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MagiX A few seats with unique financial conditions, are still available for the next edition of AI4Gov_EU - Artificial Intelligence for Public Services Specializing Master by Politecnico di Milano and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, starting in October 2026. This award-winning and multidisciplinary Executive Programme provides participants with the skills to design, implement, and manage AI in Public Administration with a human-centric approach, aiming to train the next generation of AI Functional Specialists. The schedule includes online classes on AI fundamentals, service design, ethics, and regulations, in-person events in Milan and Madrid, AI4Gov Dialogues with sector experts, and hands-on individual and group projects culminating in a final project. More information here: Artificial Intelligence for Public Services



Africa Economic Update – Building AI Readiness. Organized by the World Bank Group (Office of the Chief Economist for Sub-Saharan Africa), this virtual webinar will take place on November 3, 2026, from 15:00-16:00 CET (09:00 AM ET / 14:00 GMT). The session presents key findings from the latest Africa Economic Update report, examining actionable strategies to turn artificial intelligence adoption into productive jobs, enhanced labor capacity, and inclusive growth across Sub-Saharan Africa. The event addresses core foundational policy requirements—including digital infrastructure, skills development, energy access, data governance, and strategic government readiness—needed for public institutions to scale practical AI solutions safely and drive regional economic development.


AI Leadership, Governance, and Practice in PES. Co-hosted by WAPES and ICCDPP, the second session of the "Canada in Focus" series examines the ethical and practical integration of artificial intelligence in Public Employment Services (PES). Scheduled for November 10, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30 CET (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST), this virtual panel brings together international experts—including Mark Patterson (Magnet), Deirdre Hughes, Chris Percy, Mike Quinn (WorkingNB), and Sareena Hopkins—to discuss governance challenges, frontline adoption, and policy implications for Public Employment Services. Event will be held in English, with French and Spanish interpretation.


Deciding on AI – Central Public Administration Use Cases. Organized by the think tank Concreta-Mente and the DIAG Department of Sapienza University of Rome in collaboration with Comunicazione Pubblica, this hybrid conference examines how public sector institutions evaluate, select, and deploy Artificial Intelligence. Scheduled for November 12, 2026, from 17:30 to 20:00 CET, the event takes place in person at Sapienza University of Rome (Aula Magna, DIAG Department) and online via Zoom. Please note that the event will be held in Italian language only.


Online Seminar – Public Governance of AI. Organized by the Universidad Internacional de Valencia (VIU), this comprehensive online seminar series delves into the critical challenges of regulating, managing, and governing artificial intelligence within public frameworks. The program will cover geopolitical history and actors in artificial intelligence (November 12, 2026); regulation and governance of artificial intelligence (November 19, 2026); and the impacts and challenges of artificial intelligence regarding the labor market, intellectual property, and liability (November 26, 2026).

Designed for public sector professionals, researchers, legal experts, and technology policy practitioners, the seminar provides deep strategic insights into the societal, legal, and operational dimensions of AI integration. Please note that the seminar will be conducted in Spanish.


10th Regional Symposium on Effective Governance and AI Transformation. Organized by UNDESA and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea and Incheon Metropolitan City, Under the theme "Revitalizing Public Institutions through Innovation and Cooperation to Accelerate Action towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development," this hybrid symposium brings together global policymakers, experts, and practitioners on 25–27 November 2026 in Incheon, Republic of Korea (and online via Zoom). The event explores responsible AI transformation, agentic AI governance, data stewardship, and strategies to bridge digital divides.


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