High-Level dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva
The Geneva AI Governance Institute (GAIGI) convenes a high-level dialogue on February 12, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing together ambassadors, trade experts, and policy leaders from international organizations.
WHO?
Representatives from the United Nations, World Trade Organization (WTO), African Union Commission, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), European institutions, and African diplomatic missions. Academic partners include Newcastle University, UN University, and the Alan Turing Institute.
WHAT?
A technical conference on AI regulatory interoperability. GAIGI presents practical tools—called “crosswalks”—that enable businesses, especially from the Global South, to navigate different global AI regulations (EU AI Act, US NIST framework, China TC260) without starting compliance from scratch in each jurisdiction.
WHERE?
Geneva, the neutral city hosting WTO, UN, and ITU—a strategic location for multilateral dialogue.
WHY?
Because 70% of African SMEs cite regulatory compliance costs as export barriers, with average EU AI Act compliance reaching €400,000 per system. GAIGI offers technical solutions to reduce these costs by 60% and enable developing economies to participate in global digital trade.
WHEN?
February 12, 2026, in preparation for the WTO MC14 Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon (March 26-29, 2026).
Format
- Date: February 12, 2026
- Participants: Closed dialogue limited to 15-20 high-level participants
- Languages: English and French.