The integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and natural language processing into the practice of international diplomacy is on the rise. In recent years, the UN has made significant efforts to modernize its approach to meet the challenges of the 21st century. This has resulted in the concept of a UN 2.0, which envisions a more efficient and impactful organization by using data, behavioral science, strategic foresight and other cutting-edge efforts
Join us for an evening discussion on Thursday, 2. March 2023 at the TUM Think Tank – Hochschule für Politik München from 7:00 pm onwards as Dr. Martin Waehlisch, head of the Innovation Team at the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UN DPPA), shares his insights on innovation efforts within the peace and security pillar. Dr. Waehlisch leads a unit that is dedicated to exploring, piloting, and implementing new approaches to conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding. He has supported peace processes around the world and has published widely on international conflict resolution, emerging technologies and futures thinking.
The presentation is followed by a Q&A session. The event will conclude with a light reception. Everybody is warmly invited.
The event will be held in English.
