The Institute for Global Negotiation (IGN) is an independent non-profit association aimed at improving the understanding of the nature and processes of global negotiation among students, academics and practitioners. Members of the IGN participate in research projects, develop teaching resources as well as organise events and courses.
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e-Conference 2025: Registration is now open!
This year's edition of the annual virtual IGN e-Conference is on "Negotiating with Strength: Mental Health and Resilience in High-Stakes Environments".
Join us on Friday, 28 February and Saturday, 1 March 2025 to gain insights into how emotional intelligence, effective stress management, and an understanding of power dynamics can enhance your negotiation outcomes. Learn more about registration here.
Official Media Partner for this e-Conference is International Intrigue.
Out Now: Journal For Global Negotiation
It is official: the first edition of the newly established Journal for Global Negotiation is published!
The Institute for Global Negotiation's peer-reviewed Journal features practitioner insights, outstanding negotiation analyses of real cases, theory-instilled reflections on past negotiations.
Read the current edition and learn more about the project here.
Negotiating for Climate Action:
You are a climate action practitioner ready to share your knowledge, skills, and network to guide the next generation of climate leaders?
Apply until 8 October to become part of our mentorship programme.
As a mentor, you'll support youth in creating climate mitigation projects that will drive lasting change in their communities.
Read more about the project and how to become a mentor here.
"Negotiating the Future: Global AI Governance between Innovation and Regulation"
We can't wait for our keynote panel with experts Ayisha Piotti and Christophe Larouer in discussion, moderated by Tea Mustać, on Artificial Intelligence at the Global Negotiation Conference 2024 in Zürich, Switzerland.
Join us on Thursday, July 11th, at 18.15 – 19.45 CEST either in-person or online!
Sign up here to receive the details for your physical or virtual attendance via email shortly before the event.
Global Negotiation Conference 2024: Negotiating the Governance of Emerging Technologies
Early Registration for the GNC 2024, July 10-13 in Zurich, is now open.
Apply as a team of 2-3 to secure your spot at the conference!
This conference is aimed at graduate students from various disciplines. Over four days, participants will learn to combine theory and practice when negotiating the governance of AI and emerging technologies, culminating in a full-day multilateral simulation.
The GNC 2024 is hosted by the Chair of Political Philosophy and the Chair of International Relations and Political Economy at the University of Zurich, and takes place on-site. Registration ends 31 May 2024.