AI for Good Global Summit 2026 puts Geneva at centre of global AI policy

Geneva is set to become a focal point of global AI discussions this July, as innovation, governance, and international cooperation converge in a single, tightly packed week of events. The AI for Good Global Summit, organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), will run from 7 to 10 July 2026 at Palexpo, immediately following the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, scheduled for 6 and 7 July.
The timing and co-location of these events signal a broader shift in how AI is being approached globally. Technical development, policy design, and international coordination are no longer progressing on separate tracks. In Geneva, they are unfolding in parallel.
Live demonstrations of emerging technologies such as agentic AI, edge AI, robotics, brain-computer interfaces, and quantum systems will take place alongside multistakeholder discussions on standards, safety, misinformation, infrastructure, and the growing energy demands of AI systems.
The Global Dialogue on AI Governance, mandated by the UN General Assembly and supported by a joint secretariat including the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, ITU, UNESCO, and the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET), will provide a dedicated space for governments and stakeholders to exchange perspectives on the rules and frameworks shaping AI deployment.