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Structure of the Dialogue
Note: This programme is published for information and updated on a rolling basis as organizers confirm their details. Session timings, rooms and joining links may still be adjusted.
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Day 1 – Setting the Scene: Science, Context and Shared Understanding
8:30 – 9:30 Opening Ceremony
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| Location | Plenary ABC |
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| Overview | A brief artistic and musical interlude will take place, followed by opening remarks. |
9:30 – 10:30 Plenary presentation of the annual report of the multidisciplinary Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence
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| Location | Plenary ABC |
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| Overview | This segment will feature the first public presentation of the Preliminary Report by the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI (“AI Scientific Panel”). The two Co-chairs and seven members will unveil key findings of the scientific assessment of AI, developed by 40 global leading experts from academia, industry, civil society, and the technical community. This will provide the evidence base that the Global Dialogue on AI Governance can build on. |
10:30 – 12:30 High-level governmental plenary segment: Harnessing the benefits of AI for all through inclusive and interoperable approaches
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| Location | Plenary ABC |
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| Overview | This segment will encompass opening remarks and a procedural overview. It will then feature formal interventions from Member States delivered in 3-minute slots (or 5 minutes for Heads of States/Governments, Deputy Prime Ministers, Vice Presidents, and representatives delivering statements on behalf of groups) under an inscription-based format, followed by a summary and closing remarks by the AI Dialogue Co-Chairs. The segment would be open to relevant stakeholders to follow the discussion. |
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12:30 – 13:30 High-level multi-stakeholder plenary segment: Harnessing the benefits of AI for all through inclusive and interoperable approaches
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| Location | Plenary ABC |
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| Overview | This segment will combine participatory and interactive elements, beginning with 30 minutes for audience interventions from the floor to invite diverse sectoral perspectives on harnessing the benefits of AI for all. It will be followed by a 30-minute moderated roundtable discussion among high-level stakeholders representing diverse sectors and perspectives. |
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13:30 – 15:00 Lunch & Side Events (breakout)
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Side Events will take place across four rooms. Featured side events are available in the “Side Events” section on the right. |
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15:00 – 18:00 Thematic breakout cluster 1: AI opportunities and implications: social, economic, cultural, ethical, linguistic, and technical dimensions
Thematic breakout cluster 1: AI opportunities and implications: social, economic, cultural, ethical, linguistic, and technical dimensions:
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| Location | Breakout Room A |
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| Overview | The Thematic Breakout Clusters will open with remarks by the Thematic Cluster Co-Chairs, followed by a 15-minute scene-setting high-level fireside chat. The programme will then move into two 25-minute panel discussions following the same structure: each panel will feature panelists and a moderator addressing two guiding questions, followed by 42 minutes of inscription-based interventions designed to ensure balanced participation across Member States and stakeholders, and a 4-minute interactive polling or engagement segment. After the two panels, the session will conclude with summary reflections and closing remarks by the Thematic Cluster Co-Chairs. |
15:00 – 18:00 Thematic breakout cluster 2: bridging AI divides: capacity-building, access and digital foundations
Thematic breakout cluster 2: bridging AI divides: capacity-building, access and digital foundations:
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| Location | Breakout Room C |
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| Overview | The Thematic Breakout Clusters will open with remarks by the Thematic Cluster Co-Chairs, followed by a 15-minute scene-setting high-level fireside chat. The programme will then move into two 25-minute panel discussions following the same structure: each panel will feature panelists and a moderator addressing two guiding questions, followed by 42 minutes of inscription-based interventions designed to ensure balanced participation across Member States and stakeholders, and a 4-minute interactive polling or engagement segment. After the two panels, the session will conclude with summary reflections and closing remarks by the Thematic Cluster Co-Chairs. |
Day 2 – Reflections, Convergences and the Way Forward
7:30 – 8:45 Side events
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Side Events will take place across four rooms. Featured side events are available in the “Side Events” section on the right. |
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9:00 – 12:00 Thematic breakout cluster 3: safe, secure and trustworthy AI: interoperability and compatibility of approaches
Safe, secure and trustworthy AI: interoperability and compatibility of approaches:
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| Location | Breakout Room A |
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| Overview | The Thematic Breakout Clusters will open with remarks by the Thematic Cluster Co-Chairs. The programme will then move into two 25-minute panel discussions following the same structure: each panel will feature panelists and a moderator addressing two guiding questions, followed by 42 minutes of inscription-based interventions designed to ensure balanced participation across Member States and stakeholders, and a 4-minute interactive polling or engagement segment. After the two panels, the session will conclude with summary reflections and closing remarks by the Thematic Cluster Co-Chairs. |
9:00 – 12:00 Thematic breakout cluster 4: respecting, protecting & promoting human rights: transparency, accountability & human oversight
Respecting, protecting and promoting human rights: transparency, accountability and human oversight:
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| Location | Breakout Room C |
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| Overview | The Thematic Breakout Clusters will open with remarks by the Thematic Cluster Co-Chairs. The programme will then move into two 25-minute panel discussions following the same structure: each panel will feature panelists and a moderator addressing two guiding questions, followed by 42 minutes of inscription-based interventions designed to ensure balanced participation across Member States and stakeholders, and a 4-minute interactive polling or engagement segment. After the two panels, the session will conclude with summary reflections and closing remarks by the Thematic Cluster Co-Chairs. |
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch and side events
| Overview |
Side Events will take place across four rooms. Featured side events are available in the “Side Events” section on the right. |
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13:30 – 15:00 AI governance initiatives and approaches: experiences, lessons and complementarities
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| Location | Plenary ABC |
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| Overview | This session will be structured around a 65-minute panel discussion featuring high-level stakeholders sharing experiences and lessons learned. It will also include a 10-minute segment for the launch of the UN AI Resource Hub: Capacity Building and Fellowship Activities with time reserved for audience interventions from the floor. |
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15:00 – 16:30 High-level governmental plenary: harnessing the benefits of AI for all through inclusive & interoperable approaches
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| Location | Plenary ABC |
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| Overview | This segment will encompass opening remarks and a procedural overview. It will then feature formal interventions from Member States delivered in 3-minute slots (or 5 minutes for Heads of States/Governments, Deputy Prime Ministers, Vice Presidents, and representatives delivering statements on behalf of groups) under an inscription-based format, followed by a summary and closing remarks by the AI Dialogue Co-Chairs. The segment would be open to relevant stakeholders to follow the discussion. |
16:30 – 18:00 Multistakeholder plenary with HL governmental segment: dialogue of dialogues - reflections, complementarities & the way forward
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| Location | Plenary ABC |
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| Overview | This segment will consist of a 15-minute high-level remarks, followed by a 30-minute moderated panel discussion among high-level stakeholders. A 16-minute report-back from the Thematic Cluster Co-Chairs will be provided. It will conclude with formal interventions from governments and stakeholders delivered in 3-minute slots (or 5 minutes for group statements) under an inscription-based format. |
18:00 – 18:30 Closing plenary
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| Location | Plenary ABC |
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| Overview | This closing plenary will open with reflections and key takeaways from the AI Dialogue Co-Chairs, drawing together the main threads of the discussions. It will then transition into formal closing remarks marking the conclusion of the programme. |