The Eighth Conference States Parties (CSP8) to the Arms Trade Treaty held on 22 - 26 August 2022 established an informal preparatory process for the Ninth Conference of States Parties (CSP9).

On 24 November 2022, the President issued an announcement regarding the schedule of ATT meetings for the period leading up to CSP9 and the ATT office holders.

Ploughshares Researcher Kelsey Gallagher will participate in meetings of the ATT Working Groups as well as the first CSP9 informal preparatory meeting, which will take place over the period 14 - 17 February 2023.