19 Mar, 2025
Bangkok, Thailand
Regional Development Forum for Asia and the Pacific (RDF-ASP) 2025
The Regional Development Forum for Asia and the Pacific Region (RDF-ASP) takes place on 19 March 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. It is preceded by the 3rd Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for WTDC-25 (APT WTDC25-3 on 17 and 18 March and followed by the Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTDC-25 for Asia and the Pacific (RPM-ASP) from 20 to 21 March.
The Regional Development Forum for Asia and the Pacific Region provides an opportunity for an exchange of views between ITU and decision-makers of ITU Member States and Sector Members, as well as other stakeholders in the Asia and the Pacific region.
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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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12th March, 2025
The Locarno Suite, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, King Charles Street, London, United Kingdom
Bridging the Gap: Delivering Cybersecurity to High-Risk Actors
On 12 March 2025, the UK Foreign Office (FCDO), in partnership with Common Good Cyber under the Global Cyber Alliance, will convene a meeting to coordinate cybersecurity support for communities vulnerable to digital transnational repression. Building on the UK-France–led Pall Mall Process, this event will bring together government, industry, philanthropy, and civil society to deliver targeted assistance to high-risk groups, such as journalists, dissidents, and human rights defenders. Key areas include enhancing threat intelligence sharing (especially for the Global South), expanding technical assistance, and establishing a coordinated funding mechanism to support cybersecurity nonprofits.
Please note: This is an in-person, invitation-only event. If you are interested in receiving an invitation, please contact us at info@commongoodcyber.org.
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
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.
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26 Feb, 2025
Online
Unpacking The New UN Cybercrime Convention
On 24 December 2024, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a Convention Against Cybercrime.
How will it shape the future of cyber resilience? Join the World Bank and experts from international organizations for a webinar exploring the impact of the new Convention for developing countries, including its implications for digital transformation and capacity building.
The discussion will also examine how the Convention interacts with existing international legal frameworks against cybercrime, such as the Budapest Convention and the Malabo Convention.
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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.
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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17th - 21st February, 2025
New York, United States
10th Substantive Session – U.N. OEWG on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025
The 10th Substantive Session of the UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on ICT Security in 2025 will focus on advancing critical discussions and finalizing key outcomes ahead of the group’s conclusion. This session will emphasize the operationalization of the Points of Contact (PoC) Directory and strengthening capacity-building initiatives.
A significant focus will be placed on discussing norms for responsible state behavior in cyberspace. The session will continue conversations on the applicability of international law in ICT security, striving for consensus on how existing legal frameworks apply to state activities in cyberspace.
The participation of non-state stakeholders will also be a central issue, as the accreditation procedure remains a key challenge. Enhanced participation from these stakeholders is critical for contributing to capacity building and sharing expertise.
As the OEWG nears its final phase, this session will set the stage for the comprehensive report and the transition to a permanent global mechanism for ICT security governance.
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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.
