UNESCO will bring together the scientific and diplomatic communities on 9–10 November 2026 for a series of exchanges on science diplomacy and international cooperation, marking the 10th anniversary of the Foreign Ministries Science & Technology Advice Network (FMSTAN).

Under the theme “Reinventing Science Diplomacy in a Changing World”, the discussions will explore how science diplomacy can foster peace, build bridges across borders and strengthen multilateral cooperation.

The exchanges will also provide an opportunity to address the role of international cooperation in responsible AI governance, particularly in the lead-up to the Geneva AI Summit 2027.