10 - 11 December 2025
From 10 to 11 December 2025, the Data Innovation Lab's project Lead, Gunda Ehmke, and the Program Manager, Sebastian Blum, took an active part at the RightsX Summit, organized by UN Human Rights Innovation & Analytics Hub in Geneva. At the Summit, the Data Innovation Lab organized an interactive ideation workshop on "How to leverage AI and Tech Tools for peace-keeping missions?". Together with a diverse group of participants, we explored how technology, data, foresight and collaboration can strengthen Human Rights in the digital age.
12 November 2025
Data and AI are core drivers of government modernisation nationally and internationally. The event "Demoday Data Labs: Data and AI as Drivers of Government Modernization - National and International", was hosted by the Data Innovation Lab and held at the Deutscher Bundestag. It highlighted how the German Federal Government's Data Labs contribute to more evidence based, efficient, and future-ready public decision-making. The discussion also demonstrated how the labs enable practical, scalable innovation within government, while also positioning Germany as an international contributor to data-driven public policy.
3 November 2025
We are happy to share that the recording of the November edition of Data Talks is online. The session explored how Brazil and Germany joined forces to advance climate justice and digital innovation in the lead-up to UNFCCC COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The speakers demonstrated how AI and digital public infrastructure can foster fairness, transparency, and inclusivity in international climate negotiations and beyond. Several open-source based tools were showcased, such as NegotiateCOP, Maloca, Macaozinho, Uirapuru and NegotiateAI.
Announcement: 3 November 2025, 3PM - 4PM CET | 11:00AM - 12:00AM BRT
As we move toward COP 30 in Belém, this session will showcase how Brazil and Germany are joining forces to promote fairness, transparency, and accessibility in international climate negotiations through digital innovations. Together, both countries are demonstrating how technology can level the playing field in global diplomacy: from Brazil’s digital toolbox for COP30 to Germany’s open-source AI tools for negotiation support, like NegotiateCOP, which aim to help delegations access, summarize, and visualize negotiations efficiently.
16 October 2025
We are happy to share that the recording of our latest edition of Data Talks is online. It explored the capabilities and implications of AI agents in foreign policy, helping practitioners understand where these systems are being used, how they might be trained or constrained, and whether certain diplomatic functions should remain strictly human. Should AI agents be welcomed into the foreign policy toolbox - or should some doors stay firmly closed?
Announcement: 16 October 2025, 4PM - 5PM CEST
This edition of Data Talks will explore the capabilities and implications of AI agents in foreign policy, helping practitioners understand where these systems are being used, how they might be trained or constrained, and whether certain diplomatic functions should remain strictly human. Should AI agents be welcomed into the foreign policy toolbox - or should some doors stay firmly closed? Join us as we examine this new frontier.
26 September 2025
On 24 September 2025, Gunda Ehmke, Project Lead at the Data Innovation Lab had the chance to present the work of the Data Innovation Lab at iTalks on Government Innovation, a format by the European Commission's Digital Innovation Lab. Gunda Ehmke deep-dived into how data-driven approaches and tech innovation can reshape diplomacy. We are happy to share the highlights on LinkedIn.
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14 August 2025
Foreign Policy x AI:
A week full of dialogue and innovation in Chile
Seeking to continue the global dialogue on the role of Al and diplomacy, we are excited to share a glimpse of what's coming up with our colleagues in Santiago, Chile! Building on our previous exchanges, Data Innovation Lab will bring together diplomats, policymakers, academics, Al experts, and civil society actors to continue exploring this pressing and fascinating topics. From engaging lectures and interactive workshops to high-level conversations, this week promises inspiring ideas, critical reflections, and meaningful connections.
29 July 2025
We are happy to announce that the recording of our most recent Data Talk on "Europe's Quest for Digital Sovereignty: Where We Stand and What Lies Ahead" has been published on our YouTube Channel. The aim of this Data Talk was to provide a platform for critical reflection and exchange on Europe’s current digital landscape and digital sovereignty from a practitioner's point of view.
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