Microsoft Technology Center, Brussels., Belgium
GFCE Europe Regional Meeting 2025
23 October 2025 | 13:00–14:00 CET | Microsoft Premises, Rue Montoyer 51, Red Room – Brussels
The GFCE Europe Regional Meeting 2025, hosted by the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE), will focus on advancing supply-chain uplift as a key enabler of cyber resilience and sustainable digital growth in the Western Balkans.
Building on the outcomes of the GFCE Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Building Project, the meeting will explore how multinational companies, governments, and SMEs can collaborate to raise cybersecurity standards, foster certification readiness, and drive technology adoption across the region.
The meeting will feature key findings from the Western Balkans CCB Project, followed by an interactive dialogue where industry leaders and partners will share practical examples of public–private partnerships (PPPs), supplier-development initiatives, and scalable models for cross-border cooperation. Discussions will focus on opportunities for co-funding, mentoring, and innovation that strengthen regional cyber capacity and global supply-chain resilience.
The meeting will be conducted in English and hybrid format, held back-to-back with the European Cyber Agora 2025 in Brussels. This is an invite-only event; interested participants may reach out to contact@thegfce.org, indicating whether they wish to join in person or online, subject to space availability.
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21 Oct, 2025
Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW), Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
GFCE Southeast Asia Regional Meeting 2025
The GFCE Southeast Asia (SEA) Regional Meeting 2025, hosted by the GFCE SEA Hub in collaboration with and funded by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), brings together government leaders, private sector stakeholders, civil society, academia, and international partners to advance multi-stakeholder collaboration in cybersecurity governance.
With the theme “Cybersecurity as a Shared Responsibility: The Role of Multi-Stakeholderism in a Digital World”, the meeting highlights the urgent need for inclusive, coordinated, and globally aligned approaches to address evolving cyber threats. Through structured sessions, panel discussions, and roundtable dialogues, participants will examine international best practices, frameworks for responsible state behavior, and opportunities to strengthen public-private partnerships.
The meeting will serve as a platform for knowledge sharing, trust building, and identifying actionable pathways to enhance cyber resilience in Southeast Asia.
30 September, 2025 - 1 October 2025
The Hague, Netherlands (the)
ONE Conference
The ONE Conference is Europe’s prime cybersecurity event. A leading platform for sharing knowledge, best practices and research results, the event is the cornerstone event of The Hague Cybersecurity Week. A wide variety of topics will be addressed: from highly technical subjects such as malware detection, incident response, and law enforcement cases to less technical subjects, such as partnerships between the public and the private domain, governance and recent cybersecurity research.
Are you attending the ONE Conference?
The GFCE will be hosting a session under the 'Power of Partnerships' theme titled 'Cyber Diplomacy Through the WiC Fellowship'. The session will take place on the 1st October at 12:10-12:35, focusing on the GFCE Women in International Security & Cyberspace (WiC) Fellowship – a pioneering programme jointly supported by seven governments that has empowered over 110 women from 55 underrepresented states to actively shape UN cyber negotiations. More information available here: https://one-conference.nl/session/cyber-diplomacy-through-the-wic-fellowship/
Furthermore, don’t miss the Human Capital Agenda workshop: Does your future cyber workforce have what it takes? Taking place on the 30 September from 14:00 - 14:50, the programme focuses on the cyber skills and experience needed today and it tracks labour market demand and education. You will learn about direct interventions to close the cyber talent gap. Get ready to see a dashboard that visualises key data with tools to promote, engage and deploy diverse talent. Take part in a hands-on group exercise to experience common hiring pitfalls first hand and learn how to attract cybersecurity talent. More information here: https://one-conference.nl/session/does-your-future-cyber-workforce-have-what-it-takes/.
1 Apr, 2025
Online
Navigating the Intersection of Cybersecurity and AI: A Policy Dialogue for Latin America and the Caribbean
This webinar seeks to address the growing need for public policymakers to understand and navigate the complex landscape of AI-enhanced cybersecurity. By focusing on key topics such as the GCSCC's new AI Cybersecurity Readiness Metric, the reports "AI and Cybersecurity: Balancing Risks and Rewards" and "Unpacking Cyber Resilience," both developed in collaboration between the GCSCC and the World Economic Forum's Centre on Cybersecurity, the event will provide valuable insights for national policymakers to develop integrated strategies that balance the potential of AI with the necessary safeguards against cyber threats.
It will also provide a unique platform for AI and cybersecurity policymakers in LAC to interact with cutting-edge research and practical tools in the rapidly evolving field of AI cybersecurity. The OAS CICTE will foster dialogue on policy harmonization and regional cooperation with regional cybersecurity leaders to strengthen capacities in LAC to leverage AI for enhanced cybersecurity while mitigating associated risks.
March 19, 2025 - March 20, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya
Africa CISO Summit
As Africa's digital landscape continues to expand, so do the challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity. The Africa CISO Summit 2025 is a unique gathering that convenes over 200+ of the continent's foremost cybersecurity leaders, decision-makers, and innovators. This summit is designed to address the pressing challenges faced by the region while highlighting the opportunities presented by emerging technologies and investment trends.
During this event the following themes and topics will be addressed:
Cybersecurity in a Rapidly Growing Digital Economy
Emerging Technologies and Security Challenges
Ransomware and Threat Intelligence
Talent, Skills, and the Human Factor
Public-Private Partnerships
Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance
20-23 October 2025
Singapore, Singapore
Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) 2025
Organised by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, SICW gathers global policymakers & experts to advance cooperation & knowledge exchange on key cyber issues.
8-12 September 2025
Honiara, Solomon Islands
54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
The Forum meets annually to develop collective responses to regional issues and deliver on a vision for a resilient Pacific Region of peace, harmony, security, social inclusion, and prosperity that ensures all Pacific people can lead free, healthy, and productive lives.
The Pacific Islands Forum comprises 18 members – Australia, the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea (PNG), the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
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8-9 October 2025
Sidney, Australia
The Sidney Dialogue 2025
The Sydney Dialogue (TSD) was created to help break down silos and bring together political leaders, senior officials, technology industry innovators and civil society leaders. It aims to promote diverse views that stimulate real conversations about the best ways to seize opportunities and minimise risks and bring more diverse voices into public debates.
TSD 2025 will explore trends in the most advanced and consequential technology fields including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, biotechnology, space technology, hybrid warfare such as disinformation, climate and energy and critical infrastructure
4 Jul, 2025
National University of Samoa (Apia) , Samoa
Pacific IGF
PICISOC is pleased to announce that Pacific IGF 2025 will take place at the National University of Samoa in Apia from 30th June to 4th July 2025.
7 Apr, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya
Regional Development Forum for Africa (RDF-AFR) 2025
The Regional Development Forum for Africa Region (RDF-AFR) takes place on 7 April 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. It is followed by the Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTDC-25 for Africa (RPM-AFR) from 8 to 9 April.
The Regional Development Forum for Africa 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 Africa region.
RDF-AFR 2025 is open to all stakeholders willing to strengthen cooperation and partnership among telecommunication/ICT policymakers, regulators, industry, academia, regional and international development agencies, and organizations on specific regional telecommunication and ICT matters.
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31 Mar, 2025
Asunción, Paraguay
Regional Development Forum for Americas (RDF-AMS) 2025
The Regional Development Forum for Americas Region (RDF-AMS) takes place on 31 March 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay. It is followed by the Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTDC-25 for the Americas (RPM-AMS) from 1 to 2 April.
The Regional Development Forum for Americas 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 Americas region. RDF-AMS 2025 is open to all stakeholders willing to strengthen cooperation and partnership among telecommunication/ICT policymakers, regulators, industry, academia, regional and international development agencies, and organizations on specific regional telecommunication and ICT matters.
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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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.
March 18- 20, 2025
Podgorica, Montenegro, Montenegro
Balkan Cybersecurity Days 2025
FIRST is organizing its third edition of Balkan Cybersecurity Days in collaboration with CIRT.me and DCAF.
The agenda will include a high-level opening, a panel discussion on 'Protecting and Recognizing the Invisible Critical Information Infrastructure’, and expert plenary sessions in response to FIRST’s Call for Papers. Day two and three will feature more plenary sessions and technical training sessions.
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.
