Data Innovation Lab

Yesterday, Philipp Rall, Caroline Mathilda Rohr, Esmeralda Dueñas Marmolejo, Lennart Nientit, Alexander Beth, Domitille Ferrand and Maria Josefina Pollio Carle had an incredible experience visiting the German Federal Office in Berlin! 🇩🇪 In the guided tour by the diplomat Hans-Christian Mangelsdorf , we explored the historic buildings- from the Nazi era to the GDR and now home to Germany's diplomatic headquarters. Such an inspiring and informative day. Looking forward to more experiences like this! ✨ #AuswärtigesAmt #Government #CulturalExchange

#InternshipOpportunity with the Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF'd) Are you passionate about shaping narratives, building strategic partnerships, and driving impact through communication? We’re looking for a Public Affairs & Communications Intern to help us amplify our work—crafting compelling content, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting high-level events. The best part? You’ll be working with a global, cross-functional team of experts in data, policy, investment, technology, and crisis action—all united by a mission to unlock the power of data for better crisis response. What you’ll do: - Support global public affairs and advocacy efforts - Craft compelling content for social media, newsletters, and policy briefs - Coordinate events, partnerships, and high-level engagements - Refine our communications strategy to amplify our mission Interested? Apply now! Send your CV and cover letter (max 3 pages) to crafd@un.org. More details in the full TOR—check the comments. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post.

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📣  𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! Governments around the world are increasingly recognizing the transformative power of AI, advanced analytics, and data-driven processes to optimize decision-making, improve service delivery, and increase operational efficiency. The “Project Showcases – Data Science in Government” - Project organized by the Data Innovation Lab offers a platform for governments, multilateral organizations, development agencies, civil society organizations as well as academia to share innovative data science projects across areas like governance, security, crisis management, climate action, and more. While we welcome contributions from all 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮, we particularly encourage 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 to submit their applications.   💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲? • Gain visibility for your data science project  • Collaborate, share knowledge, and inspire innovation  • Foster a culture of innovation in the public sector    The 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 31 𝗠𝗮𝘆 2025, with proposals being reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until then. Submitters will be notified of the selection outcome and next steps within two weeks after submission. After the application is accepted, participants will be invited to submit a 10-minute video showcasing their Data Science in Government Project.   Selected projects will be featured on our website and YouTube channel, contributing to an 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻-𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 designed to inspire others and promote innovative solutions globally. For more details and to check out existing Project Showcase examples click here: https://lnkd.in/evMH3x49   👉 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱?   Apply now by completing this form: https://lnkd.in/eVczDjmn Submit your proposal with the following details: • 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: The name of your project. • 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: A brief overview (100–200 words) that includes:   (1) What the project is about (2) How data science was utilized in its implementation (3) Key outcomes, lessons learned, and opportunities for scaling or replication.  • 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Name and details of the submitting organization responsible for implementing the project.  • 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁: Name and Surname, Title, Organization, Email     For any questions you are welcome to reach out to us at datainnovationlab@govtechcampus.de   We are looking forward to learning more about your projects! #ProjectShowcase #AI #Government #DataInnovationLab #DataScience 

How can we harness the power of AI & data innovation to create a youth-centered, prosperous & sustainable future for Africa? If you are curious, do not miss our Data Talk organized in collaboration with Data Innovation Lab & GIZ African Union! The talk will seek to: ☑️Explore opportunities to leverage data innovation & AI in achieving #Agenda2063 ☑️Highlight the critical role of Africa’s youth, through the 1 Million Next Level Initiative, in shaping the future of data & AI landscape. 📅: March 17th, 2025 ⏲️: 4pm -5pm EAT Registration 🔗 : shorturl.at/gx2RQ Moderated by Branka Panic, Senior Advisor, Data Innovation Lab of the Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany, the talk will feature: 1. Ms. Ilwad Elmi Mohamed, Ag. Head of African Union Youth Division 2. Ms. Amazouz Souhila, Senior Digital Policy Officer, Information Society Division, African Union 3. Ms. Nanko Madu, Director of Programmes, AfriLabs 4. Mr. Franz von Weizsäcker, Economic Development & Digital Transformation Lead, GIZ African Union #1mNextLevel

🌍 We’re hiring interns at United Nations Human Rights in our Innovation and Analytics Hub! Help us find great talent. Share this with your networks.    🚀 Passionate about AI, data, early warning, foresight and digital transformation for global human rights?    Join the Innovation and Analytics Hub team at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva and help drive innovative solutions for human rights challenges.   We're looking for motivated interns ready to bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll work on one of the following impactful workstreams, depending on your skills and experience: 💡 Strategic Coordination & Planning 🖥️ Digital Technology, Data & Innovation 🌐 Risk Analysis & Early Warning 📊 Global Analytics & Field Support   Collaborate with leading #AI, #data, #analytics, #foresight and project/campaign professionals, take on meaningful projects, and contribute to global #humanrights efforts at a time when human rights needs #innovation and innovation needs human rights.   The OHCHR Innovation and Analytics Hub is looking for candidates who: ✔️ Have a passion for digital transformation and data ✔️ Possess skills in analysis, technology, or strategy ✔️ Are available for in-person or remote work 🌟 Ready to make an impact? Apply now and choose your preferred workstream! https://lnkd.in/dNMQjNqk Anwar Mahfoudh Adrian Hassler George Hodge Mohamed Elmokadem Ana Carolina Deveza Fiona Willis-Núñez Yekaterina Spassova Fawad Hussain Syed Jessica Summers Alper Bektas Marlene Urscheler Predrag Savic Nataliia Kuzmina Yashica Yashica Lucianna F.

✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲!   We are excited to welcome Claire Sophie Patzig as an intern at the Data Innovation Lab! 🎉   🔍 With her background in 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 and a passion for 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆, Claire will be supporting our team in advancing AI and data-driven solutions in diplomacy.   She is eager to dive in, contribute, and explore the 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆, “I'm looking forward to my time at Data Innovation Lab and to supporting the use of AI and data in diplomacy”.   We are excited to welcome Claire to our team and to work together on driving innovation and shaping the future of diplomacy.   Welcome on board, Claire! 👏

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 Last week, I had the privilege of participating in a two-day workshop: "Science & Tech Diplomacy: Challenges and Opportunities of Emerging Technology in Foreign Relations." The workshop has left me with some thoughts I'd like to share. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗮𝗽 There is a strong need for new diplomatic profiles in today's interconnected world. While science diplomats have become more common in ministries of foreign affairs, cyber or tech diplomats remain rare, often concentrated only at headquarters with minimal presence at embassy level where they're urgently needed. This diplomatic imbalance creates a disconnect between policy formation and on-the-ground implementation across different regions. 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀 One quote that resonated deeply with me was: "We need to make the silos dance." However, one speaker argued, for effective collaboration, we must first agree on the music—otherwise, the result will be awkward at best. The various global policy discussions around technology need increased coordination to overcome existing silos and prevent new ones from forming. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 Strong scientific funding in the European sector is crucial. When we lose talent, Europe as a whole loses. This extends beyond scientific institutions to major tech companies where much scientific expertise converges. When our talent emigrates only to later join large tech corporations elsewhere, we see the full circle of why science and tech diplomacy are inseparable challenges requiring coordinated solutions. 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 If you're interested in exploring the intersection of science and tech diplomacy further, here are some starting points: 🔷 Martin Wählisch 🌐🕊️has shared his thoughts: https://lnkd.in/dTHUcBSp 🔷 Dr. Tim Flink has published an insightful article, you find it here: https://lnkd.in/dgKTnu-4 Many thanks to the organizers and all participants for these two insightful days!

🚨 Call for Papers: AI-Powered Crisis Computing 🚨 🌍 How can AI help humanity navigate crises? From disaster response to digital humanitarianism, from crisis forecasting to PeaceTech—this workshop will explore how AI can support crisis prevention, management, and recovery. 📢 On the margins of the United Nations AI for Good Summit in Geneva (July 8-11, 2025), we are organizing a workshop on AI-Powered Crisis Computing. I'm excited to team up with my dear colleagues Muhammad Imran (Qatar Computing Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University) from #Qatar and SUMIE NAKAYA (Hitotsubashi University) from #Japan for this initiative! We invite scholars, technologists, and practitioners to submit abstracts for presentations that push the boundaries of AI in crisis response and resilience-building. 📌 Submission Details: 🔹 Abstract Length: 300 words 🔹 Deadline: May 1, 2025 🔹 Topics: AI applications in crisis forecasting, digital humanitarianism, computational social science, and interdisciplinary crisis research 🔹 Format: Abstract with chapter structure + short bio 🔹 Participation: Hybrid (in-person preferred) 🌟 Special Focus: We highly encourage contributions from the Global South and underrepresented regions. Our goal is to publish selected contributions in a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal or an edited volume with a leading international publisher. 🔗 Submit your abstract and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eHVxpGGP 🙏 Please help circulate widely and repost on your channels to reach as many contributors as possible! Slava Jankin Christian Arnold Rene Lindstaedt Aad van Moorsel Ting Luo Christine Sheldon Allison Wun-hui Koh Yen-Chieh (David) Liao Niheer Dasandi Stefan Wolff David Hudson Nicholas Wheeler Ahmed Elmagarmid Ingmar Weber Gunda Ehmke Hans-Christian Mangelsdorf Branka Panic Daanish Masood Alavi Felix Kufus Ievgen Kylymnyk Kyrre Berland Behar Xharra Lisa Schirch Andrew Konya Colin Irwin Andrés Casas Joshua Martin Giulio Quaggiotto Koen Bartels Timea N. David M. Hannah Jason Lowther Konstantinos Stravoravdis Jan Lüdert, Ph.D. Dr. Tim Flink #AIforGood #CrisisComputing #ArtificialIntelligence #DisasterResponse #DigitalHumanitarianism #CallForPapers #AIResearch

🚀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 “𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 2025” We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who joined our Data Talk on “Next in AI and Society: Insights from the AI Action Summit Paris 2025”. It was an engaging discussion, packed with first-hand insights from the AI Action Summit Paris 2025, and the evolving global AI landscape.   Special thanks to our outstanding speakers: • Melody Musoni, PhD, Policy Officer – Digital Economy and Governance, ECDPM 🌍 • Paola Gálvez Callirgos🌐, Technology Policy Consultant • Jibu Elias, AI Ethicist, Researcher and Activist, Mozilla The speakers shared their experiences and impressions from the Summit, breaking down the final declaration on “inclusive and sustainable AI,” highlighting the increased inclusiveness of the global majority compared to previous summits and providing a lookout to the next summit in India. There perspectives were invaluable in making sense of the complex, and at times, contradictory outcomes of the Summit. Thanks as well to Branka Panic, Senior Advisor, Data Innovation Lab by Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany for the great moderation of the session. We were also encouraged by the insightful contributions from all participants as well as the thoughtful discussions in the live chat that added great value to the Data Talk. 🔍 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂: • Article - Here's what has been announced at the AI Action Summit: https://lnkd.in/eCrzVKCh • Article - Paris AI summit: France and EU promise to cut red tape on tech, Reuters: https://lnkd.in/dTcGMS69  • Article - At Paris AI Summit, US, EU, Other Nations Lay Out Divergent Goals: https://lnkd.in/daby69S3 • Podcast - Paths Diverge at the Paris AI Action Summit: https://lnkd.in/dEefNiPP • Article - France’s AI Action Summit: https://lnkd.in/ey-jN94k • Expert Comment: Paris AI Summit misses opportunity for global AI governance: https://lnkd.in/eGFQX6ZH • Article - Did the Paris AI Action Summit Deliver on the Priorities of Citizens and Experts?: https://lnkd.in/ds3R9qPq   You missed the event? Check out the YouTube recording here: https://lnkd.in/ecixaukz Let’s keep the conversation going! What are your key takeaways from the AI Action Summit Paris 2025? Drop your thoughts in the comments. 👇   #ArtificialIntelligence #AIActionSummit #Paris #DataInnovationLab