Empowering Nations for Inclusive Prosperity in the Era of AI.
In light of the successful adoption of the Pact for the Future and its annex , the Global Digital Compact , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Kenya, supported by the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, will co-host a high-level side event on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Opening Remarks UN Keynote: "A Networked Approach to inclusive AI Capacity Building", UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies Roundtable discussion on AI capacity needs (including institutional and technical capacity for AI adoption, skills pipelines, digital infrastructure, data and AI governance frameworks), and how collaborative models — from South-South cooperation to multi-stakeholder partnerships — can accelerate AI capacity building. Closing Remarks This event aims to explore how international cooperation can enhance institutional readiness and strengthen national capabilities...