UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies

The Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology has transitioned to the @UN Office for Digital & Emerging Technologies.✨This flows from a UN General Assembly decision on 24 Dec following the adoption of the #GlobalDigitalCompact. ➡️ Learn more: tinyurl.com/msczjn45

“Unlocking the potential of technology… demands a coordinated global response.” In this @_digitalglobal interview, USG @gioasempre reflects on #DigitalCooperation, inclusive & #SafeDPI, and the @GovStackGlobal Women in GovTech Challenge. 📖 Read now: bmz-digital.global/en/5-questions…

“Before the digital divide, there is the development divide. How do we leapfrog there with constraints on energy, education & financing?” At the #WSIS20 Leaders TalkX, USG @gioasempre highlighted smart investment—guided by the #GlobalDigitalCompact. 📺 itu.zoom.us/rec/share/DZE-…

At WSIS+20, USG @gioasempre joined the @GovStackGlobal Forum to celebrate Women in GovTech finalists. He also met with grad students at @UNGeneva on governing emerging tech—from CCUS to health & longevity—so all can benefit. #WSIS20 #DigitalCooperation #EmergingTechnologies

Last week at #WSIS20 in Geneva, USG @gioasempre joined @UNIDO’s session on AI for an Inclusive & Beneficial #DigitalEconomy—launching a Global Call for Solutions with @UNCTAD, ODET & UNDCO. He also met with Ministers @JerrySilaa 🇹🇿 & Rahayu Mahzam 🇸🇬 on #DPI & AI capacity.

Internship: #UNJob Alert 🚨 @ODET_UN is hiring interns in NYC! Help shape the future of emerging tech, focusing on #DigitalCooperation. Tracks: 🔹Policy Analysis & Assessment 🔹Analytics 🔹Comms & Design 🔗 Apply by 24 July 2025: tinyurl.com/4j8tfbb5

On 10 July at #WSIS20, @gioasempre joins the GovStack Digital Leaders Forum to celebrate the Women in GovTech Challenge finalists. Supported by the #SafeDPI initiative (@ODET_UN & @UNDP) with @ITU, @WorldBank, @EstonianGovt & @BMZ_Bund. 🔗 Learn more: itu.int/net4/wsis/foru…

Today at #AIforGood, @ODET_UN & @ADB_HQ formalized their intent to collaborate in harnessing digital tech for inclusive, sustainable development & accelerating progress toward the #SDGs. ✅ AI Capacity Building ✅ Digital & Emerging Tech ✅ DPI & DPGs #DigitalCooperation

Happening now: #WSIS20 in Geneva 🇨🇭 USG @gioasempre is engaging in key discussions on #DigitalCooperation, AI capacity building & the #GlobalDigitalCompact: 📍Meeting with Ömer Fatih Sayan & @oakaragozoglu 🇹🇷 📍FAIR Cities panel with @UNUniversity on responsible AI in cities

Welcome, new followers! ✨ @ODET_UN is the UN Secretariat's office addressing the rapidly evolving opportunities and challenges of technology. Led by USG @gioasempre, it drives #DigitalCooperation & policy dialogue. Follow for updates!

UN Open Source Week 2025 was a success! 🎉 1000+ participants from 75 countries joined to discuss #OpenSource, #DPI, & innovative solutions. Key stats: 🔷8 hrs live content, 150+ expert speakers 🔷21 open source solutions 🔷125K+ social impressions Huge thanks to all involved!

At #IGF2025, USG @giosempre met with EVP @HennaVirkkunen. Key talks focused on advancing the #GlobalDigitalCompact, human rights-anchored #AIGovernance, & stronger international cooperation for AI capacity-building ahead of the SG’s report on bridging the AI divide.

USG @giosempre is in Lillestrøm 🇳🇴, for the 20th #IGF2025, advocating for stronger #DigitalCooperation and highlighting the importance of digital public goods and #DPI in driving inclusive growth and ensuring online safety. Grateful to Minister Karianne Tung.

🚨#UNJob Alert @ODET_UN is hiring an Emerging Technologies Policy Specialist (Individual Contractor). 📍NYC | 9 months 🔹Research for Global AI Cooperation 🔹Horizon scanning AI trends 🔹Strategic insights for senior officials 🔗Apply by 3 July 2025: tinyurl.com/nsz2wkhn

Attending @intgovforum 2025 in Lillestrøm, Norway? Join a conversation on how the #GlobalDigitalCompact can support safe & inclusive digital spaces with @EgarciaVirtual, @LeandaBL, Guilherme Canela De Souza, @KatieDrew2000 & @t_matimbe. 🗓 25 June, 16:00 CET 📍 Workshop Room 1

DPI Day convened at UNHQ during #UNOpenSourceWeek, bringing together the UN system & its partners to drive collaborative action on DPI for sustainable development. 🌐 Hosted by the Governments of 🇩🇴 & 🇳🇬, @ODET_UN & @UN_OICT. Many thanks to all speakers & participants! 🙏

OSPOs for Good returned to UNHQ during #UNOpenSourceWeek—spotlighting how OSPOs are advancing #AI policy, #DigitalGovernance & innovation. Hosted by the 🇩🇪 Federal Ministry for Digitization & Gov't Modernization, @ODET_UN & @UN_OICT. Thanks to all speakers & participants! 👏

Recap👩‍💻 #UNOpenSourceWeek Day 2 🏆 Ahead of the Storm UN Tech Over Hackathon winners: Bytans, SEESALT & T4SG ✅ Community-led side events on open source skills & AI for the public good 💼 AI & the Future of Work, co-hosted by ODET & @LinkedIn 🎯 Up next: OSPOs for Good, 10am

Recap ⚡ #UNOpenSourceWeek is underway! Day 1 opened with the UN Tech Over Hackathon—spotlighting the power of #OpenSource to accelerate progress on the #SDGs. Special thanks to @SLUNNewYork, @ItalyUN_NY, @gioasempre & @rmack. The hackathon continues tomorrow—stay tuned.

Reminder⏳ 24 hours to go. #UNOpenSourceWeek begins 16 June. Hosted by @ODET_UN & @UN_OICT, the week brings together government, civil society & the private sector to explore how #OpenSource drives progress in DPI, AI & the SDGs. 🔗 Livestream links: un.org/digital-emergi…

Don’t miss “Empowering DPI Implementation Across Africa” at #UNOpenSourceWeek. Hear from leaders at @WorldBank, @CarnegieEndow, @giz_gmbh & @cmu_africa on scaling #DPI through regional strategy & innovation. 📍 UNHQ | 16–20 June 🔗 un.org/digital-emergi… #DigitalCooperation