Global Dialogue on AI Governance
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A UN platform established by the General Assembly for governments and stakeholders to discuss international cooperation on artificial intelligence governance. It brings together all countries to share best practices, address AI-related challenges, and ensure that governance approaches are inclusive and reflect priorities beyond technologically advanced nations. The inaugural session took place in Geneva in July 2026, with subsequent sessions planned for ongoing dialogue.
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Co-Chairsโ Summary from the Global Dialogue on AI Governance 2026
This section directs readers to the summary document from the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance held in Geneva on 6-7 July 2026.
Featured Attendees from the Global Dialogue on AI Governance 2026
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This section lists three featured participants at the 2026 dialogue: Annalena Baerbock, Egriselda Lรณpez, and Rein Tammsaar.
Annalena Baerbock
This section identifies three high-level UN officials: Antรณnio Guterres as Secretary-General, Luc Frieden as Prime Minister of Luxembourg, and Annalena Baerbock in her UN role.
Egriselda Lรณpez
Identifies a co-leader of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance who serves as El Salvador's diplomatic envoy to the United Nations.
Rein Tammsaar
Identifies a co-leader of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance who serves as Estonia's diplomatic envoy to the United Nations. The 2026 Dialogue addressed four thematic areas: implications and opportunities of AI across social, economic, ethical, cultural, linguistic and technical contexts; capacity development and bridging digital divides; creating safe and trustworthy systems with compatible governance approaches; and ensuring human rights protections, transparency and accountability. Participants included government representatives, academics, business leaders and civil society organizations.
2026 Programme & Side Events
Side Events Template for Social Media
This section provides a Canva template for promoting side events and announces future sessions of the dialogue, with the second session scheduled for New York on 3-4 May 2027. The Global Dialogue was established under UN resolution to serve as an inclusive platform for governments and stakeholders to address pressing AI governance challenges identified in the Global Digital Compact.
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