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Sunday 30 November, 09:30 - 13:00
Sunday 30 November, 09:30 - 13:00
Track 1: AI policy, Room 7A
Track 1: AI policy, Room 7A
Session objectives
Session objectives
Analyze the geopolitical imperative for harmonizing AI standards (ethical and political) to prevent regulatory fragmentation and its impact on trade and data flow.
Identify concrete mechanisms for their parliament to engage with and nationalize multilateral AI governance frameworks.
Evaluate global multi-stakeholder dialogue models that are actively working to bridge the digital divide and ensure inclusive access to AI benefits and enabling infrastructure.
Develop a strategy for building regional partnerships and strengthening cross-border parliamentary dialogue on emerging AI legislation and oversight practices
Session summary
Session summary
Speakers
Speakers
Jo Hironaka
UNESCO Regional Advisor & Chief of Communication and Information unit
Dr. Jon Truby
Visiting Associate Research Professor in Artificial Intelligence Law & Technology, National University of Singapore
Herman Johansen
Associate Expert, Internet Governance Forum
Daniel Lim
Head of Public Policy for Malaysia and Brunei, Meta
Shamsul Majid
Head of the National AI Office, Malaysia
Nusrat Ghani
Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, United Kingdom
Moderator
Moderator
Marie-Noëlle Battistel
Vice President, Economic Affairs Committee, France
Moderator
Moderator
Stephen Twigg
CPA Secretary-General
Description
Description
Context
The global governance landscape for Artificial Intelligence (AI) is highly fragmented, posing a risk of regulatory isolation that could exacerbate the digital divide and undermine universal rights. Effective, cross-border cooperation is no longer optional – it is essential for harmonizing governance norms, sharing best legislative practices, and preventing siloed approaches.
This session addresses the mandate for parliaments to actively engage within the multilateral system to advance equitable and sustainable AI governance. It focuses on how legislative bodies can translate global norms into enforceable domestic policy, while also using multi-stakeholder policy dialogue to ensure that no country is left behind in accessing and leveraging the benefits of frontier AI.
Description
This module will use a multi-stakeholder dialogue to highlight actionable strategies for parliaments to engage with regional and international partners. The core aim is to equip delegates with concrete pathways for strengthening international dialogue to build a globally resilient and fair AI ecosystem.
The module highlights the importance of cross-border, multi-stakeholder collaboration in shaping responsible and inclusive approaches to AI. The session specifically addresses the digital divide, exploring how global partnerships can ensure all countries benefit from AI advances. Participants will consider how parliaments can engage with key private sector stakeholders, multilateral frameworks, including the work of UNESCO and the relevant tools to implement these frameworks, and the IGF on digital governance dialogue, to build regional partnerships and strengthen dialogue toward equitable, sustainable, and democratic AI governance.
Organization
09:30 – 11:00
Welcome & framing: Set context, highlight the urgency of cross-border legislative action to prevent regulatory fragmentation and housekeeping
Panel I: Roundtable Discussion
Q&A
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 – 13:00
Panel II: Roundtable Discussion
Key Takeaways & Reflection: Synthesize the outcomes of the plenary dialogue and confirm priorities for the conference report.
Summary of key actions and next steps
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