Charlie Ovink — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Current Political Affairs Officer at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).
Leads UNODA's work on Promoting Responsible Innovation in Artificial Intelligence for Peace and Security, launched in 2019.
Specializes in responsible innovation, the impact of emerging technologies on disarmament, non-proliferation, and military uses of AI.
Secured support from the European Union for his work area.
Collaborates with institutions like Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), New York University, and the University of Tokyo.
Served as an expert witness for the UK House of Lords on Responsible AI in the military domain.

Biography

Charlie Ovink is a Political Affairs Officer at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), bringing over 15 years of experience in international policy and political affairs. His work focuses on peace and security, new and emerging technologies, development, and governance.