How can United Nations teams boost their communications for greater impact in an AI-driven world?

Find the answer at two events for UN English Language Day (23 April) and World Creativity and Innovation Week.

AI Communications Showcase & Skills Lab (20 April)

For personnel in New York, the “AI Communications Showcase & Skills Lab” will take place on 20 April, from 12.00 to 13.30 at the United Nations Learning Centre at UN Headquarters.

This hands-on session will equip you with the tools to advance your global communication and become a driving force for multilingualism in the AI-powered workplace.

Whether you are AI-curious or AI-confident, join us for AI demos from the NYU Workplace Learning Innovation Lab that are applicable to any job function.

The first 20 attendees will receive the “AI-Powered Playbook of Strategies”.

FRONTIER MINDS: Upskilling Communications in the AI Era (23 April)

Then, everyone can tune in online for the “Lightning Panel” on 23 April, from 9.00 to 10.30 (New York time), titled “FRONTIER MINDS: Upskilling Communications in the AI Era”.

Experts from leading academic institutions spanning organizational psychology, executive coaching, and AI technology will share research-backed strategies for global communication, AI-proofing your career, and ways to become fit for “AI literacy”.

Panelists include:

  • an award-winning NYU Professor and Director of the Workplace Learning Innovation Lab

  • a researcher and French Government–recognized Global Emerging Leader in AI

  • a Fulbright Specialist integrating AI and design thinking to upskill multilingual teams

  • a Senior Director of Career Services at NYU Stern School of Business discussing storytelling for career development

  • the Head of Alumni Careers at London Business School exploring how to maintain professional agency alongside AI tools.

UN 2.0 Global Communications Certificate

These events coincide with the launch of the new UN 2.0 Global Communications Certificate – five professional skills workshops designed to enhance higher-order communications skills for the United Nations workplace, offered by the English Language and Communications programme within the Language and Communications Training Unit.

Register now!

These events are organized by the Language and Communications Training Unit (LCTU), which is part of the Capacity Development and Operational Training Services (CDOTS) within the Office of Support Operations (OSO) of the Department of Operational Support (DOS).

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