AI Governance Dialogue: Presidential address

World leaders share their national visions and strategies for AI governance, offering insights into how different countries are approaching the challenge of regulating and promoting AI innovation simultaneously.

What policy levers can bridge the AI divide?

AI development patterns present both opportunities and challenges for global development equity. This session explores diverse approaches to expanding AI access and capabilities across regions, examining infrastructure development, capacity building models, international cooperation mechanisms, and policy frameworks that can support broader participation in AI innovation. Speakers will share regional perspectives on AI development priorities and discuss practical pathways for fostering more inclusive AI ecosystems.

Leveraging the UN system to advance AI governance

This session will bring together UN leaders to reflect upon and assess the role of the UN and the international community in shaping AI policy and regulation. Speakers will discuss major frameworks such as the HLAB report, the Global Digital Compact, the International Scientific Report, and the EU AI Act, highlighting their impact and how they can align to create a more coherent global AI governance structure.