2nd-4th September 2024
Sydney, Australia
Sydney Dialogue 2024 – 3rd Edition
The Sydney Dialogue (TSD) brings together world leaders, global technology industry innovators and top experts in cyber and critical technology for frank and productive discussions, with a specific focus on the Indo-Pacific.
TSD 2024 will generate conversations that address the awesome advances being made across these technologies, their impact on our societies, economies and national security, and how we can best manage their adoption over the next decade and beyond. These will include generative artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, biotechnology, climate and space technologies.
This year’s event will also capture the key trends that are dominating international technology, security and geopolitical discussions. With more than 80 national elections set to take place around the world in 2024, the event will also focus on the importance of political leadership, global cooperation and the stable development of technologies amid great power transition, geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing conflict.
Topics for discussion will also include technological disruptors, cybercrime, online disinformation, hybrid warfare, electoral interference, climate security, international standards and norms, as well as technology design with the aim of enhancing partnerships, trust and global co-operation.
Speakers:
- Maria Ressa, Co-founder, Rappler
- The Hon Clare O'Neil MP, Federal Member for Hotham, Australian Government
- The Hon Judith Collins KC, Member of Parliament, New Zealand Parliament
- Dr Renato U. Solidum, Jr, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippines
- Ivan John E. Uy, Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Philippines Government
- Baiba Braže, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Latvia
- The Hon Tim Watts MP, Federal Member for Gellibrand, Australian Government
- The Hon José-Marie Griffiths, Ph.D., President, Dakota State University
- Lord Fakafanua, Member of Parliament, Tonga
- Akiko Murakami, Executive Director, Japan AI Safety Institute (AISI)
- David van Weel, Assistant Secretary General for Innovation, Hybrid, and Cyber, NATO
- Urvashi Aneja, Researcher, Policy Analyst, and Entrepreneur
- Brendan Dowling, Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology, Australia
- Connor Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, Conjecture
- Lt General (Retd) Rajesh Pant, Former National Cyber Security Coordinator, India
- Shigeru Kitamura, President & CEO, Kitamura Economic Security Inc.
- Shigehiro Tanaka, Former Vice Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan
- Damar Juniarto, Human Rights Activist
- Dr Soichi Noguchi, Astronaut
- Alex Capri, Research Fellow, Hinrich Foundation
- Jason Healey, Senior Research Scholar, Columbia University’s School for International and Public Affairs
Themes & Topics
August 20, 2024 - August 22, 2024
Kinshasa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the
African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2024
The African Peering and Interconnection Forum addresses the key interconnection, peering, and traffic exchange opportunities and challenges on the continent and provides participants with global and regional insights for maximising opportunities that will help grow Internet infrastructure and services in Africa.
Who Should Attend
The forum targets executives, Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), peering coordinators and business development managers from the African region, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and operators, telecommunications policy-makers and regulators, content providers, Internet Exchange Point (IXP) operators, infrastructure providers, data center managers, National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) as well as carriers and transit providers. The forum is planned as a non-profit event and international sponsorship and support have been sought to convene the event.
24 Jul, 2024
Online
Using current and emerging cyber tools for disaster management in Africa
This webinar will focus on leveraging technology to enhance preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in the face of natural or man-made disasters on the African continent. This webinar aims to explore the utilization of cutting-edge cyber tools and technologies to improve disaster management practices in the context of Africa. The webinar will delve into innovative solutions that enable quicker, more coordinated responses to crises, ultimately enhancing overall resilience in the region.
Organisation
18 Jul, 2024
Online
Debrief on the Eighth Substantive Session of the OEWG on Cybersecurity
The UN’s Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on information and communications technologies held its Eighth Substantive Session from July 8 to 12. The OEWG aims to further develop the rules, norms, and principles of responsible behavior in cyberspace; establish regular institutional dialogue with the broad participation of states; and continue to study the existing and potential threats in the sphere of information security, among other agenda items.
Bringing together state representatives and stakeholders, this debrief will cover the main takeaways from the session. It will provide an understanding of the key issues discussed, the progress achieved, and the challenges ahead in developing a future UN mechanism for cyber diplomacy.
Speakers:
- Julien Sylvestre-Fleury, Senior Policy Officer, International Cybersecurity Policy, Global Affairs Canada
- Catalina Vera Toro, Alternate Representative, Permanent Mission of Chile to the Organization of American States (OAS), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile
- Christina Rupp, Senior Policy Researcher Cybersecurity Policy and Resilience, interface
- Tan E Guang Eugene, Associate Research Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
Moderator:
- Valentin Weber, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Geopolitics, Geoeconomics, and Technology, DGAP
8th-12th July 2024
New York, United States
Eight substantive session: Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies
July 2, 2024
Online
UN Cybercrime Convention: Will states give in disagreements for the sake of a global common threat?
Will more than two years of interstate negotiations at the UN result in a global comprehensive convention on cybercrime? Why did states previously fail to reach a final agreement? Where do the main disagreements lie? What are the expectations of stakeholders, including civil society and industry, for the final round of UN negotiations?
Join for a virtual expert discussion to get the views of various stakeholders and share your own before the concluding session of the Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes.
The session is aimed at identifying expectations (if any) from the concluding session and highlighting elements that define a positive outcome of this process, based on the insights of different experts and stakeholders.
27 Jun, 2024
Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford Cyber Forum
Oxford Cyber Forum, a day-long event created through a partnership between the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative (ECCRI) and the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. This forum serves as a crucial platform for dialogue among government officials, academics, and private sector leaders on the evolving landscape of cyber conflict and security.
The Oxford Cyber Forum will consider a number of themes, including the cyber aspects of the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Hamas war, assessing their implications for future cyber warfare. The discussion will highlight NATO’s role in cybersecurity and its strategic responses to threats. It will also cover the critical role of public-private partnerships in strengthening cybersecurity and the exploration of new technologies, including AI, in advancing cyber defense. The forum will additionally tackle the growing threat of ransomware, discussing effective prevention and recovery strategies, to round out a focused exploration of current and future cybersecurity challenges.
9th-14th June 2024
Fukuoka, Japan
36th FIRST Annual Conference
The FIRST annual conference provides a forum for sharing goals, ideas, and information on how to improve computer security on a global scale.
This yearʼs annual conference will be held June 9-14, 2024 Fukuoka, Japan with a virtual option
June 3, 2024 - Jun 5, 2024
Dallas, Texas, United States
NICE Conference & Expo 2024: Strengthening Ecosystems
This year’s conference theme “Strengthening Ecosystems: Aligning Stakeholders to Bridge the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap” highlights the collective effort to strengthen the cybersecurity landscape. By joining forces with key partners, we can foster a more robust cybersecurity ecosystem to bridge the workforce gap.
29 - 31 May 2023
Kigali, Rwanda
eLearning Africa – 17th International Conference & Exhibition on Digital Education, Training & Skills Development
The eLearning Africa annual conference and exhibition, which was established in 2005, is the largest and most comprehensive knowledge sharing event for digital education, training and skills on the African continent.
It is a global forum for everyone with an interest in education, training and skills development in Africa. In the past years it has offered thousands of professionals in education, training and development invaluable insights into the evolving world of technology learning.
The 17th Edition of eLearning Africa will be held from 29 – 31 May, 2024 in Kigali, the booming capital city of Rwanda at the Kigali Convention Center. The theme, "Education Fuels Innovation, Investment Amplifies Skills," articulates the essential roles of education and skills in national investment and innovation.
