Programme

Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale 2026

The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Grand Finale is the prestigious culminating event of the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge 2025-2026, held at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026. Experience the excitement as teams...

Thymio AI exploration: Hands-on robotics and machine learning

Mobsya (with the Thymio team) has participated in the AI for Good Global Summit for three consecutive years. This workshop will engage youth in hands-on exploration of robotics and AI. Participants will experience interactive robotics...

The future of AI native communication networks

Step into the future of communications with this high impact workshop on AI Native Networks (AINN)—where AI doesn’t just enhance the network, it powers it. Discover how breakthroughs like agentic AI, large wireless models, code...

Learn to speak AI

This beginner-friendly course introduces the core principles of artificial intelligence (AI), with no prior experience required. Through interactive lessons and hands on case studies you will work in a team to design a predictive analytics...

Smart prototypes for tomorrow: FuturePitch AI!

How can AI be used responsibly to overcome challenges that affect people and our planet? The Smartfeld FuturePitch workshop invites young participants to explore AI as a supportive tool for innovation, creativity and social impact....

Hands-on AI: How does AI really work?

At the EPFL booth, young adults are introduced to machine learning, neural networks and data processing. Through three different experiments, discover how AI works. This approach will bring you to the heart of AI with...

Turn your smartphone into an AI robot!

In this workshop, participants will transform a smartphone into an innovation by building the E3bot. Beginning with the hardware, they will assemble a 3D-printed chassis and repurpose a smartphone to serve as the robot’s powerful...

AI in disaster resilience: Bridging science, standards and innovation

As climate change, population growth, and urbanization intensify natural hazards, AI is emerging as a game changer for global disaster resilience. Yet turning cutting edge research into trusted, scalable, real world tools remains a major...

Critical thinking and hands-on machine learning

Discover how AI 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 the...

Kaleidoscope academic conference – AI and frontier technologies for good

New digital frontiers - from artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies to brain-machine interfaces and cooperative robotics - are rapidly reshaping the possibilities for humanity’s future. This evolving relationship between frontier technologies and telecommunications will...

From standards to science to action: Implementing and scaling sustainable AI across its lifecycle

As artificial intelligence continues to scale globally, its environmental footprint—across energy, water, materials, and infrastructure—has become a critical area of focus. While recent years have seen progress in developing methodologies and frameworks, the priority now...

Auctions, preferences, and wearable robots: The development of meaningful exoskeletons and robotic prostheses

Lower-limb wearable robots, including exoskeletons and robotic prostheses, hold tremendous promise for improving mobility, independence, and quality of life. Yet despite decades of innovation, these technologies have not achieved the broad societal impact many anticipated....

Toward eradicating phantom limb pain through AI and virtual reality

Artificial intelligence can do more than optimize systems. It can help relieve human suffering. Prof. Ortiz Catalan’s talk focuses on Phantom Limb Pain (PLP), a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly where...

How AI flying cameras are changing public perception

As AI and robotics continue to evolve, drones are entering public life in increasingly visible ways. Their uses span a wide range of fields, from industry and public safety to creativity, communication, and personal storytelling....

Secure and trustworthy AI: Empowering youth to build a resilient digital future

As AI becomes part of everyday life, understanding how to build and use technology safely is more important than ever. This interactive workshop introduces young participants to the essential concepts of AI safety, cybersecurity, and...

Youth shaping the future of human-centered AI

This high level fireside chat will bring together voices from across the international community, private sector, and academia to explore how young people can be empowered to lead in the design, governance, and use of...

Fundamentals of computer vision with green screen

The thinqueBytes® Invisibility with Green Screen Workshop is a hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to computer vision, a fundamental area of artificial intelligence and robotics. This workshop is designed to make advanced tech topics fun, accessible, and...

Make yourself disappear! An introduction to Computer Vision

The thinqueBytes® Invisibility with Green Screen Workshop is a hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to computer vision, a fundamental area of artificial intelligence and robotics. This workshop is designed to make advanced tech topics fun, accessible, and...

Where does Gen Z’s pursuit of purpose fit in the AI transformation

Gen Z is entering the workforce with a distinctly purpose-driven outlook. According to the World Economic Forum’s Youth Pulse report, 61% of young people rank purpose as their top career priority, ahead of job security,...

AI for Early Warnings for All: From innovation to impact

Early warnings for disasters and extreme weather events are proven to save lives. By integrating cutting-edge AI-enabled warning solutions, AI can strengthen multi-hazard early warning systems. Hosted by the AI Group of the Early Warning...

GeoAI for a sustainable future: Geospatial foundation models and generative intelligence

This workshop provides a concise yet high-impact exploration of how emerging geospatial foundation models and generative AI can support sustainability while maintaining scientific rigor and ethical responsibility. As the volume and diversity of Earth observation...

Testing and verification of frontier AI systems

Rigorous testing and verification of frontier AI systems is no longer optional. It is essential for safety, security, and global trust. This workshop brings experts together to explore cutting edge research on how advanced AI...

Fun with robotics: Perceive, decide, act!

The thinqueBytes® “Fun with robotics: Perceive, decide, act!” workshop is a hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to practical applications of computer vision, a fundamental area of AI, implemented on a robot. This class works well when preceded...

The art of intelligence

AI is rapidly transforming how art is created, experienced, and understood. Once limited to human imagination and manual skill, artistic expression now increasingly involves collaboration between humans and machines. This workshop introduces the intersection of...

Speakers Welcome Reception

We are delighted to host our distinguished speakers at the Speakers Welcome Reception - an evening dedicaed to celebrating and honouring your important contributions to this global movement. Enjoy a warm and elegant gathering alongside...

Innovate for Impact

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant potential to advance sustainable development; however, realizing this potential requires addressing disparities in access, capabilities, and regional needs. Bridging the digital divide—particularly in AI—is essential to ensure equitable access to...

Brain-Computer Interface: Technology for good and application cooperation

The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) will lead the organization of a thematic workshop titled “Brain-Computer Interface: Technology for Good and Application Cooperation” at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, hosted by the...

Kaleidoscope academic conference – AI and frontier technologies for good

New digital frontiers - from artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies to brain-machine interfaces and cooperative robotics - are rapidly reshaping the possibilities for humanity’s future. This evolving relationship between frontier technologies and telecommunications will...

Startup accelerator programme

The Early Warning Connectivity Map (EWCM) in action: Identifying populations beyond reach

Delivered in partnership with the Microsoft AI for Good Lab, this session will provide an update on the Early Warning Connectivity Map (EWCM) jointly developed by ITU, Microsoft, Planet Labs, and IHME. It will present...

Opening artistic intelligence performance “Beyond”

‘Beyond’ is a human and machine vocal work exploring the use of ethically trained music models in the pursuit of emergent harmony and emotive expression through the human lens. Directed and produced by ITU Curator...

Microscopic robots: Building machines smaller than a cell

Nature routinely makes smart, complex, yet microscopically tiny machines. But how can humans do it for ourselves? And how would medicine or manufacturing be different if we succeeded? This talk is about building microscopic robots,...

AI for Good: The next 72 hours start now

The Summit begins here. An introduction to who’s in the room, what’s ahead, and why it matters. From breakthrough ideas to global collaboration, this session sets the direction for the next three days—and how to...

Leadership dialogue on AI and climate action: National perspectives on technology development and transfer

AI is rapidly reshaping the way countries understand, plan and respond to climate change. From strengthening climate data systems and early warning capabilities to improving sectoral efficiency and resilience, AI is increasingly seen as a...

Together for AI for Good

Since 2017, AI for Good has brought the world together to ensure artificial intelligence benefits everyone, everywhere. As new challenges emerge alongside AI's promise, ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin makes the case for why global cooperation...

Opening address by Switzerland

Switzerland, as co-convener of the AI for Good Global Summit, welcomes participants to Geneva. 

AI and happiness

This address reflects a perspective shaped by Bhutan’s longstanding focus on wellbeing and inclusive development, in the context of ongoing global discussions on artificial intelligence.

The future of work: How AI and social impact can positively shape the future worker

The future of work will be shaped by an increasingly digital world. Yet, according to HP’s 2025 Work Relationship Index, only 20% of knowledge workers report having a healthy relationship with work. Notably, among those...

UN Leaders roundtable lunch

Who speaks for youth in AI? Launching the EMEA Youth AI & Wellbeing Deliberation

AI systems are reshaping how young people learn, communicate, work, and understand themselves. Algorithmic recommendation engines influence mental health outcomes. Generative AI is transforming education and employment at a pace that outstrips young people's ability...

The AI generation: Youth in the AI era

Young people are not only future stakeholders of AI, they are already shaping its trajectory today and will be among its most active users and impacted stakeholders in the years ahead. This session convenes a...

Smart city technologies: Implementing IoT and AI for efficient urban services

This workshop explores the innovative integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in developing smart city solutions. Participants will learn some of the cutting-edge technologies used to enhance urban services such as...

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...

AI in action: A youth debate on real-world challenges

Structured youth debate session, encouraging participants to critically explore ethical questions around the design, use, and regulation of artificial intelligence by debating using real-world scenarios.   Learning objectives: Explain the concept of AI Governance at...

AI is moving fast. Here’s what actually matters

From Google DeepMind to Alibaba Cloud, and from leading African AI research to global-scale infrastructure, three experts from the UN Scientific Panel on AI cut through the noise on where AI really stands. Grounded in...

AI and information accessibility: Bridging communication gaps for all  

Equal access to information is essential for creating equitable opportunities, particularly for people with disabilities. This session explores how artificial intelligence can help bridge long-standing accessibility gaps and enable more inclusive communication for diverse communities....

AI for Good in action: A keynote by Werner Vogels

Werner Vogels, Chief Technology Officer of Amazon, joins the AI for Good Global Summit as part of the AI for Good Impact initiative. A long-standing contributor to the Summit, he shares perspectives on building and...

AI in creative Industries: New market segment or still an enabler of development?

AI systems are increasingly being used across a growing range of sectors, and the creative industries are no exception. Yet the integration of AI in this field remains uneven, with different branches adopting these technologies...

The great AI debate: How far should we go?

Roman Yampolskiy, a leading AI safety expert, takes the stage to argue one side of one of the most consequential questions in artificial intelligence: how far, and how fast, should AI advance? Framed as an...

Innovation Factory Pitching competition: Women entrepreneurs shaping the future

The AI for Good Innovation Factory is proud to present an exclusive session spotlighting the top women entrepreneurs from the Global South. These visionary leaders are leveraging AI to create transformative solutions in their communities....

Who owns the internet in the age of AI?

Drawing on decades of experience building and scaling digital platforms, this keynote sets the stage for a broader discussion on the future of intellectual property in an AI-driven world.

AI, creativity, and ownership: The new value equation

From journalism to music, AI is reshaping the creative landscape and redefining how value is created and captured. This panel brings together voices from media, industry, policy, and the arts to explore what this shift...

Your car doesn’t need you anymore. Now what?

As vehicles become increasingly connected, automated, electric, and shared, the role of the driver is rapidly evolving. From the precision and performance of Formula 1 to the intelligence of AI-driven systems, mobility is entering a...

Global AI for Education Awards 2026 – Celebrating responsible educational practice

The Global AI for Education Awards recognise educational practices that thoughtfully integrate artificial intelligence to enhance inclusion, learning quality, and pedagogical innovation in K-12 education. The awards highlight concrete practices where AI meaningfully supports teaching...

Gala Dinner

Join us for a prestigious Gala Dinner bringing together 250 distinguished CxO leaders, Heads of UN Agencies, and high-level decision-makers for an unforgettable evening of networking, insight, and inspiration. This invitation-only event offers a unique...

Women in ICT breakfast

Designing the trust management for Agentic AI

What happens when AI can act on its own, and how can we secure it? This workshop examines the growing security and privacy challenges associated with Agentic AI, with a focus on practical, standards driven...

AI for Human Resources: Practical applications across the HR lifecycle

From hype to hiring, AI is reshaping the entire Human Resources (HR) lifecycle. AI is no longer a future concept for HR, it’s a practical tool reshaping how people, teams and technology work together. Following...

AI and multimedia authenticity standards

According to the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2026, AI-generated misinformation and disinformation, including deepfakes came second among the short term (2 years) global risks most likely to present high threats to the society....

Girls in ICT Day

This workshop is organized as part of the International Girls in ICT Day 2026 celebrations, under the theme “AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future,” and will take place during the AI for Good...

Physical AI, Agentic AI, and citiverse

Explore how autonomous, spatially intelligent AI can power the next generation of cities. This high-level workshop on Agentic AI and the Citiverse will spotlight practical deployments, policy priorities, and strategic choices needed to ensure these...

Future Networked Car Symposium

The Future Networked Car (FNC) Symposium unites the telecom and automotive sectors to explore the transformative potential of AI in the automotive and mobility sector. Join ITU and UNECE to discover advances in connectivity and...

Bridging the AI innovation gap

AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale 2026 pre-final round

After a year-long quest to find the most promising AI for Good startups from across the globe and industries, the AI for Good Innovation Factory is gearing up for its highly anticipated Pre-Finale. This event...

What’s next in AI? Youth perspectives on global trends

This interactive mini-workshop invites youth stakeholders to participate in a “popcorn-style” rotating panel, sparking peer‑to‑peer dialogue on major emerging trends in AI such as generative AI, education, ethics, and future jobs in a fast‑moving, inclusive...

AI and audiovisual accessibility for digital inclusion

AI opens many opportunities while posing many challenges, especially for persons with disabilities. In this panel we will discuss the challenges of developing AI-enabled systems to enhance audiovisual accessibility that can be used in a...

Failup: Why failure stories matter in AI development and innovation

It is precisely in schools that we decide how we will deal with uncertainty, responsibility, and failure in the future. When young people learn that mistakes are not flaws but opportunities for learning, we create...

Advancing AI solutions in agrifood systems through youth leadership

Across the UN system, young people are increasingly recognized as essential actors in shaping inclusive, ethical, and impactful digital and AI ecosystems. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s Office of Youth and Women (OYW) has...

AI and fashion: Who wins in the new creative economy?

AI is reshaping the fashion industry, changing how collections are designed, developed, and brought to market. This panel will explore how AI-powered tools are opening new opportunities for designers and brands, lowering barriers to entry,...

From challenge to change: Open source generative AI for real world impact

This workshop spotlights real results from deploying open source Generative AI across three nations that are effectively transforming public services in health, agriculture, and climate resilience. Built on the first ever GenAI for Good Challenge...

Agentic AI: Architecture and standards for next-generation AI Agents

As Artificial Intelligence transitions from static models to autonomous agents capable of reasoning and planning, the industry requires robust technical foundations to support this shift. This workshop explores the emerging ecosystem of Agentic AI, with...

From AI promise to AI readiness: Building the infrastructure for AI for all

Between 2025 and 2026, the global AI conversation has undergone a critical shift. The central question is no longer when AI will arrive, but who actually has the infrastructure, capacity, and ecosystem to use it at all....

AI for everyone: Unlocking global markets for SMEs

AI is reshaping global trade, offering new tools to optimize supply chains and reduce costs. AI now enables the likes of real-time analytics, compliance capabilities, all of which are particularly valuable for SMEs, which form...

AI and the future of the entertainment industry

AI is reshaping the entertainment industry in profound ways, changing how content is produced, distributed, discovered, and experienced. From personalization and audience engagement to operational efficiency and product innovation, AI is opening new possibilities across...

AI for indigenous people

AI for Good Film Festival 2026 screening

The AI for Good Film Festival 2026 will feature outstanding finalist filmmakers presenting their AI-powered short films in competition, highlighting how creative storytelling and technology can work together to address global challenges. Each screening will include...

Centering children in the age of AI: From commitment to action

As AI becomes part of children’s everyday lives, its impact on their rights, safety, and development is immediate and growing. Yet children’s perspectives are still too often missing. This session brings their voices to the...

AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale 2026

After a year-long quest to identify the most promising AI for Good startups from across the globe, the moment has arrived! The AI for Good Innovation Factory Grand Finale will award four winners for their...

AI Skills Coalition networking reception

This invitation-only networking reception will convene partners of the AI Skills Coalition, representing a diverse group of key stakeholders across the AI for Good ecosystem. Designed as a space for meaningful exchange, the reception aims...

“Raise” Film Screening

RAISE is a six-part global documentary series exploring how artificial intelligence is already being used to address humanity’s most urgent challenges—and help build a future worth believing in. Executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, directed by...

Ambassador’s breakfast

AI benchmarking and AI-powered testing

As AI matures, the need for standards to promote efficiency and sustainability grows more important. This workshop aims to showcase ongoing ITU-T standardization activities in the development of AI monitoring and benchmarking frameworks that support...

Intelligence at the edge

At the breaking edge of innovation, Edge AI is ushering in a new era of data processing – enabling real-time decision-making without high-bandwidth cloud connectivity. This expert workshop at the 2026 AI for Good Global...

Advancing AI in networks

Bringing together the twin perspectives of 'AI for networks' and 'networks for AI', this workshop will connect standards, innovation, and operational realities, offering a forward looking view on how AI driven networks are evolving and...

AI for health: Scaling impact through innovation, inclusion, and investment

As healthcare systems face increasing demands and limited resources, AI holds the potential to enhance emergency response, optimize resource allocation, and expand equitable access to healthcare. The rapid integration of AI into health ecosystems requires...

AI on the menu: Transforming digital food systems

As digital technologies increasingly transform global food systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as powerful enabler of productivity, transparency, resilience, and sustainability across the agri-food value chain. From precision agriculture and climate-smart farming to supply-chain...

Embodied AI for multimedia technologies: From perception to human collaboration

Embodied artificial intelligence (EAI) marks a shift in how intelligent systems are designed and experienced. Rather than operating purely in digital environments, EAI integrates AI into physical or virtual bodies, enabling systems to perceive, learn,...

UN CIO AI Forum: Operationalizing AI across the United Nations system

AI is rapidly becoming a foundational capability for institutions across the United Nations system. From humanitarian response and climate modelling to development programming and digital public infrastructure, AI is reshaping how organizations generate insight, deliver...

Advancing women’s leadership in AI and standards

An engaging discussion with global leaders, policymakers, and AI experts will highlight the progress made and remaining challenges in advancing women’s leadership and meaningful participation in AI and standards development. The session will explore how...

Role of international standards in AI

Transforming telecoms with AI

From human rights principles to ICT and AI standards: Perspectives from ISO, IEC and ITU

International standards are not neutral: they shape how technologies affect privacy, non-discrimination, accessibility, transparency and accountability. In line with the Global Digital Compact and the Seoul Statement adopted by ISO, IEC and ITU, standards bodies...

AI and multimedia authenticity standards

From challenge to capacity: Trustworthy GENIE.AI as an open source foundation for public sector GenAI

GENIE.AI is an ITU led open source AI reference framework created to help countries build and deploy generative AI solutions that are inclusive, transparent, sovereign, and trustworthy by design. This solution stage session showcases how...

Closing fireside chat

Closing remarks