For four days, leaders from government, industry, academia, civil society, and the technical community will work together at AI for Good to shape the future of AI.
Live demonstrations of technological innovations in agent AI, edge AI, brain-computer interfaces, spatial computing, and robotics will share the stage with discussions on national AI strategies to address the global challenge of unlocking AI's potential for the benefit of humanity.
AI for Good will be held in conjunction with the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, convened by the UN General Assembly and facilitated by Secretary-General António Guterres. This event, taking place at Palexpo from July 6 to 7, is supported by a joint secretariat comprising the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, the ITU, UNESCO, and the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET), with lead coordination by the ITU and UNESCO.
“As artificial intelligence moves from strategy to practical implementation, countries need skills, solutions, and international standards to make AI work for everyone,” said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “Through AI for Good, the ITU is helping to translate AI advances into practical solutions to improve lives. We are also pleased to be collaborating with our partners on the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance, where Member States and stakeholders will exchange perspectives on the policies shaping the future of AI.”
Global Summit with a Swiss Touch:
The AI for Good Global Summit is organized by the ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, with more than 50 UN partners and co-hosted by Switzerland.
It is the leading platform for showcasing and scaling up AI applications in areas ranging from health and education to food security, disaster risk reduction, and combating disinformation, particularly in developing countries.
World-class presentations, global technology premieres, and an exhibition floor packed with innovators, UN partners, and national pavilions will present local AI solutions and strategies from around the world, including special exhibits featuring innovations originating in Switzerland.
“We are delighted, once again, to co-host the AI for Good Global Summit with the ITU in Geneva, a central venue for discussing and showcasing advances in artificial intelligence,” said Albert Rösti, Swiss Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department for Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications.
Uniting Leaders to Amplify AI's Impact:
More than 11,000 participants from 169 countries attended last year's summit and World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), including ministers from 100 countries, more than half of which were from developing nations.
The 2026 edition aims to strengthen AI for Good as a globally representative platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action on AI, harnessing the innovative power of the technology.
The first speakers and program details are now available, offering a first look at the world leaders who will shape this year's summit, with more announcements to come.
Solutions, skills, standards, and policies:
AI for Good's "Day Zero" on July 7 will feature live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, startup competitions, and hands-on workshops. The summit's Stage Center will officially open on July 8. Program highlights include:
Multilateral dialogue on AI standards and policies: exploring challenges such as agent AI security, AI testing and benchmarking, disinformation and deepfakes, quantum applications, and infrastructure and energy demands.
Global innovation competitions and awards: including the AI for Good Innovation Factory finals and machine learning challenges in edge AI, TinyML, and spatial computing, as well as the AI for Good Impact Awards and the Robotics Youth Challenge finals.
Technology demonstrations and interactive expo: advanced AI systems, robotics, embedded AI, brain-computer interfaces, autonomous vehicles, and quantum technologies.
AI skills and training programs: AI Skills Coalition training sessions, hands-on workshops, and a youth zone for the next generation of innovators.
Creative and cultural programs: 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 documentary series RAISE, executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, will premiere, exploring how AI is already helping to address humanity's most pressing challenges.
Quantum for Good: an exploration of quantum information technologies and their potential to transform industries and societies.
