From Concept to Convention: The IAIO Roadmap
The IAIO Initiative is pursuing a phased strategy to move from independent research and advocacy to the establishment of a multilateral treaty organization for global AI governance.
Phase I
2025 – 2026
Foundation & Research
Establishing the Initiative's research base, governance framework, and stakeholder network.
Initiative Launch
Public launch of the IAIO Initiative with founding documents, website, and initial stakeholder outreach.
Executive Brief Publication
Publication of the Executive Brief setting out the case for an International Artificial Intelligence Organization.
Governance Framework Consultation Draft
Release of the Governance Framework consultation draft for public and expert feedback.
Advisory Board Formation
Recruitment and appointment of the International Advisory Board and Research Council.
Stakeholder Mapping
Comprehensive mapping of key government, intergovernmental, industry, and civil society stakeholders.
Phase II
2027
Consultation & Coalition Building
Conducting structured consultations with governments and international organizations, and building a coalition of supporting states.
Governance Framework Consultation
Structured consultation process with governments, international organizations, and civil society on the Governance Framework draft.
Revised Governance Framework
Publication of a revised Governance Framework incorporating consultation feedback.
Government Engagement Programme
Targeted engagement with key governments to build political support for an IAIO treaty process.
International Forum Participation
Presentation of the IAIO proposal at key international forums including the UN General Assembly and AI Safety Summits.
Phase III
2028 – 2029
Intergovernmental Process
Supporting the initiation of a formal intergovernmental process to negotiate the establishment of an IAIO.
Champion State Identification
Identification and engagement of champion states willing to formally propose an IAIO treaty process at the UN.
UN Resolution
Support for a UN General Assembly resolution mandating a preparatory committee for an IAIO treaty conference.
Preparatory Committee
Technical and policy support for the preparatory committee process, including treaty text development.
Phase IV
2030 and beyond
Treaty Conference & Establishment
Supporting the convening of a diplomatic conference to adopt the IAIO founding treaty and establish the organization.
Diplomatic Conference
Convening of a diplomatic conference to negotiate and adopt the IAIO founding treaty.
Treaty Adoption
Adoption of the IAIO founding treaty by participating states.
IAIO Establishment
Entry into force of the founding treaty and formal establishment of the International Artificial Intelligence Organization.
Strategic Principles
Inclusivity
The IAIO must be inclusive of all nations, particularly developing countries, from the outset of the treaty process.
Independence
The Initiative maintains strict independence from governments, industry, and political interests throughout the advocacy process.
Evidence-Based
All advocacy positions are grounded in rigorous independent research and expert consultation.
Urgency
The governance window is closing. The Initiative pursues its mandate with the urgency the moment demands.
Support the Initiative
Join the discussion or read the governance framework.