Past Events

Geneva Peace Week 2023

30 October 2023 - 03 November 2023

Event dates: 30 October–3 November 2023 A preeminent annual platform for global peacebuilding communities, the Geneva Peace Week (GPW) 2023 is inviting all Geneva and international partners to share knowledge and practice on an assortment of issues related to peace across contexts and disciplines.  Marking its 10-year anniversary, the GPW23 will convene under the theme […]

ITU Council 2023 Additional Session

19 October 2023 - 20 October 2023

Event dates: 19–20 October 2023 The 2023 additional session of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council will be held between 19 and 20 October in Geneva, Switzerland and online. It will be preceded by a cluster of council working groups and expert groups from 9 to 18 October at the ITU headquarters. This session is dedicated […]

2023 Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation Summit

11 October 2023 - 13 October 2023

The 3rd Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation (GESDA) Summit will take place between 11 and 13 October 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. In alignment with GESDA’s overarching vision of “Using the Future to Build the Present,” the third GESDA Summit will foster discussions regarding crucial future prospects and challenges. This summit will serve as a complement […]

The 8th WIPO Conversation on Intellectual Property (IP) and Generative AI

20 September 2023 - 21 September 2023

Event dates: 20–21 September 2023 The WIPO Conversation serves as an inclusive, open platform, inviting multiple stakeholders to engage in discussions on the influence of cutting-edge technologies on various intellectual property rights. The 8th session seeks to convene all stakeholders to discuss the important issues brought to light by generative AI. Over recent years, the […]

Transforming Parliaments: Digital services for members of parliament

18 September 2023 | Online

Event date: 18 September 2023 Over the past decade, there has been significant technological advancements in the information services available to parliamentarians, progressing from web-based intranets that grant access to legislative documents to mobile applications like ‘MP briefcases’ that enable remote access and participation.  The next phase in digital services for lawmakers is not only […]

WTO Public Forum 2023

12 September 2023 - 15 September 2023

Event dates: 12–15 September 2023 The 2023 Public Forum is set to investigate the role of trade in fostering an environmentally friendly and sustainable future. Discussions will centre around trade’s capacity to enhance access to eco-friendly products, services, and technologies, thereby aiding in the realization of the Nationally Determined Contributions outlined in the Paris Agreement. […]

The 3rd Symposium on Artificial Intelligence for Industry, Science, and Society (AI2S2)

11 September 2023 - 15 September 2023

Event dates: 11–15 September 2023 The AI2S2 Symposium is returning for its 3rd edition in 2023 to accelerate knowledge transfer on AI among private industry, science communities, and society. The 5-day Symposium will see reputable speakers presenting on a wide array of topics, including AI’s frontier developments, pertinent ethical issues, AI’s applications in the health, […]

The 54th session of the Human Rights Council

11 September 2023 - 13 October 2023

Event dates: 11 September–13 October 2023 The 54th regular session of Human Rights Council will continue its quintessential work of promoting the protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development. The 54th session will see a panel discussion on cyberbullying against children on 27 September from […]

Workshop on ‘Future technology trends towards 2030’

24 July 2023 - 25 July 2023

Event dates: 24–25 July 2023 A plethora of telecommunications stakeholders from academia, operators, vendors, and regulatory bodies has been actively engaged in identifying technology trends and visions for future telecommunication infrastructure and services. These activities include the technical evaluation for International Mobile Telecommunications 2030 (IMT-2030), the next Web, and quantum networks as well as deterministic […]

ITU Council 2023

11 July 2023 - 21 July 2023

Event dates: 11–21 July 2023 Pursuant to Council Decision 626, the 2023 ordinary Session of the Council will be held ​at ITU Headquarters in​ Geneva, from Tuesday, 11 July to Friday, 21 July 2023, with extended remote participation. For more information, and to register, please visit the official page.

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