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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:20240409
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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:20240415
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T060000
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T080000
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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/
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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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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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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/
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