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AI Policy

Geneva AI Summit 2027: The AI Summit in Geneva

On June 21 and 22, 2027, governments, international organizations, the scientific community, the business sector, and civil society will gather at Palexpo in Geneva for the fifth Global AI Summit. Switzerland is hosting the event.

About the AgendaOfficial Website

As of October 7, 2026. The summit is a federal government event. swissAI is the independent user association for AI in Switzerland—not the organizer—and provides an overview here of what is happening leading up to the event in Geneva. Each piece of information is linked to its source.

Key Points at a Glance

Participation

Governments, international organizations, academia, the business community, and civil society; participation will be curated, and the rules will be announced at the end of 2026

Source: Geneva AI Summit 2027, Official Website

Agenda: What's Happening Leading Up to the Summit

There is no program for the summit yet. It will be developed based on the Call for Issues. The stops along the way to Geneva are already known.

  1. February 19, 2026

    Commitment in New Delhi

    At the AI Impact Summit in India, Federal President Guy Parmelin announced that the next summit will take place in Geneva in 2027.

    Source: swissinfo, February 19, 2026
  2. May 26 and 27, 2026

    Swiss AI Action Plan Unveiled

    Together with OFCOM, digitalswitzerland is presenting 23 measures as Switzerland’s contribution on the road to Geneva.

    Source: digitalswitzerland, May 28, 2026
  3. August 12, 2026

    Orientation Set

    The Federal Council defines the guiding principles, priorities, and project organization, and appoints Fabiola Gianotti as the delegate.

    Source: Federal Council, Press Release dated August 12, 2026
  4. since August 2026

    Road to Geneva

    Organizations around the world register independent pre-events; approved events receive the official logo but no funding.

    Source: Geneva AI Summit 2027, Official Website
  5. Fall 2026

    Call for Topics

    Interested parties are invited to submit topics and questions related to global AI governance. According to the organization, these submissions will shape the summit’s agenda.

    Source: Geneva AI Summit 2027, Official Website
  6. End of 2026

    Participation and Accreditation

    The rules for participants and the media will be announced. Space at the main summit is limited.

    Source: Geneva AI Summit 2027, Official Website
  7. Early 2027

    Call for Side Events

    Proposals for independent side events related to the summit may be submitted.

    Source: Geneva AI Summit 2027, Official Website
  8. June 21 and 22, 2027

    Geneva AI Summit 2027

    The fifth global AI summit, following those held at Bletchley Park, Seoul, Paris, and New Delhi, will take place at Palexpo in Geneva.

    Source: Federal Council, Press Release dated August 12, 2026
  9. June 21–24, 2027

    AI for Good Global Summit

    The ITU's annual UN event is celebrating its 10th anniversary, with the official opening on June 23.

    Source: ITU, AI for Good Global Summit 2027

Road to Geneva: Events in Switzerland

Bis zum Gipfel finden weltweit unabhängige Vorveranstaltungen statt, die der Bund als Teil der «Road to Geneva» genehmigt hat, derzeit 117 Anlässe. Hier die kommenden Anlässe in der Schweiz, die ganz oder teilweise öffentlich sind.

The list is updated once a day based on the official overview on the summit's website. All Events Worldwide

Here's how you can get involved

The main summit has been curated. The path leading up to it is open to everyone: your own events, program suggestions, and accompanying events in Geneva.

Register Your Own Event

Anyone who organizes an event on AI leading up to the summit can submit it as a "Road to Geneva" event. Once approved, the event will receive the official logo and a listing on the summit website, but no funding or organizational assistance will be provided.

Submit an event

Call for Topics

In the fall of 2026, the call for topics and questions will open. The perspectives of users, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the education sector will be key here, as their input will help shape the program.

Summit Newsletter

Propose a Side Event

In early 2027, a call for proposals will be issued for independent side events in Geneva surrounding the summit.

Summit Website

Stakeholder Engagement

Organizations, including youth organizations, can contact us via the contact form on the summit website to learn more about opportunities to get involved.

Contact Form

What swissAI Contributes

As early as July 2025, swissAI proposed using neutral Switzerland as a hub for global AI regulations. As the supporting organization for the Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence, swissAI brings practical expertise to the Federal Parliament. We will continue to update this page regularly leading up to the summit.

From Bletchley Park to Geneva

Geneva is the fifth summit in a series that began in 2023 with a focus on the security of the most advanced models and has since shifted its emphasis to impact and broad participation. According to its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the United Arab Emirates will host the summit in 2028.

  1. 2023Bletchley Park, United KingdomSecurity of the Most Powerful Models
  2. 2024Seoul, South KoreaSecurity Commitments from AI Companies
  3. 2025Paris, FranceAI for People and the Planet, AI Action Summit
  4. 2026New Delhi, IndiaThe Impact of AI, AI Impact Summit
  5. 2027Geneva, SwitzerlandCombining Innovation and Trust

Source: Geneva AI Summit 2027, Official WebsiteSource: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 4, 2026

What's Being Discussed

Ministerial level instead of heads of state

For cost reasons, the federal government has decided not to invite heads of state and government. The summit will be held at the ministerial level; according to Federal Councilor Rösti, security costs for heads of state would run into the tens of millions.

Source: NZZ, August 2026

Small Budget

At around 6 million Swiss francs, the summit is significantly less expensive than previous editions. Critics see this as a lack of ambition, while others see it as an opportunity for a more democratic summit.

Source: Le Temps, August 2026

Parliament Wants More Influence

On October 2, 2026, members of all six parliamentary groups submitted a joint motion: Switzerland should work toward establishing international minimum standards in Geneva to address the extreme risks posed by the most powerful models.

Source: inside-it, October 2, 2026

Not to be confused with

  • AI for Good Global Summit: the ITU’s annual UN event, taking place June 21–24, 2027, also at Palexpo. Organized by a different organization, with its own program and separate registration.
  • Swiss AI Summit: a private, fee-based conference on November 16, 2026, in Zurich. It is registered as a “Road to Geneva” event, but it is not the federal government’s summit.
  • swissAI: the independent user association for AI in Switzerland. We are not organizing the summit, but we are coordinating it for users.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where will the Geneva AI Summit take place?

On June 21 and 22, 2027, at the Palexpo Exhibition and Convention Center in Geneva. During the same week, from June 21 to 24, the ITU’s AI for Good Global Summit will take place at the same venue.

Who is organizing the summit?

Switzerland is the host country. The summit is being organized by the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (UVEK), with operational support from the Federal Office of Communications, in collaboration with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA). The Federal Council has appointed Fabiola Gianotti, the former Director-General of CERN, as its delegate.

Is there a program yet?

No, as of October 7, 2026, no program has been published. The guiding principle, “Bridging Innovation and Trust,” and the two key focus areas have been announced. The program is expected to be developed based on the Call for Issues, which is scheduled for fall 2026.

Can I participate in the summit?

Participation will be curated, and space at the main summit is limited. The organizers plan to announce the rules for participants and the media by the end of 2026. The “Road to Geneva” events, the “Call for Issues,” and, later, the side events are open to everyone.

How much does the summit cost?

The Federal Council estimates that the core summit will cost about 6 million Swiss francs. More than half of this amount will be covered by the federal government, with the remainder coming from sponsors. According to the Federal Council, sponsors will have no influence on the summit’s organization, agenda, or outcomes.

Is swissAI organizing the summit?

No. The Geneva AI Summit is a federal government event. swissAI is the independent user association for AI in Switzerland and provides an overview of what’s happening leading up to the summit in Geneva and how companies, organizations, and interested parties can get involved.

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