On 29 October 2026, ONN Engagement and Network Assistant Federica Petrucci participated as a speaker at the event “Disarmament in the Digital Age: Intergenerational Perspectives on Peace, Technology and Global Security”, organised by PeaceTech Alliance during the United Nations Disarmament Week.
Petrucci joined the panel “AI, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disarmament”, alongside Ambassador Thomas Hajnoczi, Former Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, and Elena K. Sokova, Executive Director of the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP), moderated by Heather Wokusch. The discussion examined the risks and governance challenges posed by emerging technologies, highlighting the importance of international cooperation and responsible innovation in preventing escalation.
She also contributed to the concluding youth-led discussion, “Shaping the Future of Disarmament”, alongside Moumi Awudu, Co-Founder of the African Law Students’ Organization, and Caitlin Roche, Master’s student at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, exploring how education, technology and intergenerational cooperation can strengthen youth participation in disarmament efforts. The event also marked the launch of Future Witness, a digital platform designed to connect people across generations and disciplines through educational resources and dialogue on global security challenges.
Petrucci's participation reflected ONN's commitment to addressing emerging nuclear risks and promoting meaningful youth engagement in international security, supporting more inclusive and informed approaches to disarmament and nuclear risk reduction.
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