Empowering UN 2.0: Live Event Series

Join colleagues from across the system in a series of monthly, hands-on UN 2.0 Live events that support AI skills development and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies across the UN system. Delivered in partnership with the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) and Microsoft Elevate, the programme provides interactive training sessions equipping UN personnel with the skills to advance the UN 2.0 vision and successfully implement the UN80 initiative.

You will explore both foundational and advanced AI concepts directly connected to day-to-day UN work. Episodes feature live demonstrations, guided exercises, and opportunities to interact with technical experts.  

A formal credentialing system deployed in collaboration with Microsoft and EOSG on the Blue Line allows you to obtain badges for attending each of the sessions and completing the interactive exercises.

Why AI literacy matters for the UN 2.0 vision and UN 80 reform:  

As the UN becomes more data-driven, agile, and future-focused, personnel must be able to understand, interpret, and apply insights from emerging technologies. Collectively strengthening AI knowledge enables us to 

• Anticipate and respond: Identify emerging trends, make faster evidence-informed decisions, and respond proactively to rapidly changing global challenges across duty stations, mandates, and operational contexts. 
• Work smarter: Support UN80's efficiency goals by automating routine processes, reducing duplication, and enabling better data analysis for smarter mandate implementation. 
• Build for the future: Develop transferable digital skills that remain valuable as the system evolves, fostering a culture of innovation that enhances programme delivery, accelerates SDG progress, and reinforces effective multilateral action. 

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Episode 5 - Low Code AI  

📅  22 January | 🕒 15:00–16:00 CET | 🔗 Registration Closed

This webinar explores how low‑code AI tools, including Microsoft Power Platform and Power Automate, can be used to design AI‑enabled workflows and digital agents. Participants will examine practical applications for automating routine processes, improving service delivery, and supporting operational efficiency. The session emphasizes accessible approaches that enable organizations to adopt AI responsibly and at scale. 

Episode 6 - From Data to Decisions II: Data and Metrics 

📅  19 February | 🕒 9:00-10:00 (UTC+0) | 🕒 14:00–16:00 (UTC+0) | 🔗 Register here 

This webinar examines the role of data and metrics in strengthening AI‑supported decision‑making. Participants will explore how to identify relevant data sources, interpret key indicators, and apply AI tools to analyze trends and performance. The session demonstrates how data‑informed insights can enhance accountability, monitoring, and program impact.  

Episode 7 - Foresight with AI  

📅  26 March | 🕒 10-11 (UTC+0) | 🕒 14:00–15:00 (UTC+0) | 🔗 Register here 

This session introduces the use of AI to support strategic foresight and planning in grants‑related activities. Participants will explore how AI tools can identify emerging trends, anticipate needs, and inform long‑term planning. The webinar highlights opportunities to improve efficiency, impact measurement, and sustainability in resource mobilization and grant management. 

Episode 8 - AI Agents 

📅  16 April | 🕒 14-15 (UTC+1) | 🔗 Registration Opens Soon

This webinar provides an overview of AI agents and their potential to support complex and multi‑step workflows. Participants will learn about key capabilities, design considerations, and practical use cases relevant to organizational contexts. The session emphasizes how AI agents can complement human expertise while supporting responsible and effective AI adoption. 

Episode 9 -  AI for Innovation: Prototyping Solutions and Building an AI Search  

📅  21 May | 🕒 9-10 (UTC+1) | 🕒 14:00–15:00 (UTC+1) | 🔗 Registration Opens Soon 

This session explores how AI can be leveraged to support innovation, experimentation, and solution development. Participants will learn how to prototype AI‑enabled solutions and design intelligent search capabilities to improve access to information. The webinar emphasizes practical approaches to piloting ideas and translating innovation into scalable, mission‑aligned solutions.