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Call for Interest: Strategic Multistakeholder Dialogue at the India AI Impact Summit
by Jhalak Kakkar Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026

Dear NoC colleagues, In advance of and alongside the February 2026 India AI Impact Summit <https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/about-summit>, the Centre for Communication Governance <https://ccgdelhi.org/> (CCG) at the National Law University Delhi and the Global Network Initiative (GNI) will host a “Strategic Multistakeholder Dialogue” (Dialogue) in New Delhi, as part of our new project on advancing Multistakeholder Approaches to Participation in AI governance (MAP-AI) <https://globalnetworkinitiative.org/enabling-multistakeholder-approaches-to…> . As part of the Dialogue, we will organize two events: - A shared learning Forum on AI on 16 February for academics, think tank and civil society experts, and researchers. - A multistakeholder event on AI governance on 17 February for high-level company, think tank, civil society, academic, foundation, government, and international organization leaders. These invitation-only convenings will focus on the key themes highlighted in the Summit agenda and identified by consultations by GNI and CCG. We aim to foster in-depth discussions among diverse participants on the associated opportunities, risks, harms, mitigations, and other considerations of AI technologies that might otherwise not be understood without diverse civil society participation. Our activities will be organized in order to identify and promote multistakeholder insights with the aim for these to be incorporated into the formal Summit discussions and outputs. We are opening a Call for Interest <https://forms.gle/TG8eu6KBFKFJppu36> from academics, think tank and civil society experts, and researchers who wish to participate in these Dialogue events (both days) in New Delhi. Please fill out the form by December 10, 2025 to be considered for participation. We also have limited travel support to support the participation of stakeholders working in Global South countries. If you would like to apply for travel support, please additionally fill out this form <https://airtable.com/appIMhewt2kRC1xFg/pagXEh6zxyXokJ8aQ/form> by December 10, 2025. The high-level criteria to be used in determining invitations and travel support are below. - Demonstrated expertise in tech policy, or digital rights, or technical systems, or other relevant domains. - Demonstrated expertise in our tentative event themes (global AI governance, trust & safety in AI, context-driven AI infrastructure, and AI inclusion & access), including published work or other relevant outputs. - Experts from a range of sectors. - Experts from a range of regions, with an emphasis on the Global South. - A diversity of perspectives. Thank you so much! We appreciate your time and interest in attending these events. Best, Jhalak *Jhalak Mrignayani Kakkar * *Executive Director | Visiting Professor* *B.A. / LL.B (Hons.) (NUJS), LL.M (Harvard Law School, Fulbright Nehru Scholar)* *Centre for Communication Governance | National Law University Delhi* *Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110078* *www.ccgdelhi.org <http://www.ccgdelhi.org/>*. https://privacylibrary.ccgnlud.org/ <https://privacylibrary.ccgnlud.org/>. http://www.nludelhi.ac.in/

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Sharing Insights: Policy Brief from the Africa AI Stakeholder Meeting in Accra
by Uwera Fabiola Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

Dear fellow members of the Global Network of Internet and Society Research Centers (NoC), In collaboration with the Global Network of the Internet Society, we had the privilege of convening stakeholders from over 20 countries for the Africa AI Stakeholder Meeting on Innovative Governance and Capacity Building, held on Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. On behalf of the Center for Law and Innovation at the Certa Foundation, I am pleased to share the attached policy brief, <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QEJOzdZA_muimNXkz8Gp6ZAiLQJXlrna/view> which captures the collective insights and lessons learned from these stakeholder engagements. Beyond the technical outcomes, the partnerships and friendships established during the meeting were equally meaningful. We are especially grateful for Guio Armando, Fabro Steibel, Marcus Siewert, and Fieseler Christian for their invaluable contributions and for sharing their diverse global experiences. During the meeting, several stakeholders expressed strong support for the NoC to establish an African Regional Hub within its network. This hub would be dedicated to advancing African priorities in AI and digital governance. We hope this initiative marks the beginning of deeper collaboration, and we look forward to working alongside you and other networks to shape Africa’s AI ecosystem. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to discuss potential ideas for future collaboration. Happy holidays! Best, Fabiola Fabiola Uwera | *Associate Director Certa Foundation* T: +250788266460 E: fuwera@certafoundation. rw <http://certafoundation.rw/> 1st Floor, ECD Plaza, 23 KN 4 Ave [image: LinkedIn icon] [image: Twitter icon]

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PhD opportunity on AI Regulatory Sandboxes in Finland - Deadline 17/12
by Thiago Guimaraes Moraes Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

Dear all, I would like to share a very interesting PhD opportunity from Oulu University in Finland, which will support the development of the Finnish AI Regulatory Sandbox under the EU AI Act: https://oulunyliopisto.varbi.com/fi/what:job/jobID:878414/ Deadline is next week, 17/12, so for those who are interested, you should not waste time. Feel free to share with other colleagues who might be interested! Kind regards, Thiago Moraes

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