[Briefing] Internet governance in April 2018
Briefings Internet governance and digital policy, Interdisciplinary approaches EventsA briefing on Internet governance in April 2018 will be held on the 24th with a focus on global and digital policy updates. The sessions provide insights on major developments and are broadcasted online from Geneva. Participants can register to join the discussion.
July 2018 online courses
Alumni Courses Contemporary diplomacy, Critical internet resources, Diplomatic law, Multilateral diplomacy EventsThe message advertises online courses offered by Diplo starting in July 2018, including Multilateral Diplomacy. The courses cover various diplomatic aspects and are suitable for working diplomats, professionals in international relations, or those seeking to expand their knowledge. The online courses require ten weeks of part-time study, with interactive activities and discussions with peers and lecturers. For more details and to apply, visit Diplo's courses website.
Digital diplomacy workshop for Serbian MFA
Alumni Training and workshops Digital diplomacy EventsDiploFoundation will conduct a Digital diplomacy workshop for Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Mr. Jimmy Leach, specializing in digital communications strategy.
Lunch dialogue: Digitalisation and international law
Panels and conferences Cyberconflict and warfare, Cybernorms EventsA lunch dialogue on Digitalisation and international law will be held on April 16th at the Geneva Internet Platform. The focus will be on how digitalization is influencing public international law and how challenges in this area can be addressed by international law and lawyers. Topics will include the application of existing international law to cyberspace, the need for new rules in areas like Artificial Intelligence, and the impact of digital developments on diplomatic law. Moderated by Prof. Jovan Kurbalija and Mr. Roland Portmann, the dialogue will operate under the Chatham House Rule, with a networking lunch at 12:30 and discussions from 13:00 to 14:30.
Diplo & GIP at the UNCTAD E-commerce Week
Panels and conferences E-commerce and trade EventsDiplo & GIP are actively participating in the UNCTAD E-commerce Week 2018. They have launched a publication on Digital Commerce Capacity Development in collaboration with various organizations. Just-in-time session reports are available, and interested individuals can join specific sessions to learn more about topics such as platform-based e-commerce and public-private dialogues driving e-commerce. Follow @genevagip for updates and visit dig.watch/unctad2018 for daily reports.
Diplo at the ‘Cyber security and cybercrime policies for African diplomats’ workshop
Alumni Panels and conferences Cyberconflict and warfare, Cybercrime, Cybernorms, Jurisdiction, Network security EventsDiplo presented at a workshop on cyber security and cybercrime policies for African diplomats in Addis Ababa, discussing the impact of new technologies and diplomacy. The event aimed to enhance understanding of cybersecurity readiness, international efforts, and diplomatic negotiations on cyber-related matters. Topics included security in cyberspace, Internet jurisdiction, cybercrime investigations, responsible state behavior, and cyber treaties. The workshop provided insights from Diplo's experience and was a platform for capacity building within the diplomatic community in Ethiopia.
Hello, World: The Rise of Tech Diplomacy
Webinars Contemporary diplomacy EventsThe text discusses the upcoming event "Hello, World: The Rise of Tech Diplomacy" in San Francisco on April 12, 2018, exploring how countries interact with the Internet industry in the Bay Area to promote their interests. The event will feature the launch of a report analyzing different diplomatic methods used in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Various government representatives and tech diplomacy experts will attend, including individuals from Switzerland, Mexico, Denmark, the United Nations, and the Czech Republic. The report is a collaboration between DiploFoundation, the Geneva Internet Platform, the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco, and swissnex San Francisco.
Youth Dialogue 2018: Diplomatic Kaleidoscope: A Reflection of Inclusivity
EventsThe Junior Diplomat Initiative () Youth Dialogue, an annual conference by Switzerland, aims to enhance students' diplomatic skills through dialogue with experts like Ambassador Olaph Terribile. This year's focus is on Diplomatic Immunities in the Digital Era, addressing how the internet and social media impact diplomats' roles. The event is scheduled for April 11 at Maison de la Paix in Geneva. Visit the event website for details and registration.
Diplo at Public private partnerships for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Alumni Panels and conferences Sustainable development EventsMr. Dejan Dincic from DiploFoundation will moderate a session on blockchain technology's role in financing sustainable development at an international conference in Geneva discussing public-private partnerships for the 2030 Agenda. The event aims to enhance cooperation between various sectors to achieve sustainable development goals, explore innovative approaches, and foster partnerships with the private sector. Key outcomes include improving existing partnerships, assessing models for cooperation, and identifying opportunities for enhancing collaboration. The conference seeks to promote dialogue and new forms of interaction between the UN, private companies, and academia in support of sustainable development.
Disrupting development through science, technology and innovation
Panels and conferences Sustainable development EventsDr. Jovan Kurbalija will be part of an event in Geneva, Switzerland on 28 March 2018 discussing how science, technology, and innovation are disrupting development. Other participants include individuals from World Bank, ITU, World Economic Forum, and academia. The event will focus on the impact of technology on industries, historical adaptation to technological changes, and the roles of government, private sector, and academia in this transformation.
