Jovan Kurbalija

Jovan Kurbalija is the Executive Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP), leading initiatives in digital governance and cyber diplomacy. He holds a PhD in international law and has pioneered cyber diplomacy research since 1992, establishing academic programs at institutions like the University of Malta and University of St. Gallen. His work integrates AI ethics with diplomatic practices, advocating for human-centered tech governance.

• Affiliations: DiploFoundation (Executive Director), Geneva Internet Platform (Head), adjunct lecturer at multiple universities worldwide.
• Key Roles: Former UN Internet Governance Forum advisor, member of the UN Working Group on Internet Governance, and co-Executive Director for the UN High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation (2018–2019).

Research Interests: Focus on AI governance, digital diplomacy, internet governance frameworks, and the intersection of technology with international law. His seminal work An Introduction to Internet Governance (translated into 9 languages) is a global academic standard. He explores ethical AI through projects like the 'humAInism' approach, blending humanist traditions with technological advancement.

Recent Work Trends: Recent articles address AI's geopolitical implications, digital diplomacy shifts (e.g., EU's focus on economic security), and the role of multilateral institutions in tech governance. His 2025 publications emphasize education-driven AI innovation and historical diplomacy lessons for modern tech challenges.

• Upcoming Projects: 8th edition of Internet Governance: Issues, Actors and Divides, Diplomacy decoded, and Understanding AI through national flags.

Labs/Initiatives: Oversees Diplo's training programs and the Geneva Internet Platform, fostering global dialogue on digital policies. Active in AI apprenticeship programs and AI governance training for diplomats worldwide.