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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/
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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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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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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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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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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/
LOCATION:Online
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T080000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T164000
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SUMMARY:Our Immersive Digital Future: How Extended Reality May Affect International Relations
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nImmersive spatial computing technologies\, such as augmented reality and virtual reality\, can change how we see\, interact with\, and experience the world. But we don’t know how these technologies may affect global governance and international relations. The @DataGovHub XR Conference aims to foster a discussion around these issues. \nDiplo is supporting this event as an event partner. \nMoreover\, Diplo’s Head of Digital Commerce and Internet Policy Marília Maciel will participate in the session XR and Economic Issues on Friday\, 10th June\, 15:00–16:15 (Washington DC time). \nFor more information and to register\, please visit \nthe official page×Register
URL:https://diplo.us/event/our-immersive-digital-future-how-extended-reality-may-affect-international-relations/
LOCATION:Elliott School of International Affairs\, 1957 E Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20052\, United States
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #85] Internet governance in May 2022
DESCRIPTION:​​Join us for May’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 31st May\, at 8.00 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. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-85-internet-governance-in-may-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T090000
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SUMMARY:AI as a Tool for Diplomacy and Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDate: Tuesday\, 17th May 7:30 am – 9 am EDT (11:30–13:00 UTC | 13:30–15:00 CEST) \nPlace: Geneva and online \nRegister for online participation \nRegister×Register for participation in situ \nRegister×This year’s Science Diplomacy Week will take place in Geneva from 16 to 20 May. As part of the programme\, Diplo is organising a hybrid event titled ’AI as a Tool for Diplomacy and Mediation’. \nDiplo is proud to be part of the Geneva Coalition on Anticipatory Science and Diplomacy\, a group of 14 Swiss and global institutions which are co-organising Science Diplomacy Week. \nAs part of the session\, participants will discuss the current and potential future uses of artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for diplomatic practice and peace mediation. The discussion will detail various applications of AI\, in particular in the areas of natural-language processing and image recognition. \nThree key topics will be discussed: \n\nWhich tools have been developed and demonstrated as pilot projects\, and how do they impact the work of diplomats and mediators?\nHow can conversations between diplomatic practitioners and the developers of AI applications be facilitated for creating needs-oriented tools?\nWhy is it important to have this conversation now and what are some of the current and potential future challenges?\n\nTo further the discussion\, the first part of the session will include an overview of various tools\, such as Diplo’s Speech Generator which supports diplomats in drafting speeches in the area of cybersecurity. \nPanellists: \n\nMr Sameer Chauhan (Director\, UN International Computing Centre)\nDr Andreas Hirblinger (Postdoctoral Researcher\, Center on Conflict\, Development\, and Peacebuilding\, Graduate Institute\, Geneva)\nDr Katharina Höne (Director of Research\, Diplo)\nDr Jovan Kurbalija (Executive Director\, Diplo; Head\, Geneva Internet Platform (GIP))\nMr Jovan Njegić (Head\, AI and Data Lab\, Diplo)
URL:https://diplo.us/event/ai-as-a-tool-for-diplomacy-and-mediation/
LOCATION:IHEID – Petal 5\, Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T090000
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #84] Internet governance in April 2022
DESCRIPTION:As April is coming to an end\, we look back at the main digital policy highlights of the past weeks. \nThe UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) held its second substantive session\, discussing the responsible behaviour of states in cyberspace. However\, the discussions on substantive issues were overshadowed by disagreements over possible models for multistakeholder engagement. \nA week after the OEWG meeting\, US and Russia cyber relations took a hit as the USA pulled out of bilateral cyber talks\, putting a stop to a period of cyber detente. \nThis month’s Internet Governance Briefing offers a broad perspective and a deeper analysis. As always\, the event will include our Digital Policy Barometer shaped by other updates in April. \nRegister to join us at the Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 26th April\, at 12.00 UTC (14.00 CEST). \n\nWant to learn more about the UN OEWG’s second substantive session? Visit our dedicated page \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-84-internet-governance-in-april-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:‘Promoting inclusive data policy through capacity building’ – UNCTAD eCommerce Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:Trade negotiations contribute significantly to shaping the norms that will govern cross-border data flows. These norms are being designed by only a few countries that function as normative hubs. Active engagement in negotiations is of the utmost importance for developing countries and least-developed countries\, so they can voice their development-oriented priorities. \nThis session will bring together a diverse group of experts to reflect upon the ways in which capacity building can empower developing actors in the context of policy discussions on data flows. It will be guided by questions that aim to distil concrete action points to be taken on board by providers of capacity building. Click here for more details on this session \n\nDiplo is also co-organising a session with CUTS International and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on Whether ‘data localisation’ and ‘national champion’ approach would lead to an inclusive digital economy. The session will be held  on Wednesday\, 27th April\, 10:00–11:00 CEST. Marilia Maciel (Head – Digital Commerce and Internet Policy\, Diplo) will participate as a speaker. Read more about this session. \nThese sessions are part of the UNCTAD eCommerce Week 2022. \n\nThe Geneva Internet Platform is once again partnering with UNCTAD to deliver coverage on a selection of thematic sessions from this year’s eCommerce Week. Reports will be uploaded on the dedicated page when available. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/promoting-inclusive-data-policy-through-capacity-building-unctad-ecommerce-week-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T100000
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SUMMARY:Science Diplomacy in 2022: More Cooperation or More Division? (WebDebate #54)
DESCRIPTION:Science diplomacy offers many tools to foster collaboration among states and other stakeholders. In this way\, the practice can lead to increased mutual understanding and ultimately to more peaceful international relations. \nHistory is full of examples of unexpected cooperation between rival countries. Despite the ongoing Cold War and the ‘space race’ between the USA and the Soviet Union\, the two countries also managed to cooperate in space\, leading to the famous ‘Apollo–Soyuz handshake’. Another more recent example is SESAME (Synchrotron-Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East)\, an experimental facility in Jordan\, whose founding members include Bahrain\, Cyprus\, Egypt\, Iran\, Israel\, Pakistan\, the Palestinian Authority\, and Turkey. \nYet\, practitioners and scholars have pointed out that science diplomacy does not automatically lead to more peaceful relations between countries\, and that international cooperation to reach common goals cannot be taken for granted. \nTogether with our speakers\, Dr Kimberly Montgomery (Director of International Affairs and Science Diplomacy\, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)) and Mr Alexis Roig (CEO of SciTech DiploHub and Barcelona’s Chief Science and Tech Envoy)\, we want to unpack this debate and explore expectations for 2022. We will discuss: \n\nWhat are the current trends in science diplomacy?\nWhat actors\, topics\, and challenges are becoming more relevant in 2022?\nWill we see more cooperation or more divisions?\nWhat/how can the practice of science diplomacy contribute to cooperation across divides and even in the face of conflict?\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, 5th April\, at 13:00 UTC (09:00 EDT | 15:00 CEST | 21:00 CST). \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nSpeakers\nDr Kimberly Montgomery is the director of International Affairs and Science Diplomacy at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). In this role\, she advises on bilateral and multilateral relationships and manages the AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy. She also serves as the executive editor of the policy journal Science & Diplomacy. She has worked in science policy and international affairs in the USA and Austria. In Austria\, she managed and advised on international relationships for the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and was a scientific consultant for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Her US experience includes six years at the US House of Representatives as professional staff for the Committee on Science\, Space\, and Technology\, and as a legislative assistant for Representative Rush Holt (NJ-12). Directly prior to joining AAAS in 2021\, she was a senior programme officer at the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) in the Scientific and Technical Affairs programme. \nMr Alexis Roig currently serves as CEO of SciTech DiploHub\, the leading international think-and-do tank working at the intersection of science\, technology\, and foreign affairs. He also serves as Barcelona’s chief science and tech envoy\, and is a professor at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST)\, associate researcher at the Barcelona Centre for International Relations (CIDOB)\, associate professor at the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and the Barcelona Institute of International Studies (IBEI). He has over 10 years of experience as a senior advisor on science diplomacy for ministries of foreign affairs and science of governments across Asia\, Europe\, and Latin America. \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. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/science-diplomacy-in-2022-more-cooperation-or-more-division-webdebate-54/
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #83] Internet governance in March 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for March’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 29th March\, at 8 am EDT (12.00 UTC). \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. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-83-internet-governance-in-march-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T060000
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SUMMARY:Global Communications and Audiences: Propaganda\, Fake News & AI Censorship
DESCRIPTION:Event date: 28 March 2022\, 4 am–6 am EDT \nThe webinar Global Communications and Audiences: Propaganda\, Fake News & AI Censorship\, organised by Data To Power\, will explore how datafication and platformisation processes\, as well as a rise in new disinformation and propaganda tools\, might affect museum global communications by disrupting the flow of global information exchange\, and accelerating anxiety\, negative sentiment\, and cross-cultural misunderstanding among online participants. \nDiplo’s Director of Research Dr Katharina Höne is a panellist in this event’s Interactive Data Panel. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit the official page. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/global-communications-and-audiences-propaganda-fake-news-ai-censorship/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T101500
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SUMMARY:Official Geneva presentation of special UNDP report on human security
DESCRIPTION:Event date: 17 March 2022\, 9 am–10:15 am EDT \nThe event\, organised by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and the UN Development Programme’s (UNDP) Geneva office\, will serve as Geneva’s official  presentation of the UNDP’s special report titled New Threats to Human Security in the Anthropocene: Demanding Greater Solidarity. \nAccording to this report\, despite people on average living longer\, healthier\, and wealthier lives\, these advances have not succeeded in increasing people’s sense of security. The report examines a cluster of threats that have become more prominent in recent years\, including digital technologies\, inequalities\, conflicts\, and the ability of healthcare systems to tackle new challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\n\nHow to improve human security in light of emerging threats in the 21st century? \n\nIn this context\, the event aims to bring in a diverse set of voices and perspectives from security\, health\, climate\, digital\, and diplomatic communities\, with the aim of starting a global conversation on human security. \nDiplo’s Executive Director Prof. Jovan Kurbalija will be one of the experts at this event. \nFor more information\, and to register\, please visit the official page. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/official-geneva-presentation-of-special-undp-report-on-human-security/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T114500
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SUMMARY:Towards a more diverse international standardisation landscape – Motivations and actions for stakeholders in the ARIN region
DESCRIPTION:Event date: 15 March 2022 | 11:00–11:45 EDT (15:00 – 15:45 UTC)\, online \nThis event is addressed to stakeholders in the ARIN service region (national and regional standard development organisations\, governmental entities\, industry\, the technical community\, academia\, and civil society groups with an interest in digital standards.) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nOn 22 February\, we launched the paper International digital standards: A case for the involvement of stakeholders in the ARIN region and started a discussion on why and how stakeholders in small and developing countries (in particular Caribbean and North Atlantic islands) can contribute to international standardisation processes. We looked at the various implications of digital standards (for economy and trade\, human rights\, public policy\, geopolitics)\, explored the complexity and dynamism of the international standardisation landscape\, and outlined a series of recommendations that could contribute to a more diverse participation in digital standard-setting. \nFollowing up on these discussions\, we will: \n\nLook more closely at what motivates actors to participate in international standards developing organisations (SDOs)\, and how they choose which organisations and areas to focus on.\nExplore concrete actions that could step up the engagement of stakeholders from the ARIN region in international SDOs.\nDiscuss how regional stakeholders – governments\, national SDOs\, companies\, etc. – can strengthen their cooperation on digital standardisation issues\, at both regional and international levels.\n\nBecause the event will be held right after the conclusion of the ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-20)\, our event will also feature an overview of key WTSA outcomes and a discussion around their implications. \n*** \nThis event is part of the Raising awareness on digital standards for ARIN region countries project funded by ARIN through its Community Grant Program and run by Diplo US. The project includes research\, training\, and awareness-building components dedicated to promoting a better understanding of the importance of international digital standards across the ARIN region\, focusing on developing countries. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/towards-a-more-diverse-international-standardisation-landscape-motivations-and-actions-for-stakeholders-in-the-arin-region/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T110000
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SUMMARY:International digital standards: Stepping up the engagement of stakeholders from the ARIN region
DESCRIPTION:Event date: 22 February 2022\, 10:00–11:00 EST\, online \nThis event is addressed to stakeholders in the ARIN service region (national and regional standard development organisations\, governmental entities\, industry\, the technical community\, academia\, and civil society groups with an interest in digital standards.) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nStandards for digital technologies are all around us\, enabling devices to interact with each other\, allowing us to connect to mobile networks\, and facilitating the exchange of information. They are developed at the national\, regional\, and international levels\, typically through consensus-driven processes where different actors – manufacturers\, sellers\, trade associations\, governmental entities\, etc. – contribute their views and promote their interests.  \nGiven the global nature of the digital economy\, international standards – set within organisations such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)\, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)\, and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) – are of particular importance. Although participation in such organisations is generally open to anyone interested\, stakeholders from large and developed countries usually prevail in this ecosystem. This standardisation gap – the imbalance in participation in international standardisation processes\, in particular between developed and developing countries – is visible across the region serviced by the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN): While stakeholders from the USA and Canada are very active in standardisation processes (even if with differing levels of engagement over the years\, from one organisation to another)\, there is very little (if any) participation from other countries in the region. \nOur event is intended to help raise awareness about digital standards among stakeholders in small\, developing countries in the ARIN service region. It will feature:  \n\nan overview of international digital standards\, their relevance and implications (technical\, economic\, social\, etc.)\, and where they are developed \ninsights into the extent to which stakeholders from ARIN countries participate in several key international standards development organisations \na discussion on why and how to contribute to international standardisation processes \na close look at the upcoming ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (to take place in March 2022)\, what to expect\, and what to pay attention to \n\nThe paper International digital standards: A case for the involvement of stakeholders in the ARIN region (in English and Spanish) will be launched during the event. \n*** \nThis event is part of the Raising awareness on digital standards for ARIN region countries project funded by ARIN through its Community Grant Program and run by Diplo US. The project includes research\, training\, and awareness-building components dedicated to promoting a better understanding of the importance of international digital standards across the ARIN region\, focusing on developing countries. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/international-digital-standards-stepping-up-the-engagement-of-stakeholders-from-the-arin-region/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T090000
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #82] Internet governance in February 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for February’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 22nd February\, at 8 am (14.00 CET). \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\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\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-82-internet-governance-in-february-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T100000
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SUMMARY:Digital Technologies and the Environment: a Synergy for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Digital technologies can amplify efforts to mitigate climate change and\, as such\, are becoming part of environmental and digital policies on the national and international levels. Most global policies from international bodies\, the European Union (EU)\, the US\, and Germany substantially reflect on the issues related to the nexus of environmental and digital developments. In this discussion\, we will look into current developments in the relevant fora\, such as the US-EU Trade and Technology Council\, and consider the possibilities to deepen cooperation and understanding between the US\, the EU\, and Germany on issues related to environment and digital developments. \nDiplo US and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung USA\, Washington\, DC office\, commissioned a report mapping the interactions between digital developments and the environment. The report looks into existing policies and avenues of cooperation between the US\, EU and Germany. The report explores the topics of greenhouse gas emissions\, rare earths\, and e-waste. It will be available for download\, free of charge\, at the event. \nRegister to reserve your virtual seat at the event on Thursday\, 17th February\, at 09 am EST. The event will be 45 minutes long. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digital-technologies-and-the-environment-a-synergy-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T100000
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SUMMARY:GFCE Report Launch: “Pre-University Cyber Security Education: developing cyber skills amongst children and young people”
DESCRIPTION:The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) is launching the report “Pre-University Cyber Security Education: developing cyber skills amongst children and young people”. The report was written by Krysia Emily Waldock\, Vince Miller\, Shujun Li and Virginia Franquiera from the University of Kent\, and was commissioned through the GFCE Global Cyber Capacity Building Research Agenda mechanism. \nThe event\, which will be moderated by Dr Tereza Horejsova (Director of Projects and Partnerships\, Diplo) will feature a presentation of findings\, a panel discussion as well as a Q&A with the audience. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/gfce-report-launch-pre-university-cyber-security-education-developing-cyber-skills-amongst-children-and-young-people/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T203000
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SUMMARY:7th Geneva Engage Awards – What is Geneva’s digital footprint?
DESCRIPTION:The annual Geneva Engage Awards recognise International Geneva actors in their social media outreach and online engagement. Geneva Engage examines Geneva’s global footprint by looking at social media engagement of Geneva-based organisations\, and Geneva’s web relevance and online meetings. \nUltimately\, Geneva Engage examines the links between International Geneva and communities from around the world that are affected by the policies discussed and negotiated in Geneva in areas such as development\, human rights\, and digital issues. \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 2022 Geneva Engage award for Non-Governmental Organisations and Associations will be dedicated to the memory of internet pioneer Ian Peter (1948–2021). This is particularly relevant and important in recognition of Ian’s lifelong commitment to civil society engagement in use of the internet for communication in support of marginalised and vulnerable groups. For more information about Ian\, see: \nIn Memoriam: Ian Peter (9/6/1948 – 26/12/2021) \nIn memory of Ian Peter\, internet pioneer and visionary thinker… \nFarewell to visionary\, Ian Peter \nIan Peter’s weblog \nIn 2020\, a new award was introduced for online meetings. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, 1st February 2022\, 7 am –8:30 am (12:00–13:30 UTC). \nFor more information\, visit the dedicated page.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/7th-geneva-engage-awards-what-is-genevas-digital-footprint/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T113000
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SUMMARY:Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective
DESCRIPTION:In recent months\, the term ‘metaverse’ has generated much discussion globally\, and has become one of the latest tech buzzwords. The term gained even greater prominence with the rebranding of Facebook to Meta. In addition\, the Government of Barbados also announced in 2021 that it would establish an embassy in the Metaverse\, making it one of the first to do so. \nThe event ‘Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective’\, organised by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union in partnership with the Government of Barbados and Meta\, will explore various issues about the metaverse in an effort to educate and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges for\, in particular\, small island developing states (SIDS). \nThe webinar will be open to the public\, but will specifically focus on key stakeholders such as ICT policymakers\, economists\, technologists\, entrepreneurs\, and academia. \nThe event will see the participation of Diplo’s Vladimir Radunović (Director\, Cybersecurity and E-diplomacy). \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/traversing-the-metaverse-a-caribbean-perspective/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T110000
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SUMMARY:New regular cyber-dialogue at the UN: Mapping our expectations with reality
DESCRIPTION:Kaspersky is back with season two of their series Community Talks on Cyber Diplomacy. \nSeason two continues to focus on helping the private sector and technical community to learn more about the UN cyber dialogue (the UN Open-ended Working Group (OEWG))\, and how they could support UN member states in maintaining international security and peace. It therefore aims to close the gap that exists between different professionals in building cyber stability. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nIn the first discussion\, panellists will be discussing the new regular cyber dialogue at the UN and mapping our expectations with reality. \nPaanellists: \n\nVladimir Radunović (Director\, E-diplomacy and Cybersecurity Programmes\, Diplo)\nLaura Carpini (Head\, Cyber Policies Division\, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation)\nIsaac Morales Tenorio (Coordinator\, Multidimenstional Security Issue\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, Mexico)\nDavid Emm (Principal Security Researcher\, Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT)\, Kaspersky)\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/new-regular-cyber-dialogue-at-the-un-mapping-our-expectations-with-reality/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T090000
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #81] What’s in store for digital policy in 2022?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next IG Briefing\, on Tuesday\, 22nd February\, at 13.00 UTC (14.00 CET). Register \nRead the article: 10 Digital Diplomacy and Governance Trends for 2022 \n\nEvent description\nAs is now tradition\, our first briefing of the year will focus on predictions for the year ahead of us. What lies in store for 2022? What are the top trends to keep an eye on? \nCatch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates and join our experts as they analyse the existing and emerging policy trends\, on Tuesday\, 25th January\, at 8 am (14.00 CET). \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. \nFor the latest developments in digital policy\, we encourage you to visit the updates page on our observatory\, and register for the Digital Watch weekly newsletter which is sent by email every Friday. \nThe monthly Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing is organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)’s Digital Watch Observatory\, a Diplo initiative.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-81-whats-in-store-for-digital-policy-in-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220107T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220117T053000
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SUMMARY:Digital Diplomacy in 2022: Capacity Development for Namibian Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:AI\, Data\, and Social Media in Geopolitics\, Foreign Policy\, and Negotiations\nCapacity Development for Namibia’s Diplomacy\n7 – 17 January 2022 \nThe rising interest in digital diplomacy reflects the importance of digitisation for the future of nations around the world. Countries seek to shape their destiny as technology affects every aspect of our lives\, from war and peace\, through lifestyle and work to our very survival. The COVID-19 crisis has vividly demonstrated the critical relevance of digital infrastructure for modern society. \nDigital diplomacy will be discussed from three perspectives during capacity development: \n\nhow countries can advance their interest in digital geopolitics and geoeconomics\nhow diplomatic services can negotiate new digital topics such as cybersecurity and e-commerce in multilateral and bilateral negotiations\nhow ministries of foreign affairs can make use of new digital tools such as social media\, online conferencing\, data\, and artificial intelligence.\n\n\nProgramme\n\n7 January (9:30 – 10:30 – Malta | 10:30 – 11:30 – Namibia)\nHigh-level event for ambassadors and leadership of the Namibian diplomatic service \nWelcome statements by \n\nHon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah\, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia\nHon. Evarist Bartolo\, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Malta\nHon. Peya Mushelenga\, Minister of Information and Communication of Namibia\n\n\nPresentation by\nProf. Jovan Kurbalija\, Director of DiploFoundation\n\n\n11 – 14 January\nJust-in-time course on digital diplomacy for Namibian diplomats focusing on: \n\ndigital geopolitics and geoeconomics\nnew digital topics on the diplomatic agenda\nnew digital tools for diplomatic activities\n\nParticipants will consult course materials online with daily online consultations via Zoom (14:00 – 15:00 – Malta | 15:00 – 16:00 – Namibia time). Participants can register here https://forms.gle/ZViVLrq2CwmcTeM27. \n17 January (14:00 – 15:00 CET – Malta | 15:00 – 16:00 – Namibia)\nConcluding and certification session \nOrganised by \nDiploFoundation \nIn partnership with \nMinistry of Foreign and European Affairs of Malta \nMinistry of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digital-diplomacy-in-2022-capacity-development-for-namibian-diplomacy/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T090000
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SUMMARY:Learning from the past\, looking to the future [A historical journey #11]
DESCRIPTION:We’ve come to the end of our adventure! During our History of Diplomacy and Technology journey\, we’ve learnt that the past\, present\, and future are intertwined. As a matter of fact\, in physics and philosophy – time does not exist. \nBefore you go on your Christmas holiday\, we invite you to join us for our final episode. This time\, together with you\, we will try to imagine the future\, while looking back at our past. \nSee you on Tuesday\, 21st December\, at 18:00 EST! \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/learning-from-the-past-looking-to-the-future-a-historical-journey-11/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T170000
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SUMMARY:Technology for Development
DESCRIPTION:The Delegation of the European Union to the UN in Geneva\, the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in Geneva\, the Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the UN in Geneva (currently holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU)\, and the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) invite you to a series of dialogues titled From Geneva: Reflections on digital future which discusses issues of importance for the Geneva and global audiences. Our next dialogue\, ‘Technology for development’\, will be held on 15 December 2021. \nOpportunity does not come without risk. Technological advances must respect human rights\, democracy and strengthen economic and political stability. There is a danger that as the ‘digital divide’ continues to widen social inequality and exclusion in developing and industrialised countries will be exacerbated. \nThe success of future international cooperation is contingent on stakeholders embracing and harnessing the new technology. Innovation in digital connectivity\, processing power\, data management and algorithms can contribute to solutions for complex developmental challenges ranging from healthcare to education\, logistics to urban development\, from climate change to the empowerment of women. \nHow can we bring about the meaningful engagement of governments\, international organisations\, public and private organisations\, research institutions and citizens in an effective partnership? \nJoin us on Wednesday\, 15th December 2021\, 10:00–11:30 EST. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nEnabling everyone to shape and reap the benefits of digitalisation\nPanel discussion on developing digital cooperation\, including connectivity\, capacity development\, digital and gender divide\, and digital skills. \nSpeakers: \n\nMs Doreen Bogdan-Martin\, Director\, Telecommunication Development Bureau at International Telecommunication Union\nMr Lacina Koné\, Director General\, Smart Africa (tbc)\nDr Jovan Kurbalija\, Head\, Geneva Internet Platform\nMr Jonas Bausch\, Youth Employment Officer\, International Labor Organization\nMs Nanjira Sambuli\, Kenyan researcher\, writer\, policy analyst and strategist\n\nModerator: Tereza Horejsova\, Geneva Internet Platform \nFrom Geneva: Reflection on Digital Future concluding remarks\nAt this conclusion of the series\, high-level speakers will examine the opportunities of digitalisation with potential recommendations for international cooperation. \nSpeakers: \n\nMr Mark Boris Andrijanič\, Minister of Digital Transformation of the Republic of Slovenia\nMr Eamon Gilmore\, Special Representative for Human Rights\, European Union (tbc)\nMaria-Francesca Spatolisano\, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs\, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)\nAmbassador Benedikt Wechsler\, Head of Digital Division\, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland\n\nModerator: Lotte Knudsen\, Permanent Observer and Ambassador\, Delegation of European Union to UN and other international organisations \nOther events from the From Geneva: Reflections on digital future series: \n\nData economy: Human-centric approach at the forefront (22 September 2021)\nDigitalisation powering environmental protection (14 October 2021)\nHarnessing AI’s power for health (3 November 2021)\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/technology-for-development/
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