International Policy Conversations on AI, Governance & the Global South

Atlas Global AI Dialogue

Who gets to shape the rules of the AI era?

Atlas Global AI Dialogue is a multi-country policy conversation series from Atlas AI Institute. It brings together researchers, academics and policy professionals from different countries to examine how AI governance, institutional capacity, sovereignty and public interest are evolving across the Global South and beyond.

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A Global Conversation on AI Governance

A multi-country dialogue exploring the questions, challenges and choices shaping the future of AI governance.

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Season 01: The Conversations

10 multi-country conversations, October 2026 – February 2027

Season 01 examines:

AI Governance
Sovereignty & Strategic Agency
Institutional Capacity
AI Safety
Rights & Public Interest
Development & Digital Transformation
Information Integrity
AI Geopolitics

Episode 01

Who Gets to Govern AI?

Capacity, Sovereignty and the Global South by 2030

Guests: Rania Hamoud; Dr. Olga Ustyuzhantseva
Host: Nafiul Ahmad Rafi

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Atlas Global AI Dialogue at a glance

Atlas Global AI Dialogue is an international policy conversation series convened by Atlas AI Institute, an AI policy and governance research institute. It focuses on AI governance and the Global South.

Convened by: Atlas AI Institute
Host: Nafiul Ahmad Rafi
Season 01: 10 conversations, October 2026 – February 2027
Focus: AI governance, sovereignty, institutional capacity, public interest
Watch: Atlas AI Institute on YouTube
Guest applications: Open at atlasai.institute/become-a-guest

Frequently asked questions

What is Atlas Global AI Dialogue?

Atlas Global AI Dialogue is a multi-country policy conversation series convened by Atlas AI Institute. It brings together researchers, academics and policy professionals to examine AI governance, sovereignty, institutional capacity and public interest across the Global South and beyond.

When does Season 01 run?

Season 01 runs from October 2026 to February 2027 and features 10 multi-country conversations.

What topics does Season 01 cover?

Season 01 covers AI governance, sovereignty and strategic agency, institutional capacity, AI safety, rights and public interest, development and digital transformation, information integrity, and AI geopolitics.

Who is in Episode 01?

Episode 01, "Who Gets to Govern AI? Capacity, Sovereignty and the Global South by 2030", features guests Rania Hamoud and Dr. Olga Ustyuzhantseva, hosted by Nafiul Ahmad Rafi.

Where can I watch the Dialogue?

Episodes are published on the Atlas AI Institute YouTube channel at youtube.com/@atlasaiinstitute.

How can I become a guest?

Researchers, academics and policy professionals with relevant AI expertise can express interest through the guest form at atlasai.institute/become-a-guest. Submission does not guarantee participation.

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