Events

AI for Good Global Summit 2026

The AI for Good Global Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place from 7 to 10 July 2026 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with more than 50 UN agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland, thesummit focused on exploring and advancing the practical application of (See more)

Global Dialogue on AI Governance inaugural meeting

ASK Global Dialogue on AI Governance The Global Dialogue on AI Governance (AI Dialogue) will hold its inaugural meeting on 6-7 July 2026. The AI Dialogue was established in 2025, to involve governments and all relevant stakeholders, and is envisioned as a platform ‘to discuss international cooperation, share best practices and lessons learned, and to (See more)

WSIS Forum 2026

WSIS Forum 2026 Session Reports Monday, 6 July33 sessions 15:00 – 15:45 Beyond State vs. Corporate: Community Data Governance Models from the Global Majority Report available 15:00 – 15:45 Advancing Circular ICT: Eco-design, E-waste and Digital Product Information Systems (DPIS) Report available 14:00 – 14:45 Youth Digital Well-Being and Mental Health Implications Report available 14:00 (See more)

Forum francophone de la gouvernance du numérique et de l’IA

Developments in Africa cyber diplomacy: Continental, regional, and national initiatives

Objectives Target audience Expected outcomes This online event will serve as a vital platform for discussing the evolving landscape of cyber diplomacy in Africa. By addressing both the challenges and opportunities, we aim to foster a collaborative environment that promotes secure and inclusive digital transformation across the continent.

UN Open Source Week 2026

UN Open Source Week 2026 is a global convening focused on open-source technologies and digital cooperation, scheduled to take place 22–26 June 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York. Co-hosted by the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET) and the UN Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT), the event serves as a (See more)

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 (See more)

Human Rights Council (HRC) 62nd session

The 62nd regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC62) is scheduled to take place from 15 June to 16 July 2026 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. This session provides a key platform for the international community to discuss, promote, and protect human rights worldwide. The session will address a (See more)

2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit

The 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit is an international leaders’ meeting scheduled to take place from 15 to 17 June 2026 in Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, France. It will bring together the heads of state and government of the Group of Seven (G7) — Canada, France (as host), Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the USA — along (See more)

Inter-faith dialogue on artificial intelligence, security and ethics

Organised by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), this inter-faith dialogue will take place on 12 June 2026 at Villa Bocage, Palais des Nations, Geneva. Held ahead of UNIDIR’s Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2026, the event will explore how faith-based ethical perspectives can contribute to ongoing international discussions on AI governance (See more)