UNIDIR is pleased to invite you to a side event to the United Nations Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies (ICTs) titled: Multistakeholder Dialogue on Cloud Computing Governance and International Security.
Cloud computing is an integral, and growing, part of modern IT infrastructure, enabling much of the recent trend of technological growth and innovation. With the increased demand for large amounts of computing power to enable the growing place of AI-enabled systems across industries and domains, the importance of cloud computing is only set to increase. In parallel, cloud computing is playing a crucial role across sectors that intersect with international security, from defense and national critical infrastructure to humanitarian operations. Cloud computing therefore carries with it important governance implications with relevance in the context of international security.
A cohesive, global governance conversation around cloud computing has however yet to emerge. As critical enabling technology and important underlying layer of the global digital economy with implications for international peace and security, the governance of cloud computing should receive attention from the international multistakeholder, and disarmament communities.
To further investigate the issue, UNIDIR’s Security and Technology Programme is organizing this side event to present and discuss the results of a recent study undertaken by the programme on cloud computing risks, opportunities and governance challenges.
This side event will provide an opportunity for States to learn more about critical issues linked to current developments in cloud computing, as well as gaining an overview of key cloud computing international governance challenges.
When and where
Friday 6 December 2024, from 08:30 – 09:45 ET. This event will be in hybrid format, in person at Microsoft UN Affairs Offices, One Dag (34th Floor), New York, and online.
*A light lunch will be provided to the participants attending in person.
**If attending online, please consult this website to find your local time
Speakers
A complete list of speakers will be communicated in due course.
Participants
We welcome OEWG delegations and cyber experts, as well as members of the multi-stakeholder community including industry, civil society and intergovernmental organizations (ECOSOC status). Please kindly note that UNIDIR is not able to grant access to the United Nations Headquarters for those who are not already in possession of the UN accreditation.
RSVP
To attend this event, please register here. Registration is mandatory for both in-person and virtual participation.
Further information
For any questions, please contact sectec-unidir@un.org.
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