On 14 July 2026, I spoke on behalf of ITU during Panel 8, “The Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Artificial Intelligence,” at the 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP), in the Assembly Hall of the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The panel brought together Indigenous representatives from the Arctic, North America, and Eastern Europe/Russian Federation/Central Asia, alongside representatives of Australia and the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions. The full session is archived on UN Web TV.
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The politics of knowledge in the AI age: moderating a panel at WSIS Forum 2026
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026
6 to 10 July 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland
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The politics of knowledge in the AI age: moderating a panel at WSIS Forum 2026
On 9 July 2026, I had the pleasure of moderating a session at WSIS Forum 2026, in Room E at Palexpo, titled “The Politics of Knowledge in the AI Age: Empowering Human Agency through Standards, Human Rights, and the Role of Corporations,” co-organized by ITU, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and the Harvard Kennedy School Carr-Ryan Center. The session was public and recorded; the full webcast is available here.
The standards you never see: human rights and digital identity at NetGouv26
On 27 May 2026, I spoke at NetGouv26, the third annual conference of the Working Group on Internet Governance and Regulation (CNRS Research Network 2091 on Internet, AI and Society), held at the Maison de la recherche of Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris and online, in partnership with AFNIC, Sorbonne Nouvelle’s Irméccen, and Internet Society France, with support from the Internet Society Foundation. The conference gathers the francophone research community working on Internet governance across disciplines: STS, communication studies, law, political science, computer science, geopolitics, design, and economics.
Standards and digital consumer rights: my intervention at the 47th COPOLCO Plenary
On 26 May 2026, in Haikou, I had the opportunity to speak on behalf of ITU in the opening panel of the 47th COPOLCO Plenary, ISO’s policy committee on consumer issues, this year devoted to “Digital Consumer Rights.” I shared the stage with Erin Parsons (Consumers International), Rémi Lang (UNCTAD), Dr Thang Luong (ASEAN Secretariat), Michel Oliveira de Souza (OHCHR), and Laura Lindsay (Chair-Elect, ISO/IEC JTC 1).
Governing Data and AI in Sensitive Contexts: Reflections from CSTD28
Panel Discussion on Data and AI Governance at the United Nations, CSTD28 Side Event – Geneva, April 2025
On April 9, 2025, I had the honour of moderating the second panel of the OHCHR side event at the 28th session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD), held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The session, titled “Data and AI Governance in Human Rights-Sensitive Contexts”, was part of a broader event exploring frameworks and use cases for responsible AI deployment.
Reflections from the AI Standards Hub Global Summit
Panel discussion
On March 17, 2025, I had the opportunity to speak at the AI Standards Hub Global Summit in London, joining a panel on “The Role of Civil Society and Human Rights Expertise in Shaping AI Standards.” This discussion, featuring experts from civil society, technical standardization, and policymaking, underscored a crucial reality: AI standards are not just technical tools—they are governance mechanisms that shape societal outcomes.
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The Role of AI Standards in Protecting Human Rights – Reflections from the OECD AI Governance Summit
AI Action Summit – OECD Headquarters
On February 11, 2025, I had the privilege of participating as a panelist at the OECD AI Governance Summit at the OECD headquarters. The event, titled “Shaping the Future of AI Governance: Standards, Risk Management, and Responsible Practices,” brought together leading experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the evolving landscape of AI governance. My panel focused on an essential yet often overlooked aspect of AI standardization: how to integrate human rights considerations into global AI standards.
Bridging Innovation and Responsibility: Reflections on IGF 2024
IGF 2024
As we stand at the intersection of emerging technologies and human rights, the IGF 2024 session, “Fostering Trust: Embedding Human Rights in Technical Standards for Emerging Technologies,” was a call to action. This hour-long discussion brought together a diverse group of experts and stakeholders to tackle a pressing question: How can we ensure that technical standards promote human dignity in a rapidly evolving digital landscape?
Exploring the State Duty to Protect Human Rights in AI Governance
Panel Discussion: Exploring the State Duty to Protect Human Rights in AI Governance
On November 28, 2024, I had the privilege of speaking at the expert consultation on the application of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) to technology companies, particularly regarding artificial intelligence (AI). Held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, this event brought together stakeholders to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities in aligning technological innovation with human rights principles.
Advancing Human Rights through the Global Digital Compact
UK mission in Geneva
On November 26, 2024, I had the privilege of speaking at the “Implementing Human Rights Objectives through the Global Digital Compact: A Multistakeholder Approach” workshop in Geneva. This gathering brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including member states, private sector leaders, civil society, and UN entities, to discuss the practical implementation of human rights commitments within the Global Digital Compact (GDC).