Opening Sessions - Global Dialogue on Artificial…

Programme:

8:30 - 9:30 Opening Ceremony

9:30 - 10:30 Plenary presentation of the annual report of the multidisciplinary
Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence
• Presentation by the multidisciplinary Independent International Scientific Panel on
Artificial Intelligence providing an overview of its first report and main findings.
• The session will be structured around introductory presentations by the Co-Chairs of the Panel, followed by brief reflections from other Panel members, Member States and relevant stakeholders.

10:30 - 12:30 High-level governmental plenary segment: Harnessing the benefits of AI for all through inclusive and interoperable approaches
• High-level governmental segment for statements by Heads of Delegation and other senior representatives of Member States.
• Interventions will provide an opportunity to share national and regional perspectives,
priorities, experiences and approaches, best practices and lessons learned related to
artificial intelligence governance.
• The segment would also allow Member States to outline expectations regarding
international cooperation on artificial intelligence governance, while taking into account
different national and regional contexts, priorities and approaches.

12:30 - 13:30 High-level multi-stakeholder plenary segment: Harnessing the benefits of AI for all through inclusive and interoperable approaches
• Moderated exchange among high-level participants, governments, industry, civil society, academia, technical community, international organisations.
• The session will provide an opportunity to present perspectives, experiences, new
initiatives and announcements, as well as practical opportunities for partnerships and
cooperation initiatives relevant to artificial intelligence governance.

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General Assembly resolution 79/325 established the Global Dialogue within the United Nations, as a platform involving Governments and all relevant stakeholders to discuss international cooperation, share best practices and lessons learned, and facilitate open, transparent and inclusive discussions on artificial intelligence governance.