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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
Event descriptionThe second event in the ‘Policy meets tech’ series will be dedicated to artificial intelligence. It will focus on unpacking AI technology and discussing its policy implications.The series is organised by Diplo, with the support of the US Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva, and is dedicated to permanent missions in Geneva. This [...]
Event description In anticipation of the ever-changing digital landscape, the renowned eCommerce Week is embracing a new identity as UNCTAD eWeek, beginning with its 2023 edition. This transformation reflects a dynamic shift in its mission. Organized in close collaboration between UNCTAD and eTrade for all partners, the eagerly awaited UNCTAD eWeek 2023 is set [...]
Event description Diplo’s Director for Digital Policy, Dr Stephanie Borg Psaila, has been invited to participate in the discussion New Metaverse Frontiers for National Governments. The event, which is part of The Metaverse Spectrum Business Conference & Expo, will be held online on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 10:00 EST (15:00 UTC). About the [...]
Event description Vulnerabilities in digital products and networks leading to cyberthreats raise security concerns from individual users to international security and peace. While States hold primary responsibility, meaningful cooperation with non-state actors, such as the private sector, academia, civil society, and the technical community, is crucial to foster a secure, open, and peaceful cyberspace. However, [...]
Permanent Mission of Kenya Permanent Mission of Namibia DiploFoundation Digital and AI governance through African perspectives Friday, 8 December 2023 | 8 am – 9:30 am WMO Building, 7bis Avenue de la Paix African voices need to be stronger in digital and AI governance. As negotiations on the Global Digital Compact, AI governance, and [...]
Our monthly briefings tried to unpack developments around AI governance, the Global Digital Compact process, and events such as the IGF and the SDG Summit, while also exploring more unusual topics such as outer space, genome editing, and biotechnology. The past year has surely been busy in the digital governance world in Geneva and beyond. To thank [...]
