Applications are now open for side events to be held in connection with the first Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance (“AI Dialogue”), to be convened in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6 and 7 July 2026 at the Palexpo International Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Side events are intended to complement the official programme by providing an opportunity for Member States, the United Nations system and industry, civil society, academia, technical community, and other relevant stakeholders to exchange experiences, perspectives, showcase practical initiatives and partnerships, and contribute to global discussions on the four thematic clusters.
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Timeline
Submission deadline: 1 June 2026
Notification of selected side events: 8 June 2026
Applications are limited to one per entity.
The Joint Secretariat will review all submissions in consultation with the AI Dialogue Co-Chairs. Organisers of selected proposals will be notified by email.
Types of Side Events
They can be organised as:
- Official in-person side events at Palexpo International Exhibition and Convention Centre (the AI Dialogue venue)
- Endorsed off-site events hosted at external venues.
- Endorsed virtual side events.
Schedule
In-person side events may only be organised during the following designated times/segments:
- Monday 6 July 2026 from 13:30 – 15:00
- Tuesday 7 July 2026 from 07:30 – 08:45 and from 12:00 – 13:00
Off-site and virtual side events may be held at any time on 6 or 7 July 2026.
Given the limited availability of rooms and time slots at the AI Dialogue venue, applicants are encouraged to consider off-site or virtual formats, where appropriate, to support broader participation and flexibility.
Format Options
Applicants are invited to propose session formats drawing from, but not limited to, the following examples:
- Moderated panel discussion featuring multiple speakers and audience engagement.
- Fireside Chat-style interactive conversation between two or more speakers focused on a targeted issue or initiative.
- Workshop-style participatory session designed to facilitate in-depth discussion, exchange of experiences, and practical engagement among speakers and participants.
- A combination of Lightning Talk-style fast-paced expert discussions or presentations highlighting innovative ideas, emerging issues, practical use cases, research findings and/or partnership opportunities.
Organisers are encouraged to develop interactive sessions that foster broad audience participation and meaningful discussion, including through collaboration with relevant stakeholders, partners, and affected communities.
Please note that, owing to programme scheduling considerations and logistical practicalities, proposed sessions should generally not exceed 45 minutes in duration.
Further information
Election criteria, responsibilities of the organizers, eligibility, and more is available in the Open Call.
Additional information on the AI Dialogue, thematic clusters and programme updates will be made available on the official AI Dialogue website.
Please note that the Joint Secretariat can only confirm in-person side events for organisers who have registered for and confirmed to attend the AI Dialogue. Kindly ensure that the organiser has completed the registration process by the stated deadline. For questions related to side events, please contact aidialogue@un.org with “Side Event Query” in the subject line.
Expressions of Interest: Co-chairs for Thematic Discussion
Expressions of interest from Member States and relevant stakeholders to co-chair one of the thematic discussions of the Global Dialogue are now open.
Expressions of interest from Member States should be submitted at the level of Head of State, Head of Government, Minister or other high-level representative of participating States. Expressions of interest from relevant stakeholders should be submitted at the level of senior representative or equivalent, taking into account the thematic focus of the discussion and the multistakeholder nature of the Global Dialogue.
Updated Deadline: Thursday, 28 May 2026 at noon EDT