{"id":24547,"date":"2026-03-26T13:43:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=24547"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:43:12","slug":"geneva-becomes-worlds-capital-of-ai-in-july-for-itus-ai-for-good-global-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=24547","title":{"rendered":"Geneva becomes world\u2019s capital of AI in July for ITU\u2019s AI for Good Global Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Flagship summit to showcase AI breakthroughs back-to-back with inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n

As governments accelerate strategies on artificial intelligence, sovereign AI and AI diffusion across economies and societies, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will host the seventh AI for Good Global Summit from 7 to 10 July 2026 at Geneva’s Palexpo convention centre.
\nOver four days, leaders from government, industry, academia, civil society and the technical community will work together at AI for Good to guide the future of AI.
\nLive demos of tech innovations in agentic AI, edge AI, brain-computer interfaces, space computing and robotics will share the stage with discussions on national AI strategies to address the global challenge of unlocking AI’s potential to serve humanity.
\nAI for Good will be held back-to-back with the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, convened by the United Nations General Assembly and facilitated by UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres. Taking place at Palexpo from 6 to 7 July, the Global Dialogue is supported by a joint secretariat that includes the Executive Office of the Secretary General, ITU, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET), with ITU and UNESCO leading the coordination.
\n\u201cAs artificial intelligence moves from strategy to real-world deployment, countries need the skills, solutions, and international standards for AI to work for everyone,\u00bb said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. \u201cThrough AI for Good, ITU helps turn AI breakthroughs into practical ways to improve lives. We are also pleased to work with our partners on the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance where Member States and stakeholders will exchange perspectives on the policies shaping AI’s future.\u00bb<\/p>\n

Global summit with a Swiss twist<\/strong>
\nThe AI for Good Global Summit is organized by ITU \u2013 the United Nations agency for digital technologies \u2013 with over 50 UN partners and co-convened by Switzerland.
\nThe Summit is the flagship platform for showcasing and helping scale up AI applications in areas from healthcare and education to food security, disaster risk reduction and misinformation, particularly in developing countries.
\nWorld-class keynotes, global technology premieres and an expo floor filled with innovators, UN partners and national pavilions will present local AI solutions and strategies from around the world, including special exhibits featuring home-grown innovations from Switzerland.
\n\u201cWe are delighted to once again co-convene with ITU the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, a central location for discussing and showcasing advances in artificial intelligence,\u00bb said Albert R\u00f6sti, Swiss Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communication.<\/p>\n

Uniting leaders to scale AI impact<\/strong>
\nOver 11,000 participants from 169 countries attended last year’s AI for Good Global Summit and World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) events. Participation included ministers from 100 countries, more than half representing developing countries.
\nThe 2026 edition aims to further strengthen AI for Good as a globally representative platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action on AI and how to best harness the innovative power of technology.
\nEarly speakers and programme details are now available, offering a first look at the global leaders shaping this year’s Summit, with further announcements to follow.<\/p>\n

Solutions, skills, standards, and policy<\/strong>
\n\u201cDay Zero\u00bb of the AI for Good Global Summit on 7 July will feature live demos, interactive exhibits, startup competitions and hands-on workshops. The summit’s Centre Stage officially opens on 8 July. Programme highlights include:
\n\u2022 Multistakeholder dialogue on AI standards and policy<\/strong> \u2013 exploring frontier challenges including agentic AI security, AI testing and benchmarking, misinformation and deepfakes, quantum technology applications and use cases, and AI infrastructure and energy demands.
\n\u2022 Global innovation competitions and awards<\/strong> \u2013 including the AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale and machine-learning challenges on edge AI, TinyML, and space AI computing as well as the AI for Good Impact Awards and Robotics Youth Challenge Grand Finale.
\n\u2022 Technology demos and interactive expo<\/strong> \u2013 featuring cutting-edge systems in AI, robotics, embodied AI, brain-computer interfaces, autonomous vehicles and quantum technologies.
\n\u2022 AI skills and capacity-building programmes \u2013<\/strong> with training sessions delivered by AI Skills Coalition partners, hands-on workshops and a dynamic Youth Zone supporting the next generation of innovators.
\n\u2022 Creative and cultural programmes \u2013<\/strong> highlighting the intersection of AI and creativity with the AI for Good Film Festival, the Canvas of the Future AI Art Competition, and AI-enabled artistic performances. The summit will feature the premiere of RAISE, a documentary series executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio exploring how AI is already being used to address humanity’s most urgent challenges.
\n\u2022 The Quantum for Good track<\/strong> \u2013 offering a look at quantum information technologies and their potential to transform industries and societies.<\/p>\n

The AI for Good Global Summit 2026 is supported by its partners and sponsors:
\n\u2022 Co-Convener: Swiss Confederation
\n\u2022 Diamond Sponsors: Microsoft Corporation, Technology Innovation Institute
\n\u2022 Gold Sponsors: Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) of the Republic of Korea, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan
\n\u2022 Silver Sponsors: EY, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
\n\u2022 Networking Partners: d-teach, Giga, HP Inc. UK Limited, Google, Lenovo, TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited
\n\u2022 Session Partners: Access Partnership, Cisco Systems, Inc., EY, FSAB Consulting, GTI, Microsoft
\n\u2022 Innovation Factory Local Chapters: Akbank, Government of Catalonia \u2013 Spain<\/p>\n

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Flagship summit to showcase AI breakthroughs back-to-back with inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance As governments accelerate strategies on artificial intelligence, sovereign AI and AI diffusion across economies and societies, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will host the seventh AI for Good Global Summit from 7 to 10 July 2026 at Geneva’s Palexpo convention … <\/p>\n

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