Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) 2025 | Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) | 12 May 2025 | Geneva International Conference Center, Rue de Varembé 17, 1211 Genève, Switzerland

The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) are thrilled to officially announce that the second edition of the event. The conference will take place at the International Conference Center Geneva (CICG).

In an increasingly connected world that relies heavily on technology, and where cyber threats continue to expand in both number and complexity, the need for robust cyber capacity that supports broader sustainable development goals has never been greater. International collaboration and collective investments in resources, knowledge and skills are key to building free, resilient and sustainable digital societies across the continents, where no country is left behind in their digital transition.

This in person conference gathers high level policy makers, leading experts on cyber security and capacity building and the international development community to work on common goals and solutions that strengthen global cyber capacity building, which is a key enabler for sustainable development, economic growth, and social progress. The GC3B is by invitation only, with limited capacity. Should you wish to be on the waiting list, please fill in this form.

The event aims to drive actions in line with the Accra Call, the outcome document of the event which consists of a set of actions that promote cyber capacity building and support broader sustainable development goals. Participants will convene to coordinate strategies, share best practices and resources to support countries in strengthening their digital foundations and pursue the objectives of the Accra Call through their own internal processes and mandates. The GC3B will also provide a venue for taking stock of the Accra Call pledges and (through its subsequent editions) will periodically bring stakeholders together to assess progress and set the path forward.

The event is proud to be one of the cornerstone events of the inaugural Geneva Cyber Week, which brings together stakeholders from the cybersecurity, diplomacy and technology sectors to foster meaningful dialogue. As part of the Cyber Week, the event provides a unique opportunity to community connect capacity building efforts with broader discussions on international cooperation, sustainable development and cyber resilience.

2025 Partners

STRATEGIC PARTNERS:
• Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Cyberpeace Institute
• DIPLO
• AUDA NEPAD
• CANADA
• Cyber Security Authority
• Derechos Digitales
• European Commission
• European Union External Action
• Global Cybersecurity Form
• Global Partners Digital
• GFCE
• ITU
• Ministry of Electrics and Information Technology Gevernment of India
• Ministry of Foreign and Internatioinal Cooperation
• Auswartiges Amt
• Relaciones Exteriores
• Microsoft
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
• OAS
• Government Offices of Sweden Ministry for Foreign Affairs
• Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA
• UNIDIR
• World Bank Group
• World Economic Forum
• Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Department of State United Stated of America
• Inter-American Development Bank IDB
• Chile
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina

PLATINUM SPONSOR:
• BAE Systems

GOLD SPONSORS:
• IBM
• Mastercard
• Paloalto Networks