Established by the UN General Assembly, the AI Dialogue is the United Nations platform where all governments, private sector, academia and civil society will convene to discuss international cooperation, share best practices and lessons learned, and facilitate open, transparent and inclusive discussions on artificial intelligence governance.
WHAT
The first session of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance is a two-day event which will include a high-level segment, thematic sessions and side events. The Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence will also present its preliminary report during the event.
→ Full programme and updates: https://www.un.org/global-dialogue-ai-governance/en
WHO
António Guterres, UN Secretary-General
Egriselda López, Permanent Representative of El Salvador to the United Nations
Rein Tammsaar, Permanent Representative of Estonia to the United Nations
Amandeep Singh Gill, Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Khaled El-Enany, Director-General of UNESCO
AI leaders from the private sector, academia and civil society will also be in attendance.
WHEN
6-7 July 2026
WHERE
Palexpo convention centre, Geneva, Switzerland
Events will be livestreamed on UN WebTV
HOW TO ATTEND
Media registration is now open until Thursday, 25 June 2026.
Early registration is strongly recommended to allow time for accreditation.
All journalists must submit supporting documentation at registration. Individual participation without formal organisational affiliation is not permitted.
The AI Dialogue takes place in Geneva alongside the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026 (6-10 July) and ITU's AI for Good Global Summit (7-10 July). A single media accreditation provides access to all three events.
→ Register: https://www.un.org/global-dialogue-ai-governance/en/registration
ABOUT
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).
