Events
Shared code, shared risk: How are security responsibilities allocated?
Cyber stability is increasingly tested by geopolitical fragmentation, rapid technological change, and tightly coupled digital supply chains. Open source software sits at the centre of these dynamics: widely embedded in critical digital infrastructure, globally developed, and governed through models that were not designed for today’s security, policy, and geopolitical pressures. In 2026, the Geneva Dialogue (See more)
GGE on LAWS in March 2026
The Group of Governmental Experts on Emerging Technologies in the Area of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (GGE on LAWS) will convene in Geneva from 2–6 March and 31 August–4 September 2026, pursuant to a decision of the 2025 Meeting of the High Contracting Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW). The mandate provides (See more)
Fifth meeting of the UN CSTD multi-stakeholder working group on data governance at all levels
The UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) will hold the fifth meeting of its Multi-Stakeholder Working Group on Data Governance at All Levels on 2-3 March 2026 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with participation available both in person and online. The Working Group is mandated to support international cooperation on (See more)
Masters of Digital 2026
Masters of Digital 2026 is scheduled for 26 February 2026 as a hybrid conference (in‑person in Brussels, Belgium and online). The 2026 edition is themed ‘Redesigning Europe’s Digital Power’, with discussions focused on leveraging AI to boost industrial competitiveness, strengthening digital security amid geopolitical fragmentation, and simplifying regulatory frameworks to unlock growth. Day 1 focuses (See more)
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)
India AI Impact Summit 2026
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is a global convening on AI scheduled for 19–20 February 2026 in New Delhi, India. Hosted under the auspices of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, civil society representatives, and international organisations to explore how AI can be developed (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)
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