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Kaleidoscope academic conference – AI and frontier technologies for good

    • Date
    8 July 2026
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    09:00 - 17:15 CEST
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    8h 15 minutes
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    New digital frontiers – from artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies to brain-machine interfaces and cooperative robotics – are rapidly reshaping the possibilities for humanity’s future. This evolving relationship between frontier technologies and telecommunications will take center stage at the next ITU Kaleidoscope academic conference, held from 7 to 9 July 2026, hosted by the AI for Good Global Summit 2026​.

    Under the theme “AI and frontier technologies for good,” Kaleidoscope 2026 will convene global leaders from academia, industry, and government to explore how emerging technologies can be developed and applied responsibly to address complex societal challenges.

    The programme will feature selected academic paper presentations, keynote speeches, and special sessions across key tracks, including intelligent and resilient network infrastructures, applications and services for sustainable development, and the social, economic, environmental, and policy dimensions of AI and frontier technologies. By addressing the central question – can frontier technology research drive global good? – the conference aims to generate actionable insights, foster new partnerships, and help shape future policy and research agendas.

    A dedicated Swiss exhibit will complement the programme, showcasing cutting-edge research and initiatives and reinforcing Switzerland’s role as a hub for technological excellence and international collaboration.

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    The ITU recently established an Academic Advisory Body. As it nears the conclusion of its first year of work, this session listens to the chairs of the four thematic groups of the academic advisory body on emerging tech— AI, quantum, space, and strategic foresight. What are their key findings? What should we be looking out for? Can academia, governments and policy-makers even keep up with ever-accelerating technology? This session is an opportunity for open exchange with a broader audience, enabling participants to ask questions and engage in discussion.

    This special session will showcase cutting-edge research on new and emerging areas in AI, with emphasis on how these technologies are being designed, adapted, and applied to advance telecommunications and the public good. Aligned with Kaleidoscope 2026’s focus on AI and frontier technologies, the session will bring together academic researchers to examine emerging AI methods, novel applications, and interdisciplinary work spanning intelligent networks, sustainable development, and innovation.

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