Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2026

The Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2026, organised by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), will be held 18–19 June 2026 at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, and online. The conference convenes diplomats, policymakers, military representatives, researchers, industry experts, civil society organisations, and international organisations to examine the implications of AI for international peace and security.

The two-day programme focuses on the intersection of AI development and security governance, reflecting ongoing international discussions on norms, regulatory frameworks, and cooperation in the military domain.

Discussions are organised around four thematic clusters. The first day addresses technological foundations, including algorithmic bias, dual-use technologies, agentic AI, and testing, evaluation, verification, and validation of AI systems in defence contexts. The second day shifts to applications and integration, covering counter-AI capabilities, infrastructure dependencies, resilience, and human-centred considerations in operational environments. The programme also includes sessions on stakeholder perspectives, including the role of investors, industry practice, regional approaches, and public–private cooperation. The final sessions focus on governance pathways, accountability frameworks, and the relationship between AI and broader disarmament and security regimes.

The conference includes keynote addresses, expert panels, thematic presentations, lightning talks, and demonstrations, aiming to facilitate exchange between technical and policy communities.