The next 6–7 July 2026, the first session of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance will take place in Geneva. The two-day event will include a high-level segment, thematic sessions, and side events. During the event, the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence will also present its preliminary report.
Established by the United Nations General Assembly, the AI Dialogue is the United Nations platform where all governments, the private sector, academia, and civil society come together to discuss international cooperation, share best practices and lessons learned, and facilitate open, transparent, and inclusive discussions on artificial intelligence governance. AI leaders from the private sector, academia, and civil society will also be in attendance.
For the first time, every country has a seat at the AI table to advance the meaningful dialogue the world needs.
The themes include opportunities and implications related to AI, bridging gaps between AI, human rights, and ensuring safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence.
For UNEP/MAP, INFO/RAC will participate in this important event. As a regional platform bringing together 21 Mediterranean countries and the European Union under the Barcelona Convention system, UNEP/MAP has long-standing experience in fostering interoperability across diverse institutional and technical frameworks. This experience offers valuable lessons for international AI governance.
The United Nations General Assembly established the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Resolution A/RES/79/325, following intergovernmental negotiations and broad consultations with diverse stakeholders. The Dialogue is facilitated by its co-chairs, supported by a joint secretariat comprising the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET), and the Executive Office of the UN Secretary-General (EOSG).
6–7 July, Palexpo Convention Centre, Geneva, Switzerland. The events will be livestreamed on UN WebTV.