The flagship summit will showcase advances in AI immediately following the United Nations’ inaugural global dialogue on AI governance.
GENEVA, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – As governments worldwide implement strategies on artificial intelligence, sovereign AI, and the dissemination of AI in economies and societies, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will host the seventh annual AI for Good Global Summit from July 7 to 10, 2026 at the Palexpo Exhibition and Congress Center in Geneva.
During the four-day event, government officials, industry representatives, academia, civil society, and the technical community will collaborate on AI for Good to shape the future of AI.
AI for Good will take place right after the global dialogue on AI governance, organized by the United Nations General Assembly and led by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Supported by a joint secretariat comprised of the Executive Office of the Secretary-General of the ITU, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET), ITU and UNESCO are responsible for coordination.
“While artificial intelligence transitions from strategy to real-world deployment, countries need skills, solutions, and international standards to make AI work for everyone,” said Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General. “Thanks to the AI for Good initiative, ITU is helping to turn AI progress into practical ways to improve people’s lives. We are also pleased to work with our partners on the United Nations’ inaugural global dialogue on AI governance, where member states and stakeholders will exchange views on policies shaping the future of AI.”
The “AI for Good” global summit is organized by ITU (the UN agency for digital technologies) with over 50 UN partners and in collaboration with Switzerland.
The summit serves as the essential platform for presenting and assisting the development of AI applications in areas such as healthcare, education, food security, disaster risk reduction, and disinformation, particularly in developing countries.
The AI for Good Global Summit 2026 is supported by its partners and sponsors:
– Co-organizers: Swiss Confederation – Diamond Sponsors: Microsoft Corporation, Technology Innovation Institute – Gold Sponsors: Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) of the Republic of Korea, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan – Silver Sponsors: EY, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. – Network Partners: d-teach, Giga, HP Inc. UK Limited, Google, Lenovo, TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited – Session Partners: Access Partnership, Cisco Systems, Inc., EY, FSAB Consulting, GTI, Microsoft – Innovation Factory – Local Sections: Akbank, Government of Catalonia – Spain
Editor’s Notes: – Media can request accreditation for the ITU AI for Good Global Summit here. – Public registration is open.
About ITU: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the UN agency for digital technologies, serving innovation for people and the planet. Established in 1865, ITU coordinates global use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits, sets international technology standards, promotes universal connectivity and digital services, and ensures sustainable digital transformation benefiting even the most remote communities.
Press Contacts: David Hirsch Head of Media Relations International Telecommunication Union Press Line: +41 22 730 5092 Email: pressinfo@itu.int
Aurore Bourdin Head of Media Relations International Telecommunication Union Press Line: +41 22 730 5192 Email: pressinfo@itu.int
Matthew Dalais Communication Officer ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau Tel: +41 22 730 5974 Email: matthew.dalais@itu.int
Christopher Cartwright AI for Good – Media Relations Officer ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau Tel: +41 78 800 6290 Email: christopher.cartwright@itu.int
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