AI for Good summit – July 2025
The AI for Good summit is being held 8-11 July 2025 in Geneva – there are many interesting speakers and events – and entry is free of charge – more information on the event website.
The AI for Good summit is being held 8-11 July 2025 in Geneva – there are many interesting speakers and events – and entry is free of charge – more information on the event website.
Dear Communicators,
Thank you to the members who joined our Geneva Communicators Network lunch event on 17 June 2025 on Crowdsourcing Solutions for Communicators in Times of Disruption. Our session moved away from the traditional speaker format in favour of a dynamic, collaborative exchange around the challenges communicators face in today’s evolving global landscape.
We had interesting contributions from the groups on how communication professionals can help their organisations maintain trust, relevance, and clarity in light of the current challenges we all face from budget constraints to geopolitical uncertainty, AI disruption and misinformation.
Thank you to Alissa Reindel for her contribution in guiding the discussion and to Alicia Humberset for the photos (we posted a few below).
We wish all our members a great weekend and look forward to seeing you at a future GCN event.
The GCN Team
Dear Communicators,
We are pleased to announce our next Geneva Communicators Network (GCN) lunch event, to be held on 17 June 2025.
In light of the growing challenges faced by Geneva’s international community, we are adapting our traditional speaker format in favour of a dynamic, crowdsourcing discussion. As communication professionals, we are navigating an increasingly complex global environment marked by budget cuts, public skepticism, the rapid evolution of AI, and geopolitical instability—often compounded by widespread misinformation. In such a context, effective communication has never been more essential, or more difficult.
This interactive lunchtime seminar will explore how communicators can best support their organisations in maintaining trust, relevance, and clarity in their messaging—despite limited resources and mounting external pressures. Through a lively group exchange, participants will contribute ideas and share experiences in response to real-time challenges.
The session will be facilitated by Alissa Reindel, an experienced communications professional with expertise in developing strategic communications campaigns, content creation, and team leadership.
We look forward to an engaging and collaborative discussion with all of you.
Date: Tuesday 17 June 2025
Time: 12h30 to 14h00
The Swiss Press Club, Domaine de Penthes, Chem. de l’Impératrice 18, 1292, Pregny-Chambésy, Geneva
Fee: CHF 35.- per person includes drinks and snacks
Dear Communicators,
We are pleased to announce our next Geneva Communicators Network (GCN) lunch event, to be held on 17 June 2025.
In light of the growing challenges faced by Geneva’s international community, we are adapting our traditional speaker format in favour of a dynamic, crowdsourcing discussion. As communication professionals, we are navigating an increasingly complex global environment marked by budget cuts, public skepticism, the rapid evolution of AI, and geopolitical instability—often compounded by widespread misinformation. In such a context, effective communication has never been more essential, or more difficult.
This interactive lunchtime seminar will explore how communicators can best support their organisations in maintaining trust, relevance, and clarity in their messaging—despite limited resources and mounting external pressures. Through a lively group exchange, participants will contribute ideas and share experiences in response to real-time challenges.
The session will be facilitated by Alissa Reindel, an experienced communications professional with expertise in developing strategic communications campaigns, content creation, and team leadership.
We look forward to an engaging and collaborative discussion with all of you.
Date: Tuesday 17 June 2025
Time: 12h30 to 14h00
The Swiss Press Club, Domaine de Penthes, Chem. de l’Impératrice 18, 1292, Pregny-Chambésy, Geneva
Fee: CHF 35.- per person includes drinks and snacks
Join this Online event of the Geneva Graduate Institute on “Media, Politics and Storytelling – How Narratives Shape International Affairs” on 03 June 2025, 12:30 – 13:30. Register here>>
This webinar explores how narrative strategies are deliberately constructed to frame events, shape public opinion, and influence political agendas. It will delve into the mechanisms through which these narratives are disseminated—via traditional journalism, social media platforms, diplomatic communications, and cultural production—and how they are contested across different geopolitical, cultural, and ideological contexts. From state-sponsored messaging to grassroots counter-narratives, the session will illuminate the role of storytelling in constructing meaning, mobilising support, and competing for influence in the international arena.
Featuring leading experts in diplomacy, media relations, and international affairs, the session will unpack how stories influence legitimacy, authority, and action on the world stage.
In celebration of the ITU’s 160th anniversary, a free sound and light show will be projected onto the ITU Tower during Geneva’s Nuit des Musées – Saturday 16 May at 21h30. As the United Nations agency for digital technologies, the ITU plays a pivotal role in international cooperation and the global dissemination of technology. The event will highlight the ITU’s impact on everyday life, from radio to satellites. Further information>>
The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is looking for a consultant in order to evaluate its flagship training, the Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (part-time, May-August 2025). Deadline to apply is 27 April.
The overall objective of this study is to assess the relevance, effectiveness (including impact),
efficiency and sustainability of HRDAP and take stock of lessons learnt to establish recommendations for future strategic planning.
The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is looking for a consultant in order to evaluate its flagship training, the Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (part-time, May-August 2025). Deadline to apply is 27 April.
The overall objective of this study is to assess the relevance, effectiveness (including impact),
efficiency and sustainability of HRDAP and take stock of lessons learnt to establish recommendations for future strategic planning.
In February 2025, the Reuters Institute, in collaboration with Oxford University, published the “Journalism, Media, and Technology Trends and Predictions 2025”. The report examines the current media landscape and identifies some interesting key trends for the future, underlining a need for adaptability and innovation in journalism to navigate the evolving media environment. The main points raised included:
1.Declining Confidence in Journalism: Only 41% of surveyed media leaders were reported as expressing confidence in the future of journalism, citing concerns over political polarisation and increasing attacks on the press.
2.Challenges linked to AI-Driven Search: The integration of AI in search engines was identified as posing existential threats to news organisations, as AI-generated summaries may reduce direct traffic to news sites.
3.Platform Uncertainties: Shifts in platform dynamics, such as reduced referral traffic from social media, were noted as compelling publishers to reassess their distribution strategies.
4.Product Innovation for Growth: Media companies are focusing on product innovation to drive business growth, including enhancing user experiences and exploring new content formats.
5.Rise of Influencers and Creators: The growing influence of personalities and influencers was recorded as reshaping news consumption, challenging traditional journalism to adapt.
6.Talent Management in Newsrooms: Retaining and managing talent was seen as crucial as newsrooms navigate digital transformation and evolving audience expectations.
7.Combating News Fatigue: Both journalists and audiences were reported as experiencing news fatigue, prompting the need for strategies to maintain engagement and well-being.
8.Impact of Generative AI: The adoption of generative AI was recognised as transformative for news production, offering opportunities for efficiency but also raising ethical considerations.
9.Emergence of Intelligent Agents: Conversational interfaces and intelligent agents were found to be emerging as potential tools for news delivery, offering personalized and interactive experiences.
For further information, read the report here>>