24th-27th February 2025
Taipei, Taiwan
RightsCon 2025
RightsCon convenes business leaders, policy makers, general counsels, government representatives, technologists, academics, journalists, and human rights advocates from around the world to tackle pressing issues at the intersection of human rights and technology. In engaging fireside chats, hands-on workshops, strategic roundtables, private meetings, and a lively exhibition space, RightsCon is where a global movement comes together to build strategies and drive forward change toward a more free, open, and connected digital world.
Organisation
28 Feb, 2025
Online
Debrief on the Tenth Substantive Session of the OEWG on Cybersecurity
Friday, February 28, 8:00 to 9:00a.m. (GMT), 9:00 to 10:00a.m. (CET), 4:00-5:00p.m. (MYT), 7:00-8:00p.m. (AEDT) via Zoom
The United Nations Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) is convening its Tenth Substantive Session in New York from February 17 to 21. This session is the OEWG’s second-to-last meeting before the conclusion of its mandate (2021-2025), making it a pivotal moment in the development of a future UN mechanism for cyber diplomacy.
In this debrief, state representatives and stakeholders will reflect on the main takeaways from the session, including the key issues discussed, the progress achieved, and the challenges ahead in shaping responsible behavior in cyberspace.
Speakers:
- Briony Daley Whitworth, Director, Cyber and Tech Multilateral Engagement Section, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
- Shariffah Rashidah binti Syed Othman, Director, Cyber Security Policy and International Cooperation, National Cyber Security Agency Malaysia (NACSA)
- Louise Marie Hurel, Research Fellow, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI)
Moderator:
- Valentin Weber, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Geopolitics, Geoeconomics, and Technology, DGAP
Welcome:
- Christina Rupp, Senior Policy Researcher Cybersecurity Policy and Resilience, interface
11th - 13th March, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya
Third African Forum on Cybercrime (2025)
Further to the two African fora on cybercrime which were held in October 2018 and in June 2021, the African Union Commission (TBC), the European Union and the Council of Europe (GLACY-e project) are organising on 11-13 March 2025 a third edition of the African forum on cybercrime. The event will be hosted by the Kenyan Ministry of Interior and National Administration with the assistance of the Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA).
The third African forum on cybercrime will focus on addressing emerging threats and identifying more effective ways to counter cybercrime. The Forum will serve as a platform for exchanging knowledge and practical experience based on successful operations. International and national actors in the field of cybercrime are invited to take this opportunity to exchange experience and to engage in effective cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence.
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Organisation
March 18- 20, 2025
Podgorica, Montenegro, Montenegro
Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2025
FIRST is organizing its third edition of Balkan Cybersecurity Days in collaboration with CIRT.me and DCAF.
The agenda will include a high-level opening, a panel discussion on 'Protecting and Recognizing the Invisible Critical Information Infrastructure’, and expert plenary sessions in response to FIRST’s Call for Papers. Day two and three will feature more plenary sessions and technical training sessions.
27-28 March 2025
Geneva and Online, Switzerland
Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2025
The inaugural Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2025 will provide a unique forum for the diplomatic ecosystem in Geneva and the wider multistakeholder community, including academic experts, civil society organizations, industry representatives and research labs interested in the governance of AI in security and defence.
The conference, open to all, is organized as part of our programme of work dedicated to multistakeholder engagement, the Roundtable for AI, Security and Ethics (RAISE). By convening experts from diverse backgrounds and across geopolitical divides, RAISE intends to foster inclusive and multisectoral engagement by promoting open dialogue and cooperation.
Programme
- Day 1, Academic Track: Panel discussions, poster sessions, lightning talks, fireside chats and thematic deep-dives.
- Day 2, Policy Track: Panel discussions, poster sessions, lightning talks and fireside chats.
Themes & Topics
31st March - 1st April, 2025
High Level Conference on Governance for Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds (2025)
28th April - 1st May, 2025
San Francisco, United States
RSA Conference (2025)
Part of the RSA Conference mission is to foster innovative advancement by bringing the biggest, boldest ideas into the spotlight. Explore innovation programs at RSAC 2025 for networking and a front-row seat to the next generation of revolutionary solutions.
RSA Conference 2025 delivers diverse programs and events that cater to everyone, whether you're a student or CISO, a First-Time Attendee, or a Conference veteran. Dive into ground-breaking innovation, earn valuable CE credits, and much more!
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Organisation
13rd May, 2025
Geneva, Switzerland
GFCE Global Annual Meeting 2025
The next GFCE Annual Meeting is scheduled for one day before the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B), which will take place on May 14–15, 2025.
Both events will be held in Geneva, Switzerland. Stay tuned for more information about the Annual Meeting!
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Organisation
14-15 May 2025
Geneva, Switzerland
GC3B 2025
The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) are thrilled to officially announce that the second edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) is scheduled to convene in Geneva, Switzerland on the 14 – 15 May 2025. The conference will take place at the International Conference Center Geneva (CICG).
The second iteration of the GC3B will build on the successes of its inaugural edition, which took place in November 2023 in Ghana. Responding to the need for a high-level platform that elevates discussions on cyber capacity building onto the global governance agenda, the GC3B is the first event to convene policymakers and leading experts from across the world to catalyze action for cyber resilient development. The GC3B 2025 will also build on the process of the Accra Call for Cyber Resilient Development, which is a milestone document presented at the first conference. The 2025 edition of the conference will further aid the coordination of global cyber capacity building efforts, helping unlock financial resources and improve international cooperation.
Why cyber capacity building? To ensure a free, open, and secure digital world, every country should have the resources, knowledge, and skills they need to invest in their digital future. Nations should work together and support each other with these capabilities, so that no country is left behind in their digital evolution. After all, a chain is only as strong a s the weakest link.
- Call for Session Proposals now open! (Submission Deadline: January 17, 2025, 18:00 GMT) Apply here: https://gc3b.org/open-call-form/
June, 2025
Norway
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025
In June 2025, Norway will host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), the world’s largest UN event on Internet governance and a milestone as the largest UN meeting ever held in the country. Marking the forum’s 20th anniversary, the IGF will convene thousands of participants from governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to address critical issues shaping the digital landscape.
Established in 2006 by the United Nations, the IGF provides a global platform for multistakeholder dialogue on Internet policy. Past events have tackled diverse topics, including digital inclusion, cybersecurity, data governance, and emerging technologies, fostering collaboration across regions and sectors to shape a sustainable and equitable digital future.
This five-day event will feature hundreds of workshops, presentations, and discussions, focusing on themes like digital inclusion, public policy, and online safety. With 4,000 in-person attendees and an equal number joining virtually, it provides a unique platform for international collaboration and exchange. Norwegian stakeholders will also showcase local solutions and perspectives on global Internet governance.
More details will come soon!
