Serbian Internet Dialogue this week
Panels and conferences Child safety online, Intellectual property rights, Interdisciplinary approaches, Network security, Privacy and data protection EventsThe Serbian Internet Dialogue in Belgrade this week focuses on Internet governance topics including digital agenda, privacy, online safety, and intellectual property rights. Organized by the Digital Agenda Authority of Serbia with support from DiploFoundation and partners, the event aims to foster open discussions. Remote participation is encouraged through live-streaming and social media platforms.
ITU/Diplomatic Club Debate: ‘The Role of information and communication technologies in citizen protest movements’
Panels and conferences Democracy EventsProf. Jovan Kurbalija participated in a panel debate on the impact of information and communication technologies on citizen protest movements organized by the Geneva Diplomatic Club and the International Telecommunication Union. Other panelists included prominent figures from ITU, the Diplomatic Club, and journalism.
ICANN43 Costa Rica
Alumni Panels and conferences Interdisciplinary approaches, Internet governance and digital policy EventsThe Diplo Coordinator addressed participants at the ICANN43 meeting in Costa Rica.
Panel on Fraud and other abuse of Emblems (Red Cross/Red Crescent) on the Internet
Panels and conferences Cybercrime, Internet governance and digital policy EventsA panel discussion will address the rise of fraudulent appeals for money using Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems on the Internet. The event aims to raise awareness among members and governments about the misuse of emblems and provide solutions. The discussion will take place on November 30th in Geneva, Switzerland.
Ten Years of Cybercrime Convention in Geneva
Panels and conferences Internet governance and digital policy, Cybercrime EventsA 10th-anniversary interactive discussion on the Council of Europe's Cybercrime Convention will be held in Geneva, focusing on cybersecurity challenges, balancing security with human rights, learnings from the past decade, and if the convention addresses global cyber issues. The convention, signed in Budapest in 2001 and enforced in 2004, targets internet crimes like copyright infringement, fraud, child pornography, and network security breaches. It aims to establish a common criminal policy against cybercrime through legislation and international collaboration, involving experts from multiple countries. An Additional Protocol criminalizes racist and xenophobic internet propaganda.
Diplo director speaks at College of Europe’s int’l conference
Alumni Panels and conferences Capacity development, Digital diplomacy EventsDr. Jovan Kurbalija discussed capacity building for e-diplomacy at the College of Europe's international conference. He highlighted the challenge of cognitive illusion in using social media effectively, emphasizing the need for sustained learning and adaptation. Dr. Kurbalija proposed a structured approach to e-diplomacy capacity building, spanning one day for technical training, one month for individual proficiency, and one year for institutional readiness. Additionally, he was appointed as a visiting professor at the College of Europe. Follow-up resources include his blog post and live tweeting from the event (#coleurope).
Diplo director addresses Presidents of Parliaments of small European states
Alumni Panels and conferences EventsDr. Jovan Kurbalija, Diplo director, spoke at a conference for Presidents of Parliaments of small European states in Malta on Parliamentary Diplomacy's role in international affairs. The conference adopted a Joint Declaration to enhance parliamentary diplomacy, including plans for training and capacity building in the field.
Preparations under way for the 6th IGF [Updated]
Alumni Panels and conferences EventsPreparations are ongoing for the 6th Internet Governance Forum, featuring workshops by Diplo on various topics and the launch of new publications. The previous year's event in Nairobi drew significant participation with numerous sessions and remote hubs. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
Diplo director at IGF prep meeting
Panels and conferences Interdisciplinary approaches, Internet governance and digital policy EventsJovan Kurbalija, Diplo director, attended an IGF prep meeting in Brussels, discussing the significant shift Internet governance has taken since 2005, now a top priority on political agendas. He highlighted the evolution influenced by global economic changes, the UN's more prominent role, global governance challenges, and government involvement.
EuroDIG meeting takes place in Belgrade
Panels and conferences Interdisciplinary approaches, Internet governance and digital policy EventsEuroDIG's 4th meeting in Belgrade, Serbia gathered 400 stakeholders primarily from Europe. The event, organized by Diplo alongside other partners, involved two days of discussions and collaborations, addressing various internet governance issues. Diplo played a crucial role in coordinating the event's program and facilitating remote participation. Further information on the meeting can be found at https://www.eurodig.org.
