Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building
The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) are thrilled to officially announce that the second edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) is scheduled to convene in Geneva, Switzerland on the 14 – 15 May 2025. The conference will take place at the International Conference Center Geneva (CICG).
GC3B 2025
In an increasingly connected world that relies heavily on technology, and where cyber threats continue to expand in both number and complexity, the need for robust cyber capacity that supports broader sustainable development goals has never been greater. International collaboration and collective investments in resources, knowledge and skills are key to building free, resilient and sustainable digital societies across the continents, where no country is left behind in their digital transition.
To elevate cyber capacity building discussions onto the global governance and development agendas, the second edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) will take place on 14-15 May 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. The GC3B will be hosted by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) with the support of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise.
Attending the GC3B
This in-person conference gathers high-level policy makers, leading experts on cyber security and capacity building and the international development community to work on common goals and solutions that strengthen global cyber capacity building, which is a key enabler for sustainable development, economic growth, and social progress. The GC3B is by invitation only, with limited capacity. Should you wish to be on the waiting list, at a later stage you will be able to leave your contact details, and we will get back to you.
Building on the Accra Call - the GC3B 2023 Outcome Document
The GC3B 2025 aims to drive actions in line with the Accra Call, the outcome document of the GC3B 2023 which consists of a set of actions that promote cyber capacity building and support broader sustainable development goals.
Participants will convene to coordinate strategies, share best practices and resources to support countries in strengthening their digital foundations and pursue the objectives of the Accra Call through their own internal processes and mandates. The GC3B will also provide a venue for taking stock of the Accra Call pledges and (through its subsequent editions) will periodically bring stakeholders together to assess progress and set the path forward.
Open Call: submit your session
In addition to the core program sessions, the GC3B program includes space for multiple workshops selected through the call for proposals. Such workshops will provide an opportunity for deep-dive discussions of experts with identified lessons and tested tools towards getting concrete outputs for the GC3B and the Accra Call. The GC3B Secretariat will assess the submitted applications and select the workshops based on the open call’s criteria. The proposals should follow a workshop format used for expert-level, in-depth, and highly interactive discussions. Deadline for submissions: Friday 17 January 2025 18.00 GMT. Successful organizations will be informed by 15 February 2025.
Watch the GC3B 2023 aftermovie here:
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