About SimuVaction
Simulation · Innovation · Action
SIMUVACTION consists of TWO main events: a simulation and a symposium. An experiential learning program bringing 40 international students together to take on the role of Heads of Government, Journalists, or Stakeholders in a Global Partnership on AI simulation.
Would you like to…
- Experience being a Head of Government, Journalist, or Stakeholder?
- See how YOU can impact international negotiations?
- Draft a recommendation report at international level on a critical policy?
If so, join us for this exercise replicating a meeting of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), be ready to truly invest in your role and stand for the position of your stakeholders!
SIMUVACTION is an opportunity for 40 university students from across the world to actively engage, practice, and contribute to an exercise of global governance on AI. Students, coming from different fields, universities, backgrounds and countries train for 14 weeks through a common course in which they receive the support of professional partners.
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WHO?
International and interdisciplinary student teams, typically composed of two participants, including graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
WHAT?
Each team is assigned a role — national delegate, journalist, or stakeholder — and engages in a simulation where they research, debate, draft a text, amend, and vote on actionable policy recommendations.
WHEN?
From January 12 to April 24, 2026. The entire process culminates on the designated 'D-Day' — submit the final adopted recommendations by 5:00 PM.
WHERE?
Supported by a network of academic institutions, NGOs, associations, private and non-profit sectors and diplomatic teams. SimuVaction is organised online except for a five-day in-person session in Paris-Versailles.
WHY?
To discuss global AI governance together, learn and experiment professional skills, get out of our comfort zone, build our character — and realise that beyond differences in culture, country, background and field, we can build together, think globally and act locally.
This experiential learning program is mainly designed for graduate students but welcomes undergraduates in their last year. With support from academic institutions, private and non-profit organisations, NGOs, associations and diplomatic entities such as Consulates and Embassies, participants collaboratively develop and vote on actionable policy recommendations by 5:00 PM on the designated 'D-Day.'
Symposium
AI customization in Education: New Pedagogy or New Divide?
Thursday, March 26, 2026 · Paris–Versailles