The 2026 Geneva Cyber Week, an annual global event that brings together diverse stakeholders from the cybersecurity, diplomacy, and technology sectors across multiple events to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in cyber diplomacy, regulatory discussions, cyber-security, and technology-focused cooperation, will take place from May 4 to 8 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Designed as a platform for international cooperation, Geneva Cyber Week leverages the city’s unique position as a recognized centre for international security, multilateral diplomacy, digital governance, and cybersecurity expertise.
Geneva is host to an extensive international ecosystem, including 181 Permanent missions, over 40 international organizations, as well as more than 460 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and academic institutions. All events are held at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG).
The 2026 event follows the success of its inaugural edition in 2025, which gathered nearly 1,900 participants from over 100 countries.
The event, which is taking place under the theme: “Advancing Global Cooperation in Cyberspace”, will continue to connect policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and civil society representatives such that together, they can address the evolving challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology, security and international governance.
Geneva Cyber Week 2026 is organized by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). It is supported by Geneva’s broader digital and cybersecurity community.
The 2026 programme is structured around three core pillars, namely understanding cyber risks, shaping governance frameworks, and building resilience across digital systems. These themes reflect growing global concern over issues such as state behaviour in cyberspace, platform governance, digital security, and the protection of rights online.
Although primarily focused on cybersecurity, Geneva Cyber Week also intersects with freedom of expression and media governance, particularly in areas such as combating disinformation and information manipulation, protecting digital civic space, ensuring accountability of online platforms, and balancing security with human rights in digital environments. These issues have become increasingly central as governments worldwide grapple with how to regulate digital spaces without undermining fundamental freedoms.
