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5 min intro to sandboxes

In an era of rapid technological change, traditional governance tools and regulatory frameworks lag behind. Sandboxes provide a flexible, innovative way to test data-intensive technologies, ensuring responsible value unlocking for both local and global challenges.

Sandbox Summer School 2025

As part of the Global Sandbox Forum capacity building program, the Sandbox Summer School offers a unique opportunity for civil servants and policymakers to learn how to design, implement, and manage sandboxes in key emerging sectors. Over the course of the 5 days program, participants will engage with experts, share experiences, and develop practical knowledge that can be applied to their own contexts. It includes a hands-on lab to co-create a sandbox, putting theory into practice.

Sandboxes for Data

Discover how sandboxes can tackle complex digital policy challenges and enable cross-border data collaborations in the Datasphere Initiative’s foundational report, supported by the UK government, offering the world’s first roadmap for designing cross-border sandboxes for data.

Sandboxes for AI

Explore sandbox initiatives and the potential of sandboxes as tools for the regulation and development of AI and data-driven technologies.

Cross-Border Sandboxes for Data Course

Embark on an interactive learning journey with the dynamic modules of the “Guide to Cross-Border Sandboxes for Data” course.

GSF Inaugural Meeting Report

Take a look at the Insights Report of the Inaugural meeting of the Global Sandboxes Forum that happened in July 2024 in Rio de Janeiro to learnn more about the potential of the GSF.