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).
The increased use of ICTs for purposes that may pose a risk to international stability and peace is of growing concern among UN Member States. Moreover, States have also noticed that technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), could increase the speed and enhance the targeting potential of malicious ICT activities. Meanwhile, there are increasing AI-enabled ICT security solutions available that can strengthen defenders’ capabilities to cope with malicious ICT activities.
To further investigate this nexus between cyber and AI and its impact on ICT security, the Security and Technology Programme at UNIDIR is organizing this side event to present and discuss the results of a recent study how the adoption of AI solutions is changing both offensive and defensive capabilities in the different phases of a malicious ICT activity.
This side event will provide an opportunity for States to learn more about current and future adoptions of AI solutions and their impact on ICT security, ask questions to experts and engage in discussions on how to further address the risks and opportunities of the cyber–AI nexus.
Speakers
- Julia Rodriguez, Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of El Salvador to the United Nations
- Swann Jin, Adviser, Disarmament and International Security Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations
- John Hering, Senior Government Affairs Manager for Digital Diplomacy, Microsoft
- Dr Giacomo Persi Paoli, Head, Security and Technology Programme, UNIDIR
- Dr Samuele Dominioni, Researcher, Security and Technology Programme, UNIDIR
When and where
Thursday, 5 December, 13:00-14:30 ET, Conference Room 8, UNHQ, New York, and online.
If attending online, please consult this website to find your local time.
*A light lunch will be provided to the participants attending in person.
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
Please register online by Tuesday, 3 December. You are kindly requested to specify if you will be attending in person or connecting remotely. Early registrations are encouraged.
For those joining online, the link to access the event will be provided by email to registered participants one day prior to the session.
Further information
For any questions, please contact sectec-unidir@un.org.