September 2024 - netsociety - server-nexa.polito.it

Invitation to UNDESA Event: Roundtable on the Future of Governance

by Guio Espanol, Armando

Dear colleagues, I would like to invite you to the Roundtable on the Future of Governance, organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, at the margins of the UN Summit of the Future in New York. The event will take place on September 20th at 10:00 AM, and remote participation will be available. Several colleagues from the Network will be part of an insightful discussion with global leaders on governance, entrepreneurship, AI, and more. The roundtable will focus on: * The context and drivers of change affecting governance systems now and in the future * Developing capacities for anticipatory governance * The mindsets, capacities, and competencies needed to navigate the future of governance Learn more and register here: UN Roundtable - The Future of Governance<https://publicadministration.desa.un.org/events/roundtable-future-governance>. Additionally, don’t forget that we are also looking forward to also seeing you at the Side Event of the Summit of the Future's Action Days: The Power of the Commons: Digital Public Goods for a More Secure, Inclusive, and Resilient World, happening on the 21st. We are excited for a very active and impactful series of meetings for in NoC in NYC! Warm regards, Armando Guio Executive Director [cid:853cc480-bd75-4b72-9e56-19e507a0049c]

Sept. 17, 2024

Call for Applications, HIIG Fellowship 2025

by NoC ＠HIIG

Dear friends of the NoC, The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Internet and Society Fellowship <https://www.hiig.de/en/fellowship-2025/>! This programme offers researchers the chance to join an international team and contribute to a variety of ongoing projects at our institute in Berlin. Fellows have the opportunity to explore their own research interests and actively shape their experience within a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment. We particularly welcome applications from researchers working in one of our key thematic areas: - Human involvement in automated decision-making - Democracy and the role of research - The Digital Services Act and platform regulation - Generative AI in the world of work The fellowship runs from 1 May – 31 August 2025 (June mandatory), and applications are due by 30 September 2024. We encourage you to apply or/and share this opportunity within your networks. For more details, visit HIIG’s website. -- Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760 82 · F +49 30 206 089 60 · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de> · Twitter <https://twitter.com/hiig_berlin> · Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> · LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

Sept. 11, 2024

Invitation to UNGA Side Event: The Power of the Commons

by Guio Espanol, Armando

Dear NoC Colleagues, We are pleased to share with you this side event at the Summit of the Future, organized by the NoC Secretariat together with the UN Member State Delegations Mexico, Poland, and Germany, as well as the organizations Access Now<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.accessnow.org_&d=D…>, TUM Think Tank<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tumthinktank.de_&d=DwM…>, Wikimedia Deutschland<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.wikimedia.de_&d=Dw…>, Wikimedia Czech Republic<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.wikimedia.cz_en_&d…>, and Wikimedia Europe<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wikimedia.brussels_&d=…>. In this case, we will focus on how Digital Public Goods (DPGs) and Digital Public Infrastructures (DPIs) can shape our digital world for the benefit of the public and address global challenges. It would be a pleasure to have you join us in New York for this event. Please refer to the information below to learn more the event and registration details. Best regards, Armando Guio Executive Director [cid:b0aefc76-bce0-4eba-9612-3f175d32c43f] Invitation to UNGA Side Event: The Power of the Commons The Wikimedia Foundation<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wikimediafoundation.or…>, the non-profit that operates Wikipedia, is pleased to invite you to attend the upcoming event at the United Nations Headquarters: The Power of the Commons: Digital Public Goods for a More Secure, Inclusive, and Resilient World during the Summit of the Future Action Days. <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.un.org_en_summit-2…> Time: Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM EDT Location: UN Headquarters, Conference Room 2 (CR2)<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.un.org_dgacm_sites…>, in New York City. (See important access information below.) Event details: The Pact for the Future<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.un.org_en_summit-2…> and Global Digital Compact<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.un.org_techenvoy_g…> offer an important opportunity to ensure that Digital Public Goods<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.un.org_techenvoy_c…> (DPGs) and Digital Public Infrastructure<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.undp.org_digital_d…>s (DPIs) are able to shape our digital world for the public good. This event will spotlight success stories and explore how DPGs and DPIs can ensure that people around the world have a say in how technology is developed and governed, bridge digital divides, empower communities, and advance Sustainable Development Goals. The event will also tackle governance challenges and map a path toward a globally inclusive digital future. This event is co-sponsored by the UN Member State Delegations of Mexico, Poland, and Germany, as well as the organizations Access Now<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.accessnow.org_&d=D…>, TUM Think Tank<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__tumthinktank.de_&d=DwM…>, Network of Centers<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__networkofcenters.net_&…>, Wikimedia Deutschland<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.wikimedia.de_&d=Dw…>, Wikimedia Czech Republic<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.wikimedia.cz_en_&d…>, and Wikimedia Europe<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wikimedia.brussels_&d=…>. Event access: Anyone with a valid UN Grounds Pass for the UN Headquarters in New York — including members of official government delegations, UN entities, IGOs, media, affiliates and retirees — are able to attend the event and access UN Headquarters premises on September 20-21 without additional registration. Those without a UN Grounds Pass must register online before Friday, September 6, at 5:00 PM EDT. To register: * Use this link to register<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__indico.un.org_event_10…> to receive a Special Events Ticket. * Please note that the UN will request a Letter of Representation from your organization as part of the registration process. * Registration confirmation is subject to approval by the UN. * UN Grounds Pass holders do not need to register. * For more information on registration, see the Summit of the Future Action Days webpage<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.un.org_en_summit-2…>. [https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/SWZYcVEn695dioXdRPnKh1kLODfCsGvJ3osStupE1…] Rebecca MacKinnon Vice President, Global Advocacy Wikimedia Foundation<https://wikimediafoundation.org/> Tel/Signal: +1-617-939-3493 Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. Help us make it a reality!

Sept. 5, 2024