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.
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 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.
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.
Cybersecurity Challenges Conference
Panels and conferences Critical infrastructure, Network security EventsThe Cybersecurity Challenges Conference, part of the First Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will address various topics like the European Cybersecurity Ecosystem and Crisis Response Management. DiploFoundation will contribute with a panel on Internet security, led by Vladimir Radunovic, exploring challenges and stakeholder roles. Over 150 delegates from government, private sector, and NGOs across Europe will participate in this event.
Diplo & GIP at WSIS Forum 2018
Alumni Panels and conferences EventsDiploFoundation and Geneva Internet Platform will be active at WSIS Forum 2018, offering just-in-time session reports, a booth with updates on projects, and hosting various workshops, including topics on data flow, cyber security, and monitoring. Join them at the event for insightful discussions and networking opportunities.
CyberMediation: New technologies for political mediation
Panels and conferences Cybermediation EventsDigital technology's impact on political mediation will be discussed at the CyberMediation initiative on March 13, 2018. The event, organized by various institutions, will explore how technology affects mediators in preventing and resolving conflicts through new opportunities and challenges. Participants can join in person in Geneva or online.
DiploFoundation at South African conference on African Diplomacy
Alumni Panels and conferences Digital diplomacy EventsDiploFoundation participates in a South African conference on African Diplomacy, addressing the 4th Industrial Revolution's impact on the African state and diplomacy. Hosted by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, the conference promotes dialogue among African diplomatic academies and institutions, focusing on trends like soft power tools.
Mediation, Conflict Prevention and Resolution in the Emerging Paradigm
Alumni Panels and conferences Conflict resolution & Mediation EventsAn international conference on mediation, conflict prevention, and resolution is being organized by Conflux Center in collaboration with various partners. It aims to explore the role of mediation in addressing global challenges, incorporating cultural aspects, digital advancements, and media changes. Renowned experts will share insights and discuss effective mediation strategies. H.E. Mr Ivica Dačić will inaugurate the conference, with distinguished panel moderators participating. For further information, visit the conference website.
