Geneva AI Summit 2027: Geneva's international summit on AI
The essentials of the Geneva AI Summit 2027, drawn only from official sources: the Swiss Confederation, the Republic and Canton of Geneva and the Summit website. Every entry links to its source.
GVA AI is not the Summit website. Official reference: genevaaisummit.swiss. Information checked on 7 November 2026.
Official updates
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- New 2 November 2026 · Republic and Canton of Geneva. "Geneva AI Summit 2027: Geneva at the heart of AI governance" (in French). State Councillors Delphine Bachmann and Nathalie Fontanet set out Geneva's role and how to take part.
- 29 September 2026 · Republic and Canton of Geneva. "When the Lake Geneva digital trust ecosystem shows the way to the Geneva AI Summit 2027" (in French). The Trust Valley Days 2026, labelled Road to Geneva, brought together the Lake Geneva ecosystem in Lausanne as a first contribution to the Geneva AI Summit planned for June 2027.
- 14 August 2026 · OFCOM. "Geneva AI Summit 2027: International Summit on Artificial Intelligence in Geneva". OFCOM's reference page: dates, venue, theme and Road to Geneva.
- 12 August 2026 · Federal Council. "Federal Council sets out strategic direction for the Geneva AI Summit 2027 and appoints Fabiola Gianotti as Delegate". Theme, two priorities and a budget of around CHF 6 million for the main event.
- 19 February 2026 · Federal Council. "President Parmelin meets Indian Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi, announces 2027 AI summit for Geneva". Announced at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi; the Geneva summit is organised by DETEC and the FDFA.
- 28 January 2026 · Federal Council. "Switzerland confirms its interest in hosting an AI summit in 2027". Funding comes from the existing budget and third-party contributions.
- 25 June 2025 · Federal Council. "Switzerland ready to host a global summit on artificial intelligence in 2027". DETEC and the FDFA are tasked with the preparations.
Upcoming milestones
- 11 November to 18 December 2026: Call for Inputs. The Confederation is collecting stakeholders' views on the key themes of global AI governance on the official website.
- Early 2027: call for proposals for side events, the independent events of Summit week.
- 21 and 22 June 2027: Geneva AI Summit at Palexpo, immediately before the ITU's AI for Good Global Summit.
Key facts
- Theme: "Bridging Innovation and Trust". Two priorities: AI as a driver of prosperity and progress for all, and the trustworthy, responsible and safe use of AI.
- Organisation: the Swiss Confederation, led by DETEC, with the FDFA, the EAER and other federal agencies. Federal Council Delegate: Fabiola Gianotti, former Director-General of CERN.
- Place in the series: the fifth international AI summit, after Bletchley Park (2023), Seoul (2024), Paris (2025) and New Delhi (2026).
- Budget: around CHF 6 million for the main event, according to the Federal Council. Sponsorship has no influence on the Summit's direction, agenda or outcomes.
How to take part
- Road to Geneva: any organisation can register an independent event held before the Summit. Once approved, it is listed on the official website and receives the logo; no organisational support or funding is provided. Register an event. Labelled events also appear in the GVA AI agenda.
- Call for Inputs: contributions open from 11 November to 18 December 2026 on the official website.
- Side events: call for proposals announced for early 2027.
- Sponsorship: the deadline was 15 September 2026.
- Stay informed: the official newsletter announces the programme first. The contact form on the official website reaches the stakeholder engagement focal point and the press office. For the Canton's activities: genevaaisummit@etat.ge.ch.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the Geneva AI Summit 2027?
On 21 and 22 June 2027, at Palexpo in Geneva.
Who organises the Geneva AI Summit?
The Swiss Confederation, led by DETEC, with the FDFA, the EAER and other federal agencies. The Federal Council appointed Fabiola Gianotti, former Director-General of CERN, as its Delegate for the Summit.
How can I take part in the Geneva AI Summit?
Participation arrangements are published on the official website, genevaaisummit.swiss, whose newsletter announces the programme first. Before the Summit, any organisation can propose a Road to Geneva event on the same website.
What is the difference between the Geneva AI Summit and AI for Good?
The Geneva AI Summit (21-22 June 2027) is the international summit on AI governance convened by the Swiss Confederation. AI for Good (21-24 June 2027) is the United Nations platform on AI, organised by the ITU. Both take place at Palexpo, back to back. Details.
How can I organise an event during Summit week?
Before the Summit, an event can apply for the Road to Geneva label on the official website. For Summit week, the official call for side events is announced for early 2027. To find a venue, speakers or volunteers: GVA AI Connect.
How much does the Geneva AI Summit cost?
Around CHF 6 million for the main event, according to the Federal Council. Sponsorship has no influence on the Summit's direction, agenda or outcomes.
Summit guide
- Geneva AI Summit and AI for Good 2027: how they differTwo AI summits at Palexpo in the same week of June 2027: the Geneva AI Summit (21-22 June, Swiss Confederation) and AI for Good (21-24 June, ITU). Dates, organisers, audiences and participation.
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