1 Jun, 2023
Hybrid (Geneva and Online)
Drawing Parallels: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective on the Cyber PoA Scope, Structure and Content
Drawing Parallels: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective on the Cyber PoA Scope, Structure and Content The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is a one-day hybrid event dedicated to the multi-stakeholder community to gather their views on the scope, structure and content of the “Programme of Action to advance responsible State behaviour in the use of information and communications technologies in the context of international security” – (Cyber PoA).
The day will be divided in two sessions, providing an opportunity to discuss lessons from other comparable processes, the possible role of different stakeholders in the Cyber PoA as well as more practical inputs on key elements of the Cyber PoA based on the guiding questions provided by UNIDIR.
This event will complement the process mandated by UN General Assembly resolution A/C.1/77/L.73 on the Programme of Action for the UN Secretary General, to seek the views of Member States on the scope, structure and content for the programme of action; and for the Office for Disarmament Affairs to collaborate with relevant regional organizations whose members are also Member States of the United Nations to convene a series of consultations to share views on the Cyber PoA. A summary report of the event including a compendium of all written contributions from stakeholders will be prepared and released in time to support discussions of the First Committee during the 78th session of the General Assembly.
AGENDA
- 10:00-12:00 Session 1: Introduction Panel 1: Review of existing POAs – Lessons Learned and Best Practices //// Panel 2: Roles of Multi-stakeholders in the Cyber PoA – Civil society, Academia, Industry and NGOs
- 12:00-13:00 Lunch break
- 13:00-14:30 Session 2: Plenary discussion Scope of Cyber PoA Structure of Cyber PoA Content of Cyber PoA
- 14:30-15:00 Coffee break
- 15:00-16:00 Wrap-up and closing
Hybrid format: In-person (Geneva, Switzerland) and online.
16 - 18 May 2023
Ohrid, North Macedonia
Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2023
This event will enable the participants to:
- Improve their organization’s incident detection and response capabilities,
- Increase their awareness of emerging cybersecurity threats and trends,
- Enhance their ability to conduct forensic investigations and penetration testing
- Expand their professional networks and meet leading European cybersecurity experts.
Themes & Topics
2 - 5 May, 2023
Istanbul, Türkiye
IAP Pan European Regional Conference
The General Prosecutor of the Supreme Court of Appeal of the Republic of Türkiye, Bekir Şahin, and his team will host the 1st IAP Pan European Regional Conference in May 2023. It is a year that coincides with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye. The theme of the IAP Regional Conference to be held in Istanbul on May 2-5, 2023, has been determined as "Effective Investigation in the Age of Digitalisation".
As is well known, as technology advances, the types of crimes committed in the digital environment using information systems continue to rise in a variety of ways. Crimes committed in cyberspace pose a great danger to society. These crimes have transnational characteristics and negatively affect the legal, economic, and social order of countries. Since these crimes are transnational and violate the legal order of the countries, conducting investigations and gathering evidence is difficult. The conference will bring together top European prosecutors to discuss how to mitigate the harm caused by cybercrime through mutual contracts and collaboration.
The conference will also tackle the following subthemes:
1. The Appearance and Effects of Digitalisation in the Criminal Procedure
2. Fighting Against Economic Crimes in the Age of Digitalisation
3. Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Procedure
Themes & Topics
2 - 5 May 2023
Bari, Italy
Italian Conference on Cybersecurity 2023 (ITASEC23)
The Italian Conference on CyberSecurity (ITASEC) is an annual event supported and organized by the CINI Cybersecurity National Lab.
The 2023 edition will take place in Bari, from May 2nd to May 5th, 2023.
As in previous editions, ITASEC includes a Scientific and Technical (S&T) Track whose purpose is to gather Italian researchers working in the field of cybersecurity.
The S&T track of ITASEC represents the major annual event of the Italian cybersecurity community.
It is thought as a forum to meet, discuss, and exchange experiences among people coming from academy and industry who are interested in cybersecurity and all its applications.
5 May, 2023
Online
Ransomware Task Force: Gaining Ground
This event will present reflections on the current status of the ransomware threat, the Ransomware Task Force’s (RTF) efforts, and what’s to come.
Industry, government, and civil society partners from the RTF will discuss the ransomware data ecosystem, unpack the drivers behind the illicit crypto ecosystem, dive into the ransomware element of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and highlight global efforts to tackle ransomware.
Panels will also highlight the Ransomware Task Force’s ongoing work, including efforts to drive international and domestic counter ransomware collaboration, bolster cyber civil defense, prepare small and medium-sized enterprises, and facilitate effective operational collaboration.
Themes & Topics
25 - 26 April 2023
Brussels, Belgium
European Cyber Agora
The European Cyber Agora is a multi-stakeholder platform bridging the gap between government, civil society and industry across Europe to shape the European cybersecurity policy agenda and identify European perspectives on global cybersecurity policy debates. It promotes collaboration across sectors including diverse voices and contributes to evidence-based cybersecurity policymaking through research-based and outcome-oriented engagement.
The agenda will feature high-level panel debates and armchair discussions with representatives of the EU institutions, national governments, cybersecurity agencies, civil society, academia and industry, as well as expert-led workshops organized by the European Cyber Agora community.
Key themes will range from EU cybersecurity policy, cyber threat intelligence sharing, cyber mercenaries and the interlinkage of geopolitics and technology.
26 Apr, 2023
Brussels, Belgium
GFCE Europe Regional Meeting
In the context of GFCE’s efforts on regionally sensitive approach to capacity building, the Secretariat of the GFCE, in co-operation with Microsoft, organize the GFCE Regional Meeting for Europe 2023, back to back with the European Cyber Agora Conference. The GFCE Europe Regional meeting participants are invited to join both events. Please note there is a separate registration for the Cyber Agora.
The objective of this year’s Regional Meeting is to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to exchange on priorities of the region in cyber capacity building, in Europe and in relation to Africa. Inputs for the meeting will inform the global agenda for capacity building, to be presented later in 2023.
In line with previous GFCE Annual and Regional Meetings, an open, informal, and interactive setting will be established throughout the day. There will be several networking opportunities throughout the Regional Meeting. The meeting is on invitation only.
The meeting will be conducted in English. Hybrid meeting arrangements will be provided.
11 - 21 April 2023
Vienna, Austria
Fifth Session | Ad-hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes
In accordance with General Assembly resolution 75/282 and the road map and mode of work approved at its first session, the Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes, established by the General Assembly in its resolution 74/247, will hold its fifth session from 11 to 21 April 2023 in Vienna.
Consolidated negotiating document on the preamble, the provisions on international cooperation, preventive measures, technical assistance and the mechanism of implementation and the final provisions of a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes
Themes & Topics
14 Apr, 2023
Online, Zoom
Gender, Peace and Cybersecurity in the Americas: Towards a Regional Agenda
Sign up at: https://oas-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W1otgQjWQ_GmezRCHlA-aw
Gender, Peace and Cybersecurity in the Americas: Towards a Regional Agenda Building on the findings of UNIDIR’s recent publications on the topic, the webinar seeks to promote an interactive dialogue on gender perspectives in regional and international cybersecurity. It will also encourage a collective analysis of the relevance of these perspectives and their transformative potential in the Americas and the Caribbean region.
Potential questions for discussion include:
- Why do we need intersectional and gendered approaches to cybersecurity?
- What practical steps could be taken to integrate these perspectives into cybersecurity in the Americas?
- What are international organizations, OAS member states, academia and civil society doing to promote greater gender equality in international cybersecurity?
- What joint actions or strategies could be undertaken to integrate gender and diversity issues into international cybersecurity forums and discussions?
- To what extent are the cybersecurity and Women, Peace and Security agendas being linked at the national and regional levels?
* The event will be moderated by Kerry Ann-Barrett, Program Manager of the OAS/CICTE Cybersecurity Program
Language: Simultaneous translation in Spanish, Portuguese and English.
4 - 5 April 2023
Sydney, Australia
The Sydney Dialogue
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s Sydney Dialogue is the premier policy summit for critical, emerging, cyber and space technologies. First held in 2021, the Dialogue recognises that technology is reshaping societies and economies in every part of the world, and nowhere is that more acute than in the Indo-Pacific region. It is being developed and applied so quickly, within an increasingly intense geopolitical landscape, that neither laws nor international consensus on rules and norms are keeping up.
The 2023 Dialogue will be held in-person and will be invitation-only. It will feature leading decision-makers and experts who are willing to break new ground in discussing technologies that will shape the future. The Dialogue will stimulate frank conversations about the roles for governments, industry and society in shifting away from the business-as-usual international mindset on technology.
On the agenda is cyber and digital governance, space and the geopolitical implications of expanding human activity off-earth, technology game-changers, technologies that shape war, technological competition and strategic advantage, and the role of technology and innovation in advancing human rights, climate action and human security.
