Putting a Floor Under the AI Divide in the South Mediterranean
A focused side event held alongside UNGA80 featuring keynotes and panels on AI capacity, governance, and bridging the AI divide in the South Mediterranean region.
Join EuroMedAI network members and leading researchers and experts from across the region—and beyond—for a focused side event held alongside the UNGA80 high-level informal meeting launching the Global Dialogue on AI Governance (New York, 2025).
This event is part of the ITU-UNDP Digital@UNGA Affiliate Sessions during UN High Level Week 2025, bringing together diverse voices to highlight how digital innovations can connect, uplift, and empower communities across the Mediterranean.
We will share a concise, evidence-based snapshot of AI capacity in the South Mediterranean, introduce the network’s mission and pillars, and open the floor for a practical, multi-stakeholder dialogue on how to strengthen capabilities, address gaps, and narrow the AI divide across the region.
Objectives
- Introduce EuroMedAI — its purpose, work pillars, and how members collaborate
- Present a snapshot of AI capacity in the South Mediterranean aligned with UN A/79/966
- Create an interactive platform and dialogue with contributions from diverse panelists and active participation from attendees
Participants
This event brings together a diverse group of stakeholders including:
- Researchers and academics
- Civil society representatives
- Industry experts and technology leaders
- Policy makers and government officials
- Media professionals and journalists
About This Event
This side event serves as a crucial platform for Mediterranean voices in the global AI governance conversation. Through keynote presentations and expert panels, we will explore the current state of AI capacity in the South Mediterranean region and discuss practical pathways for bridging the digital divide.
The event aligns with the UN’s broader dialogue on AI governance and represents EuroMedAI’s commitment to ensuring that Mediterranean perspectives are heard and valued in international AI policy discussions.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025
Time: 17:30–19:00 CEST (Virtual)
Format: Online with interactive participation
Registration: Register on Luma
This event is part of EuroMedAI’s mission to connect researchers, civil society organizations, and technologists across the Euro-Mediterranean to amplify regional voices in shaping the future of AI governance, safety, and ethics.
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