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Monday, 7 July

10:00 - 11:30

Room Beta
In-person
Invitation only
Training

AI Governance – Challenges, actors and diplomacy

This high-level briefing, organized by UNITAR, will offer a foundational understanding of the global AI governance landscape. The session will explore institutional dynamics, emerging norms, and the role of diplomacy in shaping multilateral AI policy....

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AI Governance – Challenges, actors and diplomacy

13:30 - 15:00

Room Beta
In-person
Invitation only
Training

AI4 innovation: Accelerating Public-Private Partnerships for policy impact

This forthcoming training will explore how AI innovation through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) is scaling policy solutions across key sectors like healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and public services. Participants will learn what makes AI PPPs work, examine...

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AI4 innovation: Accelerating Public-Private Partnerships for policy impact

14:00 - 16:30

Room Alpha
In-person
Panel
UNICC AI Hub Launch:  Accelerating AI deployment across the UN system

15:30 - 17:00

Room Beta
In-person
Invitation only
Training
AI in diplomatic negotiations – Strategies, tools, and risks

19:30 - 23:00

In-person
Invitation only
Social event
AI for Good speakers welcome reception
Tuesday, 8 July

09:00 - 17:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Robotics for humanitarian demining

This interactive workshop immerses participants in the critical mission of humanitarian demining, using robotics to simulate the safe retrieval and delivery of essential supplies in mine-contaminated zones. Inspired by real-world operations, attendees will navigate challenging...

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Robotics for humanitarian demining

09:00 - 11:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Learn to Speak AI: Everyday AI with a practical focus

This short, beginner-friendly course introduces the core principles of AI, with no prior experience required. You will explore what AI is, how it affects our daily lives, and practical applications and considerations. Through interactive lessons...

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Learn to Speak AI: Everyday AI with a practical focus

09:00 - 17:00

Youth zone
In-person

Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale 2025

The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale is the prestigious culminating event of the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge 2024-2025, held at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025. Experience the excitement as teams...

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Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale 2025

09:00 - 17:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Hands-on AI: How does AI really work?

At the EPFL booth, young adults will be introduced to machine learning, neural networks, and data processing. Through three different experiments, they will explore how AI works today. This hands-on approach puts you at the...

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Hands-on AI: How does AI really work?

09:00 - 17:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Prototypes for tomorrow: FuturePitch!

With FuturePitch, we empower students and educators to engage with sustainability, innovation, and product development in a hands-on, creative, and AI-supported way. In this two-level workshop, participants tackle real-world challenges. In the first part of...

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Prototypes for tomorrow: FuturePitch!

09:30 - 09:45

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Performance
Opening performance: Re. imagine – Resonant Augmenta

09:30 - 16:30

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

E3bot: The AI educational robot

This 45-minute session offers a hands-on introduction to the E3bot, an educational robot developed for the CogLabs program by Google and UNESCO to make STEM and AI learning accessible and engaging. Participants will work in...

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E3bot: The AI educational robot

09:30 - 16:30

Hall 4
In-person
Networking

Robotic speed networking

Scheduled flight destinations on the UFO, by Ufotech of Switzerland Book a UFO flight and meet people out of this world! Four collaboration flight destinations are described below, each featuring two distinct participant categories that...

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Robotic speed networking

09:30 - 16:30

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Networking

Shosa: Designing the Unspoken

Our work begins where language ends. At KiQ, we explore non-verbal communication—gesture, breath, posture—as a primary interface between humans and the systems that surround us. In Japan, this quiet vocabulary is known as Shosa. Through...

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09:30 - 11:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

From repetition codes to surface-17: A gentle introduction to quantum error correction

Presented by Team Qryptonian, Education track winner of the Future Leaders in Quantum Hackathon at the Quantum Coalition booth Ever wondered how quantum computers can keep going when qubits are so fragile? This hands-on tutorial...

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From repetition codes to surface-17: A gentle introduction to quantum error correction

09:30 - 16:30

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Networking

Agentic voicing natures by Harry Yeff and ElevenLabs

Agentic Voicing Natures is a groundbreaking AI-driven art installation that gives voice to ecosystem data and nature archetypes in ways never before possible. Created by Grammy-winning new media artist Harry Yeff in collaboration with audio research company...

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09:30 - 16:30

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Networking

Arab Bank Switzerland digital art collection: A convergence of innovation and creativity

Discover an exclusive showcase of digital artworks graciously provided by Arab Bank Switzerland from their esteemed private collection. This remarkable exhibition explores the intersection of technology, and artistic expression, presenting visionary pieces that reflect the...

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09:50 - 10:05

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

We are the AI Generation

​​Setting the goals and shaping opportunities to identify high-potential AI solutions to solve global challenges.

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10:00 - 10:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

AI in practice: How to develop AI models that can control cars?

Create your own AI model that can control 4 wheel and 2 Wheel Robots. Participants will train a model using motion data (both body postures and hand pose), then run it directly on the Robot....

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AI in practice: How to develop AI models that can control cars?

10:00 - 10:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Games for a different approach to artificial intelligence

Take part in a fun, collaborative workshop to explore artificial intelligence through a selection of serious games designed for students aged 10 to 15. Tested in the classroom, these games tackle AI from a variety...

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Games for a different approach to artificial intelligence

10:05 - 10:15

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

10:15 - 10:45

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

Unmapped: No data, no AI

Behind many of today’s most innovative AI systems is an overlooked foundation: mapping. From climate models to disaster response, geospatial data makes AI useful in the real world. This keynote shows how maps provide foundational...

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10:45 - 12:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Candli: How to create video games from students’ drawings

Candli is a platform for learning programming, mathematics, and physics by creating video games from your own drawings. Candli is a unique combination of artistic creation and visual programming. With this tool, a child, without...

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Candli: How to create video games from students’ drawings

10:45 - 11:05

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

AI for social good: the new face of technosolutionism

The growing enthusiasm for applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to humanitarian and development goals has sparked a surge in "AI for Social Good" (AI4SG) initiatives from humanitarian and philanthropic institutions and tech monopolies alike. While these...

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AI for social good: the new face of technosolutionism

11:00 - 11:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

How do computers work? (with Turing Tumble)

Experience how computers function without screens or code using Turing Tumble, a mechanical computer powered by marbles. Participants will solve logic puzzles, explore how circuits and logic gates operate, and build a deeper understanding of...

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How do computers work? (with Turing Tumble)

11:00 - 12:30

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Invisibility cloak: Foundations of computer vision

The Invisibility Cloak Workshop is a hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to computer vision, a fundamental area of artificial intelligence and robotics. This workshop uses green screen technology and is designed to make advanced tech topics fun,...

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Invisibility cloak: Foundations of computer vision

11:00 - 12:30

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Quantum art: Entangled imaginations with Team QBusters

Presented by Team QBusters, Art track winner of the Future Leaders in Quantum Hackathon at the Quantum Coalition booth Step into the surreal world of “spooky action at a distance” through the eyes of Team...

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Quantum art: Entangled imaginations with Team QBusters

11:05 - 11:35

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel

Delegated decisions, amplified risks: Charting a secure future for agentic AI

As "magic genie bots" that promise to manage our daily lives, AI agents are poised for rapid deployment. But what is the true cost of this convenience? Join Meredith Whittaker and Kenneth Cukier at the...

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11:35 - 11:45

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

11:45 - 12:15

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel

Optimism for AI – Leading with empathy

Creative artist, tech founder and STEAM education advocate will.i.am discusses human-AI interaction and the need to lead with empathy and human intuition. (will.i.am. will be joining vitually)

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Optimism for AI – Leading with empathy

12:00 - 16:00

Hall 4 (Meeting room 1)
In-person
Invitation only
Training
Startup accelerator programme

12:30 - 13:45

Room X
In-person
Invitation only
Networking Lunch

UN Leaders roundtable lunch

The UN Leaders Roundtable Lunch is an exclusive, invitation-only gathering of senior United Nations officials. The event provides a platform for high-level dialogue on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance coordination, operational efficiency, and innovation across...

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UN Leaders roundtable lunch

12:30 - 14:00

Le Poivrier Restaurant
In-person
Invitation only
Networking Lunch

Powering an inclusive future through AI: Connecting the unconnected

Governments around the world have made it a priority to bridge the digital divide through connectivity. Today, 33% of the global population remains unconnected. That is 2.6 billion people who do not have a voice...

Powering an inclusive future through AI: Connecting the unconnected

12:30 - 14:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Quantum edge: Pioneering hybrid AI modeling

Presented by Team Qcanary, Innovation track winner of the Future Leaders in Quantum Hackathon at the Quantum Coalition booth   How do you teach AI to think in qubits? Team Qcanary will take you to...

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Quantum edge: Pioneering hybrid AI modeling

12:45 - 13:30

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

What do students learn about artificial intelligence at school?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not yet explicitly mentioned in the digital education curriculum, but it is already establishing itself as a key object for understanding the contemporary digital world. This workshop explores how classroom activities...

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What do students learn about artificial intelligence at school?

13:00 - 13:20

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel

Addressing AI risks to international peace and security at source: Responsible AI education

Many in the civilian AI community don’t realize that today’s AI innovations could have serious consequences for international peace and security. Yet AI practitioners, whether researchers, engineers, product developers, or others, can play critical roles in mitigating risks, especially of misuse of...

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Addressing AI risks to international peace and security at source: Responsible AI education

13:00 - 13:30

Frontier stage
In-person

Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale opening ceremony

The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale is the prestigious culminating event of the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge 2024-2025, held at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025. Experience the excitement as teams...

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Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale opening ceremony

13:00 - 13:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

AI in practice: How to develop AI models that teach you various folks dances of the world?

Create your own AI model that can control Dancing Robots. Participants will train a model using motion data (body postures, face mesh and hand pose), then run it directly on the Tweak Robot. The dances...

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AI in practice: How to develop AI models that teach you various folks dances of the world?

13:20 - 13:40

Solutions stage
In-person

Bringing the power of AI to the mass: Falcon LLM

The talk will explore ongoing efforts to enable AI models to operate on smaller, more cost-effective infrastructure. It will highlight current initiatives, examine key challenges and opportunities, and discuss the broader implications for accessibility and...

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Bringing the power of AI to the mass: Falcon LLM

13:30 - 13:50

Leaders lounge
In-person
Keynote

Emotional sovereignty in the age of emotionally capable AI agents

As emotionally capable AI agents become increasingly embedded in everyday life, their influence on human emotional development is growing quietly but profoundly. In this talk, composer and transmedia artist Gadi Sassoon introduces the concept of emotional...

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Emotional sovereignty in the age of emotionally capable AI agents

13:30 - 14:30

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Discover educational tools with AI

The Testbed program offers Swiss public schools in cycles 1-3 the opportunity to test and evaluate digital tools free of charge and without obligation. To date, we offer 16 tools (catalog available here: https://www.edtech-collider.ch/testbed/#tests), and we...

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Discover educational tools with AI

13:40 - 14:10

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel
Early warning for All – Leveraging AI to identify the unconnected

13:40 - 14:00

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

AI, religion and humanism: A partnership

Artificial intelligence surpasses human cognition, but people are more than minds. AI forces society to reimagine what makes us human: a capacity for deeper meaning and higher purpose is fundamental. Many faith groups are considering...

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14:00 - 14:20

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Empathy design in the age of AI

As AI becomes more embedded in our homes, cities, and public spaces, it continues to struggle with emotional and social connection. Mainstream systems prioritize speed and logic, but often overlook the subtleties needed to build...

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Empathy design in the age of AI

14:00 - 14:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

AI in practice: How to develop AI models that can control cars?

Create your own AI model that can control 4 wheel and 2 Wheel Robots. Participants will train a model using motion data (both body postures and hand pose), then run it directly on the Robot....

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AI in practice: How to develop AI models that can control cars?

14:00 - 15:30

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Invisibility cloak: Foundations of computer vision

The Invisibility Cloak Workshop is a hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to computer vision, a fundamental area of artificial intelligence and robotics. This workshop uses green screen technology and is designed to make advanced tech topics fun,...

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Invisibility cloak: Foundations of computer vision

14:00 - 14:20

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel

Humans + AI partnering for good

In this timely conversation, Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO of Salesforce, joins The Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson to explore how Salesforce’s bold embrace of AI is reshaping its workforce, culture, and long-term vision. They’ll examine...

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14:00 - 14:30

Leaders lounge
In-person
Panel

AI for circular fashion: Reimagining sustainability, creativity, and inclusion

This panel delves into the transformative role of AI in reshaping the fashion industry towards a circular economy. We will explore how AI can drive sustainability by optimizing resource use, reducing waste, and enabling innovative...

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14:00 - 16:00

Room Alpha
In-person
Workshop

From data to decisions: Using AI to boost productivity and fair wages

This workshop explores the potential of AI to create new job opportunities and ensure economic stability while addressing the challenges of automation. In addition, the workshop also uncovers how AI can help to create more...

From data to decisions: Using AI to boost productivity and fair wages

14:00 - 17:15

Room V
In-person
Workshop

Quantum for Good: Industry leadership, innovation and real-world impact

This track will spotlight how quantum technologies can deliver real-world impact, ensuring everyone can participate in and benefit from the second quantum revolution. It will explore how global collaboration can transform quantum breakthroughs into opportunities...

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Quantum for Good: Industry leadership, innovation and real-world impact

14:00 - 17:15

Room R
In-person
Workshop

Human-centered AI for disaster management: Empowering communities through standards

In an era where climate change, urbanization, and population growth amplify the impact and frequency of disasters, Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential to enhance resilience and preparedness. This workshop explores how Human-Centered AI can...

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Human-centered AI for disaster management: Empowering communities through standards

14:00 - 17:15

Room U
In-person
Workshop

Trustworthy AI testing and validation

The main objectives of the workshop are to: a) discuss the research around AI system testing and verification methods, b) provide an overview of the different methodologies that are used to test and verify AI...

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Trustworthy AI testing and validation

14:10 - 14:30

Solutions stage
In-person
Keynote

AI + Communication technology for a harmonious coexistence between humans and marine wildlife

This presentation shares a practical case of how AI and communication technologies are being applied to support the conservation of the Chinese white dolphin. China Mobile, in collaboration with its partners, has developed and implemented an...

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AI + Communication technology for a harmonious coexistence between humans and marine wildlife

14:20 - 14:40

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

AI as an engine for resilient growth

AI offers businesses an age-defining opportunity to drive significant value, building business and economic resilience in an increasingly unpredictable world. For the full potential of AI technology to be harnessed, organisations should take a deliberate,...

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AI as an engine for resilient growth

14:20 - 14:40

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

How to build a mind: Exploring insect-inspired AI for autonomous robots

Contemporary AI-based approaches such as transformers promise a step change for robotic autonomy. However, their hardware, data, training, and inference resource costs are all very substantial, and risk placing an additional burden on our already...

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How to build a mind: Exploring insect-inspired AI for autonomous robots

14:30 - 16:30

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Thymio discovery

Come and discover the Thymio educational robot! In this workshop, you will discover the robot's six pre-programmed modes, learn how to program using the VPL visual language, and take on some fun challenges. No programming...

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Thymio discovery

14:30 - 14:50

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel

Leveraging agentic AI to build smarter connectivity systems

How can artificial intelligence help every child access information, opportunity, and choice? From mapping school networks to forecasting infrastructure gaps, AI is transforming how we connect the unconnected. Giga—a bold initiative by UNICEF and ITU—is...

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Leveraging agentic AI to build smarter connectivity systems

14:40 - 15:00

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel

AI for equality: Bridging the innovation gap

Join Cherie Blair CBE KC, Founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, and Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), for a high-level dialogue on harnessing the power of AI to drive inclusive economic...

AI for equality: Bridging the innovation gap

14:40 - 15:00

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Soft robotics for good: From marine species to ocean conservation

Despite their importance for human life, oceans are far less explored than other ecosystems on our planet. The sea bottom, or benthic zone, is largely unexplored, despite being home to 98% of marine species, hosting...

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Soft robotics for good: From marine species to ocean conservation

15:00 - 15:20

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

The ancient voice: A bio-inspired tool for coherent AI

What if a crucial biological role of voice isn’t speaking? What if voice co-evolved with our vertebrate bodies, not to form language, but to support homeostasis and inform interoception, the sense of being in a body? Leslie...

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The ancient voice: A bio-inspired tool for coherent AI

15:00 - 15:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

AI in practice: How to develop AI models that teach you various folks dances of the world?

Create your own AI model that can control Dancing Robots. Participants will train a model using motion data (body postures, face mesh and hand pose), then run it directly on the Tweak Robot. The dances...

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AI in practice: How to develop AI models that teach you various folks dances of the world?

15:00 - 15:20

Solutions stage
In-person

Open Science AI & Data Challenge Program

Aligned with UN initiatives to solve global challenges, the EY Open Science AI & Data Challenge is an annual competition that gives university students and early-career professionals the opportunity to develop machine-learning models using AI, data and...

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Open Science AI & Data Challenge Program

15:20 - 15:40

Solutions stage
In-person

Yuanjing model: Boosting industrial digitalization

This talk highlights the achievements of China Unicom's Yuanjing Large Model in boosting industrial digital and intelligent upgrading. It covers the five-in-one AI framework comprising data, models, MaaS, industrial agents, and the AI security system,...

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15:20 - 15:40

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Innovation into impact: How LG’s EXAONE models advance health, sustainability, and ethics

LG AI Research is committed to “Advancing AI for a Better Life”, developing EXAONE, Korea's only foundation model on Epoch AI's Notable Models list. EXAONE Deep provides PhD-level reasoning, democratizing AI tools for researchers worldwide. Our...

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Innovation into impact: How LG’s EXAONE models advance health, sustainability, and ethics

15:30 - 17:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Cracking the max-cut problem using quantum-classical hybrid algorithms

Presented by Team penguin, Science track winner of the Future Leaders in Quantum Hackathon at the Quantum Coalition booth   What do you get when you mix one of the toughest optimization problems with the...

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Cracking the max-cut problem using quantum-classical hybrid algorithms

15:40 - 16:00

Solutions stage
In-person

PiperAI for Good: Scaling trustworthy legal AI for global impact

Delivering on the promise of “AI for Good” demands more than innovation, it requires AI systems that are accurate, transparent, and capable of operating at global scale. In this session, Barclay Blair, leader of PiperAI and...

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15:40 - 16:00

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Closing the 100,000 year “data gap” in robotics

AI is rapidly advancing the way we think, but we live in a material world. We still need to move things, make things, and maintain things. We need AI-driven humanoid robots to support an aging...

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Closing the 100,000 year “data gap” in robotics

15:45 - 16:15

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

16:00 - 16:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

AI in Motion: Machine Learning with Micro:bit

Discover how artificial intelligence and machine learning work by creating your own AI model using the BBC Micro:bit. Participants will train a model using motion data from their own movements, then run it directly on...

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AI in Motion: Machine Learning with Micro:bit

16:00 - 17:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

The difference between how machines think and how we think

Did you ever go to class without knowing anything and just talk your way through it? Robots do that all the time! And sometimes they do it without even realizing it. In this session, we...

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The difference between how machines think and how we think

16:00 - 16:20

Solutions stage
In-person
Keynote

16:00 - 17:00

Leaders lounge
In-person

16:15 - 16:45

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
Deepfakes for good or bad?

16:40 - 17:00

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel

AI in humanitarian response

As humanitarian needs grow in scale, complexity, and urgency—and amid a dire financial crisis—the humanitarian aid system has embarked on a Reset. This shift demands not only new tools, but also new ways of thinking,...

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AI in humanitarian response

16:40 - 17:00

Solutions stage
In-person

AI for Good

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AI for Good

16:45 - 17:15

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
Steering the future of AI

17:00 - 18:00

Le Poivrier Restaurant
In-person
Invitation only
UN Inter-Agency Working Group on AI meeting

17:15 - 18:00

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
For the record: AI, creativity, and the future of music

18:30 - 20:00

Centre stage
Online & In-person

AI for Good Film Festival 2025 screening

On Day 1 of the AI for Good Film Festival 2025, four outstanding filmmakers will present their AI-powered short films in competition, showcasing how creative storytelling and technology can address global challenges. The event will...

AI for Good Film Festival 2025 screening

19:30 - 21:30

In-person
Invitation only
Social event
Gala Dinner
Wednesday, 9 July

09:00 - 17:00

Youth zone
In-person

Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale 2025

The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale is the prestigious culminating event of the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge 2024-2025, held at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025. Experience the excitement as teams...

Participants

Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale 2025

09:00 - 16:00

Hall 4 (Meeting room 1)
In-person
Invitation only
Training
Startup accelerator programme

09:00 - 12:15

Room Q
In-person
Workshop

AI innovation for early warnings for all: Bridging gaps, saving lives

Workshop overview: This workshop, hosted by the AI Sub-Group of the Early Warning for All (EW4All) initiative, will serve as a platform to highlight AI driven innovations that enhance early warning systems for disasters and...

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AI innovation for early warnings for all: Bridging gaps, saving lives

09:00 - 17:15

Room U
In-person
Workshop

AI and Machine Learning in communication networks

This workshop marks the 3rd edition of the MLComm series, continuing the exploration of AI/ML in modern communication networks. As networks evolve towards IMT-2030 (6G), AI/ML is transforming telecom architectures, enabling distributed intelligence, AI-native operations,...

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AI and Machine Learning in communication networks

09:00 - 17:15

Room V
In-person
Workshop

Innovate for impact: The winning AI use cases

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds great potential to benefit society but realizing the technology’s full potential needs understanding of not only use case specific requirements but also regional preferences. Rapid strides in AI research, brings forth...

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Innovate for impact: The winning AI use cases

09:00 - 12:15

Room W
In-person
Workshop
AI for space

09:00 - 12:15

Room R
In-person
Workshop

AI & virtual worlds: Building the cities and governments of tomorrow

AI and virtual worlds are transforming how cities and governments operate, deliver services, and connect with people. This workshop brings together leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore how AI-powered virtual worlds and the citiverse can...

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AI & virtual worlds: Building the cities and governments of tomorrow

09:00 - 12:15

Room T
In-person
Workshop

Developing responsible AI: Vision and practice

Amidst accelerating advancements in AI and growing disparities in digital access, the World Internet Conference (WIC) is going to convene a multidisciplinary coalition—including members of WIC Specialized Committee on AI, delegates from International standards bodies,...

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Developing responsible AI: Vision and practice

09:00 - 17:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Prototypes for tomorrow: FuturePitch!

With FuturePitch, we empower students and educators to engage with sustainability, innovation, and product development in a hands-on, creative, and AI-supported way. In this two-level workshop, participants tackle real-world challenges. In the first part of...

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Prototypes for tomorrow: FuturePitch!

09:00 - 17:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Hands-on AI: How does AI really work?

At the EPFL booth, young adults will be introduced to machine learning, neural networks, and data processing. Through three different experiments, they will explore how AI works today. This hands-on approach puts you at the...

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Hands-on AI: How does AI really work?

09:00 - 11:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Learn to Speak AI: Everyday AI with a practical focus

This short, beginner-friendly course introduces the core principles of AI, with no prior experience required. You will explore what AI is, how it affects our daily lives, and practical applications and considerations. Through interactive lessons...

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Learn to Speak AI: Everyday AI with a practical focus

09:00 - 17:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Robotics for humanitarian demining

This interactive workshop immerses participants in the critical mission of humanitarian demining, using robotics to simulate the safe retrieval and delivery of essential supplies in mine-contaminated zones. Inspired by real-world operations, attendees will navigate challenging...

+ Add SDGs
Robotics for humanitarian demining

09:30 - 16:30

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

E3bot: The AI educational robot

This 45-minute session offers a hands-on introduction to the E3bot, an educational robot developed for the CogLabs program by Google and UNESCO to make STEM and AI learning accessible and engaging. Participants will work in...

+ Add SDGs
E3bot: The AI educational robot

09:30 - 12:00

Hall 4
In-person
Networking

Robotic speed networking

Scheduled flight destinations on the UFO, by Ufotech of Switzerland Book a UFO flight and meet people out of this world! Two collaboration flight destinations are described below, each featuring two distinct participant categories that...

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Robotic speed networking

09:30 - 09:35

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote
Bridging the AI innovation gap

09:30 - 09:50

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel
Quantum technology and diplomacy: Why should we care?

09:30 - 16:30

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Networking

Agentic voicing natures by Harry Yeff and ElevenLabs

Agentic Voicing Natures is a groundbreaking AI-driven art installation that gives voice to ecosystem data and nature archetypes in ways never before possible. Created by Grammy-winning new media artist Harry Yeff in collaboration with audio research company...

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09:30 - 09:50

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Mind over machine: When AI listens to your thoughts

Sending a message, speaking aloud, playing a game, or moving a prosthetic just by thinking. What once sounded like science fiction is now becoming reality, thanks to brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). These groundbreaking systems decode brain...

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Mind over machine: When AI listens to your thoughts

09:30 - 16:30

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Networking

Arab Bank Switzerland digital art collection: A convergence of innovation and creativity

Discover an exclusive showcase of digital artworks graciously provided by Arab Bank Switzerland from their esteemed private collection. This remarkable exhibition explores the intersection of technology, and artistic expression, presenting visionary pieces that reflect the...

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Arab Bank Switzerland digital art collection: A convergence of innovation and creativity

09:30 - 16:30

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Networking

Shosa: Designing the Unspoken

Our work begins where language ends. At KiQ, we explore non-verbal communication—gesture, breath, posture—as a primary interface between humans and the systems that surround us. In Japan, this quiet vocabulary is known as Shosa. Through...

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09:40 - 10:00

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

09:50 - 10:30

Frontier stage
In-person
Panel
Decoding the global state of implantable brain-computer interfaces

09:50 - 10:10

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel
Quantum for all: Innovation, access & impact

10:00 - 10:20

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

AI and climate change: Balancing innovation and sustainability

The speaker will discuss how to harness AI's immense potential for helping fight the climate crisis while keeping its environmental impacts in mind.

AI and climate change: Balancing innovation and sustainability

10:00 - 10:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

AI in Motion: Machine Learning with Micro:bit

Discover how artificial intelligence and machine learning work by creating your own AI model using the BBC Micro:bit. Participants will train a model using motion data from their own movements, then run it directly on...

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AI in Motion: Machine Learning with Micro:bit

10:00 - 10:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Games for a different approach to artificial intelligence

Take part in a fun, collaborative workshop to explore artificial intelligence through a selection of serious games designed for students aged 10 to 15. Tested in the classroom, these games tackle AI from a variety...

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Games for a different approach to artificial intelligence

10:10 - 10:30

Solutions stage
In-person
Building tomorrow’s quantum workforce: Voices of future leaders in quantum

10:20 - 10:40

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

Agentic AI for regenerative and socially just planetary stewardship

I’ll be unveiling GaiaGraph—our agentic AI-powered decision intelligence framework designed not for domination, but for regeneration and justice. GaiaGraph isn’t just another knowledge graph. It’s a living, evolving epistemic engine that fuses imprecise probability, possibilistic logic,...

Agentic AI for regenerative and socially just planetary stewardship

10:30 - 10:50

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

AI for global brain health: Scaling non-invasive neuromodulation for Alzheimer’s disease

As neurodegenerative diseases rise worldwide, the need for scalable, accessible, and effective treatments has never been more urgent. This session will explore the possibilities of neuromodulation, specifically activating gamma brainwave activity to develop a new...

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AI for global brain health: Scaling non-invasive neuromodulation for Alzheimer’s disease

10:40 - 11:00

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

AI in Africa: Beyond the algorithm

This urgent and deeply personal keynote reframes AI as a defining force that can either reinforce global inequality or ignite a new era of liberation. Drawing on a legacy of resistance, it exposes the emerging...

AI in Africa: Beyond the algorithm

10:45 - 12:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Candli: How to create video games from students’ drawings

Candli is a platform for learning programming, mathematics, and physics by creating video games from your own drawings. Candli is a unique combination of artistic creation and visual programming. With this tool, a child, without...

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Candli: How to create video games from students’ drawings

10:50 - 11:10

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel

Connection as the foundation: How AI can build bridges

AI has the potential to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges—but only when it starts with people at the center. In this session, Cameron Kruse, Director of Digital Technology at Bridges to Prosperity,...

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10:50 - 11:10

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Enophones: Unlocking music’s neuroadaptive potential

With ever increasing cognitive demands in both professional and personal environments, the ability to maintain sustained attention, mental clarity, and emotional regulation is becoming a critical skill set. At ENO, we are pioneering real-time neuroadaptive soundscapes through...

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Enophones: Unlocking music’s neuroadaptive potential

11:00 - 11:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Moon Health Challenge: M.A.R.S Rover

Join a space mission with the M.A.R.S Rover, a mobile, autonomous, robotic system inspired by NASA’s Curiosity rover and the BBC Microbit. Through building, coding, and global challenges-based problem solving, participants will explore robotics and...

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Moon Health Challenge: M.A.R.S Rover

11:00 - 11:20

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

Embracing AI for Good: Insights and practices

As a driving force behind the new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly reshaping global economic and social development, as well as human civilization. China Telecom actively embraces AI,...

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11:00 - 12:30

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Invisibility cloak: Foundations of computer vision

The Invisibility Cloak Workshop is a hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to computer vision, a fundamental area of artificial intelligence and robotics. This workshop uses green screen technology and is designed to make advanced tech topics fun,...

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Invisibility cloak: Foundations of computer vision

11:10 - 11:30

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

AI for global health: Autonomous biomanufacturing for living medicines

In a world striving for healthier lives and longer lifespans, the intersection of AI and regenerative medicine offers unprecedented possibilities. This presentation will showcase how AI-powered, autonomous biomanufacturing technology is poised to transform the production of...

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AI for global health: Autonomous biomanufacturing for living medicines

11:10 - 11:30

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel

11:20 - 11:40

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

Quantum for Good: Shaping the future of quantum – What happens next?

Clear policies, strong frameworks, and a skilled workforce are essential for quantum technologies to reach their full potential, but what comes next? This session serves as a strategic wrap-up with key insights on next steps....

Quantum for Good: Shaping the future of quantum – What happens next?

11:30 - 12:00

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel

11:40 - 12:00

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel

Crafting a well-balanced, pro-innovation regulatory framework

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and societies, nations without legacy regulatory frameworks face both a rare opportunity and a profound responsibility. In this fireside chat, DLA Piper explores what it means to build AI regulation...

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Crafting a well-balanced, pro-innovation regulatory framework

12:15 - 12:30

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

More than a Summit

Discover how AI for Good has grown from a single summit into a global movement shaping the future of artificial intelligence. In this keynote, Frederic Werner of the International Telecommunication Union reveals how AI is...

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More than a Summit

12:30 - 13:45

Room X
In-person
Invitation only
Networking Lunch

AI Skills Coalition partners lunch

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AI Skills Coalition partners lunch

12:30 - 14:00

Le Poivrier Restaurant
In-person
Invitation only
Networking Lunch
Bridging frontier innovation with non-profit practice

12:45 - 13:30

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

What do students learn about artificial intelligence at school?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not yet explicitly mentioned in the digital education curriculum, but it is already establishing itself as a key object for understanding the contemporary digital world. This workshop explores how classroom activities...

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What do students learn about artificial intelligence at school?

13:00 - 13:15

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Empowering ability through AI-powered assistive technologies

This session will explore how AI is transforming assistive technologies and tools to enhance independence, mobility, and quality of life for people with disabilities. Developed at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL), these innovations integrate...

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Empowering ability through AI-powered assistive technologies

13:00 - 13:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

AI in practice: How to develop AI models that teach you various folks dances of the world?

Create your own AI model that can control Dancing Robots. Participants will train a model using motion data (body postures, face mesh and hand pose), then run it directly on the Tweak Robot. The dances...

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AI in practice: How to develop AI models that teach you various folks dances of the world?

13:00 - 13:50

Leaders lounge
In-person

The flight of creative process: Erland Cooper on birds, memory, value and music in an age of AI

In this conversation, Scottish composer Erland Cooper joins Pascale Davies, multimedia journalist at Euractiv, for a lyrical and thought-provoking exploration of creativity, technology, and the natural world. Known for his immersive and often experimental compositions...

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13:15 - 13:35

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Agents of change: A 7 year old’s lens on Generation AI for good

Imagine a world where advanced bionic solutions are not a luxury but a lifeline available to anyone, anywhere. In this keynote, a 7-year-old technologist, global AI author, and Asia’s youngest TEDx speaker takes the stage...

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Agents of change: A 7 year old’s lens on Generation AI for good

13:30 - 14:30

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Discover educational tools with AI

The Testbed program offers Swiss public schools in cycles 1-3 the opportunity to test and evaluate digital tools free of charge and without obligation. To date, we offer 16 tools (catalog available here: https://www.edtech-collider.ch/testbed/#tests), and we...

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Discover educational tools with AI

13:30 - 14:30

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel

Navigating AI governance in Africa: Shared experiences in policy development

This interactive session brings together policymakers, researchers, and practitioners who have been at the forefront of developing AI strategies across African nations. As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms economies and societies globally, many developing countries are...

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Navigating AI governance in Africa: Shared experiences in policy development

13:35 - 13:50

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Homo Cyberneticus: Neural embodiment of artificial limbs

To successfully design devices for the human body, engineers often view the body itself as the ideal design template. Similarly, for individuals missing a limb, the development of artificial prosthetic limbs often centres on embodiment...

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Homo Cyberneticus: Neural embodiment of artificial limbs

13:50 - 14:05

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

The third thumb: Rethinking human dexterity

Dani Clode, augmentation designer, explores how wearable technology can move beyond restoration, toward extension, adaptability, and new expressions of the human body. Her work challenges conventional boundaries between prosthetics, tools, and the body, proposing augmentation...

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The third thumb: Rethinking human dexterity

14:00 - 15:00

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
Beyond human: AI, superhumans, and the quest for limitless performance & longevity

14:00 - 17:15

Room R
In-person
Workshop

The role of GeoAI and Foundational Models in shaping an AI-driven future for all

As the global community works to solve global challenges, innovative geospatial solutions are increasingly recognized as essential tools for addressing complex societal challenges. This workshop will focus on the transformative potential of GeoAI and foundational...

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The role of GeoAI and Foundational Models in shaping an AI-driven future for all

14:00 - 17:15

Room W
In-person
Workshop
AI futures: Reimagining learning and work in 2035 and beyond

14:00 - 17:15

Room T
In-person
Workshop

Brain-Computer interface: Key technical standards and diverse application scenarios

As an interdisciplinary field of artificial intelligence and neuroscience, brain - computer interfaces (BCI) are attracting extensive attention from all sectors of the international community. The theme of this conference focuses on the technical safety...

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Brain-Computer interface: Key technical standards and diverse application scenarios

14:00 - 16:00

Room Alpha
In-person
Workshop

Agents of change: Executive briefing on AI innovation for global impact

This high-level executive briefing is designed for senior leaders shaping global agendas. Engage with leadership perspectives, impactful case studies, and interactive roundtable discussions tailored for fostering collaboration. Participants will gain firsthand insight into how pioneering...

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Agents of change: Executive briefing on AI innovation for global impact

14:00 - 14:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

How do computers work? (with Turing Tumble)

Experience how computers function without screens or code using Turing Tumble, a mechanical computer powered by marbles. Participants will solve logic puzzles, explore how circuits and logic gates operate, and build a deeper understanding of...

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How do computers work? (with Turing Tumble)

14:00 - 15:30

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Invisibility cloak: Foundations of computer vision

The Invisibility Cloak Workshop is a hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to computer vision, a fundamental area of artificial intelligence and robotics. This workshop uses green screen technology and is designed to make advanced tech topics fun,...

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Invisibility cloak: Foundations of computer vision

14:05 - 14:25

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Towards the industrial application of LLM: Selection and enhancement of foundation models

This report presents the advancements made by China Unicom in addressing real-world challenges during the industry-wide implementation of large models, including the establishment of a quantitative benchmark for model capability boundaries to resolve the model-selection...

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14:15 - 17:15

Room Beta
In-person
Workshop

Global AI convergence: Innovative practices for a shared sustainable future

In order to pool global wisdom and explore technological development and international cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), the China Branch of the BRICS Institute of Future Networks (BIFNC) will host the seminar titled “Converging Global...

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Global AI convergence: Innovative practices for a shared sustainable future

14:25 - 14:45

Frontier stage
In-person
Panel

Restoring voice and representation through inclusive AI

Join us for a powerful fireside chat with Sophia Noel, Head of the ElevenLabs Impact Program, and Yvonne Johnson, an Afro-Caribbean advocate and ALS patient who uses ElevenLabs to communicate. This conversation will explore the...

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Restoring voice and representation through inclusive AI

14:30 - 16:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

Train your AI with Thymio robots

In this workshop, you'll make Thymio robots more and more intelligent in 4 stages: piloting, programming, imitative AI (supervised learning) and exploratory AI (reinforcement learning). You'll be able to see and understand everything about the...

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Train your AI with Thymio robots

14:45 - 15:05

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Foundation models for autonomous driving

Waymo’s mission is to be the world’s most trusted driver. Our fully autonomous ride-hailing service is currently deployed commercially in four major US cities and expanding rapidly. In this presentation, I will talk about some...

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Foundation models for autonomous driving

15:00 - 15:20

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel

Understanding emergent intelligence in work: Agentic, robotic and creative

As technology continues to redefine the way we work, emergent intelligence is becoming an integral part of professional life. This panel explores the complex interplay between agentic intelligence, rooted in human-led decision-making and autonomy, robotic...

Understanding emergent intelligence in work: Agentic, robotic and creative

15:00 - 15:20

Solutions stage
In-person
Keynote

Smarter, stronger, safer: The AI advantage in infrastructure resilience

Infrastructure is the backbone of our modern world - it can enable the seamless flow of people, goods, and information that power our daily lives. Yet, with rapid population growth, expanding economies, and escalating natural...

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Smarter, stronger, safer: The AI advantage in infrastructure resilience

15:05 - 15:25

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

How chess-inspired AI can empower human learning

Can AI truly replace human learning, or can it deepen it? Mark's keynote explores how AI, when trained on human knowledge and values, can become not just a tool of automation, but a collaborative force...

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How chess-inspired AI can empower human learning

15:20 - 15:40

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

Why kids still need to learn to code in the age of AI

In this keynote the CEO of the Raspberry Pi Foundation will explain why young people learning to code is more important than ever in the age of AI. Drawing on the Foundation's original research and...

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Why kids still need to learn to code in the age of AI

15:20 - 15:40

Solutions stage
In-person

AI for healthcare, AI for humanity

AI is creating real, measurable demand in the healthcare sector, turning inclusive technology from vision into reality. Delivering healthcare requires a sophisticated integration of expertise and resources, and it directly affects millions of lives. However,...

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15:25 - 15:45

Frontier stage
In-person
Panel

AI-powered hope for motor recovery

Life can change in an instant, sometimes dramatically. A stroke, or even a bike accident on the way to work, can result in severe motor impairments. That’s exactly what happened to a colleague of Amine...

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AI-powered hope for motor recovery

15:30 - 17:30

Le Poivrier Restaurant
In-person
Invitation only
Workshop

Open dialogue for trustworthy AI testing

The Open dialogue for trustworthy AI testing would facilitate knowledge sharing at the international level for research on testing, verification, and mitigation methodologies for AI systems. This session addresses the growing need for robust, standardized...

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Open dialogue for trustworthy AI testing

15:40 - 15:50

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
Upskilling for the AI era: Education’s next revolution

15:40 - 16:00

Solutions stage
In-person

15:45 - 16:05

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Coding robots with social awareness using a 3D motion dataset of real people

Examples of the use of AI and Machine learning (ML) in the programming of socially aware robots capable of interacting and collaborating closely with people. By encoding pedestrian etiquette into robot behaviors, more intuitive and...

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Coding robots with social awareness using a 3D motion dataset of real people

15:50 - 16:05

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

AI in education: Leveraging technology for human potential

This keynote explores how artificial intelligence can empower educators, learners, and institutions to unlock human potential. From personalized learning pathways to scalable tutoring and inclusive content creation, we’ll examine real-world applications of AI that are...

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16:00 - 16:20

Solutions stage
In-person

Beyond the algorithm: Strategic AI for crisis response and food security

How can artificial intelligence help build a hunger-free future? This panel introduces the Strategic AI Partnership for Humanitarian Actions, bringing together the World Food Programme (WFP), CERN, LIST and the Government of Luxembourg. The partnership...

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16:00 - 16:45

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

AI in practice: How to develop AI models that can control cars?

Create your own AI model that can control 4 wheel and 2 Wheel Robots. Participants will train a model using motion data (both body postures and hand pose), then run it directly on the Robot....

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AI in practice: How to develop AI models that can control cars?

16:00 - 17:00

Leaders lounge
In-person

16:00 - 17:00

Youth zone
In-person
Workshop

The difference between how machines think and how we think

Did you ever go to class without knowing anything and just talk your way through it? Robots do that all the time! And sometimes they do it without even realizing it. In this session, we...

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The difference between how machines think and how we think

16:05 - 16:20

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

From learner to leader: A real story of success in the AI Skills Coalition

As we advance AI development, there is a large number of the world's population who do not have access to the internet. This session talks about the importance of AI inclusion, how it affects human...

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16:05 - 16:45

Frontier stage
In-person
Panel
The edge of performance: AI, health, and the future of sport

16:20 - 16:50

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
Are we creating alien beings?

16:40 - 17:00

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel
Join the global trust challenge: Building information reliability in the age of AI

16:45 - 17:00

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

A clockwork “Hollywood”? The role of AI in filmmaking

In this talk, we will explore the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the movie industry. From scriptwriting and visual effects to AI-generated performances, Hollywood is increasingly embracing AI-driven tools. But does this technological revolution enhance artistic...

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A clockwork “Hollywood”? The role of AI in filmmaking

16:50 - 17:20

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale 2025

17:20 - 18:00

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel

AI for Good Impact Awards

The AI for Good Impact Awards Programme celebrates exceptional achievements in the field of AI, recognizing innovative and impactful AI solutions that contribute to global progress. These awards honor outstanding contributions in three key categories:...

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AI for Good Impact Awards

18:00 - 18:15

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Performance

AI Pioneering K-Pop with Big Ocean

The Kpop idol, Big Ocean is a boy band made up of three artists with hearing disability. Jiseok, PJ, Chanyeon live with varying degrees of deafness and their dream to become an idol seemed unpromising...

AI Pioneering K-Pop with Big Ocean

19:00 - 20:00

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Invitation only
Social event

Giga Reception

Join us for the Giga Reception, an invitation-only gathering for AI for Good speakers and Leaders Pass holders, hosted at the stunning AI Art Gallery — where technology meets creativity in powerful new forms. Proudly...

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Thursday, 10 July

08:00 - 09:00

Leaders lounge
In-person
Invitation only
Breakfast

Progress made since the Paris Summit – A zoom in on Current AI and the Sustainable AI Coalition

Four months after the Paris Summit, what have we done collectively to advance a more inclusive and sustainable artificial intelligence? Back in Paris, more than 100 countries came together to launch high impact projects on...

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09:00 - 17:15

Room U
In-person
Workshop
AI and Machine Learning in communication networks

09:00 - 12:15

Room Gamma
In-person
Workshop
From policy to practice: Building trust in multimedia authenticity through international standards

09:00 - 17:30

Room V
In-person
Workshop

Navigating the intersect of AI, environment and energy for a sustainable future

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries, understanding its environmental impact and energy dynamics becomes paramount for steering towards a sustainable future. This multidisciplinary workshop aims to unravel the complex relationship...

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Navigating the intersect of AI, environment and energy for a sustainable future

09:00 - 11:00

Hall 4 (Meeting room 1)
In-person
Invitation only
Training
Startup Accelerator Programme

09:00 - 11:00

Room Alpha
In-person
Workshop

End data disparity: A global initiative to support tri-sector partnerships in data and AI

UN agencies and partner organizations are experiencing extreme budget constraints and concern over beneficiary privacy, leading to new considerations for data collection and sharing. This interactive session shows how to break through these constraints using...

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End data disparity: A global initiative to support tri-sector partnerships in data and AI

09:30 - 09:50

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

How to design robots we want to live with

Although robotics has achieved significant technical advancement, we have yet to see broader adoption of robots in society.  Technical development alone is not sufficient to create robots for broad everyday use. Rather, robot design must...

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How to design robots we want to live with

09:30 - 09:50

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel

Marking the unseen battlefield: Embedding the digital emblem in conflict impacted by AI

This session will spotlight the Digital Emblem project—an initiative led by the ICRC and rooted in the Geneva Conventions to identify the specific protection of medical and certain humanitarian digital infrastructure during armed conflict. Just...

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Marking the unseen battlefield: Embedding the digital emblem in conflict impacted by AI

09:30 - 09:40

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel

09:30 - 18:30

Hall 4
In-person
Networking

Robotic speed networking

Scheduled flight destinations on the UFO, by Ufotech of Switzerland Book a UFO flight and meet people out of this world! Five collaboration flight destinations are described below, each featuring two distinct participant categories that...

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09:30 - 16:30

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Networking

Agentic voicing natures by Harry Yeff and ElevenLabs

Agentic Voicing Natures is a groundbreaking AI-driven art installation that gives voice to ecosystem data and nature archetypes in ways never before possible. Created by Grammy-winning new media artist Harry Yeff in collaboration with audio research company...

+ Add SDGs

09:30 - 16:30

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Networking

Shosa: Designing the Unspoken

Our work begins where language ends. At KiQ, we explore non-verbal communication—gesture, breath, posture—as a primary interface between humans and the systems that surround us. In Japan, this quiet vocabulary is known as Shosa. Through...

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09:30 - 16:30

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Networking

Arab Bank Switzerland digital art collection: A convergence of innovation and creativity

Discover an exclusive showcase of digital artworks graciously provided by Arab Bank Switzerland from their esteemed private collection. This remarkable exhibition explores the intersection of technology, and artistic expression, presenting visionary pieces that reflect the...

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Arab Bank Switzerland digital art collection: A convergence of innovation and creativity

09:40 - 10:10

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
Laying the foundations for AI governance

09:50 - 10:10

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Democratizing who can speak: A robot group mediator

Robots are increasingly present in human-centered environments, in which their social interaction capabilities within small groups become crucial. We present our work on autonomous robots designed to interact and adapt within small groups of varying...

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Democratizing who can speak: A robot group mediator

09:50 - 10:10

Solutions stage
In-person

10:00 - 11:00

Leaders lounge
In-person
Panel
In conversation with Big Ocean

10:00 - 12:00

Room Beta
In-person
Workshop

10:10 - 10:40

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
Can we test for trust? The verification challenge in AI

10:10 - 10:30

Solutions stage
In-person
Transforming data. Creating value. Sustaining tomorrow.

10:10 - 10:30

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Sustainable and cost-effective social robots for AI education

Since the human face is the most natural and intuitive interface for communication, replicating this through robotics makes advanced AI technology more accessible to people of different backgrounds and abilities. This talk explores my body...

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Sustainable and cost-effective social robots for AI education

10:30 - 10:50

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Affordable robot avatars for rehabilitation

Is a robot doctor's visit acceptable? Is a robot avatar acceptable? In the face of severe shortage in rehabilitation caregivers and clinicians, should robots be used as creative solutions are necessary to enable persons with disabilities...

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Affordable robot avatars for rehabilitation

10:30 - 10:50

Solutions stage
In-person

Partnerships for Impact: AI, Youth, and the Global Goals

Discover the unique collaboration between UNDP–Samsung that is redefining how technology, innovation, and youth leadership converge to advance the Global Goals. The partnership’s forward-thinking approach emphasizes the transformative possibilities it unlocks for youth worldwide.   This...

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Partnerships for Impact: AI, Youth, and the Global Goals

10:40 - 11:10

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel

From principles to practice: Governing advanced AI in action

As AI capabilities advance rapidly, new governance approaches are emerging across industry and regulatory contexts. This session examines current best practices, including responsible scaling laws, the EU's implementation experience, voluntary industry frameworks, and innovative regulatory...

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From principles to practice: Governing advanced AI in action

10:50 - 11:10

Solutions stage
In-person

AI for Good

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AI for Good

10:50 - 11:10

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

One size does not fit all: AI and social robotics for assessing child mental wellbeing

This talk presents an interdisciplinary vision leveraging social robotics and AI to transform mental wellbeing assessment for future generations, developed through a collaboration between the University of Cambridge’s Affective Intelligence and Robotics Lab and Department...

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One size does not fit all: AI and social robotics for assessing child mental wellbeing

11:00 - 11:30

Leaders lounge
In-person

Ensuring inclusive AI through citizens’ engagement

The Global Digital Compact has called for a global dialogue on AI, recognizing the need for international cooperation in shaping its development and regulation. The Global Coalition for an Inclusive AI is our response—bringing together citizens, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to...

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11:10 - 11:40

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel

11:10 - 11:30

Solutions stage
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Owning intelligence: IP, policy, and governance in the age of AI

As the use of generative AI becomes widespread, one principle must remain clear: creators—not machines—must own their work. This session demonstrates how innovation will flourish when creators’ rights are upheld, as well as explores how...

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Owning intelligence: IP, policy, and governance in the age of AI

11:10 - 11:30

Frontier stage
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Keynote

Robots for all? Make social robots (more) accessible

As social robots will become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, ensuring their accessibility is essential. This presentation examines the vital role that accessibility plays in the design and implementation of social robots. Social robots...

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Robots for all? Make social robots (more) accessible

11:30 - 12:00

Solutions stage
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Panel

Best brains in the industry – What really goes on with music and AI

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we create, distribute, and experience music, urgent questions surface around authorship, originality, and ownership: from artistic integrity to enforcement and regulatory clarity. This session brings together some of...

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11:40 - 12:00

Centre stage
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Keynote

12:15 - 13:30

Room R
In-person
Workshop

30 seconds for humanity (AI story jam using Sora for a better world)

IMPORTANT: Bring your laptop! 30 Seconds for Humanity is a hands-on, fast-paced creative sprint where participants work in teams to create 30-second AI-generated short films centered around themes such as peace, climate action, equity, and...

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30 seconds for humanity (AI story jam using Sora for a better world)

12:15 - 14:15

Room X
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Networking Lunch

AI Governance Dialogue roundtable lunch

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AI Governance Dialogue roundtable lunch

12:30 - 13:30

Solutions stage
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Networking Lunch

Building an AI-ready society: Skills for a broader future

As AI reshapes the world, how do we equip people to shape it responsibly? Join Lydia Logan, IBM’s Vice President of Global Education and Workforce Development, for a look at the evolving AI skills landscape....

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Building an AI-ready society: Skills for a broader future

12:30 - 14:00

Le Poivrier Restaurant
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Networking Lunch

AI policy bytes

Join us for a dynamic networking lunch featuring Lenovo’s Mary Jacques (Executive Director for ESG and Regulatory Compliance) and Dr. Luciano Floridi (Founding Director, Yale Digital Ethics Center) to dive into how AI governance can...

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AI policy bytes

13:00 - 13:20

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

The power of touch in human-robot systems for a connected world

We live in a world that is becoming increasingly digital, while remaining fundamentally physical. Compared to vision, the complementary sense of touch has yet to be broadly integrated into robotic systems that interact with our...

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The power of touch in human-robot systems for a connected world

13:10 - 13:30

Leaders lounge
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Keynote

AI and the future of work

Data and insights around the AI marketplace - trends in skills and jobs in the era of AI.

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AI and the future of work

13:20 - 13:40

Frontier stage
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Keynote

Giving robots the sense of touch with real-time e-skin feedback

Step into the world of advanced robotics with Touchlab’s groundbreaking e-skin technology. This interactive demo showcases how our ultra-thin tactile sensors enable robots to sense and respond to touch in real time, just like human...

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Giving robots the sense of touch with real-time e-skin feedback

13:30 - 13:50

Leaders lounge
In-person
Keynote

Dreams and nightmares in the Empire of AI

In this talk, Hao will recount the main takeaways of her new NYT bestselling book Empire of AI, exploring the meteoric rise of the AI industry and the sinister impacts it is having on society. 

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Dreams and nightmares in the Empire of AI

13:40 - 14:10

Frontier stage
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Panel

Viral vs. verified: Media’s role in the misinformation era

As AI-generated content floods our feeds and misinformation spreads at lightning speed, who gets to define what’s true? This high-energy session brings together TikTok influencers and media experts to examine the powerful—and precarious—intersection of virality,...

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Viral vs. verified: Media’s role in the misinformation era

13:45 - 14:05

Room T
In-person
Workshop
Mobile AI for Good

13:50 - 14:10

Solutions stage
In-person

Bidirectional alignment: Co-evolving machine empathy and human wisdom

True AI alignment isn't only about building machines that reliably serve humans—it's about preparing humans to recognize when machines deserve moral concern. At AE Studio, we're advancing alignment as a bidirectional challenge. On one side,...

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14:00 - 17:15

Room Q
In-person
Workshop

AI readiness – Towards a standardized readiness framework

The AI Readiness workshop during the AI for Good Summit in May 2024 served as a foundational platform for discussion on these questions, where the report titled "Preliminary Analysis Towards a Standardized Readiness Framework" was...

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AI readiness – Towards a standardized readiness framework

14:00 - 17:15

Room W
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Workshop

Open source (generative) AI for public services innovation

Workshop outline: With the acceleration of generative AI, governments worldwide are exploring its transformative potential to develop innovative new digital public services, whether through intelligent chatbots, decision-support systems, or accessible citizen portals. However, unlocking this...

Open source (generative) AI for public services innovation

14:00 - 16:00

Room Alpha
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Workshop
AI-generated content: Emerging practices for platforms and users

14:10 - 14:30

Solutions stage
In-person
Keynote

Stop funding the wrong future: A manifesto for AI-native impact

As funding tightens across the sector, remaining well-meaning funders pour millions into social impact organisations to treat AI like a fancy spreadsheet upgrade rather than the paradigm shift it represents. The social impact sector isn’t...

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Stop funding the wrong future: A manifesto for AI-native impact

14:10 - 14:30

Frontier stage
In-person

From danger zones to drone zones: How AI and robotics are revolutionizing maritime safety

Every week, a life is lost in the dark, toxic, and confined spaces of maritime vessels, spaces where human surveyors are sent to inspect for corrosion, cracks, and structural damage. But what if we could...

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From danger zones to drone zones: How AI and robotics are revolutionizing maritime safety

14:30 - 15:00

Frontier stage
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Keynote

Demo: AI deception amplifies other risks

Drawing on our experience conducting pre-public deployment testing of frontier AI systems, Apollo Research offers insights into the risks posed by deceptive AI. We will do a live showcase of several evaluations we've conducted to...

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Demo: AI deception amplifies other risks

14:30 - 15:00

Centre stage
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Keynote

14:30 - 14:50

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel

Scaling AI responsibly across the UN system

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a core enabler of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), with the potential to enhance efficiency, inclusion, and innovation in the delivery of public services. As governments and international organizations move...

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15:00 - 15:15

Centre stage
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Keynote

AI Governance Dialogue: Steering the future of AI

The ITU Secretary-General’s reflections on AI governance as a global imperative, highlighting the critical role of international cooperation in steering AI development toward beneficial outcomes for all humanity.

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AI Governance Dialogue: Steering the future of AI

15:00 - 15:20

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Generating robot constitutions and aligning robot behavior

As robots are becoming increasingly integrated into society, ensuring their safe and ethical behavior is paramount. We explore the use of “robot constitutions”, sets of rules designed to govern robot actions, generated directly from real-world...

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Generating robot constitutions and aligning robot behavior

15:10 - 15:30

Solutions stage
In-person

The future AI leaders dare to build

What if the future of AI isn’t something we simply inherit, but something we have the power to shape right now? In this year’s AI for Good, I’ll share my own journey of how I...

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15:15 - 15:30

Centre stage
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Panel

AI Governance Dialogue: Presidential address

World leaders share their national visions and strategies for AI governance, offering insights into how different countries are approaching the challenge of regulating and promoting AI innovation simultaneously.

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AI Governance Dialogue: Presidential address

15:30 - 15:45

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

15:40 - 16:00

Solutions stage
In-person

The power of inclusion

Much of the world's population still lacks access to up-to-date geographic data, including maps,  and is also poorly represented in its creation. The result is less accurate and less representative map data that excludes critical...

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The power of inclusion

15:40 - 16:00

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Pedestrian autonomous driving for the blind: Reimagining AI for global inclusion

In this keynote, Cornel Amariei presents his groundbreaking vision: reimagining self-driving technology not for cars, but for people. With over 338 million visually impaired individuals worldwide and only 28,000 guide dogs available, mobility remains one of the...

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Pedestrian autonomous driving for the blind: Reimagining AI for global inclusion

15:45 - 16:30

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
How to make AI governance fit for purpose?

16:00 - 17:00

Leaders lounge
In-person

16:00 - 16:20

Solutions stage
In-person

Using AI in a new humanitarian landscape

As organizations like Mercy Corps navigate increasingly complex and fast-moving crises with fewer resources than ever before, agentic AI holds tremendous promise: from generating real-time, contextual reports on evolving conflicts to autonomously surfacing early warning...

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16:00 - 16:20

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

AI for health, creativity, and global well-being

AI holds transformative potential in healthcare, creativity, and public well-being, particularly for underserved populations. In this keynote, Univ.-Prof. Walter Werzowa will present how AI-driven sound and music technologies are not only chartbusting entertainment, they are...

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AI for health, creativity, and global well-being

16:20 - 16:40

Solutions stage
In-person

Building bridges: How AI is connecting developers to Open Source

Open-sourcing proprietary software comes with numerous daunting challenges and painstaking efforts. This workshop addresses these friction points head-on and demonstrates how AI can dramatically streamline these steps. The session will walk through several key pain...

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Building bridges: How AI is connecting developers to Open Source

16:20 - 16:40

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Biochips for future AI computers

AI algorithms were developed to emulate the human brain. These non- von Neumann type computational approaches are currently operated with silicon-based chips (GPUs, for example), but they can be very energy-intensive with significant implications for...

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Biochips for future AI computers

16:30 - 17:15

Centre stage
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Panel
What policy levers can bridge the AI divide?

16:40 - 17:00

Frontier stage
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Keynote

AI and the future of autonomous air mobility

2025 marks a pivotal year for AI technology innovation in China and around the world. With the Chinese Government’s renewed commitment to the national “AI+” initiative, the acceleration of AI applications across key industries, especially...

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AI and the future of autonomous air mobility

17:15 - 17:30

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

18:00 - 19:30

Leaders lounge
In-person

Leaders Lounge Networking Reception

From Principles to Practice: Towards Responsible AI Development and Use In this session, we will explore the DCO Principles for Ethical AI, recently endorsed by the 16 Member States of the Digital Cooperation Organization, which...

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Leaders Lounge Networking Reception
Friday, 11 July

07:45 - 09:00

Room X
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Breakfast

Ambassadors roundtable

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09:00 - 15:00

Room W
In-person
Workshop

Future Networked Car symposium 2025

FNC unites the telecom and automotive sectors at international level to explore advances in connectivity, automated mobility, and AI in transport, sharing insights on technology, business, and standards implications at ITU and UNECE. Join us...

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Future Networked Car symposium 2025

09:00 - 12:15

Room Q
In-person
Workshop

Enabling AI for health innovation and access

As healthcare systems face increasing demands, limited resources, and inequities in access to healthcare, AI could potentially improve emergency response, resource allocation, and access to healthcare. However, the rapid integration of AI into health ecosystems...

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Enabling AI for health innovation and access

09:00 - 12:15

Room R
In-person
Workshop

AI for agriculture – Shaping standards for smart food systems

As agriculture faces increasing pressure from resource constraints, and a growing global population, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical tool to enhance productivity, and food security. However, the rapid adoption of AI in...

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AI for agriculture – Shaping standards for smart food systems

09:00 - 15:00

Room Beta
In-person
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Workshop

AI for HR: Shaping the future of work

The AI for HR event aims to bring together the Directors/Chiefs of Human Resources Departments across the UN system, International Organizations in Switzerland, along with expert guest speakers  to explore how AI can help them...

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AI for HR: Shaping the future of work

09:00 - 12:15

Room Alpha
In-person
Workshop
Challenging the status quo of AI security

09:30 - 09:35

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote
The role of standards in shaping an AI-driven future

09:30 - 17:15

Room T
In-person
Workshop

AI and multimedia authenticity standards

The main objectives of the workshop are to: a) Identify and analyse risks, opportunities and challenges in multimedia authenticity in relation to AI; b) Provide an overview of the work undertaken at AI and multimedia...

AI and multimedia authenticity standards

09:30 - 09:50

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Building the first living robots

In order to finally feed, house, and protect all eight billion of us, we must continue scaling agriculture, infrastructure, disaster response, and environmental remediation. But these are all big jobs and cannot be done by hand:...

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Building the first living robots

09:30 - 16:30

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Networking

Shosa: Designing the Unspoken

Our work begins where language ends. At KiQ, we explore non-verbal communication—gesture, breath, posture—as a primary interface between humans and the systems that surround us. In Japan, this quiet vocabulary is known as Shosa. Through...

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09:30 - 16:30

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Networking

Arab Bank Switzerland digital art collection: A convergence of innovation and creativity

Discover an exclusive showcase of digital artworks graciously provided by Arab Bank Switzerland from their esteemed private collection. This remarkable exhibition explores the intersection of technology, and artistic expression, presenting visionary pieces that reflect the...

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Arab Bank Switzerland digital art collection: A convergence of innovation and creativity

09:30 - 16:30

AI Art Gallery
In-person
Networking

Agentic voicing natures by Harry Yeff and ElevenLabs

Agentic Voicing Natures is a groundbreaking AI-driven art installation that gives voice to ecosystem data and nature archetypes in ways never before possible. Created by Grammy-winning new media artist Harry Yeff in collaboration with audio research company...

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09:30 - 16:30

Hall 4
In-person
Networking

Robotic speed networking

Scheduled flight destinations on the UFO, by Ufotech of Switzerland Book a UFO flight and meet people out of this world! Five collaboration flight destinations are described below, each featuring two distinct participant categories that...

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09:50 - 10:10

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Micro drones, macro harvests: Flying toward zero hunger

With the global population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050 (UN, 2022), ensuring food security has become one of humanity’s greatest challenges. Optimizing greenhouse cultivation efficiency will be crucial to meeting growing food demands...

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Micro drones, macro harvests: Flying toward zero hunger

10:15 - 10:45

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
Transforming telecoms with AI and ML

10:30 - 10:50

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

AI and drones for natural ecosystems restoration

The world faces urgent environmental challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem degradation. In this session, Dr. Susan Graham will discuss how AI and software technologies are emerging as key tools in addressing these...

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10:30 - 10:50

Solutions stage
In-person

Improving AI standards for an equitable future

Building equitable artificial intelligence (AI) is not a technical aspiration – it is a societal imperative. Standards, when designed with intention and inclusivity, can serve as powerful levers to challenge systemic bias and shape technologies...

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10:45 - 11:05

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

10:50 - 11:10

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Can we build a Google Maps for building heat loss?

Heating and cooling buildings accounts for 15% of global emissions, largely because most of the world’s buildings were constructed before energy efficiency was a priority. As a result, our homes, offices, and commercial spaces leak...

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Can we build a Google Maps for building heat loss?

10:50 - 11:10

Solutions stage
In-person

Operationalizing human rights in AI: The need for a comprehensive framework

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping societies, economies, and governance systems, offering significant opportunities for innovation and sustainable development. However, the design, development, deployment and governance of AI systems must align with human rights and values...

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Operationalizing human rights in AI: The need for a comprehensive framework

11:05 - 11:25

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

Navigating tomorrow: Education, skills, and standards in an AI-driven workplace

As AI accelerates transformation across industries, the future of work is being redefined before our eyes. In "Navigating Tomorrow: Education, Skills, and Standards in an AI-Driven Workplace," Beena Ammanath, Global Leader of Deloitte’s AI Institute,...

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Navigating tomorrow: Education, skills, and standards in an AI-driven workplace

11:10 - 11:30

Frontier stage
In-person
Keynote

Life-like robots using biohybrid and musculoskeletal technologies

Recent advancements in robotics leverage biological inspiration and integration to achieve more adaptable and resilient systems. In this keynote, I will explore the frontier of biohybrid and musculoskeletal robotics, highlighting how getting inspired by or...

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Life-like robots using biohybrid and musculoskeletal technologies

11:15 - 12:15

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel
Women leaders in AI & standards

11:25 - 11:45

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote
Computing and AI: Endless frontier and exploration

11:45 - 12:05

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

Humans and AI: The journey

This talk explores the evolving interaction between humans and AI, from experience in Ai in robotics and AI in finance. We will examine AI as a collaborator in problem solving, address the challenges and opportunities...

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12:05 - 12:20

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

Donate your brainwaves for social impact

By becoming the first person ever to mind-control a real Formula 1 car on a real racetrack using a non-invasive Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), Rodrigo Hübner Mendes has inspired millions around the world and shown that...

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Donate your brainwaves for social impact

12:20 - 12:30

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
From brainwaves to breakthroughs: The future with brain-machine interfaces

12:30 - 13:45

Room X
In-person
Invitation only
Networking Lunch

From principles to practice: How AI standards enable effective governance

As AI continues to mature and scale globally, the gap between governance frameworks and technical standardization efforts has become increasingly evident. While both are critical to ensuring trust, accountability, and scalability, they too often evolve...

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From principles to practice: How AI standards enable effective governance

13:00 - 13:30

Frontier stage
In-person
Panel
AI for Good

13:20 - 13:50

Solutions stage
In-person
Panel

Zindi and Barbados team up for AI-first digital transformation

Zindi and the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science, and Technology (MIIST) with GovTech Barbados are partnering to leverage the power of AI and 'the crowd' to drive digital transformation in the developing island nation of...

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Zindi and Barbados team up for AI-first digital transformation

13:30 - 14:20

Frontier stage
In-person
Panel
Building the technical foundations for embodied intelligence in connected ICT environments

13:50 - 14:10

Solutions stage
In-person
Keynote

The time is now: A new frontier in child safety on smartphones

Smartphones are now central to the childhood experience, yet child protection on devices remains ineffective and easy to circumvent. Existing safety tools rely on apps that cannot monitor the social media messages, including enrypted apps, that...

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The time is now: A new frontier in child safety on smartphones

14:20 - 14:40

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

Navigating deepfakes and securing multimedia authenticity in the age of generative AI

As deepfakes and synthetic media technologies evolve at an unprecedented pace, they offer groundbreaking creative opportunities while simultaneously posing serious challenges to trust, authenticity, and individual rights. In response, the AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards...

Navigating deepfakes and securing multimedia authenticity in the age of generative AI

14:20 - 14:40

Frontier stage
In-person

Freedom of movement

Access to transport is a fundamental right for people in modern society. Public transport enables mobility. Research has found positive impact on the environment, daily societal activities, socio-economic factors and on health because of public...

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Freedom of movement

14:30 - 14:50

Solutions stage
In-person
Keynote

Scenario planning – Pragmatic and critical steps to prepare for near-term societal change resulting from AGI

This discussion will focus on the significant behavioral, cultural, and societal shifts that the human race will need to consider and start to prepare for in the next 5-10 years as a result of the...

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Scenario planning – Pragmatic and critical steps to prepare for near-term societal change resulting from AGI

14:40 - 15:10

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote
ITU-WHO-WIPO Global Initiative on AI for Health – Future directions and launch of technical brief: Mapping the application of AI in Traditional Medicine

15:10 - 15:30

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote

Elevating AI skills for all

AI is diffusing faster than any technology we’ve ever seen before. While AI transformation can be challenging, AI has the potential to make us better at what we do—better teachers, better students, better workers, better...

Elevating AI skills for all

15:30 - 15:50

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
AI and energy

15:50 - 16:10

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel

Future standards for frontier tech: quantum

This fireside chat explores how global collaboration is shaping the foundation of quantum technologies. From interoperability and trust to the timelines and trade-offs behind standardization, this conversation looks ahead to what it will take to...

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Future standards for frontier tech: quantum

16:10 - 16:30

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel

16:30 - 16:50

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Panel
Future of smart mobility

17:00 - 17:15

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Performance

Modes of Vibration AV World Premiere

Modes of Vibration is a cutting-edge solo stage show by classically trained transmedia electronic artist and composer Gadi Sassoon. The performance—blending piano, violin, and Sassoon’s sculpture-based synth—merges art and technology in a deeply embodied experience. Multimodal AI agents...

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Modes of Vibration AV World Premiere

17:15 - 17:30

Centre stage
Online & In-person
Keynote
Closing remarks