18th December, 2024
Ryhad, Saudi Arabia
IGF 2024 WS #190 Securing critical infrastructure in cyber: Who and how?
As part of the Internet Governance Forum 2024 (IGF) in Riyadh and aligned with the pillar for enhancing the digital contribution to peace development and stability, this roundtable session brings together diverse stakeholders to address critical policy questions on safeguarding critical infrastructure. Moderated by Vladimir Radunovic and Anastasiya Kazakova, with support from rapporteur Bojana Kovac, the session is organized in a 90-minute roundtable format, emphasizing inclusivity and dynamic engagement through a circular seating arrangement and scenario-based interactions.
Participants explore strategies to strengthen international cooperation on minimum cybersecurity measures, integrate emerging technologies like AI into existing protection frameworks, and enhance information sharing across stakeholders. Attendees actively contribute insights toward the next chapter of the Geneva Manual, focusing on implementing cyber norms and confidence-building measures (CBMs), identifying challenges, and highlighting best practices.
Key outcomes include the development of an implementation checklist for norms and CBMs, actionable recommendations for critical infrastructure protection, and a deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities of non-state stakeholders. The session equips participants with practical tools and knowledge to enhance cybersecurity and resilience, encouraging collaboration and innovation in addressing evolving cyber threats.
15th-19th December 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global, open and inclusive platform for multi-stakeholder policy dialogue on internet related issues, with special emphasis on the complementarity between all stakeholders involved. It was Established by the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in 2006. The mandates of the forum is to bring all stakeholders to address key challenges and opportunities in the digital era.
The meeting is held under the overarching theme of “Building our Multi-stakeholder Digital Future”.
IGF Riyadh 2024 Agenda is shaped according to the four main themes:
01. Harnessing innovation and balancing risks in the digital space.
02. Enhancing the digital contribution to peace, development, and sustainability.
03. Advancing human rights and inclusion in the digital age.
04. Improving digital governance for the Internet We Want.
14th - 16th January, 2025
Monte Carlo, Monaco
2025 TF-CSIRT Meeting & FIRST Regional Symposium Europe
The 2025 TF-CSIRT Meeting & FIRST Regional Symposium Europe is organized by the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), will bring together cybersecurity experts from across Europe. The symposium features a balanced mix of management, technical, and hands-on components, offering plenary sessions and interactive training delivered by top security professionals.
Plenary sessions will address high-interest topics for FIRST members, focusing on regional issues and sensitive matters closely tied to the day-to-day work of participants. Key themes include Incident Response Strategies & Exercises, Threat Intelligence & Detection, the impact of Quantum Computing on Cybersecurity, and the importance of Psychological Safety in Cybersecurity. Training sessions will be tailored for small groups, ensuring hands-on learning and expert-led discussions on the latest security trends and tools. Additional topics such as SIM3 training, benchmarking malware sandbox detection accuracy, and practical cybersecurity tools will also be covered.
This symposium is open to both FIRST members and non-members from the incident response community.
10th-11th February, 2025
Paris, France
Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (2025)
On 10 and 11 February 2025, France will host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, gathering Heads of State and Government, leaders of international organizations, small and large enterprises, representatives of academia, non-governmental organizations, artists and members of civil society. The event aims to be as inclusive as possible, with broad representation across countries and sectors.
The AI revolution is bound to transform employment, education, health, culture and economies, across the world. Building on the important milestones reached during the Bletchley Park (November 2023) and Seoul (May 2024) summits, this gathering will focus on concrete actions to ensure that the global AI sector can drive beneficial social, economic and environmental outcomes in the public interest.
The summit's foundation is being laid through the collaborative efforts of contact groups, which bring together governments, businesses, and civil society representatives from diverse regions. To incorporate a wide range of perspectives and ideas, we have issued calls for contributions, and are partnering with a series of event, building our “Road to the Summit".
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12th - 13th February, 2025
Paris, France
Global Forum on AI and Digital Transformation in the Public Sector (2025)
As part of the 20-year review of the WSIS, the UNESCO Global Forum on AI and Digital Transformation in the Public Sector will take place on 12-13 February 2025.
The forum will address the urgent need to build public sector capacity for effectively leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital technologies, and robust data governance frameworks in promoting sustainable, inclusive, and human rights-based governance. Senior policymakers, industry leaders, academia, and civil society will come together to tackle these critical challenges.
Organized over two days, the UNESCO Global Forum aims to:
- Propose a Plan of Action for Public Sector Capacity Building on AI and Digital Transformation.
- Launch the Dynamic Coalition on Digital Capacity Building.
- Convene stakeholder consultations on the Data Governance Toolkit: A Roadmap for Navigating the Digital Age.
- Foster international collaboration to advance responsible and interoperable approaches.
- Advance global frameworks, including the Global Digital Compact.
Provide input to the WSIS+20 review to shape a reinvigorated WSIS 2.0 vision.
- Foster Knowledge Exchanges and Partnerships
- Launch the Digital Transformation Repository and Learning Hub.
Share best practices, promoting mutual learning and collaboration among stakeholders.
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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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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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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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/
