Dec 14, Sat, Governance & Policy (10 am to 3 pm PT)

Theme: An urgent need for global regulations and governance for AI and emerging technologies

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The proliferation of AI and emerging technologies is rapidly reshaping our digital ecosystems, demanding immediate and coordinated regulatory responses on a global scale. While the marriage of AI with the metaverse and other platforms heralds a new age of innovation, it simultaneously introduces complexities that challenge our existing policy frameworks. These complexities, coupled with the borderless nature of the metaverse, underscore the urgent imperative for international governance that ensures user protection and technological growth in tandem.

As we navigate this uncharted terrain, the call for collective global action resonates stronger than ever. Constructing these new regulatory scaffolds isn’t a solitary endeavor; it mandates a harmonized effort, involving policymakers, technologists, legal experts, and users alike. Every stakeholder plays a pivotal role in drafting a future where AI and related technologies are used responsibly, ethically, and to the benefit of humanity at large.

This roundtable is set to be a crucible for meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Together, participants will endeavor to draft actionable strategies, regulatory blueprints, and governance models that prioritize both innovation and the overarching safety and rights of users in the AI-augmented world.

Key Objectives

Fostering international collaboration
Enabling inclusive policymaking
Balancing innovation with regulatory standards and frameworks

Key Stakeholders

Global policymakers and regulators
Representatives from major tech companies
International business executives
Lawyers specializing in digital rights and technology law
Global Citizens, Community leaders, and civic organizations
Academics researching tech policy and governance
Tech startups in the Metaverse and AI space

Time and Agenda Details

Agenda Item	Session Start Time	Session End Time
Overview and Introduction Elizabeth Rothman XRSI - X Reality Safety Intelligence Burcu Kilic Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) \| XRSI	11:00 am PST 7:00 pm GMT	11:12 am PST 7:12 pm GMT
Welcome remarks by the Opening Speaker Louis Rosenberg XRSI \| Unanimous AI \| Responsible Metaverse Alliance	11:12 am PST 7:12 pm GMT	11:19 am PST 7:19 pm GMT
Key Contributor Statements/Interventions (5 minutes each) Rob Sherman Meta Daniela Tulone ITU Elsa Papadopoulou European Research Executive Agency Lorena Giuberti Coutinho OECD-OCDE Pam Dixon World Privacy Forum Marcelle Elzerman Standards Australia	11:19 am PST 7:19 pm GMT	11:57 am PST 7:57 pm GMT
~ 5 Minutes Break – 11:57 am to 12:02 pm PST \| 7:57 to 8:02 pm GMT
Thematic Discussion and SWARM Intelligence Gathering on Governance Reimagined: Building Adaptive Regulatory Standards and Frameworks for the Metaverse This session is an opportunity to draw upon the esteemed expertise of our participants, who are at the forefront of shaping adaptable, forward-thinking policies for the ever-changing landscape of technology. The session is designed to unite global stakeholders in a commitment to an ongoing policy evolution, reflecting the shared goal of fostering a safe, innovative, and inclusive Metaverse. Kavya Pearlman X Reality Safety Intelligence (XRSI) David Baltaxe Unanimous AI Theodore Leavell International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce (U.S.A.)	12:02 pm PST 8:02 pm GMT	1:02 pm PST 9:02 pm GMT
~ 20 Minutes Break – 1:02 to 1:22 pm PST \| 9:02 to 9:22 pm GMT
Thematic Discussion and SWARM Intelligence Gathering on Navigating Market Dynamics and Transparency in the Metaverse and AI Economy: The Trade Secrets Dilemma This session will focus on harmonizing the global economic landscape with the evolving metaverse and AI developments, paying particular attention to the challenge of balancing trade secret protection with the need for transparency in AI system design, testing, and deployment. The discussions will examine how market forces and transparency can be aligned in virtual economies and AI-driven markets, while still safeguarding intellectual property rights. Burcu Kilic Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) \| XRSI David Baltaxe Unanimous AI Franklin Graves HCA Healthcare	1:22 pm PST 10:22 pm GMT	2:17 pm PST 10:17 pm GMT
Concluding Remarks & Adjourn Elizabeth Rothman XRSI - X Reality Safety Intelligence Burcu Kilic Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) \| XRSI	2:17 pm PST 10:17 pm GMT	2:27 pm PST 10:27 pm GMT

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