3 - 4 Dec, 2020
Online
EAI AFRICOMM – 12th EAI International Conference on e‐Infrastructure and e‐Services for Developing Countries
Deploying efficient and effective infrastructures and solutions when limited resources are available is a challenging task and a key-enabler for the diffusion of ICT in developing countries. The aim of this conference is bringing together international researchers, students, public officers, policy makers and practitioners in ICT to discuss issues and trends, recent research, innovation advances and on-the-field experiences related to e-Governance, e-Infrastructure, and e-Business with a focus on developing countries.
1 - 3 Dec, 2020
Online
UN OEWG 4th round of informal virtual meetings
The Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) will hold its fourth round of informal virtual meetings between 1-3 December 2020. The group will discuss the regular institutional dialogue section of the pre-draft 2 report. The OEWG was established by the UN General Assembly in December 2018 (A/RES/73/27). The OEWG is tasked to continue to develop the rules, norms, and principles of responsible behaviour of states; discuss ways for their implementation; and to study the possibility of establishing regular institutional dialogue with broad participation under the auspices of the UN. Also included in the group’s mandate is a study of existing and potential threats to information security and possible confidence building measures and capacity building. Its composition is declared as open, allowing all UN member states that express a desire to participate.
Themes & Topics
Organisation
26 Nov, 2020 8.30 - 10am CET
Online
Digital Security and Economic Recovery
The online high-level event ‘Digital Security and Economic Recovery: Boosting Confidence and Productivity through Secure Digital Technology’ is organised by DiploFoundation and the Swiss Confederation as part of the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace. The event will be opened with a keynote address by Swiss Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer. A dialogue, moderated by Mr Jovan Kurbalija (DiploFoundation), will follow with high-level officials from leading global companies: Ms Sabine Keller-Busse (UBS), Mr Eugene Kaspersky (Kaspersky), Mr Jeremy Thompson (Huawei), and Mr Casper Klynge (Microsoft). This high-level event will discuss how the fragmented regulatory environment impacts the security of digital products and services, including those in supply chains. It aims to clarify possible collaborative responses from both industry and governments on how to facilitate financial and economic recovery through trusted digital technologies. The event is organised as part of the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behavior in Cyberspace (genevadialogue.ch), which has been discussing industry roles and responsibilities with the aim to establish globally shared best practices and baseline requirements for the security of digital products and services.
24 - 25 Nov, 2020
Online
GFCE Annual V-Meeting 2020 – Coordinating a global network for cyber capacity building
The GFCE has the ambition to coordinate a global network for Cyber Capacity Building in 2021. In preparation for 2021, the focus of the GFCE Annual Meeting 2020 will be on the following key elements:
- Celebrate the GFCE 5th anniversary by sharing successes of the GFCE thus far
- Share outcomes 2020
- Presentation of Work Plan and ambitions for 2021
This GFCE Annual Meeting will differ from the previous ones, as it will be hosted fully online, by using a virtual experience tool.
17 - 19 Nov, 2020
Online
Digital Pacific Conference 2020
The 2020 Digital Conference aims to bring together influential development thinker, practitioners and digital leaders in the region, experts and solutions providers, government officials, private sector, civil society organizations and youth representatives to contribute their own experiences and perspectives.
In the Digital Pacific Conference 2020, we will:
● Share current digital transformation stories, best practice case studies and institutional challenges
● Increase knowledge and foster awareness of digital skills (cybersecurity, data etc.)
● Grow our ‘Tech Showcase’ giving the public and private spheres exposure to new cutting-edge technology
● Create opportunities for collaboration and form new digital transformation partnerships
● Encourage and inspire young entrepreneurs to engage in the digital journey by using technology to grow their ideas and business via the “Youth Co:lab”
17 - 19 Nov, 2020
Online
UN OEWG 3rd round of informal virtual meetings
The UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) will hold its third round of informal virtual meetings between 17-19 November. The group will discuss the confidence building measures and capacity building section of the pre-draft 2 report. The OEWG was established by the UN General Assembly in December 2018 (A/RES/73/27). The OEWG is tasked to continue to develop the rules, norms, and principles of responsible behaviour of states; discuss ways for their implementation; and to study the possibility of establishing regular institutional dialogue with broad participation under the auspices of the UN. Also included in the group’s mandate is a study of existing and potential threats to information security and possible confidence building measures and capacity building. Its composition is declared as open, allowing all UN member states that express a desire to participate.
Organisation
18 Nov, 2020
Rennes, France
European Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Conference (EICC)
The European Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Conference – EICC 2020 aims at establishing a venue for the exchange of information on cybersecurity and its many aspects between academics and practitioners in Europe. EICC was formerly known as the Central European Cybersecurity Conference – CECC and has been rebranded to underscore the interdisciplinarity of the conference and broaden its reach. EICC 2020 encourages the dialogue between computer scientists and researchers in all other fields related to cybersecurity, such as behavioral sciences, sociology, criminology, investigations and law. Interdisciplinary contributions are especially welcome.
27 Oct - 16 Nov, 2020
Online, United States
NICE 2020 Conference and Expo
In an evolving time, FIU and New America have decided on an innovative virtual approach to the upcoming NICE Conference and Expo — the NICE Conference Series. The four-week virtual conference series will bring together thought leaders from industry, government, academia, and non-profit organizations to explore issues in cybersecurity education and workforce development. This event provides an opportunity to share best practices from around the world and across sectors in order to build the workforce we need to confront cybersecurity risks today and in years to come.
The conference series will take place one day per week during a four-week period. Each week will be dedicated to a different sub-theme.
Tuesday, October 27 | 12 – 6 PM EST: Growing and Sustaining the NICE Community
Thursday, November 5 | 12 – 6 PM EST: Transforming the Learning Ecosystem
Monday, November 9 | 12 – 6 PM EST: Career Discovery
Monday, November 16 | 12 – 4:45 PM EST: The Future Cybersecurity Workforce
16 - 18 Nov, 2020
Online
32nd Annual FIRST Conference – Virtual Edition
The annual FIRST conference promotes worldwide coordination and cooperation among computer security and incident response teams (CSIRTs). The conference provides a forum for sharing goals, ideas, and information on how to improve computer security on a global scale.
11 - 13 Nov, 2020
Online, France
Paris Peace Forum
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic’s resurgence, the third edition of the Paris Peace Forum will be held in digital format. A unique platform, specifically designed to replicate the physical experience and enable a full event to be held in times of pandemic, will allow more than 10,000 participants to take part in the 2020 edition of the Forum.
This year’s Forum is devoted to the response to the crisis and the principles that should govern the post-Covid international order. It also focuses on projects and initiatives from around the world aimed at providing immediate responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, improving our medium-term resilience, and rebuilding a more sustainable world.
