The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced that the 2027 AI for Good Global Summit will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from June 21 to 24, 2027, bringing together governments, technology companies, researchers, innovators, international organisations, and other stakeholders to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to address global challenges.
The Summit is scheduled to take place at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest exhibition and convention centre, and is being positioned by the ITU as a major international platform for advancing practical and responsible applications of AI.
Organised by the ITU, the specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for information and communication technologies (ICTs), in partnership with more than 50 other UN agencies and partner organisations, and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland, the AI for Good initiative seeks to move discussions about AI beyond technological development towards applications that can contribute to human development and the achievement of global goals.
According to the ITU, the AI for Good programme is structured around three broad areas of action, namely Solutions and Knowledge, Skills and Capacity, and Standards and Policy.
The Solutions and Knowledge component focuses on identifying and advancing innovative AI applications capable of addressing global challenges, while the Skills and Capacity component is aimed at equipping people with the knowledge and tools needed to participate effectively in the AI era. The Standards and Policy component examines the role of emerging AI technologies and international standards in shaping policy frameworks and innovation.
The Summit is expected to address a wide range of AI-related issues, including AI and the future of work, AI creativity and culture, AI for food and agriculture, AI for health, AI for the planet, AI policy, AI skills and education, AI standards, frontier technologies, AI and mobility, impact and innovation, quantum technologies, robotics, and AI infrastructure.
The ITU describes AI for Good as the United Nations’ leading platform on artificial intelligence, bringing together stakeholders to explore ways of using AI to solve global challenges.
Its wider ecosystem includes the AI for Good Innovation Factory, an AI startup pitching and acceleration platform; the AI Skills Coalition, focused on AI education and capacity building; the AI Standards Exchange; and the AI for Good Impact Initiative.
The Summit also provides a platform for connecting AI innovators with organisations and institutions seeking technological solutions to pressing development challenges.
The ITU said its AI for Good community includes tens of thousands of experts and thought leaders and provides opportunities for knowledge-sharing, networking and collaboration.
The event is returning to Geneva, which has become a major venue for international discussions on AI governance and digital technology.
The 2026 AI for Good Global Summit, held at Palexpo from July 7 to 10, brought together government leaders, industry representatives, researchers, civil society organisations, and technology innovators and featured demonstrations and discussions covering technologies including agentic AI, edge AI, brain-computer interfaces, space computing, and robotics, alongside discussions on national AI strategies and international cooperation.
The ITU has said that the AI for Good initiative is intended to help translate technological advances into practical applications in areas such as healthcare, education, food security, disaster-risk reduction, and information integrity, with particular attention to the needs of developing countries.
Participants will be able to engage with the Summit through its various stages, workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations, and networking opportunities.
According to the organisers, opportunities to participate in the wider AI for Good movement include speaking, showcasing innovations, participating in the Innovation Factory, and joining impact-oriented initiatives.
