Cybersecurity: a Strategic View
Events, Timeline Panels and conferences Network security EventsThe Geneva Internet Platform is hosting the Geneva Cybersecurity Days series throughout 2015 in collaboration with various partners to address cybersecurity challenges globally, with the first event focusing on Cybersecurity: a Strategic View. The events aim to raise awareness and promote a coordinated global response to cybersecurity issues, in alignment with the Geneva Message on Strengthening Internet Governance. Discussions include cybersecurity challenges, the Finnish approach to cybersecurity, and the importance of public-private partnerships in addressing these risks. The events seek to enhance cooperation among stakeholders to tackle the escalating threats posed by increasing digitalization in society.
Transparency and Human Rights in the Digital Age
Panels and conferences Encryption, Freedom of expression, Human rights, Privacy and data protection EventsA Learning Forum event will discuss transparency and human rights in the digital age, focusing on the importance of transparency for protecting online rights. Topics include transparency reporting by governments and companies, as well as case studies on communicating with users during specific events. The event will include sessions on defining transparency, the current state of transparency reporting, and examples of companies' communication with users. The event will be held on November 6 in Mountain View, California, and December 1 in Geneva, Switzerland, with a target audience of about 60 individuals.
The Geneva Internet Conference – Internet Governance at a Crossroads
Alumni Panels and conferences Interdisciplinary approaches, Internet governance and digital policy EventsThe Geneva Internet Conference focuses on Internet governance and digital politics, addressing key issues like stakeholder participation and policy coherence. Sessions involve global participants through e-participation and remote hubs. Objectives include proposing future governance arrangements and promoting evidence-based policy-making. Main themes cover robust governance processes, multistakeholder involvement, and decision-making efficiency. The conference aims to foster dialogue among stakeholders and bridge policy silos. It leverages Geneva's status as a global hub and involves various stakeholders like governments, companies, and civil society. Key updates, summaries, and media coverage are accessible post-conference on the Geneva Internet Platform webpage.
Privacy and Surveillance: An Update
Panels and conferences Internet governance and digital policy, Privacy and data protection EventsA discussion on privacy and surveillance has emerged globally, prompting debates and actions. Switzerland is addressing these concerns with an event on November 7, 2014, to assess surveillance laws and human rights implications. Speakers will review the current state of mass surveillance and political reactions, including the High Commissioner on Human Rights' report. The event aims to find a balance between privacy and necessary surveillance. Topics will include Swiss laws, international perspectives, and actions. Key speakers from various organizations will provide insights and engage in discussions.
Jurisdiction in the Internet era
Panels and conferences Jurisdiction EventsThe text discusses the contentious issue of jurisdiction in the Internet era, focusing on how courts in different countries can address online disputes. It poses questions about the extent of applying domestic laws online, conditions for court jurisdiction, the need for a universal legal standard, and ways to prevent conflicts between national legal systems. An event in Geneva on November 6, 2014, will delve into these topics through presentations and debates by experts. The discussion aims to explore solutions to avoid fragmentation and competition among legal systems in the online world.
Small States, Big Challenges – A Multilateral Solution
Panels and conferences Diplomacy of small states, Multilateral diplomacy EventsThe message invites attendees to a presentation on challenges faced by small states and the importance of multilateral solutions, using Malta's experiences as an example. It emphasizes the need for all states to participate in finding sustainable solutions. Small states have unique perspectives to offer and can benefit from a multilateral approach. Malta's success in initiatives like the law of the sea and climate change is attributed to effective multilateralism. The presentation aims to explore how small states can collaborate more effectively in multilateral diplomacy.
Education Diplomacy Day
Panels and conferences Education diplomacy EventsEducation Diplomacy Day in Geneva showcased the merging of diplomacy skills with education to foster sustainable change worldwide in education systems. The event united various stakeholders to discuss the growing concept of education diplomacy. Discussions and presentations highlighted the significance of education in international relations and the post-2015 development agenda. Attendees were also informed about an upcoming online course on Education Diplomacy to deepen understanding and practice in this field.
La Suisse et la cybersurveillance / Switzerland and cyber-surveillance
Panels and conferences Internet governance and digital policy, Privacy and data protection EventsAn event discussing Switzerland and cyber-surveillance will take place in Geneva on October 6, 2014, aimed at stimulating reflection and exploring new ideas on global governance. Featuring speakers from various organizations, the event seeks to leverage existing expertise to inspire fresh insights.
Torino Symposium: The Evolution of the Internet Governance Ecosystem
Panels and conferences Internet governance and digital policy, Interdisciplinary approaches EventsThe text discusses an academic symposium on The Evolution of the Internet Governance Ecosystem, organized by the Global Network of Interdisciplinary Internet Society Research Centers. The event will explore distributed and collaborative governance models and their impact on Internet governance. Dr. Jovan Kurbalija from DiploFoundation will be a speaker, sharing insights on building blocks for distributed models. The symposium marks the conclusion of a global research effort within the Network of Centers and aims to contribute to the mundial Initiative. Additionally, it signifies the two-year anniversary of the Network's operation and a leadership transition to the Nexa Center for Internet Society.
Panel on Cybersecurity at the Belgrade Security Forum 2014
Panels and conferences Cyberconflict and warfare, Internet governance and digital policy, Network security EventsThe Belgrade Security Forum 2014 will include a cybersecurity panel focusing on regional cooperation mechanisms in the Western Balkans, examining the importance of multistakeholder approaches in shaping digital policies. Diplo will contribute to this session organized by the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces, with Vladimir Radunovic moderating.
