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Updated on 14 November 2026 : according to the State of Geneva, the summit will take place on 21 and 22 June 2027 at Palexpo, alongside the “AI for Good” summit of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It is organised by the Confederation, under the aegis of DETEC, together with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA).
Background
Switzerland will host a global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) in Geneva. Initially, Bern aimed for a low-cost conference, without heads of state. This choice has been revised, according to 24 heures of 5 November 2026.
The key points
Heads of government and the heads of major technology groups are now expected at the Geneva summit. Federal Councillor Albert Rösti has changed course.
According to the newspaper, diplomats, technology groups and members of parliament exerted pressure behind the scenes. They shifted the lines.
According to the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM), AI safety and regulation are among the conference's central themes.
Who says what
- Delphine Bachmann (Geneva State Councillor, head of the Department of Economy, Employment and Energy): she sees the summit as an opportunity to combine innovation, security and trust.
- Nathalie Fontanet (State Councillor in charge of International Geneva): she believes AI strengthens the need for dialogue and shared digital governance.
What's next
- Global AI summit at Palexpo, Geneva, on 21 and 22 June 2027.
Further reading
Sources
- State of Geneva – Geneva AI Summit 2027: Geneva at the heart of AI governance (official source)
- 24 hours – Under pressure, Albert Rösti raises the ambitions of the global summit on AI
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