ITU to host AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will organise the AI for Good Global Summit from 7 to 10 July 2026 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, according to an official announcement by the Swiss authorities.

On 6 and 7 July, the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance will take place ahead of the summit. The dialogue is convened within the framework of a UN General Assembly resolution and will bring together policymakers, experts, and representatives of civil society to discuss approaches to AI governance.

The events will be held in parallel with the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum (from 6 to 10 July), which focuses on issues related to digital cooperation and the development of the information society.

According to the official announcement, the co-location of these events is intended to facilitate exchanges between technical and policy communities working on AI and digital governance.

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