Events
Launch of the World Intellectual Property Report 2026
The Launch of the World Intellectual Property Report 2026 is scheduled for 17 February 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland, and online. Organised by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the event will present the 2026 edition of the World Intellectual Property Report, titled Technology on the Move, which offers evidence-based analysis on trends in innovation and (See more)
Hybrid threats: Strengthening resilience against this phenomenon
Organised by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) in partnership with the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), this event will explore the phenomenon of hybrid threats, examining their main types and impacts. Discussions will cover the evolving forms of hybrid threats, including cyberattacks, malicious use of digital and space technologies, disinformation, and ‘grey (See more)
Munich Security Conference 2026
The 2026 edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) will take place 13–15 February 2026 in Munich, Germany. This annual international meeting focuses on security and foreign policy issues and it brings together government officials, military leaders, diplomats, representatives from international organisations, and experts from the private and academic sectors to discuss current challenges in (See more)
African Union Summit 2026
The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government convenes at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa to chart collective action on shared continental challenges, including economic development, climate resilience, peace and security, and institutional reform. While the Summit’s formal theme emphasises access to water and sustainable systems, digital (See more)
Decoding the UN CSTD Working Group on Data Governance online series | Part 3
This online event, co-organised by Diplo, Open Knowledge Foundation (OFKN) and the Geneva Internet Platform, will discuss the progress made by the N Multi-Stakeholder Working Group on Data Governance at all levels as relevant for development so far, and prospects for its 2026 working cycle. Discussants will particularly explore: The Multi-Stakeholder Working Group on Data (See more)
The Board of Peace for Gaza: Assessing its legal boundaries and impact on the UN
The adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025) marked a significant development in international engagement with the Gaza conflict. Central to the resolution is the endorsement of a Comprehensive plan to end the Gaza Conflict and the establishment of the ‘Board of Peace’, entrusted with transitional governance and security responsibilities in Gaza. The (See more)
11th Geneva Engage Awards
Geneva Internet Platform is organising another edition of the Geneva Engage Awards, where the remarkable efforts of International Geneva actors in digital outreach and online engagement are celebrated under the theme Back to Basics: The Future of Websites in the AI Era. This year, the awards will also take a closer look at how organisations in (See more)
International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026
The International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place in Porto, Portugal, from 2 to 3 February 2026. The event is hosted by the Government of Portugal under the High Patronage of the President of the Portuguese Presidency, with support from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (See more)
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 at Davos
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 at Davos Visual Summary Ask WEF Event Statistics Total session reports: 50 Most Used Prefixes and Descriptors Questions & Answers
Forecast 2026: AI and Digital Developments
Begin 2026 with a forward-looking assessment at Diplo’s annual digital predictions event with Dr Jovan Kurbalija.
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