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Apply by 15 March

How do you envision AI’s potential to serve humanity? Share your proposal for the programme of the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 below by 15 March.

All proposals must align with one or more of the themes of the Summit, and comply with the content guidelines, including being non-commercial in nature, adhering to the United Nations principles, ensuring gender and regional balance, and acknowledging that ITU retains final editorial review rights. All proposals will be reviewed by the ITU Programme Committee.

Due to the high volume of applications, please note that only successful candidates will be contacted by 30 April.

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Timeline
  • 12 January
    Nominations launch
  • 12 January - 15 March
    Submission phase
  • 15 March - 15 April
    Evaluation phase
  • 15 April - 30 April
    Selection & Confirmation phase
Content guidelines

✓ The session should explicitly address how AI can be used to serve humanity.

✓ Content must be original and not infringe on any copyrights or trademarks. If you will be using visuals, audio, or video that is copyright protected, you must provide consent from the original owner for the use of the content for your use in the AI for Good Global Summit.

✓ Content must be compatible with the values, purposes, and principles of the United Nations, in both content and presentation.

✓ Sessions should ensure regional and gender balance.

✓ Content shall not be of a profit-generating or otherwise commercial nature.

✓ Speakers must avoid any political endorsements, partisan messaging, or divisive rhetoric. We encourage speakers to focus on meaningful, solution-oriented dialogue that respects the diversity of our global audience. Please give thoughtful consideration to content that could be interpreted negatively by segments of the diverse, global audience. We encourage inclusive, respectful communication that resonates constructively.

✓ Speakers are welcome to share their perspectives and beliefs, provided this is done respectfully and without undermining or disparaging differing viewpoints.

✓ Please note that the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has final editorial review of session titles, blurbs, and slides.

Apply by 15 March

Submission deadline: 15 March

    The Nominator


    First name*


    Last name*


    Email address*


    Job title*


    Company/Organization*


    Sector


    Gender*


    Region


    Country*


    I am also the speaker

    The Proposal


    Type of session*


    Which AI for Good Global Summit 2026 theme does the proposal relate to?* (select all that apply by pressing ⌘in Mac or the key Ctrl in others)


    Title*


    Describe the core idea of the proposed session*


    What makes the proposed session unique?*


    What is the impact of the session?*


    Please provide the following details for the nominated speaker(s) and/or moderator. Each session is limited to a maximum of four (4) participants, including the moderator.

    Speaker #


    Role*


    First name*


    Last name*


    Email address*


    Job title*


    Company/Organization*


    Sector


    Gender*


    Region


    Country*

    Headshot and biography

    Please upload a headshot and a short biography. If your proposal is selected, these materials will be used on the AI for Good website and across AI for Good communications and social media platforms.


    Headshot*
    Please upload a color headshot (JPG/PNG, portrait orientation, min. 800×1000 px, max 1 MB)


    Brief biography, related to proposed idea*

    Does the speaker have previous public speaking experience?


    Relevant links/social media*

    Before submitting your proposal, please review the following information:

    • The deadline to submit a proposal is 15 March.

    • Due to the high volume of applications, please note that only successful candidates will be contacted by 30 April.

    • The proposal will be evaluated by the ITU Programme Committee.

    • Speakers will receive a complimentary Speaker Pass, providing in-person access to the AI for Good Centre Stage, Solutions Stage and Frontier Stage, the Leaders Lounge, the Exhibition & Demo floor, the Event App, and more.

    • Please reach out to ai@itu.int if you have any questions.




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