Geneva to host 2027 global AI summit
Global decision-makers are preparing to convene in a city known for diplomacy to chart a shared path forward on the promises and challenges of rapidly advancing AI technologies.
Switzerland will host the 2027 edition of the global AI summit in Geneva, President Guy Parmelin announced on Thursday at the 2026 AI Summit in New Delhi. Speaking at a high-level session attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Parmelin said Switzerland was ready to welcome global leaders to discuss the future of AI.
Calling Geneva ‘the epicentre of multilateralism,’ Parmelin said the city offers a natural platform for international cooperation on emerging technologies. He added that Switzerland looks forward to organising the event and collaborating with the United Arab Emirates, which is set to host the summit in 2028.
The Swiss Federal Council had already signalled its interest in hosting the 2027 edition ahead of the New Delhi meeting. Last month, the government confirmed that financing had been secured and that organisational preparations were already complete.
The summit has been held annually since 2023, beginning in the United Kingdom and then in South Korea and France. The gatherings aim to promote global dialogue on both the opportunities and risks of AI, including its impact on healthcare, climate action, agriculture, and broader society.
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