Just in time reporting initiatives

The global digital policy calendar is rich with conferences, public meetings, high-level meetings, and other discussions that shape the policy process.

The Digital Watch observatory has been reporting from digital policy discussions since 2015, with the aim of helping stakeholders follow the parallel debates, understand current and emerging issues, and explore the topics in more depth. The reporting initiatives also help bridge existing gaps in stakeholder participation, and overcome barriers created by policy silos. The observatory provides just-in-time reports from select major events (such as the Internet Governance Forum), and other regional or national events. A team of 50 expert curators and rapporteurs, data analysts, editors, and multimedia specialists is behind the Digital Watch reporting initiatives.

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UN OEWG 2021-2025 7th substantive session

The Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) will hold its seventh substantive session on 4-8 March 2024 in New York, the USA. The Chair of the Open-Ended Working Group on the security of and in the use of information and communications technologies (OEWG) circulated a set of preliminary guiding questions to assist delegations in their preparations for the OEWG’s seventh (See more)

Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2024

The 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum, where regional, global and thematic issues will be discussed, will be held in Antalya on 1-3 March 2024, under the title of “Advancing Diplomacy in Times of Turmoil”. Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) is a high-level dialogue platform bringing together prominent figures in the field of diplomacy. The ADF constitutes a (See more)

Concluding session of the Ad Hoc Committee

The UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime will hold its concluding session from 29 January to 9 February 2024 in New York, the United States of America. The Ad Hoc Committee has been tasked to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on countering the misuse of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes. In order (See more)

AI and Digital @ WEF 2024

Traditionally, AI and digital play prominent role at the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters. This year, WEF will take place on 15-19 January with the main theme ‘Rebuilding Trust’. WEF discussions will be cenered around four themes: Digital Watch and Diplo will report from all publicly broadcasted sessions on AI and digital technologies. For more (See more)

UNCTAD eWeek 2023

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in collaboration with eTrade for all, hosted eWekk in Geneva and online from 4 to 8 December 2023. The theme for the 2023 edition, ‘Shaping the future of the digital economy’, was addressed through the focus on three questions: eWeek in numbers Event statistics Total session reports: 127

2023 Global Cybersecurity Forum

Event description This year’s forum will be held under the theme ‘Charting Shared Priorities in Cyberspace’ theme, aiming to advance the global cyber community towards aligning on strategic priorities, expanding future opportunities, and deepening multi-stakeholder engagement.  Amidst increasingly significant global challenges, ranging from extensive economic instability to geopolitical rivalries, cyberspace continues to hold substantial significance (See more)

Internet Governance Forum 2023

IGF Dailies Event description The Government of Japan will host the 18th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Kyoto from 8 to 12 October under the overarching theme, ‘The Internet We Want – Empowering All People’. The programme will be developed under the following sub-themes: Just-in-time reporting from the IGF As we always do, the (See more)

78th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78)

You’ve arrived at the page with a diplomatic overview and in-depth analysis of the general discussion at UNGA 78. Diplo’s AI and experts provided the following coverage: 1. AI and Digital issues in general debate at UNGA 78 1.1. Main highlights on AI and digital issues 1.2. Day-by-day coverage of AI and digital issues 2. (See more)

WTO Public Forum 2023

The 2023 Public Forum is set to investigate the role of trade in fostering an environmentally friendly and sustainable future. Discussions will centre around trade’s capacity to enhance access to eco-friendly products, services, and technologies, thereby aiding in the realization of the Nationally Determined Contributions outlined in the Paris Agreement. Furthermore, the Forum will strive (See more)

The UN Security Council session on AI for peace and security

Britain is prioritizing the use and regulation of artificial intelligence as it leads the UN Security Council in July, aiming to promote its safe and responsible use through international cooperation.