on 26 June for an open-ended discussion about women in diplomacy and foreign policy. \n\n\nWe’re offering a 15% discount for the female participants of our event who apply for the upcoming Bilateral Diplomacy\, Diplomatic Law\, and Internet Technology and Policy courses that start in July! \nLearn more about Diplo Academy here. \n\n\nRegistrations are open: \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/women-in-diplomacy-equal-representation-are-we-there-yet/
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SUMMARY:Tech Diplomacy Event – How Governments Engage with the Tech Sector
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe practice of digital and tech diplomacy is on the rise. Tech diplomacy requires countries and tech companies to adopt new approaches to current digital policy issues. As a new form of diplomatic representation and an emerging issue on the diplomatic agenda\, new venues and actors need to be engaged. To this end\, Diplo has published the report Tech Diplomacy Practice in the San Francisco Bay Area which examines specific exchanges between diplomatic representations and tech companies\, and maps the existing benefits and challenges. \nThis event aims to broaden the discussion on the practice of tech diplomacy and its place in global digital policy processes\, such as the UN Global Digital Compact. We will compare national approaches\, and discuss the practice from a development and human rights perspective. \nThe presentation of the report starts at 18:00 (local time in Washington\, D.C.) and will be followed by a panel discussion with a Q&A session. We will welcome a variety of stakeholders to represent a wide range of perspectives and allow for a lively exchange throughout the event. \nThis event is organised by the Embassy of Switzerland in the USA in partnership with Diplo. The event will be held in situ only\, and attendance is by invitation. \n\nMore About the Event \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/tech-diplomacy-event-how-governments-engage-with-the-tech-sector/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Why and How Should Countries Engage in Tech Diplomacy? (WebDebate #60)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe practice of tech diplomacy has been on the rise since the appointment of the first tech ambassador in 2017. Tech diplomacy includes new forms of diplomatic representation and new topics on the diplomatic agenda. It also reflects a changing geopolitical environment. \nTech diplomacy has brought about new venues for engagement and the involvement of new actors\, and makes clear that countries and tech companies need to adopt new approaches to current digital policy issues. \nDiploFoundation has published its report on Tech Diplomacy Practice in the San Francisco Bay Area\, which is the most up-to-date mapping of tech diplomacy in the Bay Area. The report looks at specific exchanges between diplomatic representations and tech companies\, and maps the existing benefits and challenges of tech diplomacy. \nIn WebDebate #60\, we will: \n\nHave a close look at the main findings of the report\nHear from various tech diplomacy practitioners from the Bay Area and Global South\nAsk what benefits and challenges countries from the Global South face when aiming to engage in tech diplomacy\nInvestigate the role of tech diplomacy hubs beyond the Bay Area\n\nJoin us for an informed discussion on the emerging practice of tech diplomacy. \nTuesday\, 6 June\, 09:00 EDT (13:00 UTC | 15:00 CEST | 18:30 IST) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister now!×Participants\n\nMs Thato Morokong\, Assistant Director\, Africa Multilateral Cooperation\, Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)\, South Africa\nMs Beatrice Ferrari\, Director\, International Affairs\, Canton of Geneva\nMr Martin Rauchbauer\, Former Austrian Tech Ambassador in Silicon Valley; Founder & Co-Director\, Tech Diplomacy Network\nMs Pavlina Ittelson\, Executive Director\, Diplo US\nMr Yannick Heiniger\, Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco\nDr Katharina Höne\, Director of Research\, DiploFoundation (moderator)\n\nThis event is organised in partnership with Swissnex in San Francisco and République et Canton de Genève. \n \n\nAbout our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/why-and-how-should-countries-engage-in-tech-diplomacy-webdebate-60/
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SUMMARY:Conference on Building Trust in Digital Identities
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nMore and more governments around the world are implementing or exploring the implementation of digital identity (e-ID) solutions\, while regional organizations such as the European Union and African Union actively work toward fostering interoperability and facilitating the mutual recognition of e-ID solutions. Digital identities hold the promise to enable economic inclusion and development\, to facilitate access to public services\, and the reliable validation of credentials in e-commerce. In developing countries in particular\, e-IDs are further seen as an important tool for promoting the UN concept of ‘identity for all’ and attaining sustainable development goals. \nYet\, how might we ensure that digital identification systems are safe and trusted? How can interoperability\, and with that portability\, of national e-IDs across sectors and borders be accomplished? How can the highest levels of data security\, privacy protection\, and user-centered control over data be ensured? Who should develop\, operate\, and govern such a vital digital resource: the private or the public sector? And how can multilateral and multi-stakeholder dialogue and cooperation contribute to ensuring that digital IDs are indeed a force for good? These questions hold far-reaching implications for the economic viability\, public acceptance\, and societal impact of e-IDs. \nThis conference is co-hosted with the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Objectives\nSeeking to respond to the above questions\, this conference aims to facilitate an exchange between technologists\, diplomats\, policy-makers\, industry\, and the general public. Specifically\, it seeks to explore the promises and challenges of e-IDs\, provide an overview of the latest technological developments\, discuss how to foster public trust in e-ID and beyond\, and explore how digital cooperation and learning from each other can lead towards viable and trustworthy e-ID solutions. Lastly\, through interactive\, moderated panel discussions and networking opportunities\, the event enables exchanges on current e-ID efforts in different geographies\, including in Switzerland\, Europe\, and Africa\, among others. \nProgramme and registration\nThe event will take place insitu (in Geneva) and online. For more information and to register visit the dedicated website. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/conference-on-building-trust-in-digital-identities/
LOCATION:InterContinental Hotel Geneva\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T080000
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SUMMARY:Tech Diplomacy: New Impulses for the Geneva Ecosystem? (Science Diplomacy Week)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nOn May 12\, as part of the Open Forum of the Science Diplomacy Week in Geneva\, Diplo is organising the session Tech Diplomacy: New Impulses for the Geneva Ecosystem? \nFriday\, May 12\, 8am – 9.30am EDT (14:00–15:30 CEST)\, Campus Biotech\, Geneva \nDuring the session\, participants will share key findings and lessons from the recently conducted research on the practice of tech diplomacy in the San Francisco Bay Area\, including: \n\nTech diplomacy has matured\, moving from informal engagement to more structured\, formal engagements\, which brings both benefits and issues to the parties involved.\nBoth governmental representations and the structures within tech companies that act as partners to the conversation have become more diverse and complex\, adding challenges in reaching one another.\nThere is an important cultural and language divide between the tech and diplomatic world\, which requires specific support.\nOver the past years\, there has been increasing collaboration between diplomatic representations and tech companies in achieving common goals\, thus bringing multilateralism to the Bay Area.\n\nWith the Geneva launch of Diplo’s report Technology and Diplomacy: The Rise of Multilateralism in the Bay Area\, we aim to bring this important conversation to Geneva. \nWe will dive deeper into the various forms of interactions between tech and diplomacy\, and highlight lessons for the Geneva ecosystem and the future of diplomatic practice. \nThis session brings diplomats and representatives from tech companies together. It also emphasises the perspective of diplomats from the Global South\, as well as the opportunities and challenges for countries from the Global South in practising tech diplomacy. \nThis event is organised in partnership with Swissnex in San Francisco and République et Canton de Genève. \nNote: Please note that this is an in-situ event. You need to be registered in order to gain access. Registration closes on May 3. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Speakers\n\nAmb. Umej Bhatia\, Permanent Representative of Singapore to the UN in Geneva\nMs Beatrice Ferrari\, Director of International Affairs\, Canton of Geneva\nMs Claudia Taboada\, Director\, Science\, Technology and Environment\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, Dominican Republic\nMs Thato Morokong\, Assistant Director\, Africa Multilateral Cooperation\, Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)\, South Africa\nMr Yannick Heiniger\, Swissnex\, San Francisco\nMs Pavlina Ittelson\, Executive Director\, Diplo US\nMs Katharina Höne\, Director of Research\, DiploFoundation\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/tech-diplomacy-new-impulses-for-the-geneva-ecosystem-science-diplomacy-week/
LOCATION:Fondation Campus Biotech\, Chemin des Mines 9\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:Science Diplomacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nFrom 8-12 May 2023\, the Geneva Coalition on Anticipatory Science and Diplomacy organises the second edition of the Science Diplomacy Week in International Geneva to promote anticipatory Science and Diplomacy as an effective tool for renewed multilateralism. \nScience Diplomacy Week features an Immersion Program and an Open Forum for exchange\, capacity development and mutual learning between the diplomatic and scientific communities. The call for expressions of interest to participate in the Immersion Program is now open until 28 February 2023. \nYou can find more information about the programme and registration here. \nDiplo is proud to be part of the Geneva Coalition on Anticipatory Science and Diplomacy and a program partner for Science Diplomacy Week 2023. \n\n\nApply now
URL:https://diplo.us/event/science-diplomacy-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T090000
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SUMMARY:What Can We Learn About AI Ethics and Governance From Non-Western Thought? (WebDebate #59)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThursday\, May 2\, 09:00 EDT (13:00 UTC | 15:00 CEST | 18:30 IST) \nToday\, AI ethics and governance are dominated by Western thought. As AI is largely developed by the Global North\, discussions on AI governance and ethics are still missing the important voices from the Global South. This also means that valuable approaches toward AI ethics and governance are not represented and are potentially overlooked. \nFor example\, a number of activists and scholars have highlighted the value of the ubuntu system of thought for AI ethics and governance. Ubuntu originated among the Bantu peoples of Central\, Southeast\, and Southern Africa\, and one of the key differences from Western philosophy is visible when compared to René Descartes. While Descartes proclaimed ‘I think\, therefore I am’\, ubuntu builds on a collective understanding of life\, and states ‘I am because we are.’ \nThis is just one example of how non-Western systems of thought provide a very valuable approach to  AI ethics and governance. Many other non-Western philosophies emphasise the collective and a relational way of being in the world. Another example is the Indigenous Protocol and Artificial Intelligence Position Paper which highlights the importance of building on various perspectives when thinking about AI ethics and governance. \nIt is clear that the more explicit inclusion of non-Western approaches in discussions on AI ethics and governance is an important sign of inclusivity. Beyond that\, ubuntu and other relational systems of thought also offer alternative ways of thinking about AI ethics and governance. With the advent of generative AI and the increased utilisation of various AI tools within many professions\, discussing AI ethics has only become more important. It is\, therefore\, unhelpful to limit these important discussions to only a small set of philosophies and ways of being in the world. \nJoin us for an informed discussion on AI ethics and governance beyond Western thought. \nThursday\, May 2\, 09:00 EDT (13:00 UTC | 15:00 CEST | 18:30 IST) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×About our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/what-can-we-learn-about-ai-ethics-and-governance-from-non-western-thought-webdebate-59/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Workshop: The Power of the Unsaid – Diplomatic Communication in the AI Era
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nSo far in our history we have only been able to communicate with other humans using language but with the technological advancements and the rise of ChatGPT we can now converse with an AI chatbot. More surprisingly still\, that bot may even speak and write more fluently than we do\, outperforming us in speed\, scope\, and variety. This new era raises all sorts of questions regarding the changing dynamics between humans and AI\, from authorship to manipulation\, and from job redundancy to ethics. \nHow will ChatGPT impact diplomatic communication? This workshop provides an overview of how AI outperforms humans\, and then focuses on the shortfalls of AI next to human linguistic abilities: lack of subtlety\, lack of figurative thinking\, lack of humour and compassion\, and an inability to decipher implicit meaning. Given the speed and scope of AI\, it also fails to use pauses and other time-factors strategically. Since all these skills are essential to diplomatic communication\, we might ask whether AI can serve any purpose beyond report writing and data gathering. \nIn this workshop\, we will explore the ways in which we can combine AI performance with the unique human skills by looking at the finer details of language and communication. If AI tends to be literal-minded whereas humans excel at implicit communication\, we can then identify the different types of loaded language and show which parts AI could master with a bit of training. If AI cannot pick up on moral overtones\, we investigate how these judgments are coded into communication and show how some areas might be taught to AI. In other words\, we avoid sweeping generalisations about AI and delve into the details of language instead\, exploring which grassroot components AI has already mastered and which ones it will with training. Finally\, we ask whether there are any aspects of language which AI will not be able to master. \nThe workshop is exercise-driven and requires active participation. Although the workshop is run in English\, the lessons learned are applicable to all languages. \nAll participants who complete the workshop will receive a certificate issued by DiploFoundation. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Workshop facilitator\nDr Biljana Scott was trained as a linguist (BA in Chinese\, M.Phil and D.Phil in Linguistics\, University of Oxford). Dr Scott is a senior fellow at DiploFoundation and an associate of the China Centre\, University of Oxford\, where she taught for 25 years. She lectures and workshops internationally. \nDetails\n\nDate: Tuesday\, 25 April\, 10:00–16:00 CEST\nVenue: Diplo Centar\, Braničevska 12a\, Belgrade\, Serbia\nFee: 950 EUR\nA limited number of full scholarships are available for applicants from developing countries.\nDiscounts are available for more than one participant from the same institution.\nDue to the limited number of places (maximum 20 participants)\, applications will be assessed on a ‘first come\, first served’ basis.\n\nFor further information\, please contact Mr Andrej Škrinjarić at andrejs@diplomacy.edu. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/workshop-the-power-of-the-unsaid-diplomatic-communication-in-the-ai-era/
LOCATION:Diplo Centar Belgrade\, Braničevska 12a\, Belgrade\, 11000\, Serbia
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SUMMARY:Technology and Diplomacy: The Rise of Multilateralism in the Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThursday\, 13 April 2023\n17:30-20:30 PDT\, Swissnex – San Francisco\nJoin us on 13 April\, in San Francisco\, as we officially launch the report ‘Tech Diplomacy Practice in the San Francisco Bay Area’ and explore some of the thematics around it. \nWe will explore the practice of tech diplomacy and the impacts of geopolitics\, the opportunities and challenges it represents both for diplomatic representations and tech companies\, and their mutual interactions. \nThe event is hosted by Swissnex in San Francisco and Diplo\, and is supported by the Republic and Canton of Geneva. \nFor more information\, and to register\, click the link below. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×About the report\nIn 2018\, Diplo\, in cooperation with Swissnex in San Francisco\, the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco\, and the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) conducted a techplomacy mapping exercise to explore how different diplomatic representations interact with the San Francisco Bay Area ecosystem. \nSince the publication of that report\, a lot has changed. Research over the past few months led to the publication of this updated report. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/technology-and-diplomacy-the-rise-of-multilateralism-in-the-bay-area/
LOCATION:Swissnex in San Francisco\, Pier 17 Suite 800\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Towards effective AI capacity development for diplomats and policymakers (WebDebate #58)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nTuesday\, 4 April 2023 \nThe use of AI tools in everyday life and diplomatic practice is becoming more and more prominent. We need in-depth explorations on the possible applications of these tools and the associated challenges and opportunities. We also need focused discussions on how best to prepare diplomats and policymakers for the far-reaching changes that lie ahead. While our previous two WebDebates focused on AI tools\, this debate focuses on capacity development for diplomats and policymakers. \nWe will disucuss: What does effective training and capacity development in AI for diplomats and policymakers look like? \nTuesday\, 4th April\, 09:00 EDT (13:00 UTC | 15:00 CET | 18:30 IST) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Register and join the discussion\nThe need for training and capacity development in AI for diplomats and policymakers has been recognised. There are a number of programmes that support policymakers and diplomats to be better able to address AI’s challenges and opportunities. There are also a number of broader reflections on capacity needs and capacity development. For example\, the Broadband Commission\, ITU\, and UNESCO have published the report Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Competencies for Civil Servants and UNESCO published the Artificial intelligence needs assessment survey in Africa. \nTogether with diplomats\, scholars\, and capacity development practitioners\, we explore the following questions: \n\nWhat are the capacity development needs of diplomats and policymakers?\nWhat are examples of effective capacity development in the area of AI?\nWhat lessons learned can be identified and how can these lessons be implemented in new and existing programmes?\n\nAbout our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/towards-effective-ai-capacity-development-for-diplomats-and-policymakers-webdebate-58/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Vulnerabilities in Digital Products: How Does This Impact the World Around Us?
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nWednesday\, 29 March 2023\n9:00–10:00 EDT (13:00–14:00 UTC)\, online\nWhat do the SolarWinds hack\, the use of Pegasus spyware\, and the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack have in common? Even though they have different targets\, threat actors\, and impacts\, they all exploit software vulnerabilities. \nVulnerabilities in digital products remain an almost indispensable component of cyber attacks\, especially high-impact ones. \nIn this Geneva Dialogue webinar\, together with expert panellists\, we will discuss: \n\nHow do vulnerabilities emerge\, how are they exploited\, and to what end?\nWhat can we learn from these exploitations?\nWhat role do software vulnerabilities play in today’s digitalised society?\n\nRegistrations are open \nRegister×About the Geneva Dialogue\nThe Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace is led by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and implemented by Diplo. It aims to map the roles and responsibilities of actors (states\, the business sector\, civil society\, and the academic and tech communities ) in contributing to greater security and stability in cyberspace in the context of international peace and security\, identify good practices and possible gaps in existing efforts\, and\, ideally\, put forward recommendations for overcoming such gaps. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/vulnerabilities-in-digital-products-how-does-this-impact-the-world-around-us/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Africa’s voices in global digital processes
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThis session is co-organised by DiploFoundation and the Geneva Internet Platform with the Permanent Missions of Djibouti\, Kenya and Namibia. The event is taking place during the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) Forum. \nAs Africa’s digital dynamism grows\, its participation in global digital governance must increase. The continent’s involvement in global policy-making needs to more accurately reflect the dynamism of its digital transformation processes\, with growing internet penetration rates\, expanding digital economies\, and fast-evolving start-up ecosystems. \nThe digital realm cannot be developed into an enabling\, secure engine for human prosperity without Africa’s active involvement in digital diplomacy. African countries and continental and regional organisations need to mobilise human and institutional resources to enable their meaningful and long-lasting engagement in digital foreign policy and diplomacy. While most African countries are in the early stages of their digital diplomacy journey\, there are many policies\, initiatives and practices across the continent that could drive a faster take-off of digital diplomacy in Africa. \nThe session will look into how to strengthen African digital voices globally\, by leveraging what already exists\, while developing digital foreign policies for countries\, regions\, and the overall continent. \nIt will start by exploring the digital policy priorities of African countries and institutions and their involvement in global digital governance processes. After looking at the current situation\, the discussion will provide practical insights and suggestions on why and how to broaden African digital diplomacy footprint in international processes\, with a focus on those dealing with access and infrastructure\, cybersecurity\, AI and data governance. \nIn brief\, the session will outline the picture of Africa’s involvement in international policy processes in the digital realm by identifying existing building blocks and missing pieces for African digital diplomacy. It will then propose practical steps for the development of African digital diplomacy by strengthening the voices of national and regional actors in global digital diplomacy. \nRelevant WSIS Action Lines: 1.The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development | 4. Capacity building | 6. Enabling environment | 11. International and regional cooperation \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/strengthening-africas-voices-in-global-digital-processes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T100000
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SUMMARY:What role can AI play in diplomatic negotiation? (WebDebate #57)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n \nNegotiations are one of the central tenants of diplomacy. Some describe diplomacy as the management of international relations by selected officials via negotiation. \nGiven the recent hype around AI tools related to language processing and language generation\, we need to ask: What role can AI play in diplomatic negotiations? \nTuesday\, 7th March\,  \n14:00 UTC (09:00 EDT | 15:00 CET | 19:30 IST)  \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Negotiations are\, without a doubt\, at the core of diplomacy. Diplomatic negotiations prevent wars\, signal the end of a war\, and build peace. They are the foundation of every international organisation and every international treaty. In a globalised world\, diplomatic negotiations make the world go round. \nGiven the stakes of this task\, any tool that might support the process deserves our attention. We have seen various explorations of this question in the context of peaceful conflict resolution. We have also seen concrete pilot projects by organisations like the Innovation Cell at the UNDPPA. With the recent hype and innovation around AI tools\, not least ChatGPT\, it is time to come back to these questions with renewed vigour. \nWhat is the (potential) role of AI in diplomatic negotiations? What AI tools have already been explored\, and what additional tools and needs can we anticipate? What are elements of negotiations that could be augmented what are elements that could be automated? \nJoin diplomats\, academics\, and AI experts for an informed discussion on the current level of technology and future trends. \nAbout our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/what-role-can-ai-play-in-diplomatic-negotiation-webdebate-57/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T063000
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SUMMARY:Digital Middle Powers: What Strategies in the Global Tech Competition?
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nIn an international context characterised by the ever-growing US-China economic rivalry and technological competition\, states caught in the middle of this competition are increasingly having to determine which side they are on. \nDigital middle powers are caught in the middle of the power play between competing models\, in an emerging multipolar international system where digital technology is a determining factor of power. \nThis webinar will explore the strategies of several of these “swing states” – such as Brazil\, India\, Israel\, Japan\, Kenya\, Russia and the UK – and discuss the main findings of IFRI’s upcoming study on this topic: The Technology Policies of Digital Middle Powers. \nDiplo’s Marilia Maciel (Head – Digital Commerce and Internet Policy) will participate in this debate by the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI). \nThe webinar will be held on Zoom\, in English\, on Friday\, 24 February\, 5 am–6:30 am EST. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digital-middle-powers-what-strategies-in-the-global-tech-competition/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="French institute of international relations":MAILTO:accueil@ifri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T123000
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SUMMARY:Information as a public good: Which platform regulation for a troubled digital era?
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDiplo’s Dr Stephanie Borg Psaila (Director for Digital Policy) will be speaking during a side event to UNESCO’s Internet for Trust conference\, titled Information as a public good: Which platform regulation for a troubled digital era? \nThe side event\, organised by #Leplusimportant\, Académie des sciences morales et politiques\, and RadicalxChange\, will discuss the implementation of UNESCO’s guidance for regulating digital platforms\, which UNESCO has just published in draft format. \nThe event will take place on Tuesday\, 21 February. The side event will run from 3 am to 12:30 pm EST\, with Dr Borg Psaila’s roundtable scheduled for 10:20 am – 12:00 pm EST. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/information-as-a-public-good-which-platform-regulation-for-a-troubled-digital-era/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T050000
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SUMMARY:Digital Geopolitics in the Asia-Europe Space: Issues\, Actors\, and Divides
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe webinar ‘Digital Geopolitics in the Asia-Europe Space: Issues\, Actors\, and Divides’ will focus on digital and data flows around and across Eurasia. It will tackle questions about the possible shift of data flows to the East\, the geographical distribution of data centres in Europe or Asia\, trends in geoeconomics\, as well as other questions that influence digital geopolitics within the Asia-Europe space. \nDr. Jovan Kurbalija\, Founding Director of DiploFoundation and the Head of the Geneva Internet Platform\, will deliver the lecture. The lecture is organised by the Department of International Political Economy of East Asia\, Faculty of East Asian Studies\, Ruhr-Universität Bochum and hosted by the Jean Monnet Chair ‘Connecting Europe and Asia: People\, Power and Policies’ (CEAPPP). \nFor more information\, please visit the official event web page. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digital-geopolitics-in-the-asia-europe-space-issues-actors-and-divides/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity (CEAC)":MAILTO:ceac@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T090000
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SUMMARY:Will AI take over diplomatic reporting? (WebDebate #56)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nReports are the lifeblood of diplomacy. Every day\, thousands of reports\, also known as diplomatic cables\, are produced by diplomats around the world. \nWith the advent of AI\, and in particular the release of ChatGPT\, we have to ask ourselves: Will AI take over diplomatic reporting? \nTuesday\, 7th February\, 09:00 EST (14:00 UTC | 15:00 CEST | 19:30 IST) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nDiplomatic reports summarise meetings and negotiations\, analyse situations and identify trends\, and propose further actions. In the history of diplomacy\, the first embassy (Milan to Florence in 1450) and the first Ministry of Foreign Affairs (France in 1626) were established to serve as archives of diplomatic reports. In addition to internal diplomatic reports\, reports are prepared for international organisations as records of the implementation of treaties\, Agenda 2030\, and other global initiatives. \nChatGPT gave us a glimpse of the power of AI for drafting texts. The whole process of reporting – from a transcription of voice recordings to the summarising of text\, to answering specific questions – can be performed by the AI. Off-the-shelf AI such as ChatGPT is not reliable yet. But\, AI\, which will be trained in the language and way of thinking of diplomats\, can mimic a considerable part of diplomatic reporting. As we saw from ChatGPT\, diplomats may have to develop new skills of ‘prompting’ in order to provide AI with a cognitive framework for drafting and summarising. \n\nHow will AI affect diplomatic reporting? What will be the impact on the diplomatic profession? What would be a human role in ‘automated diplomatic reporting ’? \n\nJoin diplomats\, academics\, and AI experts for an informed discussion on the current level of technology and future trends. You will also have a chance to hear about Diplo’s cutting-edge research on apps and tools for AI and diplomacy. \nRegistrations are open: \n\nRegisterContributors: \nDiplo’s AI and Data Team \nJovan Kurbalija\, Director of DiploFoundation and Head of Geneva \nModerator: \nDr Katharina E. Höne (Director of Research\, Diplo) \nAbout our WebDebates \nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/will-ai-take-over-diplomatic-reporting-webdebate-56/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T083000
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SUMMARY:8th Geneva Engage Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, 1 February 2023\, 7 am – 8:30 am EST (12:00–13:30 UTC)\, for another edition of the Geneva Engage Awards ceremony. \nThe annual Geneva Engage Awards recognise International Geneva actors in their social media outreach and online engagement. Geneva Engage examines International Geneva’s global footprint by looking at the social media engagement of Geneva-based organisations and Geneva’s web relevance. This year\, we are also examining the links between different actors in International Geneva through connections\, mentions and interactions on social media. \nThe 8th Geneva Engage Awards will introduce a new Accessibility Award to recognise efforts to enhance website accessibility performance. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nThe three categories of the Geneva Engage Awards are: \n\nInternational Organisations\nNon-Governmental Organisations and Associations\nPermanent Representations to the UN in Geneva\n\nThe Geneva Engage initiative was launched by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) in 2016 with the support of the Republic and Canton of Geneva and DiploFoundation. Visit the Geneva Engage Awards page for more information on methodology and to see the list of winners of the 7th Geneva Engage Awards. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/8th-geneva-engage-awards/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T090000
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SUMMARY:Trends and Predictions for 2023
DESCRIPTION:What will 2023 bring for digital geopolitics\, AI\, data\, and cryptocurrencies?\nWill the ‘1998 deal’ on digital government still hold?\nWhat issues will dominate the UN and multilateral agenda in Geneva and beyond? \nAll these\, and numerous other questions that will shape the digital landscape in 2023 will be discussed online on 12th January 2023 (8 am EST/14.00 CET) \nJoin Jovan Kurbalija and his guests during the annual prediction session.\nRegister below and contribute to the discussion. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/trends-and-predictions-for-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T060000
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SUMMARY:Book launch: ‘Churchill and India: Manipulation or Betrayal?’ (Kishan S. Rana)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, 7th December\, 5am EST (11:00 CET)\, via Zoom \nAmb. Kishan S. Rana (Honorary Member\, Institute of Chinese Studies\, New Deli; Emeritus Professor\, Diplo) will discuss his new book Churchill and India: Manipulation or Betrayal?\, published by Routledge\, which focuses on the complex relationship between Winston Churchill and India in the context of the later phase of the British Empire. \nFind out more about the book on Routledge’s website. \nThe event will take place via Zoom\, in English. Join the Zoom meeting via: \nhttps://diplomacy.zoom.us/j/99911738297?pwd=d1puaXNqTHZFWXdTZGkvTlFPakdDQT09 \nMeeting ID: 999 1173 8297 \nPassword: 041278 \nJoin the Zoom meeting \nJoin the meeting×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/book-launch-churchill-and-india-manipulation-or-betrayal-kishan-s-rana/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T153000
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SUMMARY:Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance
DESCRIPTION:Technology is having a profound impact on the core functions of diplomacy. The role of diplomacy in the digital era is changing: from geopolitical and societal changes in the environment where diplomacy operates\, to new issues on diplomatic agendas\, to new digital tools aiding the work of diplomats. \nThe Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance\, organised by DiploFoundation in cooperation with Malta’s Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs\, will look ahead at the future of diplomacy by reflecting on the past decades\, marked by the use of technology in and for diplomacy. \n\nDiplomats\, academics\, technologists\, and NGO representatives will also discuss digital diplomacy and governance\, AI\, e-commerce\, cybersecurity\, and other issues that shape our digital future\, as well as policy processes including ongoing negotiations on the proposed Global Digital Compact. \nThe Summit\, which will also mark 20 years of DiploFoundation and 30 years of internet and diplomacy research and training in Malta\, will take place in Malta on Friday 18th November and Saturday 19th November 2022\, and will be preceded by a pre-event on Thursday\, 17th November 2022. \nVisit the Summit website to learn more and to participate. Visit also the Diploversary page to find out more about Diplo’s history. For queries and press contacts\, write to us at malta@diplomacy.edu \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/summit-on-digital-diplomacy-and-governance-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T063000
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SUMMARY:Diplo Week in Geneva
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nWere celebrating our 20th anniversary with Diplo Week in Geneva! \nThroughout Diplo Week\, therell be a series of open-door events where you can learn all about the latest AI applications and data analysis\, how to use them in online meetings\, and brand new online teaching methods! \nLets go on a journey through Diplos ideas\, tools\, and services where you can discover how Diplo blends technology\, arts\, and diplomacy. \nMore info about Event and Registration \nRegister×Register
URL:https://diplo.us/event/diplo-week-in-geneva/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221014
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SUMMARY:AI Policy Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:RegHorizon and ETH Zurich’s Center for Law and Economics have partnered since 2019 to create an unbiased platform for a timely multi-stakeholder discussion among policy makers\, academia\, business and society focussing on challenges that AI technologies pose and exploring relevant policy solutions to address them. \nThe 3rd AI Policy Conference continues the multistakeholder dialogue started last year with leading experts to explore the use of public policy and societal engagement to capture the benefits of artificial intelligence\, minimize its risks and enhance its adoption. \nThe Conference offers a unique opportunity for a truly multi-stakeholder exchange among high level policymakers\, business leaders\, civil society\, and academia to discuss and co-create the future of AI policies and build AI Policy together for a better world! \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/ai-policy-summit-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T130000
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SUMMARY:Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance
DESCRIPTION:Technology is having a profound impact on the core functions of diplomacy. The role of diplomacy in the digital era is changing: from geopolitical and societal changes in the environment where diplomacy operates\, to new issues on diplomatic agendas\, to new digital tools aiding the work of diplomats. \nThe Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance\, organised by DiploFoundation in cooperation with Malta’s Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs\, will look ahead at the future of diplomacy by reflecting on the past decades\, marked by the use of technology in and for diplomacy. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nDiplomats\, academics\, technologists\, and NGO representatives will also discuss digital diplomacy and governance\, AI\, e-commerce\, cybersecurity\, and other issues that shape our digital future\, as well as policy processes including ongoing negotiations on the proposed Global Digital Compact. \nThe Summit\, which will also mark 20 years of DiploFoundation and 30 years of internet and diplomacy research and training in Malta\, will take place in Malta on Friday 18th November and Saturday 19th November 2022\, and will be preceded by a pre-event on Thursday\, 17th November 2022. \nVisit the Summit website to learn more and to participate. Visit also the Diploversary page to find out more about Diplo’s history. For queries and press contacts\, write to us at malta@diplomacy.edu \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/summit-on-digital-diplomacy-and-governance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T100000
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SUMMARY:Data Governance in the Context of Emerging Technologies: Promoting Human-Centred and Development-Oriented Societies
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDate: Friday\, 2nd September\, 9 am – 10 am EDT \nThe importance of data is paramount\, not only for promoting innovation\, but also for better policy making and long-term development. Data has become a cornerstone for the digital economy and a strategic asset for promoting the vision of a people-centred and development-oriented ecosystem\, set forth by the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). \nIn particular\, data availability and data flows underpin emerging technologies\, such as the internet of things (IoT)\, artificial intelligence (AI)\, 3D printing\, and the connected infrastructure that increasingly allows modern cities to function. \nIn the context of this data-driven economy\, the governance of this key asset should be tackled in a multilayered way. On the one hand\, there is a growing need to harmonise measures put in place at the national level (or ‘behind the border’) that have an impact on data flows and on the development of new technologies. On the other hand\, it is important to tackle the geopolitical consequences of the concentration of key assets (data sets\, cloud services\, analytics capacity) and of wealth in the context of the data economy\, and the potential impact that this concentration could have on development\, stability\, and on attaining the SDGs. \nSome of the topics to be covered by speakers include: \n\nThe geopolitics of data: How are data and data-related assets distributed worldwide? What is the importance of holistic data governance\, especially in the context of emerging technologies?\nEmerging technologies and trade: Can trade agreements facilitate access to the inputs required for the development of emerging technologies\, in particular data? How can they specifically benefit developing countries?\nNon-personal data: Could mechanisms for promoting access to non-personal data and data sharing benefit the ability of developing countries to pursue their digital industrialisation strategies?\nPrivacy in the context of emerging technologies: What are the limitations of data protection frameworks in dealing with emerging technologies (e.g. AI)\, and which mechanisms could be implemented to safeguard the rights of individuals and the social benefits of data?\nInstitutional arrangements: Next year\, the UN Digital Future Summit will take place\, continuing the important efforts condensed in the Roadmap for Digital Cooperation. How to better coordinate data governance within the UN system and with other international organisations close to the UN family? Could the UN provide a space to address data governance in a more holistic and inclusive manner?\n\nJoin us for this opening lecture of Diplo’s Data Governance in the Digital Economy online course. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Participants\nOpening remarks: Dr Jovan Kurbalija (Director\, Diplo; Head\, Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)) \nModeration: Ms Marília Maciel (Head\, Digital Commerce and Internet Policy\, Diplo) \nSpeakers: \nMs Pilar Fajarnes Garces (Economic Affairs Officer\, Technology and Logistics Division\, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)) \nMr Luca Belli (Professor\, FGV Law School; Head\, Center for Technology and Society\, FGV; Director\, CyberBRICS) \nMr Hao Liu (Acting Chair\,  School of Global Governance\, Beijing Institute of Technology) \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/data-governance-in-the-context-of-emerging-technologies-promoting-human-centred-and-development-oriented-societies/
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SUMMARY:Science Diplomacy Capacity Development: Where Do We Go From Here? (WebDebate #55)
DESCRIPTION:For both diplomats and scientists\, science diplomacy has become an important topic and practice. It is discussed as an important contribution to solving some of the most pressing global challenges of our time\, such as climate change and the global pandemic. At the same time\, science diplomacy is a contested concept and practice. It can mean a number of different\, sometimes contradictory things\, to various actors. \nBeyond these divergences\, many actors can greatly benefit from the tools and knowledge science diplomacy has to offer. Broadly speaking\, it can help diplomats and scientists to reframe their work in useful ways to enable greater collaboration across boundaries. An example of this is ​​‘boundary spanning’\, i.e. bridging the policy and the scientific spheres to facilitate research and increase policy impact. \nIf we agree that science diplomacy has the potential to be an extremely useful practice and concept\, the question of capacity development in science diplomacy comes into an even sharper focus. We now need to ask: \n\nHow can various actors be enabled to benefit from what science diplomacy has to offer?\nWhat content and what form should capacity development take?\nHow do we ensure that capacity development in science diplomacy has a longer-term impact and allows participants to become active shapers of policies and processes in their chosen fields?\n\nFor this discussion\, we draw on the joint experiences of our speakers from the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) and the Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI)\, and the experience of jointly working on and delivering the first Science Diplomacy Week\, as well as Diplo’s Science Diplomacy online course. \nJoin us on Thursday\, 14th July\, at 13:00 UTC (09:00 EDT | 15:00 CEST | 21:00 CST). \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nSpeakers\nDr Marga Gual Soler is a science diplomacy expert and founder of SciDipGLOBAL\, a purpose-driven advisory\, consulting\, research\, and training firm dedicated to building bridges between science\, technology\, and global policy. She is a senior advisor to the Geneva Science Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)\, founding member of the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance\, and visiting professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). \nMr Nicolas Seidler is the executive director of the Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI). He leads the GSPI’s mission to enhance scientific engagement with global governance actors within the Geneva ecosystem\, with the objective to facilitate the emergence of effective\, evidence-informed policies and solutions to complex global problems. \nMr Maxime Stauffer is co-founder and chief executive officer of the Simon Institute for Longterm Governance. His work focuses on the governance of low-probability\, high-impact risks from emerging technologies and on the representation of future generations in policy processes. Previously\, he was a senior science-policy officer at the Geneva Science-Policy Interface and a research fellow at the Global Studies Institute. \nDr Vid Nukala currently works at EMBO. He previously worked at the Office of Global Affairs (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services\, US Embassy)\, the Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance\, the Institute for Alternative Futures\, and the Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum. Nukala is interested in biomedical science\, technology and innovation\, global health\, ethics\, policy\, diplomacy\, and community engagement. \nModerator\nDr Katharina E. Höne (Director of Research\, Diplo) \nAbout our WebDebates series\n Our WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/science-diplomacy-capacity-development-where-do-we-go-from-here-webdebate-55/
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #86] Internet governance in June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nJoin us for June’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 28th June\, at 8am EDT (14.00 CEST). \nCatch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates from all around the globe and join our experts as they analyse the existing and emerging policy trends. \nRegister and join the Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Zoom for an interactive experience or watch our live streams on YouTube and Facebook on the last Tuesday of each month. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-86-internet-governance-in-june-2022/
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SUMMARY:Digitalization and E-Commerce: New prospects for tackling inequality? (IISD Trade and Sustainability Hub)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nAs a result of the digital revolution\, e-commerce is increasingly becoming the central channel through which global economic activity takes place. However\, not everyone has equal access to digital infrastructure and digital knowledge. There is therefore a risk that certain segments of the population\, as well as poorer countries\, lose out on opportunities to participate in and benefit from the digital economy. This may result in growing inequalities not only within a country but also between countries. \nThis round table at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Trade and Sustainability Hub will explore how the digital divide leads to digital inequalities\, and impacts e-commerce development and governance. It will also examine how the digital divide is addressed in recent trade agreements and the World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations: Do they go far enough to promote inclusive e-commerce? And what more can be done? \nDiplo’s Head of Digital Commerce and Internet Policy Marília Maciel will participate in this session\, which will be held on Wednesday\, 15th June\, 7am –8am EDT. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit \nthe official page×Register
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digitalization-and-e-commerce-new-prospects-for-tackling-inequality-iisd-trade-and-sustainability-hub/
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