Events for September 26 - May 6

78th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78)

Event descriptionThe 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) will open on Tuesday, 5 September 2023. The high-level General Debate will be held from 19 September 2023 to 29 September.The theme of the General Assembly, including the general debate, will be ‘Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and [...]

Brussels meets Geneva in the AI era

Event description How can human-centred AI and digital policy be fostered in the international ecosystems of Brussels and Geneva? The discussion will center on how Brussels and Geneva interact to shape our digital and AI futures. Many critical digital negotiations and policy processes occur in the two cities. Data, AI, e-commerce, and cybersecurity norms [...]

Diplo and the Geneva Internet Platform at IGF 2023

Event description Diplo  and the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) will be actively engaged in the 2023 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) which will take place between 8 and 12 October 2023, in Kyoto, Japan, and online. Just-in-time reporting As in previous years, the GIP Digital Watch observatory will provide just-in-time reporting from the IGF. Bookmark [...]

Post-IGF briefing

Event description Post-IGF briefing for the Permanent Missions in Geneva will be co-organised with the PM of Japan (host of IGF) and IGF Secretariat.

2023 Global Cybersecurity Forum

Event description Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation and Head of Geneva Internet Platform will address the 2023 Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh. This year’s forum will be held under the theme ‘Charting Shared Priorities in Cyberspace’ theme, aiming to advance the global cyber community towards aligning on strategic priorities, expanding future opportunities, and [...]

4th AI Policy summit

Event description In a world shaped every day by technological developments, it is of utmost importance to discuss what roles these technologies should play in society. The 4th AI Policy Summit continues the multi-stakeholder dialogue with leading experts in exploring the use of public policy and societal engagement to capture the benefits of artificial [...]

SEEDIG 8

Event descriptionThe 8th Annual Meeting of the South Eastern European Dialogue on Internet Governance (SEEDIG) is scheduled to take place on 6-7 November 2023 in Zagreb, Croatia​.Under the theme ‘Digital Beyond Borders: Regional Synergy for Community Advancement,’ SEEDIG 8 has chosen this theme to underscore its dedication to fostering community growth and strengthening partnerships across [...]

Principles for our digital future: Simulating the negotiation of a Global Digital Compact

Event description Overview Today, digital technologies are all around us, embedded in our mobile phones, enhancing industrial processes, or powering the growth of economies. We talk about digital economies and societies, digital rights, digital inequalities, and so on. Now, imagine the world 10 or 20 years from now. What would it look like? Will [...]

Visit to Nairobi by DiploTeam

Event description Diplo’s visit to Kenya encompasses three core objectives: exploring avenues for delivering diplomatic courses, forging strategic partnerships, and reinforcing connections with alumni to strengthen the global network. This multifaceted endeavour underscores Diplo’s commitment to shaping the future of international diplomacy and global engagement. In Jovan Kurbalija’s tradition of linking AI and digital developments [...]

Visit to Addis Ababa by DiploTeam

Event description DiploTeam’s visit to Addis Ababa will centre on providing training in digital diplomacy for Ethiopian government officials and engaging in collaborative brainstorming with the African Union Commission.