The AI for Developing Countries Forum (AIFOD) kicked off its Winter Summit at the United Nations Office in Geneva on January 27th, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing global dialogue surrounding AI governance. The summit attracted a crowd of over 600 representatives from nations across the globe, filling the vibrant Qatar Hall. The day…
We, the attendees of the 2025 AIFOD Geneva Winter Summit Initiative titled “Empowering the South 2030: Forging an AI Future of Inclusive Digital Sovereignty,” representing a diverse group from governmental bodies, international organizations, private sector players, academic institutions, and civil society, gathered in Geneva on January 27 and 28, 2025. Our mission is to explore…
Highlights from the 2025 AIFOD Geneva Winter Summit Concluding Insights from the 2025 AIFOD Geneva Winter Summit The 2025 AIFOD Geneva Winter Summit wrapped up with impactful closing speeches from influential figures, underlining the themes of transparency, unity, and optimism for the future of AI in developing countries. Kicking off the closing ceremony, AIFOD Director…
The afternoon at AIFOD’s Winter Summit kicked off with four engaging parallel forums that delved into essential facets of AI development. The session titled “Reclaiming Digital Sovereignty in the AI Age” presented by World Digital Governance unveiled the groundbreaking idea of the “Digital You,” which encompasses personal data, AI models, and virtual assets. This session…
Speech by: Tianze Zhang, Founder of AI for Developing Countries Forum “Honorable E.P Chet Greene, Distinguished guests, and Your Excellencies. First and foremost, I wish to extend my sincere thanks to Antigua and Barbuda for their invaluable role in co-hosting this summit. The support from the government of Antigua and Barbuda, especially its mission to…
Speech by: His Excellency E.P. Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Immigration of Antigua and Barbuda “I want to start by expressing my immense honor and joy to stand before you this morning at this significant global assembly. Allow me to convey warm greetings from the beautiful and sun-kissed Antigua and Barbuda…
Speech by: Andrea Jacobs, AI Legal Advisor, Ministry of Legal Affairs “Excellencies, distinguished ambassadors, esteemed speakers, innovators, and guests. It brings me immense joy to welcome you all to the AIFOD 2025 Geneva Summit. It is an absolute honor to have each one of you here with us today. I would like to express my…
Johanna Hill – Deputy Director-General, WTO Session 2: Frameworks for Responsible AI Governance Good morning, everyone! I appreciate the opportunity for the World Trade Organization to be part of today’s discussion and share insights on AI governance from a trade perspective. AI presents us with two distinct narratives: one filled with immense opportunities and revolutionary…
Firman Freaddy Busroh – Dean, Sumpah Pemuda Session 5: Data Security and Value Sharing in the Digital Era Greetings, everyone. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Dr. Firman Freaddy Busroh from Indonesia, serving as the Dean of the School of Law and practicing as a lawyer. Today, I’m eager to address a pivotal issue….
Bilel Jamoussi – Deputy to the Director, ITU Standardization Bureau Session 3: Public-Private Partnership Innovation Model from Data Sovereignty Perspective You and good afternoon, everyone. As a representative of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN’s specialized agency celebrating its 160th anniversary dedicated to digital technologies, I’m excited to share insights on the pivotal role…