AI Essentials

Learning pathway 2026

This modular in-person learning pathway is designed to equip diplomats, civil servants, and international actors with the essential skills to understand, govern, and apply AI responsibly in global affairs. The pathway will equip you with numerous advantages including the following:

  • Unlock the skills to design your own GPT-based assistant tailored for complex negotiation
  • Understand and mitigate strategic and ethical risks in AI deployment
  • Use AI tools agilely, as smart, adaptive support systems and avoid human replacement
  • Each month, you are invited to take part in a live, 2-hour simulation + debrief with AI negotiation experts that recreates a negotiation scenario inspired by real-world crises
  • You will be challenged to adapt, communicate clearly and make decisions with the support of your AI assistant

A kick-off webinar will launch the AI pathway, followed by the three upskill sessions and conclude with the AI Negotiation Challenge.

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Upskill 1

AI Governance, Standards and Policy (applications open soon, for more info, contact us)

πŸ“… 10–11 February 2026
🏷️ 880 CHF
πŸ“ In Person – Villa Barton, Geneva
πŸ§‘ Speakers: Roxana Radu, David Manset

What is AI and why must we govern it? This module introduces key AI technologies, their societal impact, and how global actors respond through policy and technical standards.

Upskill 2

Practical AI for Diplomats and Civil Servants (applications open soon, for more info, contact us)

πŸ“… 12–13 February 2026
🏷️ 880 CHF
πŸ“ In Person – Villa Barton, Geneva
πŸ§‘ Instructors: JΓ©rΓ΄me Duberry & guests

How can diplomats and civil servants use AI effectively and ethically to achieve their missions?

Upskill 3

Applied AI for Negotiation (applications open soon, for more info, contact us)

πŸ“… 13–14 April 2026
🏷️ 880 CHF
πŸ“ In Person – Villa Barton, Geneva
πŸ§‘ Instructors: Claude Bruderlein - Frontline Associates Training Centre (FATC) and AI Experts

Explore how AI can enhance negotiation preparation and execution for diplomats and multilateral actors.

AI Negotiation Challenge

May 2026
Online

A global simulation designed to explore and enhance the role of artificial intelligence in negotiation planning and managing complex relationships. 

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