About United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80)
UNGA 80 is the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, taking place in New York in September 2025. It marks the UN’s 80th anniversary, bringing together leaders from all 193 member states to discuss global priorities like peace, human rights, sustainable development, climate change, and health. This year’s theme is “Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, development, and human rights.” The session also launches the UN80 reform initiative, aimed at making the UN more effective for the future.
About UNGA80 Roundtable
Democratic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance for Global Peace and Prosperity
September 23, 2025
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
New York | UNGA80
Co-hosted by Club de Madrid and RegulatingAI
The UNGA80 Roundtable brings together democratic leaders, AI governance experts, and senior diplomats for a high-level closed-door conversation on one of the defining challenges of our time: how to embed democratic values in AI governance.
As AI reshapes governance, development, and security, the session will explore whether it can reinforce democracy and cooperation — or deepen inequality and authoritarian misuse.
This discussion is a crucial step toward treating AI as a global public good governed by principles of democracy, equity, transparency, and inclusion.
Explore the Agenda
Welcome (5 min)
- María Elena Agüero, Secretary-General, Club de Madrid
- Sanjay Puri, President, Regulating AI
Open Roundtable Dialogue (45 min)
Guiding questions:
- What does democratic AI governance look like in practice?
- How can safeguards prevent authoritarian capture or misuse?
- What role can the UN and Member States play in promoting inclusive AI norms?
Conclusions & Next Steps (5 min)
Organisers
Club de Madrid – The world’s largest forum of democratic former Heads of State and Government.
RegulatingAI – A global initiative committed to responsible innovation and democratic oversight of AI.
Topic: Democratic AI Governance for Global Peace and Prosperity
From Our President
SANJAY PURI
President, Regulating Al
“Artificial Intelligence is not just a technological advancement; it’s a global responsibility. We have a unique opportunity to align international policy with ethical innovation, ensuring AI serves humanity equitably and sustainably”
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Meet the Speakers
Sanjay Puri
President, Regulating AI
Danilo Türk
President of Club de Madrid, President of Slovenia (2007–2012)
Mari Kiviniemi
Prime Minister of Finland (2010–2011), Member of Club de Madrid
Stefan Löfven
Prime Minister of Sweden (2014–2021), Member of Club de Madrid
Leonel Fernández
President of the Dominican Republic (1996–2000; 2004–2012), Member of Club de Madrid
Rubén Campos
Programmes Director, Club de Madrid
Raj Chintaram
Programme Officer, CSO Engagement, ECOSOCC, African Union
Isabel Criado
Head of Coordination Unit, UN Office for Digital & Emerging Tech, Geneva
Hajar El Haddaoui
Director General, Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Jehangir Khan
Secretary General, UN Council of Presidents of the GA
Marta Jastrzebska
Co-convenor, Global AI Alliance (GAIGANow)
Mehdi Kocakahya
Mercator Fellow on Global AI Governance
Paul Lekas
SVP, Head of Global Public Policy & Government Affairs, SIIA
Giacomo Persi Paoli
Head of Programme, Security & Technology, UNIDIR
Richard Ponzio
Co-leader, AI & Cybertech Governance ImPact Coalition; Senior Fellow, Stimson Center
Jay Tannon
President, Club de Madrid Foundation Inc.; Senior Counsel, DLA Piper
Frederic Werner
Chief, Strategic Engagement, ITU
Robert Whitfield
Co-convenor, Global AI Alliance (GAIGANow)
Ana Carcani Rold
CEO & Founder, Diplomatic Courier
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