Harmonizing global collaborations in AI industry: A Roundtable on the future of AI standardization, regulation and industry development

In person & online

Date

30 May 2024

Timeframe

10:30 - 12:30

Duration

2 hours

This roundtable aims to facilitate a collaborative dialogue between key stakeholders in the AI industry, particularly focusing on building bridges between standards, regulations and industry development in AI. Hosted in Geneva, the event gathers diverse and different stakeholders to discuss the global collaborations and harmonization opportunities and challenges in the AI industry development.

These stakeholders are Standardization Development Organizations (SDOs), such as ITU, ISO, and IEC, United Nations organizations, private sector (telco and non-telco corporates), and other regulatory/governmental and R&D related organizations.

The goal is to have an interactive discussion about the gaps, needs, and areas of collaborations among international standards bodies, leading technology companies, and public (regulatory/governmental agencies) to discuss the harmonization of AI industry standardization across the globe, addressing both the technical, regulatory and ethical dimensions of AI technologies

The primary objective of this roundtable is to foster a constructive exchange of ideas, insights, and best practices to address the challenges and opportunities surround in AI industry, and how can we build bridges across these different stakeholders.

Key topics:

Identify key areas of convergence between AI standards, regulations and industry needs. Identifying common challenges in AI standardization and exploring opportunities for global cooperation.
Explore strategies for aligning standards regulations and policy development with the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Industry and Standard Bodies Collaboration: Strengthening the dialogue between the tech industry, regulations and standardization bodies to facilitate practical and applicable standards.
Ethics and Governance in AI: Highlight the importance of ethical considerations, responsible AI deployment in the context of technology convergence, and ethical guidelines and governance frameworks for AI.
Global vs. Regional Standards: Balancing the need for global standards with regional specificities and requirements.

Programme
Speakers/Participants

Seizo Onoe

Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB)

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

<span class="ui-provider ur b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Seizo Onoe took office as Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023.</span> Before his election as TSB Director by ITU Member States, he completed an over 30-year career with Japanese mobile operator NTT DOCOMO. In 2021, he became Executive Vice President and Chief Standardization Strategy Officer for the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) Corporation and a Fellow of NTT DOCOMO, INC. From 2017, he served as NTT DOCOMO’s Chief Technology Architect and President of its subsidiary DOCOMO Technology. Between 2012 and 2017, he served as NTT DOCOMO’s Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, a Member of the Board of Directors, and Managing Director of R&D Innovation Division. Earlier, he served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of NTT DOCOMO’s R&D Strategy Department and Managing Director of the company’s Radio Network Development Department. As TSB Director, he heads the part of ITU responsible for the coordination of technical standards and collaborative standardization processes that enable the interconnection and interoperability of information and communication technologies (ICTs) worldwide. Mr Onoe is committed to facilitating open and inclusive standardization processes, along with promoting digital technologies to address global issues, building a new ecosystem that reflects evolving technologies, and strengthening cooperation and collaboration in ICT standardization worldwide. Known in the industry as “the father of LTE” (Long-Term Evolution), he helped upgrade the wireless broadband standard for mobile devices and networks. He now aims for global outreach to bridge standardization gaps, deliver the benefits of technology widely and speedily, and ensure meaningful and affordable broadband access for everyone. Mr Onoe holds a Master’s degree in electronics from the Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering.

Sergio Mujica

Secretary-General

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Sergio Mujica started out as ISO Secretary-General in 2017. ISO is a leading international organization in standardization with a membership of about 165 national standards bodies. ISO standards support global trade, drive inclusive and equitable economic growth, advance innovation and promote health and safety to achieve a sustainable future. Under Sergio’s leadership, ISO approved a new Strategy 2030, which is fully aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a vision of “making lives easier, safer and better”. Combining his experience as Deputy Secretary-General at the World Customs Organization in Brussels from 2010 to 2017 and several leadership positions in the government of Chile, Sergio has unique global perspectives of international trade and sustainability. He is a tireless advocate for International Standards as ways of reducing barriers and fully realizing the role of international trade in growing economies. Sergio is fully committed to integrity, transparency and the highest ethics across every part of ISO, as well as to gender equality. As an International Gender Champion, he is a member of a leadership network that brings together female and male decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers and make gender equality a working reality in their spheres of influence. Sergio obtained his law degree at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and completed his master’s in international law at the American University in Washington D.C. (USA). In 2021, the ISO Council reappointed Sergio as Secretary-General for a second five-year term (until July 2027).

Philippe Metzger

Secretary-General & CEO

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Mr Metzger became IEC Secretary-General and CEO on 1 February 2020. Prior to joining IEC, he was Director-General of the Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM). Mr Metzger was also previously Deputy to the Director of the Development Bureau at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Director of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Trained as a lawyer, Mr Metzger has issued several publications on the World Trade Organization (WTO) and competition law. The Secretary-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission and is responsible for its day-to-day operations.

Ali Taha Koç

CEO

Turkcell

Dr. Ali Taha Koç was born in Ankara in 1980. After finishing his undergraduate degree in 2001 at Bilkent University, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, he completed his master's and doctorate studies in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas, all with full scholarships. Koç joined Intel USA in 2006 as a research and development (R&D) engineer. During his tenure at Intel, he developed 61 patents, published 23 scientific articles, and developed and managed several international projects. In 2013, Intel awarded Koç as one of the top 10 most patent inventors. After returning to Türkiye in 2014, he started to work as the Chief Counsellor of the Prime Ministry and in the same year he was appointed as the Head of Information Technologies of the Presidency. He also managed the formation of the State Information Coordination Center (SICC) in the Presidency Security Policies Department, and started the information flow from all ministries and security units to the Presidency. By discretion of H.E. President Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN, Koç was appointed as the Head of Digital Transformation Office on 12 September 2018. Koç continued in this position until October 2023. In addition to his duties at the Presidency, he was also a board member of TURKSAT Satellite Communications Cable TV and Business Inc. Koç teaches graduate and doctorate courses at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Bilkent University. Koç was appointed as the CEO of Turkcell on October 13, 2023. He still continues this position. He is also a licensed pilot, fluent in English and married with one child.

Karim Rabie

Principal Architect

Red Hat

Karim Rabie is an ICT Architect with 18 years of experience in diverse fields of Networks, Mobility, OSS, Cloud & Orchestration domains. He currently holds the position of Principal Telco Architect at Red Hat, with previous Technical and consulting roles at NEC, Netcracker, Tech Mahindra, STC, Nokia, Huawei, Equinox, & Orange. He is recognized as one of the Telco industry leaders with solid community contribution delivering numerous Webinars and Sessions focusing on Cloud, 5G, AI, & Digital Transformation, in addition to being a former member of multiple working groups such as OPNFV End-user Advisory Group, ETSI NFV Network Operators Council, ITU 5G Machine Learning Focus Group, & CNTT Edge Working Group.

Ahmed Riad

Senior Director, Strategy and Industry Development

Huawei

<span data-contrast="none">Ahmed Riad, a seasoned professional in the ICT sector, possesses over 15 years of diverse international experience that spans digital transformation, innovation, and industry development. With a profound understanding of digital technologies, infrastructure, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and digital business growth, Ahmed's expertise extends across multiple regions and hierarchies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> <span data-contrast="none">Throughout his illustrious career, Ahmed has worked with multinational corporations and organizations such as Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), and presently, Huawei Technologies. In his incumbent role at Huawei, Ahmed orchestrates strategic alliances and molds partnership avenues for Huawei's standardization teams. He also engages robustly with global institutions in the realm of ICT standardization and strategic industry advancement, while simultaneously identifying and interpreting pivotal ICT industry shifts, fostering innovation within Huawei.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> <span data-contrast="none">Prior to his role at Huawei, Ahmed worked at the ITU headquarters in Geneva. Notably, he played a pivotal role in planning and development of the Good Global Summit and leading the AI for Good Innovation Factory. Which is an AI for Good initiative that identified and amplified AI-driven solutions and innovations aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, at ITU Telecom, Ahmed adeptly handled Small and Medium Enterprises innovation initiatives and cultivated partnerships with multiple entities spanning the Middle East and North America.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> <span data-contrast="none">Before his work at ITU, Ahmed exhibited his technical expertise while delivering numerous projects across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia for giants like Nokia Networks and Ericsson. Serving in capacities such as Senior Solution Architect and Senior Technical Project Manager, in the Mobile Broadband sector. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> <span data-contrast="none">Academically, Ahmed holds a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications with Business from the esteemed University College London, UK. A dual Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Communications and Electronics Systems Engineering from University of Greenwich, UK, and Egypt. And currently doing his Executive MBA at IMD Business School.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span>

Evan Xiao

Vice President

Huawei Technologies

<span data-contrast="auto">Mr. Evan Xiao is Vice President of Huawei Technologies. He previously was the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. He brings more than twenty years of experience in the ICT industry to this role.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":90,"335559740":360,"469777462":[3848],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span> <span data-contrast="auto">Since joining Huawei in 1998, Mr. Xiao has held a number of management positions across various R&D, Marketing, Strategy and Business Development. He has been appointed as Director of OSS & EMS of Fixed Network Product Line, Director of OSS & Service Marketing, President of Strategy and Business Development of Fixed Network Product Line, President of Strategy and Business Development of CNBG, President of the Strategy and Business Development Department of Products and Solutions.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":90,"335559740":360,"469777462":[3848],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span> <span data-contrast="none">Mr. Xiao holds a Master of Computing science and technology degree from Nanjing University, and he also holds a MBA degree from Hong Kong Polytech University.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":90,"335559740":360}"> </span>

Bilel Jamoussi

Deputy to the Director and Chief of Telecommunication Standardization Policy Department, TSB

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

A distinguished engineer, leader, and diplomat; multilingual standardization expert and holder of 23 patents, Tunisian born Dr Bilel Jamoussi is the Deputy to the Director and Chief of Telecommunication Standardization Policy Department at the ITU Standardization Bureau (TSB) in Geneva, Switzerland. His primary mission is to establish international standards to promote universal, meaningful connectivity and champion sustainable digital transformation. He also aims to intensify industry engagement, ensure inclusivity in standards development and adoption, and bolster cooperation with other standardization bodies. Additionally, he is committed to leading in emerging tech discussions, building strategic partnerships, and pursuing organizational excellence. Previously, he was the Chief of the Study Groups Department of ITU Standardization Bureau (TSB) from 2010 and until 31 August 2023. He has led the coordination of the bureau’s standards moving activities into a new era characterized by digital transformation that needs an increased collaboration with vertical sectors such as healthcare, transportation, utility, and banking. His innovative approach has served as a catalyst to launch new standards initiatives related to emerging technologies such as IoT, Blockchain, AI and Quantum, attracting a new wave of memberships from non-traditional players. A standout accomplishment of Dr Jamoussi is his effort in bridging the telecommunications and financial sectors. Through this, he paved the way for the creation of digital payments guidelines and standards that aim to foster financial inclusion on a global scale. Key achievements under his tenure have been important new standards while effectively managing staff by recruiting new talent, improving gender balance, delivering new work methods, and staying within budget. Prior to 2010, he worked in the private sector for 15 years and held senior executive positions such as Director of Standards for Nortel. In this role he participated in over 90 standards making bodies worldwide. In the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), he authored a number of Internet standards. As an IEEE Senior Member, he was elected to the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Board of Governors and the IEEE-SA Corporate Advisory Group. He holds a BSc, MSc and PhD degrees in Computer Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University, USA. In addition to his many accomplishments, Dr Bilel Jamoussi is a pivotal figure in the global ICT community. He is a sought-after speaker at tech events worldwide like the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF), often taking the stage as a keynote speaker or panellist. His expertise and insights are in high demand by media outlets such as Financial Times, resulting in frequent interviews, podcast features, and media appearances. Bilel has lived in Tunisia, Canada, USA, and Switzerland, giving him a unique global viewpoint. He is fluent in Arabic, French, and English and speaks some Spanish and German.

Ren Xianliang

Secretary-General

World Internet Conference (WIC)

<span data-contrast="auto">Mr. Ren Xianliang is the Secretary-General of World Internet Conference (WIC). He has led the organizing work of WIC Wuzhen Summit for many years. </span><span data-contrast="auto">After the establishment of the WIC as an international organization, Mr. Ren Xianliang has successfully promoted the formation of the WIC Working Group on Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cross-border E-commerce. Based on these working groups, he continues exploring new ways to promote international exchanges and cooperation by building various international dialogue platforms. In 2023, led by Mr. Ren, WIC has released a number of outcomes and consensus documents, such as </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">Developing Responsible Generative Artificial Intelligence Research Report and Consensus</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">, and </span><i><span data-contrast="auto">World Internet Conference AI for Social Good Action Plan(2023-2025)</span></i><span data-contrast="auto">. In recent years, Mr. Ren has actively participated and delivered keynote speeches at the major international events such as the Internet Governance Forum and the Mobile World Congress 2023 hosted by GSMA.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":1,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":600}"> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":1,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":600}"> </span> <span data-contrast="auto">As one of the main initiators of the WIC Wuzhen Summit, Mr. Ren has made great contributions to the establishment and development of the Wuzhen Summit by deepening the connotations of the conference themes, exploring innovative conference-organizing modes, and enhancing the brand influence of the conference. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":1,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":600}"> </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":1,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":600}"> </span> <span data-contrast="auto">Mr. Ren Xianliang is the former Vice Minister of Cyberspace Administration of China and </span><span data-contrast="auto">has held the leadership positions in the field of Internet management for a long time. He participated in the establishment of Cyberspace Administration of China, and actively promoted the formulation and implementation of a series of major policies in such areas as cyberspace administration, digital economy development and international cyberspace governance. As the former President of China Federation of Internet Societies, Mr. Ren, based on his deep insight on the extensive and profound impact of the information revolution marked by the Internet, has successfully launched a series of influential conferences and events, such as China Internet Integrity Conference, China International Digital Economic Exposition and China New E-commerce Conference.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":1,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":600}"> </span>

Catharina Maracke

Head of Standardization Policy

Nokia

Catharina is a lawyer by training and has been involved in technology governance and public licensing models for over 15 years beginning with her work as director for Creative Commons International overseeing and stewarding the Creative Commons global license porting project. She has also worked closely with the World Economic Forum, where she served on the Global Agenda Council on the intellectual property system and has founded the Software Compliance Academy, a private training and consulting firm to support clients in their Open Source journey.  In previous roles, Catharina has worked with MBition (Mercedes-Benz subsidiary based in Berlin) to build their technology strategy focussing on system level architectural questions for the next generation of infotainment systems. Her academic appointments included faculty positions at Keio University in Japan and at Bucerius Law School in Germany, visiting positions at the University of Puerto Rico and Humboldt University in Berlin, and as faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University in the US. She is a member of the Council for the Legal Network at the Free Software Foundation Europe and a fellow at the Open Forum Europe. She has received her PhD from the Christian-Albrechts University in Kiel with a scholarship from the Max Plack Institute for Intellectual Property in Munich, Germany.

YU Xiaohui

President

China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT)

<div></div> <div> <span lang="EN-US">Xiaohui, President of China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). He also serves as Vice President and Secretary General of the Internet Society of China (ISC), Chairman of the Governing Council of the Alliance of Industrial Internet (AII), and Secretary General of the Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance (AIIA).</span> </div> <div> <span lang="EN-US">Mr. YU has dedicated himself to advancing research in telecommunications, Internet, digital technologies, and their applications. He actively promotes policy studies, industry development, innovation in application, and the establishment of digital infrastructure. He has spearheaded numerous collaborative initiatives with think tanks and research institutions in different countries, fostering international cooperation and exchange in the digital sphere.</span> </div>

Thomas Schneider

Ambassador and Director of International Affairs

Swiss Federal Office of Communications

Chair of the Council of Europe Committee on AI

Thomas Schneider is Ambassador and Director of International Affairs at the Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) in the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC). He is a long-standing expert in digital governance and in the governance of the information and knowledge society and artificial intelligence. He is leading the Swiss delegation in various key international fora in these fields. Since 2003, he has been coordinating the Swiss activities with regard to the implementation and follow-up of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). From 2014-2017, he was the chair of ICANN’s Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) and in this role negotiated the compromise among governments regarding the “IANA Stewardship transition”, the biggest reform in the ICANN system. He was responsible for the organization of the 12th UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Geneva in December 2017 on behalf of the Swiss government and co-chair of the IGF’s Multistakeholder Advisory Group in 2017. Since 2020, he is vice-chair of the OECD’s Committee for Digital Economy Policy, and vice-chair of the Council of Europe’s Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) – which he chaired from 2018-2019 – and a member of the bureau of the CoE’s Ad Hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAHAI). He is the president of the EuroDIG Support Association (since 2012). He has been participating in the meetings of the UN Secretary General’s High Level Panel on Digital Cooperation, as personal advisor of former Swiss president, Ms. Doris Leuthard (2018-2019).

Golestan Sally Radwan

Chief Digital Officer

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Golestan (Sally) Radwan (B.Sc., MBA, M.Sc.) is a Computer Scientist with expertise in AI and emerging technologies. Prior to UNEP, Sally served as Advisor to the Egyptian Minister of ICT, where she led the development and implementation of Egypt’s national AI strategy. During this time, she served as an expert and delegate of Egypt to several international organizations working on AI Policy and Regulation including UNESCO, WIPO, ITU, and OECD. She also championed and led two working groups within the African Union and League of Arab States to unify regional efforts around Responsible AI. Sally previously held several executive positions in the technology industry over 17 years, working in Germany, Austria, the UK and the US for companies including Novell GmbH, Avaya Inc. and NTT Data Europe. She earned a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Cairo University and an MBA from London Business School, as well as an MSc in Clinical Engineering and Healthcare Technology Management from City University of London. She is currently finalizing her PhD thesis, focusing on AI explainability and its ethical considerations in metagenomics at the Royal Holloway University of London.

Steve Lang

Ambassador

U.S. Department of State

Steve Lang has been the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Information and Communications Policy since November 2022. Previously he served as the Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs at U.S. Embassy Tokyo (2020-2022) and in the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs’ Office of International Communication and Information Policy as Director of both the Office of Multilateral Affairs (2017-2018) and the Office of Bilateral and Regional Affairs (2015-2017). From 2013 to 2015, Steve was the Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. Previously, he served as Deputy Director of the Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs at the Department of State (2011-2013) and as a Senior Analyst in the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office of Japan, Korea, and APEC Affairs (2010-2011). Prior tours include the U.S. Consulate-General in Guangzhou, China; the American Institute in Taiwan in Taipei; the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs; the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok; and the U.S. Interests Section in Havana, Cuba. Before joining the State Department, Steve worked as an economist for the Department of Labor and is a graduate of Georgetown University

Shiguo Lian

Chief Engineer of AI Technology

China Unicom

<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Dr. Shiguo Lian currently serves as the Chief AI Scientist at the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center, and the Chief Engineer of AI Technology, China Unicom. He is the member of the IEEE Multimedia Communication, Computational Intelligence and several other Technical Committees. He specialized in the areas of visual recognition, multimodal large models and multimodal interactions, etc. He has authored numerous books, papers, and patents, and has been listed in the "World's Top 2% Scientists" by Stanford University. Recently, he focuses on developing methodologies and toolkits that leverage AI to facilitate high-quality growth in various sectors of the real economy. His efforts have benefited over 200 clients across various fields, including transportation, urban development, and industry, helping them reduce costs, improve quality, increase efficiency, and ensure safety and compliance. These contributions have significantly advanced industrial production and enhanced people's wellbeing.</span></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>

Guirong Wang

General manager of the Science and Technology Innovation Department

China Telecom

Mr. Guirong Wang is the Managing Director of the Technology Innovation Department at China Telecommunications Corporation and serves as Deputy Director of the China Telecom Technology Committee. With a background in Computer Communication from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and a Master's degree in Computer Application Technology from Peking University, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Guirong has a proven track record of driving innovation and development within the company, specializing in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, network security, and digital transformation.

David Cuckow

Director of Digital

Digital- BSI

At BSI, David is responsible for the National Standards Body (NSB) global strategy on all things digital, and the development and implementation of the sector’s market engagement. Supporting cross-sector industries and government stakeholders to innovate by accelerating the adoption of digital technologies, identifying and codifying excellence to transform and improve business, process and culture for both social and economic benefit.

Anja Kaspersen

Director

IEEE

<p><em></em></p> <div> <p>Anja Kaspersen, serving as the Director for Global Markets Development at the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), plays a significant role in the realm of technology and AI systems governance. Her work at IEEE is centered around Frontier Issues and Emerging Spaces, where she focuses on the thoughtful advancement of technology. </p> </div> <div> <p aria-hidden="true"> </p> </div> <div> <p>As a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, Kaspersen co-leads the AI and Equality Initiative. This role is dedicated to fostering a nuanced approach to ethics in technology and AI governance and international affairs, emphasizing the promotion of informed public civic ethics and engaging in meaningful discourse.</p> </div> <div> <p aria-hidden="true"> </p> </div> <div> <p>Previously, Kaspersen held the position of Director at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs in Geneva and served as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Conference on Disarmament. In these roles, she was pivotal in highlighting the effects of emerging technologies on international security, especially in arms control and non-proliferation dialogues.</p> </div> <div> <p aria-hidden="true"> </p> </div> <div> <p>Her extensive background includes positions with the United Nations, the European Union, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the World Economic Forum, and a diplomatic career with the Norwegian Government. Her experience in the private sector and academic roles has provided her with deep and varied insights. These experiences have equipped her with a unique blend of diplomatic expertise and proven leadership in complex processes, combining technical knowledge, anthropological curiosity, and political savvy.</p> </div> <div> <p aria-hidden="true"> </p> </div> <div> <p>Kaspersen also serves on the Standing Committee on Ethical Matters of INTERPOL,is involved with the International Military Council on Climate and Security and is an alumna International Gender Champion. </p> </div> <div> <p aria-hidden="true"> </p> </div> <p><em></em></p>

Dietrich Chen

Partner

EY-Parthenon

Member of Task Force on Generative A

Dietrich leads large global and complex transactions that are transformative for organizations and sectors. His work is highly customer-centric and he has a track record of delivery transformations programs at scale and at pace. In addition, he leads and drives the development and implementation of GenAI-powered disruptive client solutions for the Americas EY-Parthenon Commercial Strategy and Consumer practices. Prior to joining EY-Parthenon, Dietrich held various senior positions at strategy firms, in industry and with startups. Born and raised in Germany, his career escapades span the typical global and the peculiar destinations, including Turkmenistan. Dietrich holds several advanced degrees in Mathematics and Operations Research.

I-Sah Hsieh

Principal Social Innovation Manager

SAS

I-Sah Hsieh helps organizations innovate responsibly as a member of SAS’ Data Ethics Practice. For the past 15 years, I-Sah has been an analytics advisor to the United Nations and the international development community and has implemented numerous award-winning projects. I-Sah holds an engineering degree from Cornell University and has also implemented transformational technologies across highly regulated industries like healthcare, defense, and telecommunications.

Sasha Rubel

Head of Public Policy for Generative AI

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

<div class="w4BZ9"> <div role="document"> <div class="T31hC GNqVo allowTextSelection OuGoX" tabindex="0" aria-label="Message body"> <div> <div> <div dir="ltr"> <div lang="en-US"> <div> <p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Sasha Rubel is Head of Public Policy for Generative AI at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. She previously led UNESCO’s work on AI and digital innovation for over 12 years, including as representative to the European Commission, G7, OECD, African Union, Economic Commission for Africa, and Sahel on these matters. Sasha is involved in international AI governance initiatives as a founding member of the Global Partnership on AI, member of the OECD AI Network of Experts, and member of Ireland’s AI Advisory Council. Franco-American with a large part of her life spent in Africa, she brings people together across countries, disciplines, and sectors to use technology to change their lives and the world for the better. She advises governments, companies, non-profits, and change-makers on how to unlock the potential of AI and data for the good of people and the planet through policies, partnerships, and capacity building. A former student of the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris, Sasha received the Public Diplomacy Innovation Prize from the White House under President Obama, and undertook a PHD on responsible AI and the social impact of new technologies.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="g4Y3U"></div> </div> <div class="DVtfe"></div> </div> <div class="w4BZ9"> <div role="document"> <div class="T31hC GNqVo allowTextSelection OuGoX" tabindex="0" aria-label="Message body"> <div> <div> <div dir="ltr"> <div lang="en-US"> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Ciyong Zou

Deputy to the Director General and Managing Director

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

The Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development oversees the Organization’s normative contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals, in addition to supporting and advancing the application of strategies and interventions for sustainable industrial development in the environment, energy, and SME areas. Advancing competitiveness and job creation are also key impact dimensions for the Directorate, in addition to the advancement of digitalization and artificial intelligence. Mr Zou is also the Director General’s Special Representative for the G77 and China. At UNIDO since 2013, Zou is the architect of UNIDO’s Programme for Country Partnership, and has guided the Organization’s field and strategic engagements. Before joining UNIDO, he performed multiple roles, including as Deputy Director General of International Department at the Chinese Ministry of Finance, Alternate to the Chinese Executive Director at the World Bank, and Global Environmental Facility Operational Focal Point for China. Zou holds a Ph.D. in Economics from China’s Ministry of Finance Graduate School, Research Institute for Fiscal Science.

Niraj Verma

Administrator (USOF- Universal Service Obligation Fund)

Department of Telecommunications, Government of India

Academic Profile ● Graduation (B.Tech) from IIT Kanpur (1990). ● Post Graduate from IIM Ahmedabad (2008). Past Work Experience ● Worked briefly at Bokaro Steel Plant, SAIL (1990-91) as Management Trainee. ● Worked in Dept. Of Telecommunication (DOT) (1993-94) as Asstt. Divisional Engineering (Technical) after qualifying in Indian Engineering Services (IES) through UPSC – 1992. Work Experience in IAS Joined the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) in 1994 in the Assam-Meghalaya cadre. Worked in the districts of NC Hills, Nagaon, Goalpara, Sibsagar and as the District Magistrate in Dibrugarh. Was posted as MD, Assam Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) and as Commissioner & Secretary/ Secretary in Industries, Information Technology, Agriculture, Science & Technology and Chief Minister’s office till 2011. Came to New Delhi on central deputation (Government of India) in August 2011. Joined Ministry of Road Transport & Highways as Joint Secretary. Was posted as Member (PPP), National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) from March 2016 to August 2018. Also held additional charge as Member (Finance) till December 2016. After November, 2018, was posted as Principal Secretary (Power), Government of Assam. Was also holding charge as Chairman of three power utilities for generation, transmission and distribution i.e. APGCL, AEGCL and APDCL. Held additional charge of Principal Secretary, Home & Personnel till November, 2023. Joined Center again on 22.11.2023. Presently working as Administrator, Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), Department of Telecommunications.

Mercedes Aramendia Falco

Presidenta de Directorio

Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones (URSEC), Uruguay

Dr. Mercedes Aramendía is the President of the Communications Services Regulatory Unit (URSEC) and the National Council of Innovation, Science and Technology (CONICYT) of Uruguay. She holds a PhD in Legal Sciences from the University of Granada (with distinction cum laude), Spain; LLM in Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship from Cornell University Law School (Cornell Tech), United States; MBA from the EAE Business School, and Master in Business Management, Administration and Organization from the Camilo José Cela University, Spain; Lawyer and Master in Economic Administrative Law from the University of Montevideo, Uruguay. She is the Professor and Director of the Postgraduate Course in Digital Transformation and Law at the University of Montevideo.

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Tonga	TO	TON	Developing
Tuvalu	TV	TUV	Developing
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