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SUMMARY:Human Rights in the age of disinformation: a case study analysis
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe evolution of the internet over the years has played a crucial role in the access to and dissemination of information. The digitalisation of news portals\, the creation of social media\, and the presence of AI have not only contributed to informing people about everyday news but also allowed the fast spread of mis- and disinformation. \nWith the support from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Moldova\, Diplo has conducted comprehensive research on online content governance\, shedding light on the interplay between disinformation and other digital policy areas\, such as online business models\, cybersecurity\, and human rights. The research investigates digital policy approaches that could help combat mis- and disinformation while protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms. \nThis challenge requires multilevel\, multidisciplinary\, and multistakeholder efforts\, as well as an examination of the full range of possible responses\, which simultaneously leverage the power of laws\, social norms\, market forces\, and technological architecture. The research included case studies in four countries: Finland\, Sweden\, Lithuania\, and Singapore. \nThis report was developed with support of the project “Info Trust Alliance”\, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by GIZ Moldova. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/human-rights-in-the-age-of-disinformation-a-case-study-analysis/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T060000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 500 Issues of DiploNews: 25 Years of Pioneering Digital Diplomacy!
DESCRIPTION:Building on past insights for future momentum\nJoin us for a special retrospective event celebrating the 500th issue of DiploNews and 25 years of Diplo’s pioneering digital diplomacy research. This event will take you on a journey of through digital diplomacy and governance evolution\, as chronicled in 500 issues since September 1999. \nExplore how diplomacy has transformed\, from the launch of the first websites to the advent of AI\, and from the early diplomatic negotiations on internet access to the intricate digital agendas of today. \nThis is also an opportunity to discover how Diplo has sustained innovation over the past quarter-century\, running a tech marathon while sprinting with the latest digital tools and platforms. \nDon’t miss this chance to reflect on the past\, and look forward to the future of diplomacy in the digital age! \nJoin us online on 30 September at 5 am EDT [9:00 UTC] \nConsult 500 issues of DiploNews. \n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/celebrating-500-issues-of-diplonews-25-years-of-pioneering-digital-diplomacy/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240917T202635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T202635Z
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SUMMARY:Demistifying AI for diplomats | Master briefing
DESCRIPTION:Jovan Kurbalija will deliver a Master Briefing on ‘Demistifying AI for diplomats’ for the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/demistifying-ai-for-diplomats-master-briefing/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240917T202426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T202426Z
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SUMMARY:EBU Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Jovan Kurbalija will deliver a Keynote address on ‘AI: Explore the transformative impact of AI on the media industry’ at the EBU Leadership Council in Sofia. \nIt will be hosted by the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) and European Broadcasting Union (EBU). \nMore information
URL:https://diplo.us/event/ebu-leadership-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
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SUMMARY:Humanitarian Diplomacy | Diplo Academy
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDiplo Academy is excited to announce the start of the Humanitarian Diplomacy online diploma course on 16 September 2024. \nThe course is offered by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in partnership with DiploFoundation. \nSubscribe to Diplo Academy Newsletter for updates on our courses\, programmes\, and workshops.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/humanitarian-diplomacy-diplo-academy/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240813T081459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T091444Z
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SUMMARY:AI Accountability and Digital Trade: Policy Options for the UK
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nEveryday interactions are mediated by algorithms\, with significant impacts for the individual\, economies\, and wider society. The AI-as-a-service global market is growing rapidly\, and governments are struggling to regulate this phenomenon effectively. Discussions are siloed\, fragmented nationally\, and isolated from international trade policy discussions. The workshops will bring together researchers with legal\, trade and technical expertise to build a shared understanding of the opportunities for and barriers to the examination of algorithms in the context of a rapidly growing global market for AI-as-a-service.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/ai-accountability-and-digital-trade-policy-options-for-the-uk/
LOCATION:Blavatnik School of Government\, Oxford\, Blavatnik School of Government\, Oxford\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240813T080503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T080503Z
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SUMMARY:Kautilya in Modern Governance and Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nKautilya’s Arthashastra\, one of the world’s oldest and most comprehensive treatises on the science of statecraft\, offers profound insights into the administration of justice\, management of security\, and strategies for state protection and expansion\, including the nuanced concept of governance by stealth. \nOn Thursday\, September 5th\, Prof. Dr. Subrata K. Mitra\, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at Heidelberg University\, will give an online lecture highlighting how the Arthashastra remains crucial for understanding the modern Indian state\, its democratic political system\, and its foreign policy in a multipolar world. \nAlthough written over two millennia ago\, Kautilya’s teachings continue to influence contemporary India and beyond. This lecture will explore how India’s post-independence state and its leaders’ strategic thinking draw on the Arthashastra‘s intellectual legacy and deep political culture. \nIt will also examine the resilience of the Indian state\, its ability to adapt and modernize institutions\, and the broader relevance of these lessons for state-formation\, governance\, and diplomacy in the Global South and North. \nTo deepen your understanding of Kautilya’s enduring legacy and its impact on modern governance and diplomacy\, join us for an interactive online discussion on September 5th at 8am EDT (12:00 UTC). \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/kautilya-in-modern-governance-and-diplomacy/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T110000
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SUMMARY:Using current and emerging cyber tools for disaster management in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nTime: 9.30am – 11am (EDT) 4:30pm – 6:00pm (EAT) \nThis webinar will focus on leveraging technology to enhance preparedness\, response\,\nand recovery efforts in the face of natural or man-made disasters on the African\ncontinent. This webinar aims to explore the utilization of cutting-edge cyber tools and\ntechnologies to improve disaster management practices in the context of Africa. The\nwebinar will delve into innovative solutions that enable quicker\, more coordinated\nresponses to crises\, ultimately enhancing overall resilience in the region. \nThe objectives of the webinar include: \n\nTo share insights on the role of cyber tools in monitoring\, early warning\, and communication during disasters.\nTo showcase case studies highlighting successful integration of technology in disaster management across various African countries.\nTo discuss challenges and opportunities in the adoption of current and emerging cyber tools for disaster preparedness and response.\nTo foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners in the field of disaster management and technology.\n\nKey areas that the webinar will cover: \n\nOverview of cyber tools and technologies relevant to disaster management.\nReal-life examples of successful implementation of cyber tools in disaster\nresponse.\nData security and privacy considerations in utilizing technology for disaster\nmanagement.\nIntegration of traditional knowledge with modern cyber tools for enhanced\ndisaster preparedness.\nFuture trends and emerging innovations in the field of cyber tools for disaster\nmanagement.\n\nIt is expected that by the end of the webinar\, participants will gain a deeper\nunderstanding of the potential of current and emerging cyber tools in enhancing\ndisaster management practices\, with actionable insights on leveraging technology for\nmore effective preparedness\, response\, and recovery efforts in the African context. \nOverall\, this webinar promises to be a valuable platform for knowledge sharing\,\ncollaboration\, and innovation at the intersection of technology and disaster\nmanagement in Africa. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/using-current-and-emerging-cyber-tools-for-disaster-management-in-africa/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240723
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SUMMARY:July 2024 online courses | Diplo Academy
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDiplo Academy is excited to announce the start of three online courses on 22 July 2024: \n\nBilateral Diplomacy\nDiplomatic Law: Privileges and Immunities\nInternet Technology and Policy\n\nFor further information or to apply\, please click on the course titles above or visit our \nCourse Catalogue×Subscribe to Diplo Academy Newsletter for updates on our courses\, programmes\, and workshops.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/july-2024-online-courses-diplo-academy/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240131T075751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T080016Z
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SUMMARY:European Dialogue on Internet Governance: EuroDIG 2024
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) 2024 is scheduled to take place from June 17–19 in Vilnius\, Lithuania. The event will be hosted by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Lithuania (RRT) in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania\, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Lithuania and Public Institution GoVilnius.EuroDIG is an open multistakeholder platform to exchange views about the internet and its governance. \nFirst organised in 2008 by several organisations\, government representatives and experts\, it fosters dialogue and collaboration with the internet community on public policy for the internet – culminating in an annual conference in a different European city every year. The results are conveyed in the form of ‘Messages’\, which are forwarded to policymakers and fed into the annual global UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF). \nFor more information about the event\, please refer to the dedicated web page.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/european-dialogue-on-internet-governance-eurodig-2024/
LOCATION:Vilnius\, Lithuania and online\, Vilnius\, Lithuania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240131T073835Z
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SUMMARY:G7 Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe upcoming 50th G7 summit is scheduled to take place from 13 to 15 June 2024 in Fasano\, Italy. \nItaly’s G7 agenda for 2024 aims to blend existing priorities with new emphases. These include continued support for Ukraine\, addressing crises in the Middle East\, ensuring energy security\, and\, as highlighted by the Italian Prime Minister\, an increased focus on supporting African development and managing the challenges presented by AI. \nThe G7 Summit serves as a yearly gathering for leaders from the G7 member states: Canada\, France\, Germany\, Italy\, Japan\, the UK\, and the US. Additionally\, the EU\, represented by the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission\, partakes in all deliberations as guests. \nMore information will be available soon.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/g7-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Fasano\, Italy\, Fasano\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T070040Z
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SUMMARY:AI for Good Global Summit
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe AI for Good Global Summit will take place on May 30-31\, 2024\, in Geneva\, Switzerland. The AI for Good Global Summit is the main event of the AI for Good platform organised by ITU in partnership with 40 UN Sister Agencies and co-convened with Switzerland. The summit aims to Identify practical applications of AI to advance the SDGs and scale those solutions for global impact. \nThe AI for Good Global Summit is designed to feature several interactive stages where the visitor can learn\, build and connect. Stages will feature keynote speakers\, cutting-edge AI solutions\, pitching sessions\, and performances by AI-inspired artists. \nAI for Good is a year-round digital platform with weekly sessions where relevant stakeholders learn\, build and connect to help identify practical AI solutions to advance the UN SDGs and other global development priorities. The platform aims to encourage cooperative efforts to assure reliable\, secure\, and inclusive AI technology development and equal access to its advantages. \nPlease visit the dedicated page for more information about the AI for Good platform and the upcoming sessions.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/ai-for-good-global-summit/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240130T132020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T083813Z
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SUMMARY:World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) Forum High-Level Event
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event is scheduled to be held from 27 to 31 May 2024\, co-organised by ITU\, UNESCO\, UNDP and UNCTAD and co-hosted by ITU and the Swiss Confederation\, with the support of remote participation. The event will serve as a platform for the WSIS+20 review to provide an opportunity for information exchange\, knowledge creation\, and sharing of best practices while identifying emerging trends and fostering partnerships\, taking into account the evolving information and knowledge societies. \nAll stakeholders are invited to participate and contribute actively to the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and its upcoming open consultation process. The Open Consultation Process is an open and inclusive consultation with WSIS stakeholders to prepare for the event\, including developing the event programme\, identifying gaps in the implementation of the Geneva Plan of Action and the WSIS Action Lines\, and contributing to the WSIS+20 review process. \nFor more information about the event\, please visit the dedicated web page.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/world-summit-on-the-information-society-wsis20-forum-high-level-event/
LOCATION:Geneva and online\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240522
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240520T204550Z
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SUMMARY:Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait and Diplo forge strategic partnership
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nKuwait City\, Kuwait — 21 May 2024 \nHis Excellency Ambassador Nasser S. Al-Sabeeh\, Assistant Foreign Minister for the Saud N. Al-Sabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute\, and Dr Jovan Kurbalija\, Director of DiploFoundation\, will sign a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement signifies a key partnership between the two institutions aimed at advancing capacity development frameworks and activities. \nThis formalised strategic partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait and Diplo follows the first executive training on diplomatic negotiations and AI in diplomacy conducted for Kuwaiti diplomats in April this year. \nThe MoU sets forth specific objectives to enhance the competencies of diplomats within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, focusing on capacity development and knowledge sharing. It highlights a joint commitment to education and the enhancement of diplomatic skills\, with a focus on the responsible use of AI technology in policy development and diplomatic practices. The partnership leverages existing resources and facilities for mutual benefit\, emphasising global digital policy discussions and the smart application of AI in diplomacy.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-of-kuwait-and-diplo-forge-strategic-partnership/
LOCATION:Kuwait City\, Kuwait\, Kuwait
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240507
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
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SUMMARY:May 2024 online courses | Diplo Academy
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDiplo Academy is excited to announce the start of four online courses on 6 May 2024: \n\n21st Century Diplomacy\nDiplomatic Theory and Practice\nE-Diplomacy\nTech Diplomacy\n\nFor further information or to apply\, please click on the course titles above or visit our \nCourse Catalogue×Subscribe to Diplo Academy Newsletter for updates on our courses\, programmes\, and workshops.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/may-2024-online-courses-diplo-academy/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240408T191829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T192840Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Diplomacy: Regulation and Digital Issues on the International Agenda
DESCRIPTION:Internet Masr (Internet Society\, Egypt Chapter) and The Diplomat Magazine – Egypt (AlDiplomassy Magazine) are organising the webinar titled Tech Diplomacy: Regulation and Digital Issues on the International Agenda. \nDr Jovan Kurbalija (Founding and Executive Director\, Diplo; Head\, Geneva Internet Platform) will be this event’s keynote speaker. He is the author of many books\, the latest of which is History of Diplomacy and Technology: From Smoke Signals to Artificial Intelligence. \nAmb. Amr Aljowaily (Editor\, Book Review Section of AlDiplomassy Magazine) will be the webinar’s moderator\, leading an interactive discussion on the issues\, actors\, and frameworks of digital international relations. \nThe event will take place online on Wednesday\, 24 April\, at 11:00 EDT (17:00 CEST). \nTo participate in the webinar\, fill in the dedicated registration form. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/tech-diplomacy-regulation-and-digital-issues-on-the-international-agenda/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240408T191148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T191148Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: International Trade Law and Global Data Governance
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nNeha Mishra’s (Assistant Professor\, Geneva Graduate Institute) book International Trade Law and Global Data Governance examines how international trade agreements apply to domestic regulations on cross-border data flows and then proposes a multilayered framework to align international trade law with evolving norms and practices in global data governance. \nThis event will be co-hosted by the Geneva Graduate Institute’s Global Governance Centre\, the Centre for Trade and Economic Integration and the International Law Department. \nDiplo’s Marilia Maciel (Head\, Digital Commerce and Internet Policy) will participate in the event’s panel discussion. \nFor more information\, visit the official website.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/book-launch-international-trade-law-and-global-data-governance/
LOCATION:Geneva and online\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240408T190748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T190748Z
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SUMMARY:Executive training in Diplomatic Negotiations and AI and Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nNew digital technologies have had\, and will continue to have\, a profound impact on both the practice and content of diplomacy. The digital ecosystem in which diplomats operate nowadays offers new opportunities but also challenges traditional organisational structures. \nThe in situ Executive Training in Diplomatic Negotiations and AI and Diplomacy for the participants from the Saud N. Al-Sabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute will take place between the 22 and 26 April 2024. \nThe goal of the training is to equip diplomats to deal with the changes and challenges imposed by digital technologies and to turn them into opportunities that will help them pursue their countries’ foreign policy goals. By the end of this training\, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the most recent developments in AI tools and learn how to use them in their daily work. \nThe training will be based around the following topics: \n\nAI and diplomacy\nHow to use big data in analysis and policymaking\, and how to effectively use AI tools in daily work. At the end of this session\, participants will understand geopolitical and practical aspects of using AI in diplomacy.\nDiplomatic negotiations\nSkills and strategies that enable diplomats to engage effectively with their counterparts and other stakeholders. At the end of this session\, participants will understand the basic concepts\, tools and techniques to become successful negotiators and influencers in diplomatic settings.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/executive-training-in-diplomatic-negotiations-and-ai-and-diplomacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
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SUMMARY:30 Years of Internet in China: Between past growth and future challenges
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nOnline Anniversary Symposium\n(14:00 – 15.00 CEST / 12:00 – 13.00 UTC)\nThis message was given by Madam Hu Qiheng\, a computer scientist who connected China to the internet on 20 April 1994. \n\nCompared with 30 years ago\, the progress is so fast now\, and for those who are hurrying to catch the pace with AI\, there is perhaps not much time to review the past. \nTo my understanding\, all happened because of the two great events. The internet\, epoch-making creativity\, sprang up from the West while in China\, we had been in the Reform and Open-Door age. Because of those two great events\, with the impact of the internet\, China started to embrace the world market\, and China’s booming economy became world-shacking. \nAt the same time\, because of the joining of China\, the world had also changed profoundly. \nI wish the Symposium complete success.  \nHu Qiheng \n6 April 2024\nBeijing\, China \n\n\nOn 20 April 1994\, China connected to the internet. It was one of the most important developments in the digital history of the 20th century. Digitalisation has been the engine behind the rise of the Chinese economy\, lifting millions out of poverty. Today\, China has 1.050 billion Internet users\, or 20% of the global Internet population. China displays a vibrant digital economy and is home to many leading digital companies. \nIn the 1990s\, U.S. technology was largely employed to build the ‘Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal’ fibre-optic backbone\, a nationwide grid-shaped fibre-optic network representing the Chinese internet’s core. As globalisation boomed\, China and the West became increasingly intertwined by growing flows of trade\, finance\, and by the decentralisation of production\, which engendered today’s complex global value chains. The use of Chinese platforms has boomed. China has also enacted a wide range of digital legislation on data security\, personal information protection\, and digital governance. \nIn less than two decades\, however\, telecommunications and mobile technology became the first well-established fields of geopolitical rivalry between the US and China. This dispute for leadership is spreading through a vast array of so-called ‘critical and emerging technologies’\, including artificial intelligence. Tension is rising between the two digital powers\, and measures have been put in place to restrict access to each other’s digital markets. \nOn the occasion of this 30th anniversary\, Diplo will host a discussion focusing on past growth and future challenges of Chinese digitalisation. \nThe discussion will address\, among others\, the following questions: \n\nWhat is the significance of the last 30 years of Internet deployment in China to developing the global internet?\nWhat are the expectations for the future of China’s internet?\nWhat are the main trends in AI and digital regulation in China?\nWhat is China’s current and possible future role internationally in AI and digital governance?\n\nof the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nProvisional list of panelists\n\nJovan Kurbalija\, Director of Diplo & Head of Geneva Internet Platform\nLee Xiaodong\, Founder and Chief Executive Officer\, Fuxi Institution & Professor\, Tsinghua University\nLiu Hao\, Executive Chair\, School of Global Governance\, Beijing Institute of Technology\nRogier Creemers\, Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Modern Chinese Studies\, University of Leiden\nSorina Teleanu\, Director of Knowledge\, Diplo\n\nModerator: \n\nMarilia Maciel\, Head of Digital Commerce and Internet Policy\, Diplo\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/30-years-of-internet-in-china-between-past-growth-and-future-challenges/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T073000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity risks in social media: Remedies and solutions
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nTime: 1:00pm – 2:30pm (Nairobi time) \nOverview:\nIn the digital age\, social media platforms have become integral parts of daily life\, facilitating communication\, networking\, and information sharing on a global scale. However\, alongside the benefits\, these platforms also pose significant cybersecurity risks\, ranging from privacy breaches and data theft to identity fraud and cyberbullying. To address these challenges effectively\, it is crucial to raise awareness about cybersecurity risks in social media and explore practical remedies and solutions to safeguard individuals\, businesses\, and organisations. \n\nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nObjectives:\n\nRaise awareness: Shed light on the various cybersecurity risks associated with social media usage and their potential consequences.\nIdentify vulnerabilities: Discuss common vulnerabilities and loopholes in social media platforms that can be exploited by cybercriminals.\nExplore remedies: Examine effective strategies and best practices for mitigating cybersecurity risks in social media\, including encryption\, authentication measures\, and privacy settings.\nDiscuss solutions: Share insights into emerging technologies and tools designed to enhance cybersecurity in social media\, such as AI-driven threat detection and incident response systems.\nFoster collaboration: Encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing among cybersecurity professionals\, social media users\, and platform developers to collectively combat cybersecurity threats.\n\nKey Topics: \n\nOverview of cybersecurity risks in social media\nCommon threats and vulnerabilities\nBest practices for securing social media accounts\nEmerging technologies for cybersecurity in social media\nCase studies and real-life examples\nRegulatory framework and compliance\nUser education and awareness programmes\n\nThe webinar on ‘Cybersecurity Risks in Social Media: Remedies and Solutions’ aims to provide a comprehensive platform for discussing and addressing the evolving challenges posed by cyber threats in social media. By fostering collaboration and sharing expertise\, we can work towards creating a safer and more secure online environment for all of us. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/cybersecurity-risks-in-social-media-remedies-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
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SUMMARY:Policy Meets Tech: Quantum computing
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n \nThe fifth event in the ‘Policy Meets Tech’ series will be dedicated to quantum computing. \nToday’s computing systems\, although having significantly improved decade after decade\, can only solve problems up to a certain size and complexity. More complex issues require advanced computational power\, and quantum computing promises to deliver such power. But how much do we know about quantum computers (QC)? How exactly do they function? What types of problems could they solve\, and when? We also hear that QC will break cryptography as we know it today. What does this mean and what is being done to address the issue? Last\, but not least\, the promises of QC make it a subject of competition between companies and countries alike. In the ongoing race for quantum supremacy some are better positioned than others. How do we ensure that the research and development around QC evolves in such a way that the benefits are widely distributed? \nGuiding a discussion on these and other tech and policy issues surrounding quantum computers will be two experts in the field: \n\nAmb. André Xuereb | Malta’s Ambassador for Digital Affairs and Professor and Head of the Department of Physics at the University of Malta\nProf. Barry Sanders | Scientific Director of Quantum City at the University of Calgary\, Canada and Member of the Open Quantum Institute Advisory Committee\n\n*** \nThe ‘Policy Meets Tech’ series is organised by Diplo\, with the support of the US Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva\, and is dedicated to missions of small and developing countries in Geneva. This programme features a series of informative sessions for diplomats in Geneva\, with the primary goals of demystifying the intricate realm of digital technologies\, comprehending their capabilities and limitations\, and delving into their policy implications in a manner that is both practical and pertinent for diplomats. From the intricacies of internet protocols to the intricacies of quantum computing\, from cryptography to algorithms\, these discussions will provide in-depth insights into the technical underpinnings of these technologies\, their real-world applications\, and the policy opportunities and challenges they present. \nThis is an invitation-only event. For details\, please contact Ms Sorina Teleanu\, Director of Knowledge\, at geneva@diplomacy.edu.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/policy-meets-tech-quantum-computing/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
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SUMMARY:Tech Attaches Briefing: Unpacking the Global Digital Compact Zero Draft
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nOn 9 April\, Diplo and the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) will welcome Geneva diplomats to a briefing and discussion on the recently released Zero Draft of the Global Digital Compact (GDC). \nThe event is part of a series of regular briefings the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) is delivering for staff at permanent missions in Geneva following digital policy issues. \n*** \nRead more about the GDC process on the Digital Watch observatory.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/tech-attaches-briefing-unpacking-the-global-digital-compact-zero-draft/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240408T183700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T183700Z
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SUMMARY:Hurdles to negotiating a first-ever UN cybercrime convention – DataFocus 2024
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe DataFocus conference brings together law enforcement investigators\, prosecutors\, judges\, court expert witnesses\, and other experts\, and lets them talk about their experiences with digital evidence and digital forensic investigations. \nBojana Kovač (Researcher\, DiploFoundation) will take part with her keynote lecture Hurdles to negotiating a first-ever UN cybercrime convention. \nDataFocus 2024 (International Conference on Digital Forensics and Digital Evidence) will take place in Zagreb\, Croatia on 9 April\, 2024. For more information\, visit the official page.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/hurdles-to-negotiating-a-first-ever-un-cybercrime-convention-datafocus-2024/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240130T125412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T084143Z
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SUMMARY:Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum\, where regional\, global and thematic issues will be discussed\, will be held in Antalya on 1-3 March 2024\, under the title of “Advancing Diplomacy in Times of Turmoil”. \nAntalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) is a high-level dialogue platform bringing together prominent figures in the field of diplomacy. The ADF constitutes a unique platform providing the opportunity for regional and global actors\, mainly political leaders\, diplomats\, opinion makers or academics\, to be engaged in discussions on a wide range of cross-cutting topics with global\, economic\, technological\, cultural etc. aspects. \nDiplo will participate in the ADF event: ‘The Role of Science and Tech Diplomacy in a Globalized World’ which is to be held on 2 March 2024\, at 10:00 UTC. The session will be livestreamed. \nYou can find more detailed information at the organizer webpage.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/antalya-diplomacy-forum-2024/
LOCATION:Nest congress and exhibition centre\, Antalya\, Turkey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240213T093714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T093714Z
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SUMMARY:Open Consultations Final Brief on the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event\, co-organized by ITU\, UNESCO\, UNDP and UNCTAD and co-hosted by ITU and the Swiss Confederation\, will serve as a platform to review the progress\, achievements\, challenges\, and opportunities of the WSIS follow-up process since the two phases of the Summit – Geneva in 2003 and Tunis in 2005. \nThe event will take place from 27 to 31 May 2024 in Geneva\, Switzerland. The Open Consultation Process is an open and inclusive consultation with WSIS stakeholders to prepare for the event\, including developing the event programme\, identifying gaps in the implementation of the Geneva Plan of Action and the WSIS Action Lines\, and contributing to the WSIS+20 review process. \nAll stakeholders are encouraged to actively engage in the Open Consultation Process (OCP) by participating in consultative meetings and submitting input through the official submission form \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/open-consultations-final-brief-on-the-wsis20-forum-high-level-event/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240129T132456Z
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SUMMARY:Policy meets tech: Augmented and Virtual reality
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe fourts event in the ‘Policy meets tech’ series will be dedicated to augmented and virtual reality. It will focus on unpacking the technology and discussing its policy implications. \nThe series is organised by Diplo\, with the support of the US Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva\, and is dedicated to missions of small and developing countries in Geneva. This programme features a series of informative sessions for diplomats in Geneva\, with the primary goals of demystifying the intricate realm of digital technologies\, comprehending their capabilities and limitations\, and delving into their policy implications in a manner that is both practical and pertinent for diplomats. From the intricacies of internet protocols to the intricacies of quantum computing\, from cryptography to algorithms\, these discussions will provide in-depth insights into the technical underpinnings of these technologies\, their real-world applications\, and the policy opportunities and challenges they present. \nFor details\, please contact Ms Sorina Teleanu\, Director of Knoweldge\, at geneva@diplomacy.edu.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/policy-meets-tech-augmented-and-virtual-reality/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240210
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SUMMARY:Learning sessions on digital standards
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDiplo was invited to deliver two learning sessions\, one of digital standards and one on AI tools for policymaking\, for the India-based IT for Change organisations and its community of researchers. \nThe sessions will be delivered by Sorina Teleanu (Director of Knowledge)\, on 9 and 26 February.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/learning-sessions-on-digital-standards/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240129T131230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T083204Z
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SUMMARY:9th Geneva Engage Awards
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe Geneva Engage initiative\, launched by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) with the support of the Republic and Canton of Geneva in 2016\, assesses the interplay between International Geneva and stakeholders worldwide. The initiative includes research on how International Geneva actors communicate and create linkages with communities worldwide that are affected by the policy discussions in Geneva that span across various domains\, such as development\, human rights\, digital topics\, etc. \nIn this context\, the annual Geneva Engage Awards acknowledge the efforts of actors in International Geneva in digital outreach. The awards evaluate Geneva-based organisations’ social media engagement\, web relevance and accessibility\, and online meetings. We then give out awards in three main categories according to stakeholder groups: international organisations\, non-governmental organisations\, and permanent representations. \nA moment of change\nIn addition to the main categories\, we have special awards that recognise innovative ways actors can create meaningful engagement while adapting to the ever-changing digital ecosystem. \nIn 2020\, ahead of the COVID-induced remote working\, we foresaw the value of online conferencing and introduced the new Online Participation Award (now called Effective and Innovative Online Meeting Award). In 2022\, we recognised the importance of curating a more inclusive experience for all and introduced the Accessibility Award. \nThis year\, we aim to take a step back and reflect on what it means to create meaningful engagement. In this light\, this year’s event involves new activities to encourage brainstorming discussions and innovations. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Event programme\nBefore the award ceremony\, we invite participants to join us in situ and talk to our experts during interactive workshops. We aim to encourage discussions on practices that induce meaningful engagement. \n\nWorkshops (only in-situ)\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30\nWeb: accessibility\, visibility\, tools and practices\n\n\n9:30 – 10:00\nSocial media: trends\, strategies\, and practices\n\n\n10:00 – 10:30\nEvents and conferences: meeting platforms and AI reporting\n\n\n10:30 – 11:00\nCoffee and networking\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneva Awards Ceremony (in-situ and live streaming available)\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30\nPresentation of 9th Geneva Engage Awards\n\n\n11.30 – 13.00\nGeneva Engage Reception and Ideas Bazaar\n\n\n\n\nRegisterRegistration for in-situ participation is available here and will be closed on Tuesday 30 January 2024\, at 23:59 CET. \nTo learn more and register to join us in-situ\, visit the dedicated page.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/9th-geneva-engage-awards/
LOCATION:Geneva and online\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
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SUMMARY:2024 Master/PGD in Contemporary Diplomacy workshop
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDiplo and the University of Malta will host a two-week introductory workshop for the 2024 Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy\, starting on 29 January 2024. \nThe workshop includes a range of diplomacy-related sessions delivered by experienced practitioners. Topics included in this year’s workshop: \n\nGeopolitics\, international order\, and foreign policy\nThe future of multilateralism\nNegotiation skills\nPower in humanitarian action\nPresentation skills\nBuilding relations\nGoverning AI\nCybersecurity diplomacy\nTech diplomacy\nResearch methods and academic writing\n\nThe introductory workshop focuses on building skills for various policy and diplomacy processes. It sets the stage for the entire programme in which the participants will get to know other course participants and faculty members\, providing a new professional network that will be of high value for their current and future work.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/2024-master-pgd-in-contemporary-diplomacy-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTSTAMP:20260406T152554
CREATED:20240129T125205Z
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SUMMARY:Concluding session of the UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime will hold its concluding session from 29 January to 9 February 2024 in New York\, the United States of America. \nThe Ad Hoc Committee has been tasked to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on countering the misuse of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes. In order to fulfil its mandate\, the committee will hold six sessions from August 2021 to the end of June 2024 and the concluding session in 2024; the committee’s work will be concluded once it presents a draft convention to the General Assembly at its seventy-eighth session in September 2024. \nFor more information about the event\, and what to expect please visit the Digital Watch Observatory
URL:https://diplo.us/event/concluding-session-of-the-un-cybercrime-ad-hoc-committee-on-cybercrime/
LOCATION:United Nations\, 760 United Nations Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10017-6818\, United States
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